Our city just recently had spring-cleanup, and you know what that means…#TRASHURE! Look at what my I found in a matter of minutes… In there I spy potential. Today, I’m creating an upcycled wine rack project that you don’t want to miss.
Now, isn’t that a haul?? I legit was at my desk working on my new site design uploading my dining table images. I said to myself, “Huh, it’s been awhile since I’ve done a dining table.” Then, I looked up out my window and saw THIS. {{ding,ding}} Out-loud I said, “Oh no…”
Why that response? Well, I just got the last piece of furniture out of my garage. It took me a few conversations with myself whether or not to go grab it. You can guess what the end result of that argument with self was. haha. I figured that if I decided not to work on it that I would donate to a local ministry. Good enough, right?
It turns out the couple that was moving in was downsizing and was being so generous in sharing their unwanteds. They had more later set out that I took and donated. Yay!
DIY TIME
First, I decided to take on that extra piece there, a wine rack. I personally have no use for a wine rack. However, I know that I see them so very often in thrift stores and on the curb. So, I thought it fun to take on an upcycled wine rack transformation.
My goal is to create a sort-of craft cart or multipurpose cart. This and the table set has obviously been left out in the elements for quite some time.
No worries though, because it’s made of solid wood and still has potential. I begin by taking off the top and removing the wine glass slots. This will allow me to refinish the top and do what I need to to the rack portion.
*post sponsored by HomeRight(see full disclosure).
NEXT STEPS
Next, I use my sander to take off the worn finish and prep the top for a Provincial Stain. It’s looking better already.
While I’m waiting for the stain, then the poly to cure, I move onto the rack. I begin by using my Rip-Cut on my 5½” Circular Saw to rip a few panels to top each rack. Then, I tack them on with my Stapler.
PAINT TIME
Once I had all assembled as I want, it’s time for the fun part…PAINT. You know I adore my tools. Last month, I showcased a brand-new sprayer. Take a peek at it in action in my video below.
It’s handy and perfect for smaller jobs. The Finish Max, Super Finish Max Extra are still awesome too, but tackled the bigger jobs better (and smaller too). This one is designed for the crafter and small-time spraying enthusiast.
First, I set up my DIY furniture turn table.
In minutes I have the first coat of paint on and am ready to clean up before the next coat. Just twist the nozzle off with the Quick Connect feature and you’re ready to clean. Easy!
THE REVEAL
After a bit more doing, my upcycled wine rack craft cart is complete.
I think I had fun with this…what do you think? tee hee? I had to reign myself in! While I could have continued adding stuff here and there, I felt this cart is ready to rock craft time.
Likewise, I even added a spot to add kraft paper or rolls of any kind of paper to the backside. Plus, there’s even more opportunity to add hooks and baubles wherever you want. And I love the colors, don’t you?
If you’d like to make this craft cart your own (for your kitchen, laundry, office & more), you can find it available in my online shop.
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Likewise, pin and share this upcycled wine rack to inspire other to give this a try.
You can see the after of the table set found on the curb with the cart over HERE. It looks brand new!
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While you’re at it, here are more of my #trashure projects like this upcycled wine rack:
that is adorable. what a great idea. The sprayer would make so many jobs easier to do.And its so easy to clean . Thank You
Thanks! I certainly like this use better than the former. 😀 You will love the Quick Finish for sure.
I absolutely think this is a brilliant idea. Well done.
Thank you, Sharleen.
So creative! I would never have thought to turn a wine rack into a craft cart. I still haven’t painted our stool yet. I’m dreading painting the spindles. A sprayer would make this makeover so much easier! Thanks for the opportunity to win this giveaway!!!
Thanks, Ginny! 😀 It just lent itself to be more awesome storage. You will definitely love this sprayer!
We just bought a vintage 1949 house and love the era, so we’ve been hitting up thrift stores for era accurate furniture, all of it needs refinished! So I’d start with the big giant console radio/record player we found.
Congrats! Sounds like fun. I hope you enjoyed my project today too. 😀
That looks so practical! And a nice size for someone with a small space craft room! Love your ideas!
That was my goal for it. Thanks so much, Debbie. You could use it any room of your home.
Love the transformation! Simple but so much more useful! I’d redo a couple of tables in our living room with the sprayer.
