Crib into Reading Bench

Poor, neglected blog, but I'm determined to get this started again-there are so many fantastic ideas online and I want to keep track of all of them.

We have two cribs that aren't being used because, at the moment, Storey insists on sleeping in a pack in play in the closet. Why?!?I saw this idea from Whimsy Smitten today and think it is a fantastic crib upcycle. I'm already picturing it in my mind. Grass green wood and a vinyl covered cotton for the pad.