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Jewelry Box Retirement Gift
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This jewelry box is a gift for a friend at work who is retiring. It is a variation of the Easy Jewelry Box, with the following modifications:
Hinged lift-up top with mirror
Overlay drawer fronts from ¼” craft wood (Gold stencil on top false drawer front, and drawer boxes are 1/8” shorter than the shelf from front to back, to ensure the fronts sit flat against the box front and drawer back doesn't touch the box back at all)
The bottom is 2 pieces thick, to allow space for the drawer overhang and attaching the bottom moulding.
Solid wood back (instead of plywood)
Top and bottom edged with mini stop moulding to make the overhangs, and added feet made from lattice
Removable drawer divider tray and 2 heights of removable dividers for the top, made from dentil, lattice and screen bead mouldings
I really took my time on this build to get everything just right with the build and the finish. Probably spent about 6 hours spread out over the last few weekends.
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Wed, 04/22/2015 - 18:29
Thank you!
Hi Linda, thank you for the nice comment! This was a fun build, and I'm very glad to say the gift was a big hit! :)
Chair Build with Loveseat Modification
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Built the 2 chairs according to the plans, and then modified it for a bench that's 48" (our cushions are 23.5 x 23.5). Worked really well!
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Headboard with fold down table
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I wanted my storage a little deeper so I used 2 X 6 instead of the 2X4s. I also added a footboard. It turned out great. I may put a tea stain on it and coat it with a polycrylic.
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Raised Garden Beds
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I made these last summer for my sister. And she didn't even use them yet! Very easy to make. She did want them taller, so that is the only modifacation I made. We're hoping the bunnies won't notice all the yummy veggies up this high :) I know, probably wishful thinking. Makes a great kid corral too.
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Outdoor patio table
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My family of 6 needed and outdoor table that would fit us all. The weather in Arizona is beautiful right now, so I decided to build this so we could enjoy it before it gets too hot. A big thank you to Ana White and the Shanty2chic sisters for this beautiful table.
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Small version of the X coffee table
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I loved Ana's version of the coffee table but it was way too big for my space, so I scaled it down quite a bit and it fits perfectly!
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King Size Farmhouse Bed and Nightstands
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This was the biggest project I have made to date. The plans made it almost easy. Thank you very much!
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Wed, 10/06/2021 - 10:12
Pretty Bed and Nightstands!
That all looks gorgeous together, something to be proud of for sure!
Playhouse Loft Bed with Stairs
I built this bed for my twin daughters right after Christmas. It was the first big wood project that I've ever attempted in my life. I was surprised at how easy it was to build and how great it turned out! It looks much harder to make than it actually was. We plan to eventually put a second twin mattress under the bottom, but for now that space is a playhouse. I put carpet on the storage stairs by cutting up a rubber-backed bathroom rug and using the pieces to cover each step. I hung Christmas rope lighting inside the play house. It took me about 2 days to construct the bed and about a week to paint and finish it (with 6 children under foot-otherwise could have been much faster!) Fun project and EASY plans! (Thanks Ana!)
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My BIG tidy-up coffee table
This is a little bigger than the plan, especially in height.... leave it to me to make things WAY more complicated than they need to be! The trundle is made from 3/4" plywood, but the faux drawers are done with 1/4" plywood. Everything is pine. I wanted to have a nice dark warm cherry color for the finish, but it didn't quite turn out the way I wanted. I am still very proud of myself, but next time I'll use a better wood, like maple or cedar maybe. It's not perfectly square, so if I try to turn the trundle in the other way, it sticks a bit. I like that I can shove it against the wall and plop some pillows on it and turn it into a bench if I have people over.
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Wed, 02/26/2014 - 13:31
LOVE the color!!!!!!!!
I am going to try to replicate THAT finish. It's so rich and bold. I LOVE it!
Wed, 02/26/2014 - 13:31
LOVE the color!!!!!!!!
I am going to try to replicate THAT finish. It's so rich and bold. I LOVE it!
Farmstyle Table based on Ana's plans
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This table is made out of Solid Oak and took me +- 6 weeks to complete.
Thanks to Ana White for the plans as I followed them to the "t" with some minor changes in the size
Final size is 10ft long x 47 1/4 inch wide and 29 9/64 inches high
My First Project
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Farmhouse coffee table. My 1st project! Took me a year to finally get the finish just right. We love it.
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Hello...Here's my version of the Kentwood Twin Bed. My first project!
