Help with project ideas

[Jason A Morgan]

Okay. My wife has a cradle made for her by her father when she was young. We have no real place or use for the cradle now as our three girls are grown. I offered to repurpose the wood from it (pine) to make something else that would be smaller and more functional but still remind her of her fathers original project.

Any ideas?

I have thought of the following

Picture frames (pine is not the best for this)
Jewelry box (already has a couple that see limited use)
Shelf (or shelves)

I cannot think of anything else. Thought maybe you guys would have some ideas.

Thanks!

[Mel Fulks]

I see no sense or sentimentality in destruction. I would give it to a relative who promises to keep it in the family or use it as a catch all ,Canterbury ,or receptical for unfolded laundry.

[Joe A Faulkner]

Would your girls be interested in using it for their children someday?

If no one in the family wants it, and you repurpose the lumber, could you make doll-sized cradles for your daughters. These are sometimes used as magazine racks, yarn bins, news paper racks, or even as a kindling box if you have a wood burning fire place. Keepsake boxes, tea boxes or jewelry boxes are another good option.

[Phil Mueller]

Jason, can you post a picture of the cradle? Knowing what you have to work with might spark a few ideas.