Yay! It just lent itself to many more uses, and especially is not trash.
I love that bright & happy tray, so cute! I just got a “dumpster dresser” that I would like to paint….a paint sprayer would make it so much easier! Thank you for the giveaway!
Thanks! You are so right. 😀
I have a bookcase that I would repaint.
What a clever idea by turning that wine cart into something useful for your needs.
You know what; when I first seen the wine cart, I thought to myself, ‘ that would be perfect to hold all my rolling pin collection.
Thank U 4 this wonderful giveaway opportunity. A person can always use a nice paint sprayer. I do have a few small items that the sprayer would be perfect.
Thanks! I actually debated on that rolling pin idea, but I didn’t think anyone would have that many. haha! Thanks so much, Colleen.
I love that you turned a wine rack into a wonderful addition to any craft room. I know that I would love to have it in my creative space. thank you for the demontration of the Home Right Sprayer. I would love to use one when I paint the wood fireplace cover that I will making. I am planning to decorate some items with clay molds that will be making. Also, it will work great for many projects. You have my mind filled with all that I can do with the sprayer.
Thanks! It suits kitchen, bath, and kids toys too. Just so many ways to use it. I love that you are inspired, Becky! 😀
Love it! Especially that it can be rolled room to room .
That’s my favorite part. I’d pull it right up beside my workspace when I’m working and then tuck it away when done. Yay!
Another winner! Looks so great and you can find what you are looking for easily.
Yippee!! Yes, I’m all bout function and this made my organizing brain so happy. tee hee.
The craft cart is genius on your part…you have such vision! We are planning to downsize soon… l would use the paint sprayer to redo furniture for our new place. Thanks for the chance to win.
Thanks so much, Janina. Congrats on the new adventure. My pleasure to share.
Thank you for the giveaway!
You are most welcome, Becky.
What a very cute and practical upcycle! I live love that! I would use that sprayer a lot and would currently help my daughter finish a few painting projects she has going on.
Thank ya bunches, Donna. You are an awesome mama.
Cute! Glad you put the casters on it, that makes it perfect.
Very cute! My daughter would totally steal it! LOL! I would refinish the buffet in my dining room.
haha! Sounds like my kinda gal! 😀
That is a awesome redo! Anything that helps organize craft items is a welcome piece of furniture in my house! I am afraid that I have stuff all over! Really, really great job! I could really use that sprayer! I have so much to paint and am getting tired of doing it by hand! Thanks Larissa!
You are too cute, Renee! 😀 I have stashes all over my house. You will love this sprayer.
We have an antique buffet I purchased on a yard sale site last winter. They had painted it in a garage and it was too cold for the paint to set, so when my husband put it in his vehicle, the paint smeared. We have stripped it and patched the wholes and dents in it. Your project looks great! I need something like that.
Sounds like fun! 😀 I’m glad you enjoyed my work today too.
How cool is this! Great looking craft cart, who would have thought to use a wine rack, love it! The sprayer sure looks like a handy tool to have, thanks for the chance to win it.
Anything with casters is a win for me. hee hee! Thanks, Deborah. You will love it!
Love curbside finds! Cheap is good but FREE IS BETTER!!
You preach it, girl!! 😀
I have a couple of projects in the works where a paint sprayer would be so helpful. I’d love to give this a try!
It will sure be a help. 😀 I hope you enjoyed my project too. 🙂
Fun project! Hope to win a sprayer too!
Thanks!
Such a clever use for storage and it’s beautiful on top of it. I have told two people about Homeright and bothe were so pleasantly surprised how easy it was to use and clean. The jobs the did were so professional.
Thanks! I’m about function over form, but form is a bonus too. hee hee. I bet they love it as much as I do. Yay!
Your project came out great. I would paint my coffee table.
Thanks! Sounds like a perfect project piece.
I look forward to your posts everyday. The sprayer would come in handy for painting my kitchen chairs. I want a smooth finish. Thank you!
How fun to hear, Lori. Thank you! You are most welcome.
The wine rack transformed into a craft station is genius! Love it!
Ooh…I need you to talk to my husband. haha! Thank you, Jennie!
That cart is so cute! What a great idea.
And thanks for the nice giveaway!
Thank ya, Lyn! I wish I had a sprayer for everyone. 😀
Great up cycle! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Gretchen! You are most welcome.
