To be perfectly honest, when I bought this vintage Coke crate a couple weeks ago, I had no idea what I was going to do with it… maybe organizing paints… maybe displaying it somewhere… but it was just way to lovely to pass up!
Then last Friday as I was baking something, and once again getting annoyed and not being able to reach my spices – it dawned on me that this would be the PERFECT solution! I had this crate with no purpose yet, and I’ve been looking for a big spice rack for a while.
I was ridiculously happy with myself for thinking of this {not trying to brag here guys – just amazed that it worked out so perfectly!} It was in pretty good shape, so I really didn’t have to do anything to it except vacuum out all the dust and yuckiness that had accumulated inside.
To hang it I used extra large picture hangers and just hooked them on the metal strip running across the back. Each one of those puppies is supposed to be able to hold up to 75lbs, so I don’t think we’ll be having any issues with them supporting the weight!
Be sure to use a level when you nail the hooks in {without the crate attached!} They are meant to stay put, and you to not want to have to try and adjust them!
As you can see the one downside to the hooks is that you can see them… but that was easily remedied by putting some spices up top – I chose the ones that “looked” pretty and that we don’t use very often. O and did I mention I juste happened to have the EXACT right number of spices to fill the slots and display four on top? I love when things just work out like that!
And here it is on the wall:
I love that you can see the “Coca-Cola” from several angles!
So that’s it! I have to say this is probably one of my favorite projects to date – I just love how well everything worked out. These crates are actually surprisingly easy to find… I had never seen one before until I bought this one, but after doing some research they’re often for sale locally and there appears to be several on eBay.
What do you guys think!? All I know is that I’m in love <3.
DIY:
- The spice jars can be found at Target – they are the Archer Farms brand
- Labels were printed on 1 1/2″ round Avery brand “Booklet Seals” #5278
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54 Comments
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
April 4, 2012 at 3:25 amI love it! Coke is my favorite and I love the vintage feel! It looks awesome!
Maria Morley
April 4, 2012 at 3:46 amWhat a fabulous idea! I love how pretty all of your jars look paired with that rustic crate. You are so creative, and I love your blog!
Alycia Crowley
April 4, 2012 at 4:27 amthis is seriously such a great idea! so want to try this 🙂
Ashley Luster
April 4, 2012 at 2:17 pmWhat a great idea… I feel like i would have to buy all new pretty spice bottles though 🙂 I love your "Story of Us" The Lord is so great and creative… there is no ONE right way in finding/waiting for your husband… I waited for my sweet husband until i was 28 (met him) and we were engaged 2 months later, and married 3 months after that… 🙂 Have a great Wednesday!
Daneilia P
April 4, 2012 at 3:18 pmI absolutely love your spice rack! My grandparents use to have tons of old things like the coke crate and all sorts of crazy stuff in their warehouse. Anyways, I love your creativity.
I'm here following you back on your blog. Thanks for following me doll 🙂
skye @ neatheringourfest.
April 4, 2012 at 6:11 pmI love this – such a great idea! I pinned it!! 😉
Kate @ Discover. Create. Live.
April 4, 2012 at 7:01 pmThanks! I agree – I love the vintageness of it as well 🙂
Kate @ Discover. Create. Live.
April 4, 2012 at 7:02 pmaww thanks! I was so happy with how well the jars we had fit… I was not about to go buy new ones!
Kate @ Discover. Create. Live.
April 4, 2012 at 7:02 pmThanks dear! It was pretty fun to see it all come together 🙂
Kate @ Discover. Create. Live.
April 4, 2012 at 7:08 pmI know, I lucked out having the perfect sized matching spices to begin with! And yes – I love hearing couples' love stories… it is truly amazing how God chooses to bring people together in His timing 🙂
Kate @ Discover. Create. Live.
April 4, 2012 at 7:09 pmThanks! I am starting to get more and more into the whole vintagy thing – it can be pretty fun 🙂 && thank you for following 😉
Kate @ Discover. Create. Live.
April 4, 2012 at 7:09 pmthank you! 🙂
Rachel
April 4, 2012 at 7:55 pmoh that's awesome! I've got to look into one on ebay…thank you!
Lisha @ 1house1couple
April 4, 2012 at 8:11 pmso cool! I love everything about that. I love vintage Coke stuff, and those spice jar lids are awesome 🙂
~Lisha
Kate @ Discover. Create. Live.
