Community Brag Posts
Bathroom Cabinet
My niece had an area in her master bathroom that she wanted to make into a closet. Since she is very interested in woodworking I was happy to assist her on her first project. It was a challenge as one wall was out of plum by 1.5 inches but we managed to successfully address the problem.
The project turned out very nice and now my niece has a large closet with lots of storage space. But we also created a monster as she has definitely caught the woodworking bug! Her birthday is coming up soon and all she wants are tools!
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Farmhouse table
I just finished this table for our new house at the beach; I did a small modification at the moment of fixing the breadboards; besides the pocket holes I also used dowels for extra strength. If someone sits on the front of the table it could be a problem.
Another detail I included,is a simple way to clamp the diagonal pieces, much more firmly than with tape.
I am quite happy with the results, I will now finish the table with lacquer.
Outdoor Sectional
We built this sectional for approximately $700. The wood and supplies cost about $200. The cushions were the most expensive, about $500. We wanted 24 inch wide and 5 inch thick cushions that were well made. I ended up ordering them online from Wal-Mart. The project could have taken about one day, but due to work and kids, it took us about a week.
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Fri, 03/02/2012 - 04:50
This is just gorgeous! Great
This is just gorgeous! Great job! I really LOVE the red cushions contrasting with the wood.
Corona Coffee Table
I first saw this table on the Shanty 2 Chic website and when I saw that it was based on a plan from Ana, I knew we had to build it. I asked my husband David to get started on it right away.
It turned out perfectly!!!
First Farmhouse Kitchen Table & Floating Shelves
Been loving our Ana White plans!! The table and shelves turned out exactly how we wanted them to & they were SO much cheaper than paying for lesser quality furniture store finds. We’ve received so many compliments!
Live Edge Modern Farmhouse Tables
Here is my version of the modern farmhouse end table and coffee table. I used a 4/4 slab of live edge red oak for the tops and put a drawer in each end table.
Red Craig
Dresser
I originally wanted the Hudson Dresser from Pottery Barn but I wanted it a little more feminine. I also really liked the Madison Dresser plans posted on this website so I combined the two and this is what I got. It took me a weekend to build and a week to stain (a layer of stain after work a day). I got the drawer pulls from World Market and I got the bunn feet on ebay. I'm overall very pleased with it.
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Sun, 03/04/2012 - 22:47
Nice job! It's gorgeous. What
Nice job! It's gorgeous. What are the dimensions? (just curious).
play table (24" x 36") with storage bins
I modified Ana's plans to make a smaller size play table (24" x 36") and built the frame using pocket hole joinery. I've included free plans for the smaller size in my blog post.
Clara inspired kid's table
Child sized table. Used a 24" project-style top (all-in-one), 1x2s for the supports, and 2x2s for the legs.
White cabinet paint for the legs and supports
Modern Outdoor Couch with Backrest
Modern outdoor chairs and loveseat with a slightly modified loveseat for my husband who insisted on having a backrest.
Entry/Console Table
A friend needed an entry table, so I went with the Cheap and Easy Console plan and found the baskets at Ross. I modified to include lower shelf and did a single board top because I was trying to avoid buying more wood.
Baby boy misunderstands the concept of the 'Man Crate'
Men come in crates - who knew?
My crate is a gift for a friend, to be filled with manly foodstuffs, but in the mean time, the little 'un loved trying it out.
I didn't follow the plans rigidly, but I absolutely loved the idea and was inspired by all the great photos on this site. Mine looks the same from above and below, but the front and back side slats are attached to the lid while the left and right ones are attached to the box. Also, everything uses the same 18mm ply (what I had available!) which means you can easily lift it using the side slats, but lift the lid off with the front and back slats.
Enjoyed this project - will more than likely make others in the future. Maybe even spend a bit of time on the finish next time - the 'rough 'n' ready' look works well enough for this kind of project though, so it plays to my strengths!
'Man Crate' lettering added with a sharpie and a template.
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Thu, 01/02/2014 - 11:04
Great job!
