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Wooden Caddy Building Plans – Unicorn Spit

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YOU GUYS are so stinking sweet and awesome about my Lyme Disease diagnosis, and sure know how to make a girl feel loved. I’m SO happy to report that the past few days have been amazing, and I’ve almost felt 100%. (I hope I didn’t just jinx it!) You better believe I made the most of it. It’s so weird not knowing which days will be good and bad, and makes me want to have my ducks in a row every night before I go to bed… just in case I wake up feeling like I’ve been hit by a truck.

Anyway! It’s easy to fake energy with excessive use of exclamation points!!! Am I right?!?!?! ENERGYYYY!!!!!

But seriously, I do have an exciting tutorial for you today. I whipped up a couple little wooden totes that can be used for SO MANY different things, and I’m gonna show you how to make one! A super simple building project.

Simple building plans for this veritile Wooden Caddy! SO many options! {Reality Daydream}

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I first decided to build one of these to keep my collection of Unicorn Spit paint / stain / glaze. I use this stuff all the time for various projects, and they’re so unorganized in a pile in my craft room. I’m always digging for a certain color, or trying to grab as many colors in my arms as possible for a craft project with the girls. It was a situation. So that’s the background info on what inspired this project. But I also love the versatility of these wooden caddies and I’m wishing I had one for each room. So let’s do this!

Supplies for Wooden Caddy

I started by cutting my board to the following dimensions with a miter saw. These are the components for the box.

Wooden Caddy tutorial dimensions {Reality Daydream} #storage #organization

I hit the edges of each with some 220 grit sand paper, and then drilled pocket holes with my Kreg Jig… as follows:

Build a simple wooden caddy with these free building plans {Reality Daydream} #organization # storage

In hindsight, I went a little crazy with pocket holes… this thing will be STURDY. That’s for sure. If you don’t have a Kreg Jig, some glue and brad nails would do the job just fine.

Next, assembly!

Tutorial for building this Wooden Caddy {Reality Daydream}

I screwed together 3 of the sides, then put the bottom in, and finished up with the 4th side. I didn’t want to get all 4 sides together, and then have trouble fitting the bottom in. #beentheredonethat

Assembling Wooden Storage Caddy - FREE Building Plans! {Reality Daydream}

Now that my box is built, it’s time to start on the handle! You could use the dimensions/template from the building plans, or just use a ruler and something round to draw out your own. And don’t forget, you can cut one and then trace it for your second side so they will be identical!

How to build a wooden caddy {Reality Daydream}

I used my Jigsaw to cut these out, but you could use a band saw or scroll saw too. We drilled the holes with a 1” forstner bit and sanded everything a bit. And then put the dowel in and screwed those suckas into place. Don’t forget pilot holes!

Building a Wooden Storage Caddy {Reality Daydream} #organization

You can see that we put some scrap pieces of wood underneath the caddy when assembling the handles onto the box. I loved how it gave the caddy ‘feet by raising it up a bit.

DIY Wooden Storage Caddy... can be customized to any dimensions! {Reality Daydream}

I stained this guy using the new Unicorn Spit shade called ‘Rustic Reality’ (don’t you loooove that name?!)

DIY Wooden Caddy Tote Tutorial... with Free Building Plans {Reality Daydream} #storage #organization.jpg

If I would have had the energy, I would have staged this thing up in so many different scenarios so you could see just how incredibly useful and adorable it is. But alas… NO.

But just think about it, you could throw in a bunch of mason jars as vases or to put paint brushes / markers in. You could use it for diapers / wipes. You could fill it with craft supplies, or legos, or snacks. Think bathroom counter with cute jars of q-tips, cotton balls, etc. Just so many options. The sky is the limit!

Wooden Caddy Tutorial and Free Building Plans {Reality Daydream}

Side note: YOU GUYS… I’m obsessed with plants. That is all. ^^

Here’s what I did with the second caddy that I built (specifically for my Unicorn Spit). I decided to change it up a bit and add some fun scalloped side. I also made the handle slightly shorter, and left off the little legs.

Unicorn Spit Storage Caddy - FREE Building Plans! {Reality Daydream}

Don’t you love how this simple build can be modified and personalized however you want? You could easily change the dimensions to fit your needs too. So versatile!

Super versatile Wooden Tote - with Free Building Plans {Reality Daydream}

I traced the bottle of Unicorn Spit to get the scallops exactly the right size, and then I used the Unicorn Spit to stain each section… both for looks AND to use as a reference for knowing exactly what each color looks like on wood.

unicorn spit caddy

For those of you that aren’t familiar with Unicorn Spit… it’s like magical liquid gold. The colors are vibrant and numerous. And it can be used as paint, stain, glaze, and so many other applications. There’s lots more info on this post I wrote awhile back, along with tons of gorgeous examples of what it can do. And how it’s not toxic, miraculously smells like jasmin, blah blah blah.

