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Uses for an Old Crib

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Date: 08/21/2005 Topic: Brainstorms > Decorating  
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I have the crib my father used when he was a baby and do not wish to give it away (it is probably no longer considered safe for a baby today anyway). It is about 3.5 feet high, is on wheels, is 3.5 feet long and 2.5 feet wide. The sides are not moveable.

I am looking for suggestions for a new use for the crib. I am currently using it for a stuffed animal collection and have stored quilts in it. Any other ideas out there?

Laurie in VA
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Post by LizCar (43) | (08/23/2005)
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I was thinking of a display for dolls, especially old ones, or special toys. You might think of a way to make it into a stand for potted plants, without having to put it outside.


Post by maggiemay (18) | (08/22/2005)
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I have seen a home near me take a neat bed frame with the headboard and footboard and put it outside and fill it in with beautiful flowers-- a true "Flower Bed". Very eyecatching!


Post By Cheryl from Missouri (Guest Post) (08/22/2005)
You could always use the sides and springs as a garden trellis.

You could stand the sides on end and put boards across into the slots and make shelving.

Use one side panel leaned against the wall and store folded quilts or magazines in each slot.

If the head and end are solid wood panels, you could create a wall hanging by decoupaging old photos of your father onto the panel and give it as a gift.

You could use it as a decorative magazine rack or hold newspapers until ready to recycle.

If you knit, you could store yarn and projects in the crib.

Hope these ideas help.


Post by Linda Sue (2) | (08/21/2005)
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I recently saw a crib 'converted' to a daybed. One of the sides was removed, legs were shortened and the mattress was covered. Pillows were added and it became a daybed.


Post by adayfromnow (11) | (08/21/2005)
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This suggestion depends on whether or not you are willing to modify the crib. If you do a lot of crafts and/or gift wrapping, you could add a hinged "lid" to the top to use as a work-table while storing your craft/gift-wrap supplies inside. Since it's on wheels and is relatively small, you could roll your "workstation" from room to room. A barstool would probably be about the right height to work comfortably.


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