Hot Cocoa Gift Crate
Here's a great gift idea - a hot cocoa gift box! Build the gift box with scrap wood and fill with hot cocoa supplies, the box can be flipped over to serve hot cocoa too! with diagrams, shopping and cut list.
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
What you need
- 2 feet of 1x6 whitewood boards
- 6 feet of 1-1/2" wide lath strips
- 1-1/4" brad nails or staples
- Wood glue
- wood stain
- hot cocoa supplies
Chalkboard label or make your own with paint and Cricut
- 2 - 1x6 @ 4"
- 1 - 1x6 @ 16"
- 4 - lath strips at 17.5"
scrap piece for sign or use a premade label
- measuring tape
- pencil
- safety glasses
- circular saw
- nailer
Step by step
Step 1
Attach the two end pieces to the bottom with glue and brad nails.
Step 2
Attach the four side pieces to the ends and bottom with glue and brad nails.
Step 3
Attach the label to the front with glue.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
