Friday, December 23, 2011

Baseball Gear Storage Crate

There is a sports-themed contest from My Pink Stamper over at Bitten by the Bug 2. I was trying to think of something practical I could make for my baseball-fanatic-son. Recently, I was also trying to think of a good way to recycle these things:


You know, the things so-yummy-my-family-can't-stop-eating-them clementines come in. I removed the labels, netting, and extra staples (the ones not holding the crate together).

And covered the sides with cardstock and made this:














I used the Sports Mania cartridge for the images, Peachy Keen stamps for the faces (I like how worried the glove is that the mean baseball is comin' at him!), and Pooh Font (Marker) for the lettering.

The practical use for this will be to have something attractive to stow Cade's miscellaneous belts, (clean) socks, other-gear-we-won't mention ;) on top of my washing machine so he knows where they are as he's getting ready for practice or a game.

These little crates could be used for so many fun storage ideas.

Merry Christmas!!

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6 comments:

  1. WOW! so cute and clever and recycling to boot. I absolutely LOVE your project and it's useful too. FAbulous! Thanks so much for joining us at BBTB2. xxD

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  2. Great recycling project, love it! Thanks for sharing with us at BBTB2!

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  3. So cute and what a great idea for re-using at item!! Awesome project! Thanks for playing with us at BBTB2!

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  4. OH WOW - I just LOVE your project !!!! SUPER recycling idea and the faces on your mitt and ball are adorable ! I might have to try something like that for our SOFTBALL accessories ! LOL Good luck with the contest at BBTB2 !!!!

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  5. Wow,Glenda, this is so fantastic.... Thanks for stopping by my blog to leave a sweet comment on the Cafe blog hop.
    Carole

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