Bathroom Storage

12:45 PM | by Christin@Pregnant with power tools
Wanna add a little fun and function to the bathroom medicine cabinet?
I built this cute little planter box for mine!




I saw these cute wooden plant pots at Michael's a while back and thought "I can make one of those"!


What you'll need:
  • lattice wood strips
  • saw
  • wood glue
  • paint (optional)
  • sandpaper (optional)
  • clear lacquer (optional)

I used that super cheap wood called lattice from the hardware store, cut into pieces on my miter box (careful, I didn't use 45 or 90 angles, so this wasn't as easy as it sounds; I held the wood in place with my hand).


I used wood glue to attach the pieces together (no nails!) and it's actually really sturdy (I dropped it on the concrete floor of my garage a few times... on accident). 


Looks great just like this, actually, but I wanted mine "dressed up" a little,
so I painted it Heirloom White


stenciled and painted on it using this technique
sanded it a little for "personality"
and a final coat of clear lacquer


and now I have great Bathroom Cabinet Storage for my toothbrushes, paste, etc!

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  1. Diane [Reply] Says:
    May 23, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Love those boxes and that cutie that is modeling for you is just the sweetest :o)

    Thanks so much for the tutorial. Not sure I'm crafty enough to tackle this, but I love them.

    I found you via Sunday Showcase Party. Hope you will stop by and visit me at Pittypat Paperie sometimes.


  2. One Life Many Journeys [Reply] Says:
    May 23, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Love it...I could think of many uses for this kind of box. Thanks for the tutorial!

    Visiting from DIY Showoff.


  3. Life in Rehab [Reply] Says:
    May 24, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    Ohhhhhhhhh, I have all of these scraps lying around too! Thanks for the great idea!


  4. Decor To Adore [Reply] Says:
    May 24, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    What a fabulous DIY transformation~well done!

    I hope you have stopped by to enter my giveaway.






  9. Jill [Reply] Says:
    May 24, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Great job. I like the flexibility that building your own provides.


  10. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming [Reply] Says:
    May 25, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Oh I love this! Fabulous idea and great tutorial! Everyone needs a little extra storage! Thanks so much for joining The Sunday Showcase Party. I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful week! ~Stephanie Lynn


  11. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! [Reply] Says:
    May 25, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Thanks for linking and helping to make this the most successful Modern Craftswoman Monday so far! Rory


  12. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming [Reply] Says:
    May 25, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Hi Christin! Just wanted to let you know I’ll be featuring your planter box today! Stop by and grab a featured button if you like! Thanks again for joining the Sunday Showcase! Hope to see you again next week! ~ Stephanie Lynn


  13. Mad in Crafts [Reply] Says:
    May 26, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    So nice! And I am impressed you made the whole thing yourself!

    Thanks for linking to the Mad Skills party!




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