Get saucy - how to make your own DIY condiment holder

05 Aug 2025

This do-in-a-day DIY condiment holder is a must have for any household. Not only is it great for carrying your sauces outside in BBQ season, but it can also work for carrying drinks outside, or as a small handmade giftbox to pack full of goodies for a loved one. We painted ours in a monochrome scheme, but you could go as colourful as you want with your favourite Resene testpots and even add patterns if you like!

You will need:

• One small wooden crate (ours was 16cm long and 10cm high)
• Two small wooden paddle boards (ours are 33cm tall and 17cm wide)
• Small piece of dowel to fit in the hole of the paddle board
• Wood glue
• Paintbrush
• Resene testpot colours of your choice. We used Resene Ironsand and Resene Thorndon Cream

Step 1:Paint the two paddle boards and piece of dowel in one of your chosen Resene colours. We used Resene Ironsand for ours.

Step 2:Paint the mini crate in another of your chosen colours. We used Resene Thorndon Cream for our crate.

Step 3:Measure the width of your crate and cut the dowel to the same length. Take the piece of dowel and screw it into the holes of the paddle boards.

Step 4:Use wood glue to glue the sides of the crate and then place the two paddles on the side of the crate and hold for a few minutes while the glue sets.

Step 5: Add your condiments to the holder and have on hand for entertaining.

Wall painted in Resene Half Doeskin and table painted in Resene Double Parchment.

project Vanessa Nouwens
images Bryce Carleton

Published: 05 Aug 2025