Birthday Kitchen
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This was a pretty good and at times challenging project but it was fun and totally worth it when I saw the look on my daughter's face
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This was a pretty good and at times challenging project but it was fun and totally worth it when I saw the look on my daughter's face
We just moved into our newly built home, I love to cook, and realized really didn't have a good spot in the pantry for all the spices. This was my first project and in doing internet search for ideas came across Ana White's website, not only did I find the spice cabinet plan I was looking for, but a treasure trove of other projects and ideas. New to this so I have found Ana's site to be such a blessing. Yes, this made me a hero to my wife!
Plans were easy to follow and we were able to build it using scrap and salvaged wood, and leftover paint. Only had to buy screws and the chalkboard sign materials, so very affordable to make. Birthday boy LOVES it! We set it up with some bakery toys, but the dramatic play options are virtually endless. This is one of those type of toys that will be part of all kinds of play with kids of all ages. The size is great for him at 3 years old but I expect it will be usable for many years before he outgrows it. Well worth making.
Beautiful bed. Arches were a little difficult to achieve symmetry.
I love having this new addition! Freed up space in my small shop and now it’s more functional and organized. I followed the plans with modifications in the leaves using scrap 1x’s (which I may decide later to change to 2x4s but I had 1x’s on hand) instead of the brackets and then the extra 1x’s holding on the leaves so they would fall flat to the sides. Love it!
I took your plans for the beginner book ledges and modified them for our 90 degree space. I had to learn about mitre and bevel cuts so that was fun.
I also learnt that when the wood is slightly warped it pays to be attentive to the eventual install and how stress will flow through the work.
I took the 25 cubbies plan and changed the dimensions to fit shoes. I made a simpler version for my husband too. This project went together quickly and was so fun to build.
Thanks for the plans, adapted it to new pine standers but was able to obtain beautiful cherry tree panels from a defunct wood worker in the next village over. Planed those and used those to make a slightly more 'posh' version of your basic model. The supports on the wall you see are from the previous formica shelves. I left them in case the cherry starts rounding down.
I just bought a new house and this table was my first project for it. I'm so happy with how it turned out!!!! Thank you for the plans!
Wed, 06/08/2011 - 14:00
Thank you for the smile! I see we have share some web browsing habits! Congrats on the house and love the table finish! Great first project, really appreciate you sharing! Ana
This was my first project with the kreg jig and I love it. Pretty easy once I got the hang of it. I used beadboard in place of 1/4 ply to dress it up a little but more. The hardest part was attaching the sides to eachother, I used 'L' brackets so it could be taken apart.
My dogs love this kennel! It is large enough for my weimaraner and my lab/pitbull mix to stay in it together. Most mornings they are laying in there waiting on us to lock the door.
I purchased a vinyl covered stress mat from 'Blue', it fits really well inside and just pulls out to be wiped down. I haven't needed to but it can be hosed down also.
Wed, 05/02/2012 - 06:57
I am wondering what type of latch's those are and were you got them. I am also wondering were you purchased this mat from. I tried searching blue but could not find anything?
I used these plans of this project. Only differences are I used 2X3 studs. I also made the shed longer,, its 3ft X 8ft.. Also on the back I used two siding sheets since it wouldnt be seen. Did it over the weekend. Just needs shingles and stain. Anyway I love it. Had a spot behind the house where it fits perfectly. Thanks
Really handy for getting more storage space without taking up extra floor space
Tue, 08/25/2015 - 17:39
A plate (biscuit) joiner is really helpful for building the cabinets, especially if you're going to have the drawers.
http://www.ana-white.com/2014/09/free_plans/easy-economical-garage-shel…
This is the garage shelving construction method, but modified because we needed room for the freezer, there is a steel support column, and skis needed to be hung.
It's really three "ladders" of 2x4s, nailed with my framing nailer. The rungs support the shelves.
It's CHEAP and EASY storage.
Two reasonable skilled people could do it in an afternoon.
Thu, 06/14/2018 - 11:36
Hi Tsu! I love how you did the "ladder" style for the horizontal supports - so smart! Great storage, and as always, great to hear from you! Ana
this project it was nice and easy to do it I had make the farm house bed then I saw this night stand and I had to have it
Mon, 08/12/2013 - 20:31
Oooh, I love the finish you applied to it! It looks so cool. Great job!
Been a while since I had time to actually build anything worth posting about! My wife wanted some items for her Kindergarten classroom this year, so built several items, most inspired by the Farmhouse family.
Building this project and sewing the cushions was like a love letter to my family. I made them a year ago while on a high dose of Prednisone for my asthma and chronic pain (so helpful!). I finally felt capable of doing something that would bring our family together outside. A year later it continues to serve us well.
The instructions for the sectional were very well done. Super friendly and made me want to keep going! I used black analin dye to stain the wood. Swoon!
For making the cushions:
- I relied heavily on Sailrite's resourceful web site & tutorials for their thorough and detailed instructions on making cushions, cutting foam and sewing piping.
- Home Depot has the best pricing on foam.
- Used the brand 'Cushion Qwik' Silk Film (Amazon) to wrap the foam so they can withstand PNW rain.
Fri, 05/27/2022 - 12:25
Thank you so much for sharing, that is a great description of building, "a love letter to my family"!
I mainly followed ana's plans for this playhouse. Instead of a plywood roof I used cedar shingles. I also added plexiglass to the windows.
I made a couple of additions/modifications
I also made a couple of side tables and foot stools for the chairs. A total of four chairs, two tables and two foot stools for the deck set.
I used Ana's simple freestanding garage shelves plan. I made a couple modifications and left the top open to also store a kayak, it works great!
It's summertime and I wanted to be able to sit on my screened in porch with my husband with a cold drink and enjoy the nice weather. But...we had a less than cheery porch and not to mention no porch furniture. So, I started a mission to bring a little excitement to our porch and give us an outdoor area to entertain and enjoy! With some bright-colored paint, my carpenter's square, and a little patience okay..a lot of patience, I think I nailed it! I made 2 accent/ottoman tables, 2 outdoor lounge chairs, an outdoor lounge love seat, and the Hudson Outdoor table. I also bought 4 cushions on sale at Walmart in colors that match my bright patio set perfectly!
I modified the outdoor lounge chair in to a love seat by doubling the dimensions of the: back tie-in, seat frame supports, front and back aprons, seat back supports and seat back bottom support, using a 1x4 back tie-in instead of the 1x2, adding an extra seat frame support in between the front outside and inner support, and used 10 back boards and seat boards instead of 5.
I think now I'll go back to the porch and enjoy the afternoon with a nice cool iced green tea and finally get to relax on a porch with furniture on it!
Tue, 08/09/2011 - 17:29
One more beautiful than the next! So impressed with this whole set! Amazing!
I used a six inch reveal of the shims on the head and foot board. I used a nail on the hidden shim end and glued the thick or visible end to avoid having holes. It was completed a year ago and is holding up very well.