Today I’m sharing a project that’s all about summer entertaining, something that will make life a bit easier: an outdoor dish caddy repurposed from an old CD crate. If you’ve still got one of these old wooden CD holders sitting around from the 80’s, it’s time to upcycle it into something useful!
Despite the crazy Texas heat, the kids love to eat outside during the summer. I love it too but sometimes it seems like such a pain to grab all the outdoor dishes, napkins, cutlery, and all that we need for the meal.
I decided to make an outdoor dish caddy. It keeps everything in one place and when we’re ready to eat someone just has to grab the caddy and take it outside. We instantly have everything we need at our fingertips.
I didn’t photograph every step of this project but it’s pretty simple. I started with a small CD crate that I found at a local thrift store. It was super cheap and the perfect size.
I cut two pieces of plywood to fit into the bottom of each side {so forks and napkins wouldn’t fall through the cracks} and cut another small piece of plywood to divide the front section. I used liquid nails on all three pieces and also used some tiny finishing nails to hold the divider firmly in place.
I spray painted the whole thing bright yellow and then rubbed it with some white paint to give it a bit of a distressed, weathered look.
This outdoor dish caddy is perfect for our colorful summer dishes and will make outdoor entertaining super simple … which is what summer should be all about.
barb says
Great idea, Randi! I love it.
Laura from Top This Top That says
Randi-I picked up some wood crates a while back and they have sat until I saw this cute idea!! 🙂
Kristin says
I love these little box ideas of yours!
Jessica Kielman says
Too cute, Randi!
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says
Love this idea, very cool.. I believe this is my first time here, so glad to have found your blog. Take care
Kristin
Emily Morgenstern says
What a great upcycle. So cute!! And, I’m loving the yellow 🙂
Maria says
Love how bright and festive this is! Great for kitchen or outside patio!