DIY Footstool You Can Make from a Crate

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You can turn a crate into a DIY footstool in just minutes….it is so super simple! Grab a crate and get started on your own unique piece of furniture today. Your crate footstool will look great in any room in your home.

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SUPPLIES

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Start by painting the crate the color of your choice. It took a few coats of this spray paint to get adequate coverage.

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For the cushion portion, start with a piece of plywood and a cushion that have both been cut to the size of your crate bottom.

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Turn the cushion and plywood over upside down onto your fabric.

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Start by pulling taught and stapling two sides as shown.

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Continue by pulling the other two sides taught and stapling as shown. Leave the corners for now.

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