How Our Interchangeable Crate System Works (And Why Families Love It All Year Round)

If you’ve just stumbled across The Willow Corner and are wondering what all the fuss is about with these wooden crates… let us introduce you to one of our most loved creations: the Interchangeable Crate System.

What started as a sweet little idea for Christmas has grown into a beautiful all-year-round tradition, filled with celebration, magic, and meaningful memories - and we’re so excited to welcome you to the crate club!

What Is an Interchangeable Crate?

At the heart of it, the Interchangeable Crate is a beautifully handcrafted wooden crate that’s made to grow with your family. It’s personalised, durable, and designed to transform through the seasons with a simple swap of themed Element Packs.

These aren’t just decorations - they’re playful and thoughtful pieces that make each holiday feel special. From Easter mornings to Christmas Eve, from birthdays to Halloween, your crate becomes a centrepiece of celebration and joy.

🧺 Explore our Interchangeable Crates →

How It Works

Step 1: Start with your crate
Choose your crate and personalise it with a name. Along with the elements, this will be laser-cut and affixed to the front, creating a timeless keepsake that’s truly yours. Most families start with one crate for each child or household.

🎅 Want to start with Christmas? Here’s how to build yours →

Step 2: Choose your Element Packs
Each Element Pack is themed for a specific celebration — like Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, or Birthdays. These elements attach securely to the crate, allowing you to quickly and easily change the look for each occasion.

🎄 See the Christmas Elements Pack here →

Step 3: Make it part of your family traditions
Use your crate for Easter morning egg hunts, spooky Halloween surprises, birthday gift reveals, or festive Christmas displays under the tree. Add little treats, notes, gifts, or surprises inside — and let your crate take centre stage.

🎁 Start with a Christmas Crate →

Want It All? Meet the Ultimate Bundle

If you're someone who loves to be organised (or just wants to go all in), we’ve created the Ultimate Interchangeable Crate Bundle — our most popular option.

This bundle includes the crate + all 5 seasonal elements:
✔️ Easter
✔️ Christmas
✔️ Birthday
✔️ Halloween
✔️ Valentine’s Day

You’ll be ready for every celebration without having to think twice — just swap the elements and you’re good to go.

🎉 Grab the Ultimate Bundle Here →

Why Families Love It

💛 It grows with your family - Whether you have toddlers or teens, the crate evolves as your family does.

💛 It builds anticipation and tradition - Kids wake up knowing the crate will be part of their day — and that excitement is priceless.

💛 It’s eco-conscious and reusable - No more one-off gift bags or clutter. Just one crate, beautifully used again and again.

💛 It’s heartfelt, not mass-produced - Designed and made with love right here in South Australia.

Ready to Build Yours?

We created the Interchangeable Crate System to make celebrations more personal, more fun, and more meaningful - and we’d love for your family to experience that too.

Now’s the perfect time to grab yours and get started.

🧡 Start with your Interchangeable Crate Today →

Let us know in the comments what your crate will be used for first - we love seeing how each family brings it to life!

With love,
Jade & Tori
The Willow Corner