Great transformations on both the little side table with the clock and the wine rack. You continue to amaze me on what you can create next. Good call on both. I have a couple of wall mounted magazine racks that have been in my kitchen and I think it is time to give them a new look, but have been dragging my feet because of the little spindles. That new little project sprayer would be perfect.
Thanks so much, Sonja. I had fun! 😀 You sound like me…spindles equal headache. haha!
WOW, what a great idea. I love it!
yay! I’m tickled you think so. Thanks!
We have some outdoor items that could use a refreshing coat of paint
I absolutely love how this turned out. I need to look for a wine rack whenever we can hit thrift sales or garage sales here again. I love the peg board and really love the stained top.
How fun to hear, Melissa. Thanks!! Have a happy hunting trip. 😉
Great upcycle Larissa! Super functional and cute!
Super fun for me, Kim. Thanks!!
Wow! So functional and beautiful! Great work
Happy dance! This was fun. Thanks, Kat!
What a functional cart, and so pretty too! I love the white with the stained wood. Lovely job. 🙂
It was a fun find, and even more fun to repurpose. Thanks, Fiona.
Oh Larissa, if only I had your vision. I look at an old wine rack and see…..an old wine rack. But I could use a sprayer though. I can at least plainly see what needs to be painted, lol.
hahaha!! Too funny! 😀 You will have a literal blast with it!
I love your project! Your enthusiasm and dedication are always so inspiring.
Two projects that I would like to tackle with the aid of this product are restoring our VERY old and neglected wooden picnic table, and (maybe) converting a side-table storage thing (from Goodwill) into a hidden litter-box station.
You’ve made my day, Ann. Thank you! 🙂 Your projects sound like the perfect specimen for a makeover. Love that you’ve got a plan.
I just bought the Homeright shelter to do a project. The sprayer sure would be nice to help! Btw- love your projects!
Sweet! They are so super handy to have. Yes, the sprayer will be the extra bonus cherry on top! 😀
This is a great redo of the piece. I love it.
Thank you, Lori.
I would paint an old oak table that has legs with lots of curves. A HomeRight paint sprayer would really help. Thanks.
Anytime curves are involved a sprayer is a sanity saver. 😉
So cute! I would paint a desk.
Thanks! Sounds good.
I love how you think outside the box! I would use the sprayer to redo a chair first but also on many more projects 🙂
I’m a nut! 😀 haha. That sounds so perfect.
Would like to paint my outdoor furniture.
I need to repaint my kitchen chairs.
Wow.. This is super cute!! I am in the process of fixing up our condo for sale, so loads of small paint jobs here.. Especially the kitchen cabinets.. This totally motivated me!!
Congrats on the selling and also the fire lit to get it done. Doesn’t it feel so good?
I just love everything you do.
I could just hug ya, Amy. Thank you!
Such a perfect recreation….so useful for many purposes. Love it! I would love a HomeRight Sprayer for so many of my projects. You make everything look so easy!
Great minds think alike. Thanks, Dale! 😀
Awesome transformation!
I’ve wanted a sprayer for a while now.
Thanks! They are a must-have tool for me. 😀
Such a creative and useful up cycle! Your creativity is amazing!! The HomeRight Quick Finish sprayer looks like a perfect size for craft projects. I would use it on some metal file drawer units that I found at a garage sale 2 summers ago! Lol
Thanks! It will be perfect for that.
I would love that sprayer for painting my garage, and a bench with spindles! Thanks for the opportunity!
You are welcome, Susan.
wonderful blog and youtube channel. It is a pleasure to read and watch!
Thank you for the kind words, Tracy. Although its so much work, I enjoy sharing.
i would make my kids a playhouse.
I am truly impressed. You did such a wonderful job repurposing the wine rack! The first thing I would paint is my coffee table. I wanted to redo it for so long!
Such fun to hear that you enjoyed it, Celeste. Thank you! Coffee tables are always receiving much wear, so that would be a sweet project to tackle.
Sweet save, Larissa! I’d love a handy cart like this for my new office. So clever adding the pegboard for storage potential.
P.S. Your new blog design is very impressive!
Thanks! You know I’m a sucker for a challenge. haha. And thank you on the blog design compliment. Still fine-tuning it, but much improved and easier to use (I hope). Hugs