Your man crate looks great! You can definitely say your little guy has "man tested" it as well! (super cute pictures with him, by the way) The idea of using the top side trims for handles is super! Thanks for sharing this build! :)
Joanne
Bigger Kids Art Center
Ana sized her plan for 2-6 year olds, but a friend asked me to build this for her 9-year-old granddaughter as an art table that would live outside, on their covered patio. I made the table top 28x48, and set the top at 28 inches off the ground. The bookcase part is 42 inches tall, in keeping with the "rule of thirds."
In light of the larger size, I decided the legs needed some braces, so I added a cross brace at the bottom and some curvy side braces.
I considered adding some cupboard doors to keep the dust out, but decided to leave it open so it wouldn't become a haven for spiders. Doors don't really keep dust out anyway, the way the wind blows around here.
As shown, the birch ply top has natural stain on it. I'm going to finish the top with spar varnish. For the rest, I'm going to primer it, and deliver it with a few pint cans of water-based outdoor paint in basic colors so the girl can paint the rest of it herself.
Thank you, Ana, for another enjoyable project!
Garage shelves
Added some storage to the garage. Wife got some more room for her canning. Looks much better than older metal shelving. Thanks for the ideas, again!
Toddler Canopy Bed
I designed and built this canopy bed without knowing Ana had already done a toddler canopy bed! Talk about reinventing the wheel. I should have known she already had plans up. ;)
Full plans are on my site, but I thought I'd add this as a brag post instead of a project plan since Ana's plans are already here. They're different, but the end result is very similar!
Modern Dining Table
Our extra long living/dining room was just begging for a little definition. So I scoured all of Ana White's plans for some inspiration for the perfect-for-us table. I have never built anything, so I enlisted the help of my genius dad and we got to work!
We ended up using elements of the Modern Outdoor Patio Table and the Farmhouse Table. We sized the patio table down to six feet long and used the board layout from the farmhouse table for the table top. We also changed up the table legs a bit to add some visual interest.
After tackling the table, we built the banquette and beadboard wall. I never thought I would learn so much about power tools. Ha! This project was so much fun. Thank you for the free plans!! I can't wait to work on our next project!
You can read more about our table here: http://www.becomingwhitney.com/dining-area-progress/
here: http://www.becomingwhitney.com/it-is-finished/
and here: http://www.becomingwhitney.com/christmas-cheerin-it-up/
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Tue, 01/07/2014 - 10:15
Awesome table!
The fabulous thing about DIY is how you can modify a plan to suit your needs. You and your dad have built a one-of-a-kind that can be handed down to future generations. Love the style and finish. Keep up the good work!
Tue, 02/18/2014 - 19:39
your table
can you share the cut list and measurements for your beautiful TABLE?
BIG STEVE
Worked great. Followed plans exactly..
Followed the plans exactly and all worked out perfectly. I designed my own ladder and rails. Kids love this bed. Took about 1 gallon of valspare 2000 paint to paint everything.
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Boys Bunkbed Makeover
My hubby and I took the weekend to remove the loft and twin bed that was squeezed underneath it to give our boys more space in and around their beds. Thanks for the idea Ana, we like wood, but we also like color so the beds where stained two colors one for the frame and one for the slats. The boys chose red and blue, and green and black. We decided to hang the beds with chain from a stud in the ceiling. They were so exicited to sleep in their new beds that i believe bedtime will be much easier! Thanks Ana
1 X 3 pine furlings
Stained with color tinted Minwax stain and clear polyeurathane sealer.
Corner Cabinet
This was such a fun project. I had been shopping for a corner cabinet for months before I decided I either couldn't afford what I liked and didn't like what I could afford. So I built it! I added the top doors... I didn't need one more thing to dust.
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tazmama
Sun, 10/18/2015 - 19:55
AG stable
Hello Scott,
The links provided for the AG horse stable does not work or exist. I probablly cannot create one like you did because I don't have wood working tools but if you have the pics available somewhere I may be able to do a rough version for my daughter. It pains me to buy a horse she wants knowing she won't use it much but it's on her xmas list! :)
Christina
Tsu Dho Nimh
Mon, 10/19/2015 - 08:38
AG horse stables link
Here's Ana's plans
http://ana-white.com/2012/12/plans/horse-stables-american-girl-or-18quo…