I’m not getting paid to say any of this BTW… I just love this product and want the world to know.

Unicorn Spit Storage Caddy - with FREE building plans! {Reality Daydream}

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Make this simple wooden caddy! Could be used for SO many different things! FREE BUILDING PLANS {Reality Daydream} #organization #storage

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  4. 121

    I heard about your blog today when talking to a coworker about unicorn spit. I have heard so much about it but have not tried it yet. I am curious to try it and create some of my personality to show off 🙂

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  5. 122

    I would LOVE to try this out, and show case this in my store in OKlahoma. So hoping I can win and spread the word about this product also.

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  6. 123

    Your home is beautiful and I always love to see what your creating and how your sweet family is doing. Your precious and hope you continue to feel well.

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  15. 132

    1: that’s super cute. 2: I’d probably go crazy staining all the things if I had that.

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  21. 138

    This caddy is so cute! And it looks easy enough for a novice like me to make! Can’t wait to try 🙂

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  24. 141

    Praying for you to completely recover. I have had Fibromyalgia for 26 years. When I finally got my diagnosis, I thought to myself, “great I spend my life doing for others, and now the only thing I can do for Fibro is to take care of myself. Do I get instructions or what?!” I still do for others, but I did learn how to take care of me too.
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  26. 143

    This looks sooo interesting. I love the colors in the Spit stains. I’m also lovin the scallops

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  27. 144

    Amazing, so excited to learn about and try Unicorn Spit. Love all the color choices.

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  29. 146

    Absolutely love the name “Unicorn Spit” it just has to be magical with a name like that. Your Wooden Caddy would be perfect for taking cutlery outside to my patio and leaving it on the table, I love it!

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  33. 150

    Oh plz plz plz let it be me! I’ve been imaging all kinds of staining patterns using your flower table wood straining technique, which taunts me every time i open pintrest!!!!!!!!! Energy!!!!!! Excitement!!!!#

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  36. 153

    I’m obsessed with this caddy, and would love to try this unicorn spit! It looks magical!! 🙂

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  39. 156

    love this! i may have to make one for diapers that we will hopefully need after our IVF this month! (fingers crossed) 🙂

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  41. 158

    Had not heard of unicorn spit until today. I am wondering about it’s use in several projects I have going on. Can I use it on fabric? Painted wood surfaces? On metal? Over stain? Can the surface be sealed after application of Unicorn Spit? The tray is darling and clever. Definitely making a few.

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  42. 159

    First, the landscape stained art you created using Unicorn Spit is stunning! Since reading that post I have been dreaming up projects that would incorporate Unicorn Spit.

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  44. 161

    I have been itching to try Unicorn Spit. I love all the projects you do. You inspire creativity!

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  45. 162

    My mother has seen your stain videos that I share and now wants me to draw a big flower on her KITCHEN COUNTERTOP!! I could use some unicorn spit!

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  46. 163

    You inspire me Beth and I relish every blog you post. I am amazed at the things you create. And for the Spit it is magic. It has helped me get thru the loss of my mom, and is helping me heal. I have done a couple furniture pieces in her memory. Thanks for letting me share ?

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  48. 165

    Love this! This is a bad site for me… I have way too many ideas I want to try and so little time!

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  49. 166

    Love this! Love the colors! Love following you on Facebook and hope to use some of your style on my travel trailer remodel, would be awesome to win some Unicorn Soit for my pallet wood ceiling… ???

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  51. 168

    So glad I found your blog this morning! Love your projects and the Unicorn Spit looks awesome! I can’t wait to get my hands on it! Michelle has a great story! I’ve passed it along to a few friends 🙂

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  52. 169

    How stinkin’ cute is that scalloped edge caddy?!! I love the look of Unicorn Spit…on everything.

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  56. 173

    The Unicorn Spit looks amazing. I’ve been wanting to try it out. But, I just can’t come up with what project I would start with. Hmmmm……

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  57. 174

    The wooden caddy looks amazing. I may have to make one or two of those when we move. I would also love to try the Unicorn Spit on some projects.

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  61. 178

    Oh my gosh, I look at your product each day just longing to be able to purchase it. It’s so versitile and I want to do so many things with it. It s amazing! Please, please, please, luck be on my side. I NEED this wonderful collection of US.

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  63. 180

    I have so many things I want to paint!! I would love to try this product out. You make it sound amazing! Thank you for this opportunity!

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  64. 181

    What a cute tutorial!! I need to move my daughter to vet school and then regain my garage back lol and start loading my garage full of “tools”…..thanks for the chance to win.

