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Dr. Seuss Bookshelf

This was a Baby Gift for my sister and her little boy, Xander who was born just a couple weeks ago. I wanted to do something special that would last for my sweet nephew. She found a bookshelf similar to this on cool-rooms.com and we decided to try to make our own version. I've posted about it on my blog if you're interested in the process.

Blog Link
Dr. Seuss Bookshelf for sweet baby Xander!
Estimated Cost
$100 (my costs are higher due to where I live)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
2 coats of red semi gloss and 2 coats of white on the shelves. Then after I had to make repairs after shipment I sanded it all and had to apply two more coats of red paint in a flat finish and sprayed 2 coats of a clear top coat.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Jenny94w

Mon, 02/19/2018 - 06:41

I would like instructions but it will no let me? 

Guest (not verified)

Sun, 03/18/2012 - 19:22

Clever cute creative. Cant stop looking at it. I love it. Thank you so much for posting.

Guest (not verified)

Sun, 03/18/2012 - 19:52

Thank you so much for posting .You did a beautiful job. Your a good sister and a Terrific aunt.

Legomamaof4

Sun, 03/18/2012 - 23:30

I love how you have taken a typical shelf and gave it a spark that is SO ONE of a KIND! WOW! This gives me ideas! There is just not enough time in the day thought.

Thank you for sharing your Awesome creativity. Your Family is SO lucky to have someone as talented as you! Keep up the good JOB!!!

Again AMAZING!!!

LaylasMOM

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 20:38

i love this design and cannot wait to make a pink one for my little girl!

zookeeperjay

Mon, 09/03/2012 - 08:59

I have long thought I wanted cartoon furniture for my kids. Haha. . I'm so inspired! Thanks I have to go get building!

Sheryl (not verified)

Sat, 01/05/2013 - 11:02

Love this ... My son is having his first child and would love to make this . Do you have anymore pics of it . And does anyone have any other patterns ?

Jim's Corner Cupboard

Submitted by jimmyray7 on Fri, 04/22/2016 - 13:05

This was my first large build, and it went fairly well. A few little issues here and there, but I'm the only one who will notice most of them.

Built from Plan(s)
Corner Cupboard
Finish Used
White Latex paint finished with Minwax Polycrylic (spray paint can - not recommended. Next time I'll brush or wipe on the poly).
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Shiplap Fireplace

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 08:13

So excited for my new living room space thank you for your great tips!

Kandis white DeCarlo

Built from Plan(s)
Easiest Shiplap Fireplace Tutorial with Free Plans and Video

Comments

Bunk Beds with Trundle Bed for American Girl

Submitted by Klabadie on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 14:53

Followed Ana White's Doll Bunk Beds for American Girl and added a Trundle Bed using a few small modifications. Ana's plans were easy to follow and I was able to complete this in an afternoon. 

Built from Plan(s)
Doll Bunk Beds for American Girl Doll and 18" Doll
Estimated Cost
Free - used scrap materials
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Aged Gray Chalk Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Kiddo Closet Organizer

Submitted by craw4dz on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:51

My daughter's closet was a nightmare and helter-skelter with a lot of wasted space after we moved into our house.  So I decided one day I was done with the mess and built this to suit her needs.  I used 3/4 plywood, closet rods cut to size, and adjustable shelving.  When she's bigger, I can pull the shelves out if needed for taller closet hanging but for now this works pretty good.  She's kept it pretty clean 3 years later. 

Built from Plan(s)
Just My Size Closet
Estimated Cost
$65
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Basic white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Loft Playhouse Bed

Loved making this for our girls...Selah & Annaleah. We have 9 ft walls so I made it extra tall. Love it so much!!! Used 4 in boards for the walls b/c they were so much cheaper. The shutters ended up my favorite part.

Blog Link
Little Cottage Loft Bed
Built from Plan(s)
Little Cottage Loft Bed
Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Sara L. (not verified)

Mon, 08/06/2012 - 14:26

I really like the paint colors that you used on the bed and the ones on the walls. What paint brand(s) and colors did you use? I really love your room. Additionally, where is your fabric from? Your room is amazing. I know a little girl in TX who would like one just like it :)

SAJAGREEN

Mon, 05/23/2016 - 18:52

Hi! I really like the taller version for my daughter's room, would you be able to share the new measurements, or what you did differently? Thank you! !!

Poolside Hightop Deck Chair

I have used so many of Ana's plans, I decided to design my own chair! I wanted a high top patio style chair that the back was angled and had a footrest. This is perfect for my outdoor patio. I think I need to update the plan already to include a cup holder! Appreciate any feedback or comments.

