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Accent photo gallery wall
When I first saw Ana's $10 ledges - I knew I wanted to do them, with a twist. I have this random nook in my house - and I knew they would be perfect. I wanted a feature wall there. And a feature it is.
I posted more pictures and how I framed everything out on my blog.
Thank you Ana for your continued inspiration! I wouldn't have been able to do any of it without you!
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Tue, 03/06/2012 - 11:55
I love this! I love the area
I love this! I love the area of wallpaper framed out. Can you tell me how you did that? Did you attach the wallpaper to the wall? Or did you attach to plywood or something and then attach to the wall? I have a perfect spot in my hallway to do something cute like this! LOVE!
Tue, 04/17/2012 - 10:28
accent photo wall
This is absolutely gorgeous!! I would love to something just like this...so creative! By any chance, can you tell me what wallpaper you used??
Tue, 04/17/2012 - 10:29
So beautiful! Can you tell me
So beautiful! Can you tell me which wallpaper you used?? I love it!
Sat, 04/21/2012 - 05:44
I'll look to see if I can
I'll look to see if I can find the name and brand of wallpaper. We actually wallpapered the wall. It was super easy the whole thing. We lined out where it would be centered. Then put up I think 4 sections. When it was done it was super easy We put a decorative block in one corner - cut the next molding piece to line up with the next corner, and continued all 4 sides. No mitering cuts - super easy!
Sun, 04/22/2012 - 19:24
Thank you!!
Wow! Thank you so much! I cannot wait to start! I really appreciate you trying to find the wallpaper pattern. It just so happens i have the same color carpeting, banister and paint already in my upstairs hall, so as soon as i saw your picture i knew it could work. Hopefully you will be able to find it..if not, i can't thank you enough for your detailed instructions. That will really help being i am not that handy! Hope to hear back from you.
Thanks again,
Erica
Washer/Dryer Pedestal
I changed up the plan by making 3 pedestals, adding drawer slides and creating flute work on the pedestals.
Beer Keg Tap Handles
I had some left over Walnut wood, so I decided to make some more Beer Tap handles. This is a fairly simple DIY that doesn't take that long to complete. I have already written a full tutorial on my blog:
Dining room table and bench!
This project was so fun! I am a beginner in the DIY world and so excited with how this turned out. the plans were super easy to follow (thank you for the video too)! Lowes cut all the lumber for me so I really only needed the drill to put it all together. To put the table together it only took us an afternoon but in total it took us several days, once it was put together, to get everything sanded, primed, painted, and stained-overall VERY VERY pleased!
minwax dark walnut bottom coat
minwax classic grey top coat
minwax waterbased polyurethane over everything (3 coats as recommended in the directions on the can)
Cedar Planters
Cedar Planters!
Simplest Stool : Saddle Back Style
We've been looking for some saddle back stools for quite a while that would fit snug under our kitchen island. I couldn't find any, so I checked Ana-White and found the perfect building plan. I used scraps to build two matching stools and so I altered the plans to fit what I had. Other then the dimensions being different, I also used a 2x12" piece of wood cut down to 9x15" for the stool top.
I've documented the process as best as I could at; http://www.tommyandellie.com/Site/Home/Entries/2011/6/13_More_Seating_f…
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Thu, 06/30/2011 - 04:50
Wood Filler
I skipped a step that I might redo. I'd recommend taking some wood filler and spreading over the knots and imperfections before painting it. Sand it down, smooth it out, and it'll be Looking flawless.
Thu, 07/07/2011 - 15:02
Awesome job!!
I've been looking for some stools like this, so I followed your lead and just finished making some. Thanks so much for sharing!
Magic Tree House
We adapted these plans to build our tree house, I hope it's not too much of a stretch for brag posts! Every kid seems to have two wishes: a fort or tree house and a secret passage way. Or is it just my kids? Turns out we live in the desert and trees are hard to come by. Our solution? Build a tree house in the house. Why not!? Our magic tree house is well used and well loved. This is one of those projects that simmered and in my mind trying to think of the perfect way to build the thing. The stuff our parents built and played in was a hodge podge of left over wood and their own creations, crooked construction and messy paint. So, I set the perfect aside and dove in. The only things our tree house really needs to be is safe and fun. Most families try to find indoor activities for the winter, but in the desert it is so blazing hot we need indoor retreats in the summer. This tree house is the solution a gagillion times over! Thank you Ana!
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Sun, 08/18/2013 - 21:32
Thank you! I just was
Thank you! I just was elevated to cool mom and i love it :)
Modified Rustic X Console
Modified from the original plans to make it longer and thinner to fit the space/need.
For the "X" cuts I just built the frame, clamped on a rough length of 2x2 and drew lines where the cuts should go. I ended up cutting those by hand since they were well over 45 degrees. Next time I will make a jig for my miter saw to handle those angles.
Finish is just vinegar and steel wool. The picture with the clamps is before the top coat was applied. Once the poly was put on it gave it a nice gloss and nice, rich colors.
Now it just needs some decorative pieces sitting on it :)
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Fri, 08/21/2015 - 20:53
dimensions?
Your console turned out great! I was curious if you still have the dimensions you used?
Thanks
Casual 2x4 Desk
Nice, fun project!
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Thu, 07/02/2020 - 19:28
Very nicely done! Love the…
Very nicely done! Love the wood grain showing through on the desk top.
Adirondack Delight
Great adaptations to the adirondack chair plan!
by Kevin
Recycled Pallet Factory Cart Coffee Table
My first build! I tore apart two old pallets to get the surface boards for the table. The skirting is 1 x 6's from the hardware store. I need larger casters but am saving up for the real vintage ones.
