Turn an old wooden crate into a fun drinks cooler for the 4th!
For this project you will need: A hefty wooden crate, vintage cast iron American eagle, sandpaper, flat white chalk paint, self-adhesive trash bag cinches, a clear plastic garbage bag, a drill and screws.
I used a second-hand crate I found at a garage sale and I purchased the eagle on Etsy.
Trash bag cinches can be purchased at hardware stores and online.
I sanded the crate and wiped it down with a cloth. I cleaned the eagle and dried it with a cloth. I applied 3 coats of white chalk paint to fully cover the crate. To keep the detail of the eagle, I lightly brushed it with paint in order to keep the recesses dark.
Once everything was dry, I attached the eagle to the front of the crate with screws.
I applied the self-adhesive trash bag cinches to each corner.
I placed the clear plastic trash bag inside the crate and pushed it into each of the cinches to keep it in place. This creates a liner for the cooler.
Now you can fill with ice and drinks!
