Community Brag Posts
My-First Build-Simple Console Table
This was my first build and I'm not going to mention how many times I built the legs (which is why it took so long). I added a full shelf so I could learn to use the kreg jig. While not perfect, it feels perfect to e!
Wine Glass Rack
I made this after seeing the Rustic Wood Entertaining Shelves on the Pottery Barn website. I fell in LOVE with the wine glass rack, but $80 was way too much for me. I had some leftover 2x6s in the garage, so I Kreg jigged them together to make the shelf. I found some under cabinet mount wine glass racks at Bed Bath & Beyond for $10, so I bought them and spray painted them with Rustoleum oil rubbed bronze, and attached them to the bottom of my shelf. I found some shelving brackets at Home Depot and used those to hang the shelf on the wall. I could not be more proud of my wine glass rack/shelf!
Drink holder table, copied from Pintrest, w farmhouse base
Farmhouse table base with drinkholder/planter inserts. Done up w Colorado pride!
2 x 4 Outdoor Couches
I actually made these a year ago and finally got around to blogging/brag posting. This was the very first DIY furniture I ever attempted. In fact it's what introduced me to Ana White and got me inspired to start my blog! I saw outdoor couches at Pottery Barn that I loved but were way out of my price range, especially because I wanted two. This project could not have been easier. It took me two afternoons, one for each couch, but now that I know what I'm doing I could put them both together in a few hours. They held up with heavy usage all summer. I'm so excited I took a chance on these plans!
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Tue, 06/05/2018 - 14:49
Amazing DIY Outdoor sofas!
What a lovely first project! Looks like it's holding up well! I love the dark finish!
Thanks so much for sharing a brag post, can't wait to see more from you!
Ana
Wed, 12/05/2018 - 06:00
Thanks Ana!
Thank you Ana! I've gone on to build a few more of your projects and I can't believe how much I'm learning following your plans and videos. You have have been a game changer. I didn't think we could afford to update our house in a meaningful way, but through your site I've been able to add pieces that are quality, affordable, and most of all meaningful. I hope more women get invovled in woodworking, you have made it so accessable. Plus, powertools are fun! Thanks for all you do!!
Storage Bench and Crates
I modified the bench to make it longer and for four cubbies (for four kids and their shoes) instead of three.
Our Simple Outdoor Dining Table
My husband followed the plans Ana-White provided to make me this. I love it! We're also going to make the chairs in the future. To check out additional photos of this table and other home projects we've tackled please take a look at my blog, Our Up House Love.
Rustic X Coffee Table (Minus the X)
My sister came to me with a picture of a coffee table. She wanted to build it! Together we spent a weekend building the Rustic X Coffee table. She is a little disappointed with how dark the stained turned out, but I actually really like the color! She has found a new hobby in woodworking and I really look forward to building new projects with her. Next up, she wants a new tv stand. :)
Cottage Bunk Bed
I used the surf bed plan and put a plywood face on the front and added the roofline, windows and flower boxes. The steps double as a bookshelf.
Comments
Thu, 06/14/2018 - 11:32
This is adorable! Glad you
This is adorable! Glad you used the surf bus plans - those plans are so easy - smart to just add your own front too it! Very much appreciate you sharing a photo. Great job!
TV Console
Used knotty pine, and finished with Varathane using stain color “Jacobean”. Modified from a bookcase plan.
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Giveaway @ www.RustiChic.com
I have arranged a giveaway for $50 on my blog at www.RustiChic.com. I have learned so much from Ana and other builders on here, I couldn't NOT let you know!
On a side note....any advice on the button??? I've tried all three links and can't get it on there for whatever reason and NEED to!!!
Also, any web/blog/wordpress designers with advice or services? I am interested!
Best of Luck!
~Anneke
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Thu, 07/07/2011 - 16:49
I made the baby bed in the
I made the baby bed in the picture for my sister who is an amazing photographer...5 day old babies = super cute! :-)
To check out more of her amazing work, go to KaylaJPhoto.com or her Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Kayla-J-Photography/3891579412…
Sat, 07/09/2011 - 18:36
This is Darling!
Such a cute thing for taking baby pictures! Love it! You did a wonderful job. :) J
Rustic X end table
Took a Saturday to make this project. Loved the plans!