April 5, 2012 at 4:32 amAbsolutely! I love how it turned out 🙂 Good luck finding one!
Kate @ Discover. Create. Live.
April 5, 2012 at 4:33 amThank you! I'm really starting to get into vintage stuff… I don't have much not, but I think I'm off to a good start!
TJ
April 5, 2012 at 5:26 amso in love with this!! so creative and unique 😉
xo TJ
Kate @ Discover. Create. Live.
April 5, 2012 at 7:41 pmThanks! 🙂
Gypsyride1
August 12, 2012 at 1:23 amWhat kind of jars are they??
Dori Cappas
August 12, 2012 at 2:53 pmI LOVE this idea! I have a couple old crates (a few Pepsi – my hubby's fav) that have been waiting for a good purpose. I'm sold – this is how I will use them – and I have been going crazy with my messy spice storage. So excited that I might even get to it today! 🙂
Thanks for the inspiration – I pinned to my Organization board on Pinterest.
{ http://pinterest.com/belljarvintage/organization-inspiration/ }
~Dori @ belljarvintage.blogspot.com
Kate @ Discover. Create. Live.
August 12, 2012 at 8:41 pmThey are just the Archer Farms brand you find at Target! I started buying them because I liked how much spice you got for the price, not to mention the cool glass jars 🙂
Kate @ Discover. Create. Live.
August 12, 2012 at 8:42 pmyeay! Thanks awesome! 🙂 thanks for the pin… and the follow!
Denise
November 1, 2012 at 3:58 amI love it and already sent you an email regarding the coke box and jars that you used. tfs Hugs, Dee:)
Denise Hartery Kelly-Ruck.
Kate @ Discover. Create. Live.
November 8, 2012 at 10:01 pmHey Denise! So glad you like this 🙂 I don't think I've received any emails from you though? Maybe gmail filtered it?? 🙁 The coke box I found on Facebook for our community's online garage sale… and the spice jars are Target Brand {either Market Pantry or Archer Farms – I can never keep them straight!} Does that help?
Kat
June 12, 2013 at 10:46 pmCould you tell me how deep the holes are in the crate? I just want have an idea how far out my jar will stick. If that makes sense! Thank you so much!
Kate @ DCL
June 17, 2013 at 8:59 pmI'd say it's about 2.5" deep – and as you can tell my jars stick out a bit and I haven't had any issues so far!
Paula Zsiray
August 17, 2013 at 3:16 amFound a crate today at a local antique store. Mine is red & white. Wasn't sure where to put it so it is on the counter by the stove. But it looks really good there.
Laura Morrison
August 25, 2013 at 7:16 pmI love this! Now I need to find a crate!!!
Meghan C
November 22, 2013 at 7:15 pmWhere did you get the jars? I can't find any that fit as nicely as your do!
Nicole Steddum
March 11, 2016 at 2:33 pmThey are Archer Farms Spices from Target.
Kate @ DCL
March 11, 2016 at 7:34 pmThanks Nicole 🙂 All my comments got messed up when we switched to WordPress!
PJ Davis
November 26, 2013 at 10:12 pmWow those are very hard to find now…. need to look for a red one as well. I used them to hold matchbox cars for my boys and tiny ornaments and treasures for myself.. now that was 30 years ago nowadays I'd just love to have one – fantastic idea for the spices
C_Ingram
January 6, 2014 at 9:26 pmJust bought my crate! Going to make this for my pantry! Great idea! Thanks
Elise
April 14, 2014 at 4:46 pmThanks for this idea. You inspired me!! I just finished mine this weekend. I LOVE IT!! Here's a picture of mine. I paid $11.60 for my 1960's crate. The baby food jars were free. I spray painted the lids bright red since that's my kitchen color.
Debbie
August 29, 2014 at 2:29 amI absolutely love this idea! Thanks so much for sharing. Now…gotta go find me a crate 🙂
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Evolved Building Maintenance
December 3, 2018 at 6:46 amThanks @Kate for sharing such a wonderful idea with us! It will really help those who want to turn their vintage Coca-Cola bottle crate into a spice rack.
rafael santanna
November 26, 2019 at 11:05 amThey look fantastic, cleaning itwould not be much fun, but very practical.