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Home » DIY Projects » Hung Out to Dry – Crib Rail to Laundry Drying Rack

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Hung Out to Dry – Crib Rail to Laundry Drying Rack

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Laundry Drying Rack DIY

After dropping off my two big kids at school I drove the same way I always do. Like a beacon in the night this bright yellow gift shone from afar.crib
Of course I drove straight over and rescued this abandoned crib from the fate of the dump. Neighbors eyeballing me like I was a lunatic. The next day I went back and picked up the mattress because it was still there and I couldn’t just leave it all alone! (you saw it last week in the race is on) I’m kind of a sidewalk stalker. Big plans stirred in my brain for this crib rail. It’s destiny was a laundry room drying rack. We always have stuff that needs to hang out to dry.

crib rail to laundry rack DIY

Here is the finished crib to laundry transformation (some detail pictures are below):crib to laundry
I love it. I figure anything that can make laundry more enjoyable is a good thing. This whole laundry business has really got me thinking about gossip.

crib rail to laundry rack

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Maybe it is so heavy on my heart because I have a daughter who is almost 10 and I know what lies ahead in the tween/teen years. Girls can be flat out mean. Or it’s possible that I struggle with keeping thoughts and intimate details I’m privy to under wraps. Just sayin. I like to think I have come a LONG way since I was Mae’s age. But…I am a woman and we all struggle with this to varying degrees.

crib rail to laundry rack

My fault is probably more heavily weighted in the direction of me desiring to know information that is none of my business. Not necessarily so I can share, but just because I’m nosey. Either way your scale tips, it’s wrong. gossipThis article was in our little local newspaper a while back  and caught my eye. I promptly cut it out and tacked it to the bulletin board by my computer so I can glance at it frequently. It’s good. The end questions are ones I ask myself all the time now, as a gatekeeper of sorts to my lips: Is it true? Is it harmless? Is it necessary? If not, don’t repeat it. Wow, it’s that simple.

crib rail to laundry rack

Proverbs 31 reflects an amazing Lord fearing woman. This woman is a portrait of Godliness and an example of traits to strive for. One trait that jumped out at me as I read this chapter is noted in verse 27: She watched over the affairs of her household.

crib rail to laundry rack

Notice how it says HER household. She isn’t watching the affairs of her neighbor, friend or enemy. She has her eyes on her business. The only laundry she is airing out is her own!  This trait is an important one if you ask me. The newspaper clipping provided says it best, but really – who needs more laundry to worry about!? If you want an even bigger reminder, check out this t-shirt or pillow I have for sale in my Etsy shop!

crib rail to laundry rack

Dear God: Please help me keep my business and that of others to myself. Help me to be the kind of friend I desire to have. Help me to be a trustworthy servant, friend and wise woman. Amen

Proverbs 11:13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

Proverbs 12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

crib rail to laundry rack

crib rail to laundry rack

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  1. Holly says

    March 9, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    The similarities in our story just keep coming…guess what?! I also have a daughter that’s almost 10! Crazy! And, I just love how you web your posts together! Such an inspiration! Hope to meet you soon!

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    • Holly says

      March 17, 2015 at 3:52 PM

      Thank you for linking this with the Waiting on…Wednesday link up! Hope to see you back tomorrow!

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  2. Vicki says

    March 9, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    I love this project Kim!

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  3. Peepaw Jones says

    March 10, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    Good idea! Tell Todd his mother thinks that in his photos working, he looks a lot like me. It could be because our tablesaws are just alike.

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  4. Jana says

    March 10, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    great post and fun project! just came across your blog today at Darlene’s #Titus2sday. I look forward to visiting again!

    Blessings

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 10, 2015 at 10:01 AM

      Thanks Jana – so glad you stopped by. Hope to see you here again soon!

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  5. Deedee says

    October 14, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    I would have liked to see you paint the verse Proverbs 31:27 on the backboard. The lines of the boards just scream at me. Love all the inspiration, but mostly the fellowship with the Lord in all you do.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 16, 2015 at 3:01 PM

      I thought about doing something like that, but got inspired elsewhere! Thanks Deedee

      Reply
  6. SHERYL says

    March 5, 2018 at 1:05 AM

    I found a 6′ drying rack at an Ace Hardware “Haggle” sale. I offered $1 and hauled it home – now used as a blanket rack against the living room wall.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 5, 2018 at 11:22 AM

      that is awesome, love a great find story like this!

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