Blog Link
Deck Patio Hightop Chair - Free Plans
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Beer Wall for Wedding

My cousin recently got married and wanted a beer wall at her wedding. I quickly searched Ana's site for the perfect plan and chose the Tall Panel Headboard for my starting point. With a few modifications it became a beer wall in no time at all. I love how Ana's plans can be easily modified to make a totally different project.

No fancy wood was used here. Just regular wood from the big box store. A jockey box was attached to the back side of the wall. It worked awesome!

Since I discovered this site in January, I've made close to 30 items from her plans. I'm ridiculously addicted and not just with Ana's site but also with her blog friends. For Valentine's Day I asked for a Air Strike gun and got it. It was better than jewelry and chocolates! I'm well on my way to collecting my own tools and learning how to save money by making it myself. Oh, and I can't even begin to tell you how impressed everyone is with my finished products.

Built from Plan(s)
Tall Panel Headboard - QUEEN
Estimated Cost
roughly $200.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar paint from Lowes
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

my first project :) a workbench for all my other projects!

Submitted by lucywilson on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 08:23

* I have tred EVERYTHING to get this picture right side up!!! So sorry it is upside down! This was my first every woodworking project and I am very pleased with the result. I have used it many time since for other projects now too. The plans were easy to follow and although it took me some time it was easy to make. Very sturdy and a great size to work on. I made it out of wood from orange and stained it with weathered oak stain.

Built from Plan(s)
Workbench to Get the Job Done!
Estimated Cost
$70
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
weathered oak
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Corner computer cabinet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 09/22/2016 - 11:23

Flip down tray added for computer keyboard.

Built from Plan(s)
Corner Cupboard
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

hidden powder station dresser

We did some small edit to the original plan. Putting six large drawers and only one chair which was moved to the center. We also extended the chair legs the full length of the cabinet. The outer legs are 2x2s instead of 2 1x2s since no chairs were placed there.

Built from Plan(s)
Hidden Desk Apothecary Cabinet
Estimated Cost
400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
minwax early american on everything and then red oak stain on all except the drawer fronts and the red oak chair legs. Finished with an oil-based satin polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

12 year old built her bed!

Submitted by gmktt on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 20:01

Thanks Ana White for the awesome plans! My daughter decided she wanted a new bed, so I told her I’d help her build one. I am not a carpenter, by any stretch, but I thought it would be some good dad/daughter bonding time. She tweaked your plans, did all the cuts, drilling, sanding, and painting (well, most of the sanding and painting anyway), and tolerated her father with great grace. It turned out pretty well. We couldn’t have done it without your plans! Thanks again! —Gabe

Built from Plan(s)
How to Build a Loft Bed
Estimated Cost
$600.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White semi-gloss interior latex.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

cutest mudroom

Submitted by kdc5894 on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 09:08

I loved the plan for the mudroom, but since this is our front entry, I needed something to hide all our stuff; so I added doors. And crown molding for a little extra! The left tower has a bar for hanging coats; underneath are hooks for the kids' coats. The right tower has five cubbies. I made the "drawer" under the bench from wood from our old fence.

Built from Plan(s)
Cutest Mudroom
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Valspar paint, "swiss coffee"
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

ocavi

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 21:34

I love what you did with your closet! This is exactly what I am looking to do. What size wood did you use for the doors(1x2, 1x4...)? Since you have been using the closet/mud room for a while now is there anything you would add or do differently? Like making it deeper or adding more shelves? Thanks!

Mud Kitchen

We live in the south so we opted for treated wood. We weren’t able to locate all the connectors to combine sink sprayer and water hose so we ended up just getting another garden hose and sprayer. Works just as well. We used Smokey Mirror exterior stain to add some color. Didn’t have all the tools handy so we opted for a farm style sink that sits on top of the wood. Kids loving it so far, they have been playing non stop. Thanks for the great plan.

Built from Plan(s)
Mud Kitchen
Estimated Cost
60
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Very easy garage shelving

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 23:22

Wanted some easy storage shelving that didn't break the bank.  These were perfect!  $79 is what it cost for ours (which includes the $20 Kreg Jig).  Lumber was only $58.68 and I bought and extra 8 foot 2x4, so it could have been slightly cheaper!  

Built from Plan(s)
BEST DIY Garage Shelves (Attached to Walls)
Estimated Cost
$60 for lumber
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Boxes, Totes, camping equiptment
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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