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Friday, April 2, 2010

Transformed… From Pallet to Bench




Here is what I have been working on this past week.
We had a pallet left over from some stone work we did in the backyard
a couple of years ago.
It's been sitting up against the house and my husband has continually threatened to burn it or throw it away.
But I knew there was something special about it...
pallet bench 1

Yes...it was terribly weathered at this point.

Splinters...Rusty Nails...Ahhh...

A Dream Come True!

Well...out came the saw and with the help of my hub...

it was time to transform!

pallet bench 2

I had a picture in my head of what I wanted and went around looking for scraps to make it happen.

Luckily, we also had some deck work done a couple of years ago and I found some old scrap posts in the garage.

Yippee!!

We also had some scrap 2x4's laying around and I'm thinking... SUPPORT!

The next thing I know,

I'm drilling and hammering all over the place!!

What fun!

pallet bench 5a

Do ya see where I'm going with this? And no... it's not a headboard.

pallet bench 3a

I know you see it now!!

pallet bench 4a

pallet bench 6a

(((Sigh))) Isn't she a beaut?!

Well, my hub was not so sure about that... but I was.

I love her!

 pallet bench 7

And yes... you can actually sit on it!

My Lovely Pallet turned Garden Bench!

final bench pic

 
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16 comments:

  1. Sharon@Keen InspirationsJune 12, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Hi! I found your crate table over at sns and had to come see, but them THIS caught my eye! I LOVE it!!! Is it copyrighted?????lol I really want to make this! I would be honored if you would bring this and link up to my garden party June 23-25th!
    Sharon@Keeninspirations

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  2. KaraJune 24, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    I saw this over at Keen Inspirations and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! So cute! I made shelves out of a pallet for my living room. So crazy how free stuff can turn into something so awesome!

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  3. AnonymousJune 24, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    You are spreading inspiration.
    Once you add accessories it really comes to life.

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  4. Life in RehabJune 24, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    Awesome, awesome, awesome! I have a weird thing for pallets, and this turned out great.

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  5. HoosierHomemadeJune 26, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Wow! I love it! And your watering can is right up my alley! :-)
    I'd love for you to add this to my Weekend Warrior linky party on It's A Blog Party (my other blog) where everyday I host a different linky party! Sundays are for gardening and Mondays are DIY Days!
    http://itsablogparty.com
    Thanks for sharing!
    ~Liz

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  6. Amy KinserJune 28, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Ok, you have me hooked. I love this bench.

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  7. 16 Sassy StreetJune 29, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    This is ABSOLUTELY adorable! Love it! I'm going to have to start looking for crates!

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  8. PamSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    You and Gail at My Repurposed Life amaze me.

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  9. LilaMarch 24, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I am in pallet heaven. I love the bench and definitely put it on the top of my list for this coming weekend.

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  10. LilaMarch 24, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    PS Linking your post and newest follower.

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  11. UnknownJanuary 12, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    This is the coolest table, EVER!!! LOve it!!

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  12. WholeWhiteJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Hi, I speak abouto your post in my blog, Very wonderful your idea. For any problem please write me. Bianca

    http://wholewhite.blogspot.it/

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    1. Kendra@Creative AmbitionsJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:38 PM

      Thanks so much Bianca... went over to your blog this morning and left a comment... not sure if it went through or not. I looked around and I see you are a traveler... beautiful pics! Thanks so much for sharing my pallet bench on your blog!! :)

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    Amazing! You are spreading inspiration.thanks for sharing.Buy single or double mattress

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  14. UnknownSeptember 23, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    This is just over the top creative & so fun.MATTRESS AND FOAMS UK

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