Earlier this year I picked up this wooden crate at my friend Jackie’s garage sale.

Apparently it once held bombs.  I’m not sure what she was doing with a box of bombs … uh oh, maybe I shouldn’t be saying ‘bomb’ so much, my blog is going to end up on some kind of a watch list.

The rope handles on the sides were intact, and I think they add a nice touch.

I didn’t want to alter the original stenciling on the crate, just in case someone … you know … likes it?

But the opposite side was completely blank, so I knew I could do something there.

I also thought this box would be the perfect size to hold a small tabletop sized Christmas tree.  It is 10″ tall x 13.5″ wide x 12″ deep.

I went through my numerous Christmas stencils and decided that the smaller version of the Rudolph & Co stencil I had would fit quite nicely on the blank side of the box.

I stenciled it using Dixie Belle’s Caviar.

Next I pulled out this faux tabletop tree that I purchased at Target a few years back and it fit perfectly in the box.

Obviously this was a super quick and simple project.  But how perfect is that box for a little Christmas tree?

I’ve brought this box into the shop this week, so if you’re local be sure to head to Reclaiming Beautiful in Stillwater if you want to check it out!