The most important step is to sand and clean the crate. This gets rid of any dirt or rough edges brought in from the outside.
Clean
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Sand with 180 grit sandpaper and an orbital electric sander to take off the rough surface.
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Paint the back of the crate white. As decoupage paper will only be as vibrant as the background.
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Used poppy napkins for the decoupage paper for this crate bookshelf. Tore the napkins into a rough layout to cover the back of the crate.
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Turned the crate upside down. Used screws to secure the legs. Shorter legs would give a more boho look.
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A great project for quirky room decor. You can easily match it to the style of your room depending on how you finish it.