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Tue, 06/28/2011 - 02:26
You need to post what you
You need to post what you come up with. Plus how did you get you photo on my comment posts?
Tue, 08/07/2012 - 00:05
Pallets
My daughter cleaned her room so instead of renting a dumpster I hauled it to the dump i mean"land fill". Anyway instead of coming back the normal route they detoured us around the dump and I found the mother load of pallets. You could ask and they will be free if your "land fill" is like mine...
Tue, 06/28/2011 - 01:32
Pallet furniture
I worked at a candy factory that received several pallets all day long and I loved the ones that had writing on them, like Ghirardelli (a chocolate company), Blommer (chocolate manufacturer) and a few others! I've picked up a few and have made picture frames and shelving from some.
Tue, 11/01/2011 - 10:24
LOVE THIS
I took some pallets from the pumpkin patch last week, with the dream of making something similar!! I want mine a little taller so I am going to attempt a shelf or something, I have had my casters for weeks and was psyched to find the free pallets! Great Job!
Tue, 11/01/2011 - 10:24
LOVE THIS
I took some pallets from the pumpkin patch last week, with the dream of making something similar!! I want mine a little taller so I am going to attempt a shelf or something, I have had my casters for weeks and was psyched to find the free pallets! Great Job!
Thu, 04/05/2012 - 06:49
Caster Wheels?
Love your site and the fact that you share so much info for Diy's. Where is the best place to get the caster wheels? Vintage are sooo expensive so I got to believe that they are out there new with the idea in mind to antique them..
Thanks for all that you posted and shared..
In reply to Caster Wheels? by Queenie (not verified)
Sun, 04/15/2012 - 12:03
Lots of sources
The two best sources I've found for cart wheels are Menards and Harbor Freight. I think you can order them from Rockler or Lee Valley too, but I know that the two physical stores have a good selection and the prices are reasonable.
Mon, 04/23/2012 - 13:38
I love it! I've been
I love it! I've been searching for one to buy but might try to make my own now I've seen yours....and definitely more satisfying when you've build something yourself from scratch. Fab job.
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 23:21
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Thu, 07/19/2012 - 22:23
"That’s is so impressive; I
"That’s is so impressive; I am very pleased by this post. Complete information on this post!!! I really like it"
Thu, 07/19/2012 - 22:25
"That’s is so impressive; I
"That’s is so impressive; I am very pleased by this post. Complete information on this post!!! I really like it"
Fri, 08/31/2012 - 12:15
I like it!
I want something like this only I might make it taller. Also you can search Goodwill for antiquish castor wheels! Good job!
Farmhouse table modified to become an outdoor kitchen Island
This is the second farmhouse table that we have built but we modified it to fit the needs of our "clients" (my parents). This was a gift for my dad made to be an outdoor prep table/kitchen island. This was the project that would NEVER END! We built it originally and decided that it was just too tall. So, we shortened the legs, put it back together, finished it, loaded it and then SMASH! the darn thing flew out of the back of our truck! So we re-pocket holed, did our best to fix the table top and put it back together once again. We built this thing 3 times! But now it is happily home on my parent's patio and enjoying its new life.
Finish: Driftwood stain, lime wax, miniwax finishing paste wax.
Cost: $15 Most everything was scrap we only had to buy a 2x4 and a 4x4 for the legs.
More From Johnnie8!
Hi Ana,
Here are a few more pics of some tables I've built! I would love to know what people think!
Thanks!
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Farmhouse table - pocket hole plans
This table was made for large gatherings. It will seat 12 and is 9' X 4' I had to add another let in the middle and I couldn't find 4X4 so I paired 2 2'X4's. The friend I made it for is very happy with it, and so am I.
For the Dogs
I took the farmhouse desks and turned it into dog dishes.
by Katherine
Simple Outdoor Furniture
This was a fun, easy and inexpensive project. Ana's instructions are very easy to follow. I modified her plan, only slightly, by adding 1X6 to the arms of the chairs, as well, I added a 1X2 cap to the top back of the chair. I also built four (4) accent tables (not stained yet) and a bench. Now I have a great set of outdoor furniture for my deck!
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Fairy Princess
I built this for my daughters 3rd birthday. Because my wife works weekends i was only able to spare a few hours a day Monday-Friday. And because i did it in summer under the Texas heat it took longer than i would have liked. The flowers and birds came from Hobby Lobby. My daughter flipped out when she opened her room and saw it, as a father I've never felt prouder than to build this with my own 2 hands just for her.
Suede Gray Beauty
This was produced from the Queen version by adding 16 inches to the width of several of the pieces of wood.
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My first build!!
Built the kentwood twin for my daughter from Ana’s free downloadeable plans. Build was very easy and had a blast. Total cost was between $60-$70. Can’t wait to start my next project!
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Wed, 04/18/2018 - 17:31
Great job!
You did a great job on this bed! It looks adorable all decked out in pink! Congrats on a great first build!
Reclaimed Cedar Board 10x 10 Barn Greenhouse
Thank you for sharing your plan!
10×10 greenhouse made with re-claimed cedar boards from old barn on Menlo, WA
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Wed, 06/08/2022 - 05:52
I love your design changes! Trade? ;-)
Beautiful! I like the fact that you bucked the trend and turned your clear panels for Washington rainwater runoff. There are good and bad with both directions, vertical makes the most sense. I can see myself re-doing ours at some point to change the panel direction. At least they're pointing the right direction on my skylights.
Great design, and of course, I love the 'live edge' details you added throughout!
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Ana White Admin
Fri, 04/22/2022 - 11:24
Super cute!
That's awesome, I am sure you will come up with the perfect recipient! Thanks for sharing:)