Then, one day, the stars aligned and I found a sweet cooler deal online at Walmart.com. Twenty dollars for this 48 quart Coleman cooler set, a day-long sesh with Google Sketchup, and a pile of lumber later, and I had the makings of the coolest Father’s Day gift on record.
Months ago, I requested my husband start saving bottle caps so that I could do something crafty with them. He took this task seriously and began buying every fancy beer he could find so he could “Give me a nice variety of caps” (his words, not mine). I wasn’t sure his liver could take it, but he isn’t one to back down from a challenge. Everybody has to contribute something around here. Thanks, hon.
This cooler stand is made out of basic lumber, has an attached drain, and optional wheels if you need it to be mobile. I chose a blue colorwash for a vibrant look and an inset panel with grouted bottle caps to make it fun. I would keep this out of the weather as the printing on the caps will fade over time if it is left in direct sunlight. I am giving specific measurements for this particular cooler. Of course, you will have to custom fit your cooler stand if you use a different size and your materials list may vary.
This is amazing. My dad would love this!
This is so cool! I love it!