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Sun, 08/11/2013 - 20:50
One day wonders
I'm amazed by 1 day projects and the builders, like you, who pull them off! =D It must have been an incredible feeling to built it and bring it the same day.
DIY Faux Marble Round Table
Hi friends!
Jen Woodhouse here from The House of Wood.
Take a good look at this round marble side table. Would you guess that isn’t real marble? It’s contact paper! Yep. It’s true. We’ve been wanting to put a table here between our sofas for months now, so I’m thrilled to have this project finally crossed off the list. This sleek side table cost about $50 to make!
I built this table in about 3 hours – the super simple yet sleek, modern design is beginner-friendly so if you’re wanting to tackle your first project, this is a great one for you.
Be sure to tag me @jenwoodhouse if you share photos of your build on social media. I'd love to see it!
You can get all the details for this build on my website jenwoodhouse.com.
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Tue, 10/03/2023 - 14:40
Thank you so much for your…
Thank you so much for your help, I am learning a lot at least. I for one have learned a lot from this.
Greenhouse
Greenhouse is nominal 10X20. Internal square footage 192.6 sq-ft so no permit required (< 200 sq-ft). Modifications planned:
1. No metal on vertical walls since sun light is desired at all levels. Planting will be directly in the ground as well as in cedar boxes an on shelves.
2. Let in (mortised) 1x4 diagonal bracing to provide strength since no metal will be used on the verticals.
3. Two windows in the back wall (truss). Not sure yet where to source these - suggestions please? Might build them from scratch.
4. Dutch door on the front wall so that the top half of the door can be opened in combination with the back windows to allow air flow the length of the greenhouse.
5. Metal flashing on the exterior corners just for a nice finished look.
6. Has a 6 x 6 preassure treated (rated for ground contact) perimeter foundation. All other wood ,except the diagonal bracing is pressure treated rated for above ground. Finding 1 inch pressure treated wood seems impossible.
7. Ridge poles will be 2x6 so that sloping joist hangers can be used to attach the rafter legs to the ridge poles.
8. Will have a middle truss so that two 10 ft ridge poles can be used. I believe finding a nice straight 20' pressure treated 2 x 6 would be difficult or impossible.
Will add more photos as the build progresses.
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Sat, 05/07/2022 - 07:55
This is going to be awesome!
Thank you for sharing, can't wait to see the progress! I am not sure where to source the windows, I would suggest building to suit the sizing and type you desire.
Doll Farmhouse bed
I built this bed for my new doll I got from my mother-in-law. All the girls in her family got one as a child, so she got me one, too. This is such a cute bed! Matches my own Farmhouse bed:)
I'm sure this would have been easier with a nail gun, but it is was pretty simple with the drill too.
LOVE IT!
My new Table inspired by Big Ur, Farmhouse and iTable plans
We needed a Dining table to fit our growing family and our friends. Combined ideas from the iTable, Farmhouse and Big Ur table plans. Used 8ft boards so with the breadboards it measures roughly 8ft 7in long. Rustoleum Kona stain. Only took the weekend to build. Thanks Ana!
Board and Batten Fireplace
Our fireplace wall was quite plain to say the least. We thought about stone, tile but then ended up doing a simple and inexpensive board and batten wall. This is a simple DIY project, we kinda made up the pattern as we went.
More details on my blog - http://www.woodworkingfourdummies.com/blog/board-and-batten-fireplace
Cheers,
Ian
Simple Outdoor Modern Chairs and Ottoman
2 modern outdoor chairs and and a matching ottoman.
Potting bench
Thanks to Ana White for the inspiration, plans, and instructions to make our own Potters Bench. We had a little help from grandchildren for the final steps. We used cedar and made it 60” long rather than 48” just for a little more useable space. After purchasing the wood, we got busy and completed the whole project in a Saturday afternoon, with just the finish coat left to apply.
This was a very satisfying project to work on and complete. We will always look at it with pride and be able to say “we built that”!
Pat & Lawrence
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Comments
Mon, 05/16/2022 - 08:24
Great Potting Bench!
Love the mods, this is beautiful, thank you for sharing!
Our first project, EVER!
I had never built anything before. I also hadn't had a headboard in years, so I figured two birds with one stone. The biggest lesson we learned was how important it is to find the best wood. One of our pieces was not straight and we ended up having to make another trip out to the store. Otherwise, it was a pretty easy build!