I saw one once made with a shutter, at least on the out side facing. Can't find the pic.
Old metal bicycle baskets come to mind.
Kathy

I saw one painted with chalkboard paint so you can redecorate it every day!

How about old wooden tool boxes? The kind with the handles on top.

Frou

I knew you'd come up with great ideas! I've seen a picture with one made from a shutter but had forgot about it. Like the idea about bicycle baskets and old tool boxes and chalk board paint. A little town near me is having their "town yard sale" this Saturday and boy is it always big, big, big. Found lots of treasures last year. Thanks for your replies and ideas!