tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post3597044094674431961..comments2023-05-23T03:51:56.549-04:00Comments on mon makes things: Storage Ottoman DIY Monica // mon makes thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09045109055707753994noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-41558122072734018022015-09-05T11:06:05.398-04:002015-09-05T11:06:05.398-04:00I made this ottoman! Your instructions were great ...I made this ottoman! Your instructions were great - thanks so much for the inspiration! I feel so accomplished building my first piece of furniture from your post! I wish I could post photos here...J-Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09405975135776544741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-24631376248467309132014-04-18T13:22:24.634-04:002014-04-18T13:22:24.634-04:00What was the final height of the ottoman? My couch...What was the final height of the ottoman? My couch sits a little low, so everything store bought is a little too high! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331514291063413531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-1753090927889679692014-03-06T18:44:11.019-05:002014-03-06T18:44:11.019-05:00Hi John! I bought this fabric at Joanns, in the up...Hi John! I bought this fabric at Joanns, in the upholstery section. :) Monica // mon makes thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045109055707753994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-49733814296617629582014-03-02T13:37:27.784-05:002014-03-02T13:37:27.784-05:00Hey Monica,
Where did you buy the fabric for your...Hey Monica,<br /><br />Where did you buy the fabric for your project?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934226268445618350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-88470593770716035772014-02-17T20:06:00.665-05:002014-02-17T20:06:00.665-05:00What an awesome project Monica! I've featured...What an awesome project Monica! I've featured the storage ottoman on my blog :) Thanks so much for the inspiration and a fabulous blog!<br />Gina Alfanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214549036466247283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-47822446114347301002014-02-17T19:26:45.087-05:002014-02-17T19:26:45.087-05:00LOVE ITLOVE ITAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302032210411690580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-75744929790449244562013-06-24T16:49:55.864-04:002013-06-24T16:49:55.864-04:00Looks fab! Definitely on my list of things to make...Looks fab! Definitely on my list of things to make! Sydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364053295086943077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-91245098927794256112013-05-24T00:38:43.026-04:002013-05-24T00:38:43.026-04:00Hi Bre! I got my crates at Michael's craft sto...Hi Bre! I got my crates at Michael's craft store, but you could check online somewhere like Amazon! :) I'm sorry I can't be more helpful!Monica // mon makes thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045109055707753994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-68802667885305395092013-05-21T14:53:17.199-04:002013-05-21T14:53:17.199-04:00I cant wait to do this but where do i get crates l...I cant wait to do this but where do i get crates like that?bre.zunkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05950695295656086085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-49485151434571195332013-05-07T15:10:28.811-04:002013-05-07T15:10:28.811-04:00Hi Natalie! I have sat on mine plenty of times, bu...Hi Natalie! I have sat on mine plenty of times, but not usually for long. The frame should be strong enough once the center beam is added, particularly if you add a second center beam going in the opposite direction. I would just make sure you buy high quality caster wheels, or use legs instead of wheels to prevent bending them. You may also want stronger, higher quality crates. The ones I used (from Michael's) visibly bow when you apply pressure to the sides, but like I said, the frame really helps. <br /><br />I'd love to see how your ottoman turns out!! :) Monica // mon makes thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045109055707753994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-60699204217071944142013-05-07T14:05:46.455-04:002013-05-07T14:05:46.455-04:00Is this strong enough to sit on? I'd like my s...Is this strong enough to sit on? I'd like my storage ottoman to double (triple?) as extra seating. Perhaps I would need to build a full frame?<br /><br />Great idea, and it looks fantastic!Natalie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291561999492310858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-90920544027553489182013-03-09T17:25:08.447-05:002013-03-09T17:25:08.447-05:00Thanks so much Leah! :)
