I am definitely a kid a heart and love creating for kids. So, of course, when I first spied this stainless-steel bread box at the thrift store, I had an instant vision. Do you ever do that? I couldn’t get past that it needed to become a pretend play grill. Let’s have some DIY fun!
In the picture below, this was what I saw at the thrift store. I first thought that it actually was a pretend play grill set based on the fact that it was sitting on that cart. Because of that I actually walked past it thinking we didn’t need one of those. However, I came back around to grab that wire vanity stool and took a closer look at the bread box. It was a must to grab it, right?!? You can see how much I love making toys in these past posts. (fun reads) In addition, you can see what I did with that wire vanity stool I nabbed too – Head HERE.
TIME FOR WOODWORKING FUN
First, my goal in this entire project was to not spend a cent putting my vision together. I wanted to use up what I could from my stash and let the creative juices flow. Thankfully, I have plenty of wood and #trashure to keep me happy for a long time.
Then, I found a length of plywood that fit what I needed, except it needed shortened. Also, I already had some 2×4’s that only needed ripped lengthwise on my table saw. No problem. Then, I used my drill and Kreg Jig to set it up to be ready for the bread box to be attached.
After that, it was pretty straightforward from there. My nailer helped me knock out a few more assembly parts and then it’s time for more fun.
Another bonus was that I found a set of four knobs out of my scrap stash.
Not only did I find those, but also I had these fun blue casters that I had purchased to use on the pretend play farmer’s market I built HERE.
NEXT UP…PAINT
Now that everything’s assembled it’s time to bring on the paint. First, I wanted a dark base coat to work with, so I used this Rust-Oleum Flat Black paint. It took a couple of coats, but was done in a flash.
Then, to add even more fun and whimsy, I used my paint brush to add blue to the face plate. Last, I added red to the knobs and decorated the interior of the bread box.
PLAY TIME
Let’s take a peek at my completed pretend play grill, shall we?
Needless to say, I didn’t have to coerce my littlest to help me out in giving it a test drive. tee hee. We all love how it came out and I’m smitten with the adorableness of it all. This set of wooden grill food was perfect to finish off my creation.
Since the food set came in a cardboard box, I built a cedar crate out of scraps to contain it all and make it portable. Every mom loves storage, right?
So… can you tell I had a blast not only creating this but playing with it too? haha. I’m just glad I can share my fun with you.
Likewise, if you are smitten with this set, you can find it available in my online store along with all of my other handmade, vintage finds, and furniture collections. No worries as my kids already have plenty of toys like this already at home. Just wait until I have grand-kids….mwahahaha.
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Up next, it’s Trash to Treasure Tuesday, and I’ll be reviving this vintage lingerie chest for my daughters. Come see its new life HERE.
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What a clever idea and it’s so adorable as is your daughter. First order coming up; tell her that I’ll take a hamburger – well done please. 🙂
Your daughter is going to have many fun hours playing with that.
Tee hee! I’ll get her on it asap. Thanks, Colleen! 😀 The set it available in my shop as we already have something similar.
Ok Larissa…this is just simply adorable!!!!!!! ???
Doing a happy dance over here! 😀 Thank you so much, Tracey.
Love it! What a great idea!
Thanks so much, Lisa! I had a blast creating. 😀
Super cute idea!
Thanks, Jane! I just couldn’t resist upcycling it.
What a great idea, it’s adorable! You never ceases to amaze with your visions and ability to make them reality!
I’m so glad you don’t think me nuts! haha! Thank you, Carolyn.
Cute, clever, and a great Mom!
aww…thank you bunches, Sheryl. So fun for me to do and share. 😀
Oh my goodness! I could not imagine what you were going to do with that poor, ugly, outdated breadbox… until you said “kids”. I said “A grill! It’s going to be a grill!”, and you’ve never seen anybody scroll so fast before in your life! ?
That is Thee Cutest grill of all time! Your details are… SO… so perfect! Adorable! Thanks for giving me a vision for “impossible” junk. Your imagination is top notch!
bwahahaha!! You made me LOL, Becky!! Too cute you are. I’m so glad you enjoyed my playtime fun. Woot!
Not only was your vision spot on, but it is great looking too!
I’m so glad you think so, Becky. Thank you!
That made me smile?. The grill and the adorable cook! I wish we were neighbors.
Hooray! That’s what we’re all about. We love making others smile! 😀 Thank you, Sigrid.
Oh my, that is super cute!!!
Sweet to hear, Abby. Thank you so much. We had fun!
You come up with the best ideas! Great job!
I’m delighted you think so, Becky. Thank you!
Oh My Goodness as Shirley Temple would say. That is adorable. You are incredibly talented. Your daughter is a beautiful little girl. God Bless!
What fun it was to find, recreate, and share this project. I’m tickled you liked it so. Thank you, Shirley!
This is adorable! Larissa, God has blessed you with such a great creative talent! Thanks for sharing that talent!
Hearing feedback from you and other is what keeps me going. Thank you for the love, Gail. 😀
By far one of the cutest ideas I have seen in a long time!! Your daughter must be so excited! Good for you mama!!
How fun is that?! Thank you, Elizabeth. We actually have a set similar, so I’m offering this in my shop. 😉
True visionary artist…..that is you! Well done!
Such sweet words. Thank you!!
Hi Larissa, Wow, that breadbox is so perfect for this project! I certainly can see how much fun you had with this grill and that your littlest loved it too! Great job on this awesome toy.
I just couldn’t get past the first impression I had when I saw it. I was more excited than the kids! 😀 Thank you, Kaycee
So creative! Super job, again!!
You are awesome to say so, Tess. Thank you!
ADORABLE!! I wish shipping to Canada wasn’t so expensive or I’d nab this up in a heartbeat for my grandson. He would have a blast with this adorableness.
Aww…I would love to see him with it, Marie! It’s off to California tomorrow. I will miss it! 😀
Ok. That was totally unexpected and totally adorable!!! What a great idea! I’ll keep my eyes open for a bread box now. Thanks for the inspiration.
Yay!! That’s the spirit, Marie! I hope you find one too. 😀
Great Post!! Absolutely amazing.
Thank you!! 😀
This is so cute! Your ability to get a vision for the cast-off always amazes me!
You are so sweet to pay such a compliment, Jenn. Thank you!
Oh My Gosh! This is Such a cute and creative idea!! I just love your creative thought process. Any child would be thrilled to cook along side Mom or Dad on the patio with this. Love your blog and look forward to each and every repurposed piece of trashure you do.
Barbara, you just made my day…my week. Thank you so much! 😀
HI, great piece! Turned out pretty! I’m looking for a jewelry chest to redo ?
Thanks! I’m sure you’ll find one.