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  66. 183

    Just got a kreg jig, now I have a good starter project for it! Thank you! And I’m waiting for my first order of SPit to come today! Can’t wait to try it

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  70. 187

    So… now I gotta get one of these Kreg jigs!! I love to find out about cool tools! Unicorn Spit is my main medium since I discovered it!

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  72. 189

    Just discovered unicorn spilt on line last night, it is so cool and different! Just luv it and I can’t stop searching for info about it!

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  73. 190

    Very cute idea, and love that you used the Unicorn Spit itself on the sides.
    I’d love to be able to try the stuff myself as the colors look FANTASTIC!!!

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  74. 191

    I love caddies. I just built a few beer caddies for gifts. Everything looks better in a wooden box!! 🙂

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  77. 194

    I love Unicorn Spit and you built the perfect container for it! Your instructions were perfectly clear and easy to follow… Thanks for sharing!!

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  80. 197

    I’ve never used US and would love to win! I’ve got a couple of projects in mind! 😉

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  86. 203

    I’ve really been wanting to try some Unicorn Spit for a while. Those colors look amazing! And I love how you stained each section to make it easy to find what you want. Great idea!

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  88. 205

    That is a great holder for the SPiT and a great way to swatch the colors! Thank you for sharing and for the give-a-way!

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  89. 206

    Oh I really like this idea, and I love your posts! It makes me feel like I could get out there and successfully use a table saw or hand saw. Sadly, I’m still banned from power tool usage (other than a drill). I’m pretty much the clumsiest person ever and my husband is terrified that I will cut off a finger or two. I’m still working on wearing him down….

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  90. 207

    Brilliant! I was just looking at a wooden toolbox for my SPIT. It wasn’t quite right so I passed. So glad I did. Thanks for sharing another great idea!!

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  92. 209

    I really like this caddy. What a great way to store and carry your Unicorn SPiT! I would so love to win the Unicorn SPiT then I could share with my sister!

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  95. 212

    I never win these things, but here’s hoping anyway! Fingers crossed! I would LOVE to have the whole set, oh the projects that could be done. Also, I love that caddy, so versatile and looks great too!

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  97. 214

    I know what I am giving my nephews their Christmas presents in this year! 😉 Thank you for the awesome tutorial! I would also Love the full set. I am envisioning using them on the bleached out shells my 11 year old and I gathered on our trip to Clearwater Beach last month. Fingers and toes crossed!

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  98. 215

    What a wonderful give away. I have been reading about Unicorn Spit lately and have seen some great videos. I love your caddies. The handle is my favorite part. Now where to use them. Hmmm

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    • 216

      Christina once you get the Unicorn Spit trust me you will be finding all sorts of things to SPIT on …..and it’s so much fun and the smell is awesome …

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  100. 219

    Now that is what I call a SPITASTIC CADDY…..I think I would go one step further and make it taller and add a second CADDY BOX because knowing MICHELE the inventor of this awesome product she will more than likely come up with some new COLORS …Also I would put me Castors on the bottom so that I could roll this baby around where ever I need it to be ….Oh Yes I’m love this CADDY of your’S ….
    But I love UNICORN SPIT more

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  101. 220

    Love this caddy!! Such a cute way of holding those bottles of magic! I would love, LOVE the full set and be able to make the cute little matching box! ???

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    • 224

      Tiffany you would love this product ….I have already ordered 2 sets and the new ones and now I am waiting on the new Shimmer Spit to be delivered …..

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  106. 226

    OMG!! <3 them! Mind is on overload thinking of all the cool ways to use those!! Thank you so much for the tutorial!!!

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  108. 228

    Beth…..please STOP introducing me to new play ‘tools’!!!! I made my daughter buy me a scroll saw for Christmas, and I have YET to use it. I hope you feel better every day and you are back to normal soon.

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  109. 229

    What great little caddies! Thank you for the tutorial you make it look so easy. I only have two colors of Unicorn SPiT so far (navajo jewel and zia teal), but I love them! I just finished a hanging planter using my two colors. Someday I will have the whole set!

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  110. 230

    This would make a perfect toolbox for my 2-year old son! Plus, I love ALL the stain colors!

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  114. 234

    I relish every one of your blogs. You inspire me and I am amazed with your creations ? And the Spit well it helped me heal and deal with the loss of my mom. I have done a couple furniture pieces on her memory. This stuff is magic. Just like you are Beth ?

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Attention: Almost any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skills will vary, as will the conditions at your project site. Reality Daydream has made every effort to be complete and accurate in the instructions of the plans on this website. Reality Daydream will not assume any responsibility or liability for damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your project or in the use of the item you create. Always follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all commonly accepted safety precautions.