♥♥MonicaThanks so much Leah! :)<br />♥♥MonicaMonica // mon makes thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045109055707753994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-29386521329041299812013-03-09T17:24:42.513-05:002013-03-09T17:24:42.513-05:00Aww, thanks for the sweet comment, Nancy. :) The o...Aww, thanks for the sweet comment, Nancy. :) The original tutorial at DIY Vintage Chic (linked in the post) adhered faux wine labels on her crates! Too cute. :) <br /><br />Haha, the boyfriend did not help one bit! Of the two of us, I am <i>definitely</i> the handy one... I even installed his TV & bluray player for him! ;) He's not so good with the power tools, hah!<br /><br />If you give this project a try with your crates, shoot me an email or leave a comment! I'd love to see how yours turns out!<br /><br />♥♥MonicaMonica // mon makes thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045109055707753994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-59078765920492186742013-03-09T09:57:56.521-05:002013-03-09T09:57:56.521-05:00What an awesome DIY project!What an awesome DIY project!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531523556645970867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-88854353025687839752013-03-08T23:36:16.304-05:002013-03-08T23:36:16.304-05:00If I had wine crates I might stain the unit, makin...If I had wine crates I might stain the unit, making sure that the name of the wine showed; it might be tricky for the placement, but I think it would be great to see the wine label on the side of the unit. Great idea, BTW, and Monica, you are one clever girl. Tell me, did the boyfriend help?Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00921651278843752788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-29418998436262399222013-03-04T11:21:38.886-05:002013-03-04T11:21:38.886-05:00That's great Ioanna! When you give it a try, I...That's great Ioanna! When you give it a try, I'd love to see! Send me an email or leave a comment. :)) <br />♥♥♥ MonicaMonica // mon makes thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045109055707753994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-25374267827119065122013-03-04T06:09:18.479-05:002013-03-04T06:09:18.479-05:00Great Idea!!! I'll try it asap for my balkonyGreat Idea!!! I'll try it asap for my balkonyioannailiadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092394107009495739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-12428640172502637152013-03-03T00:53:59.254-05:002013-03-03T00:53:59.254-05:00This is so great! I have wine crates that I didn&#...This is so great! I have wine crates that I didn't know what to do with! THANK YOU!<br /><br />Lesley / bytheporchlight.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01178596293407792288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-4466142692666279222013-03-02T15:58:22.243-05:002013-03-02T15:58:22.243-05:00Mackenzie,
Thank you! You are too sweet. :) It wa...Mackenzie,<br /><br />Thank you! You are too sweet. :) It was a fun and relatively quick project... And I LOVE how it turned out! Email me or drop me a comment when you finish yours...I would love to see!!<br /><br />♥♥Monica // mon makes thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045109055707753994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-49594041655500847632013-03-02T15:56:32.237-05:002013-03-02T15:56:32.237-05:00You are too kind! :) I simply put my own spin on a...You are too kind! :) I simply put my own spin on a genius project. But I must say... I LOVE the results! ♥♥Monica // mon makes thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045109055707753994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-22243000047100213232013-03-02T15:55:31.329-05:002013-03-02T15:55:31.329-05:00Oh I'm sure that's not true! :) It really ...Oh I'm sure that's not true! :) It really was a relatively easy build! ♥♥Monica // mon makes thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045109055707753994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-31608528991466415932013-03-02T14:01:46.104-05:002013-03-02T14:01:46.104-05:00you are genius...I have been looking for something...you are genius...I have been looking for something just like this. Can't wait to build next weekend.<br />Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770221669576394788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-87228080294305374442013-03-01T22:12:58.944-05:002013-03-01T22:12:58.944-05:00Honestly, you.are.a.GENIUS!
-Nash, Craft A Doodle ...Honestly, you.are.a.GENIUS!<br />-Nash, Craft A Doodle DooNash Khanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16097588404636272749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-66024375327694539072013-03-01T19:31:40.107-05:002013-03-01T19:31:40.107-05:00What an awesome idea!! Although I know mine would...What an awesome idea!! Although I know mine would not look as cute when it's all done!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677278915146348768.post-52919387459346822912013-01-24T17:41:58.164-05:002013-01-24T17:41:58.164-05:00Hey Monica!
Becca here from DIY Vintage Chic! I&#...Hey Monica!<br /><br />Becca here from DIY Vintage Chic! I'm in love with your crate table turned ottoman! I'm thinking about starting an Inspiration Page for the Crate Table. It would give my previous readers (and creators) a chance to show off their tables and my new readers some inspiration. I would post a picture and provide a link to your blog. Would you be interested?DIY Vintage Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189738217419376870noreply@blogger.com