Y’all know I love a good up-cycle… you know, turn something into something else! (Check out these posts on garden planters, pallet projects, paint chip projects, DIY light fixtures.) And cribs are perfect for this because what else are going to do with an old crib once your kiddos are big or heck, what if the crib gets re-called. You could also always give it to a pregnant friend or family member. I know they would be forever grateful. Or even donate it to a local women’s shelter. But please just please don’t throw that sucker in a land fill.
19 Things To Do with an Old Crib:
1. Kid’s table
2. Wall hanging
3. Crib to chalkboard
For a complete tutorial, check out Notes from a very Red Kitchen
4. Trellis
5. Chair
8. Plate rack
9. Book rack
10. Craft organizer
11. Wagon
12. Herb garden
13. Easel
15. Chalkboards
16. Playhouse
17. Picture hanger
18. Fabric organizer
19. Plate rack
What do you do with old cribs? Have you ever turned it into something new? I’d love to hear…
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I was desperate for a large piece of art, so I used the wire frame from my son’s old crib to make something for over our front door. I think it turned out pretty great, and when I replace it with something else, I’ll have the trippiest frame to train my beans, evah!
http://www.lovenestdesign.com/fixing-up-the-foyer/
I really like some of these ideas….
Oh wow! What a fun, FREE idea! Thanks for sharing, Amber!
These are great ideas. I have some crib left over after making 2 projects already. First a display for my son’s track ribbons- http://athomewithsweett.blogspot.com/2012/10/sports-ribbon-display-option-2.html?m=1
2nd a display for my daughter’s swim ribbons- http://athomewithsweett.blogspot.com/2012/09/display-for-sports-ribbons-repurpose.html?m=1
I turned my retired crib drawer into a toy storage bin on wheels. I covered it with fabric first and it now fits perfectly under a twin bed.
http://www.no29design.com/2012/02/my-recycled-crib-drawer.html
So many great ideas. We turned our son’s crib into a magazine rack for our bathroom: http://www.dejongdreamhouse.com/2012/05/repurposing-crib-as-magazine-rack.html
Looks awesome! Thank you for sharing, Jen!
Hallo! nice ideas for upcycling a crib! For the moment I just have a new crib for my baby who is due to come “yestarday”… But it’s good to have already some tips for reuse it! TnX
Wow, talk about clever…I especially love the kids’ desk & outdoor loveseat.
What fun ideas… Maybe I should take the dropside crib that has been in my father-in-laws attic for 30 years. 🙂
My plan for the weekend is to hang the railing from my son’s crib to the ceiling in the laundry room and have it as a hanging rack that is not in the way.
That’s a great idea! I’d love to see a pic!
Love to see after pictures