My first project using an Ana White plan and the first time using a Kreg jig (love that little blue thing!). The plan is pretty much straight forward. I had a great (but exhausitng) time building this bed for my 2 year old son. It was pretty easy and I did everything myself. Lowe's didn't cut my boards...I did! Bought a circular saw just for this project.
My only complaint is that 2'' wood screws are not on the posted "shopping list" and are needed for the side rails construction. It is listed in the step by step instructions, but if you are shopping for this don't forget to add this to your list of needed items. I got to the side rails and had to go back out for wood screws before I could add the cleats. Also, if I had to do this project over again, I would sand the plywood panels BEFORE constructing the head and foot boards. My reason being that I used wood stain. I've learned that plywood stains best when it is sanded to a smooth finish and pre-treated with wood conditioner. Once assembled, the slats on the head/foot boards make it impossible to sand the plywood with a power sander (too narrow). I had to manually sand between each slot...talk about tiring! No other glitches though! This was a fun project and the instructions were great and easy-to-follow.
I used Minwax water-based wood stain to finish my son's bed. I had it tinted at the paint desk to charcoal gray. In the store it looked very driftwoodish. However, it came out looking more blueish on the bed. I still like it though and my son loves it. I would wipe the stain on and keep it on no more than 20 seconds before wiping the excess off. I wanted the grain to show through really well and after many, many test pieces this seemed closest to what I was looking for.
In case anyone is interested, the striped fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillowcase are from Target (Target brand for $14.99 I think). The red, gray and black comforter are from Walmart.com (Style Lounge Reinforcements Grey/Multi comforter for $58). I had painted the room white with a fat black stripe shortly after moving into the house. I couple of years later we found out that we had my son on the way to we turned that room into the nursery. I primed part of the stripe and hand painted his first and middle name to overlap the stripe so that it all looked it was painted at the same time. The gray and black area rug was also from Walmart (we bought it in store about a year and a half ago...don't remember the style's name).
Thanks for looking!
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Harriet Chairs (by me)
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I'm pretty happy with the way these chairs turned out. It was a fun project as I did a few first, which included going to the fabric store (long waits) and got to tackle some upolstery for the first time! I did end up with a few glue drops that did not take the stain, so I'll be researching tips and tricks to prevant that in the future!
Also, I made these out of Popular, which pre stain was a must for cherry stain. Next time, I would use Cherry!
Thanks to Joanne S for the original post and consults regarding the upolserty!!
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Fri, 05/01/2015 - 13:29
Awesome job!
These are spectacular! Beautiful build! Love the finish and the upholstery. Also I'm super impressed that you can't see any of the filled screw holes. Would love to know the technique you used to hide them so well - I'm going to copy that! :)
JoanneS
Fri, 05/08/2015 - 12:48
Thank you
Thank you both for the nice comments. I was please with the way these turned out too, despite some glue spots not taking up the stain. I plan on getting more disciplined in this area. For hiding the screws, I finally upgraded to a real countersink like this one: http://www.rockler.com/8-pro-tapered-countersink-bit at Rockler.
Instead of always forcing a dull one in and getting a crooked openings, this razor sharp one cuts beautiful holes with no effort! But watch out, I cut myself just adjusting the depth of the drill bit. I discovered these the last time I made some wine oak barrel chairs!
Fri, 05/08/2015 - 12:53
I almost forgot...
Since I use Kreg screws for almost everything, (even non-pocket hole stuff)because they are self tapping and won't crack the would I sure my countersink matched the head of the Kreg screws and than purchased a plug hole bit. Can be used on a drill, but better on a drill press. You have to keep the drill perfectly straight or the plug can break and get stuck in the bit!
Stackable kids chair
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Made two of these chairs for my little girls. The second one I managed to conceal all the screws too.
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Farmhouse Coffee Table and end tables
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My dad and I built these amazing coffee and end tables during a Christmas last year. We modified the ends to for a “M” instead of the traditional farmhouse “X”. Our last name is Mayberry-so the M was fitting. Sadly, my father lost his battle to cancer and this was the last project we did-one that will forever hold precious memories! Thank you for the fabulous plans!
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Fri, 10/08/2021 - 10:41
Beautiful table that is invaluable...
Thank you for sharing, a wonderful memory was made and to see this reminder everyday is very sweet. We are very sorry for your loss~
Reclaimed-wood bed
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My friend asked me to build a "forever bed" for her son. So I pulled up some plans, and she LOVED this headboard. But wanted a footboard to hold the comforter on. So, I built the headboard, realized how easy it was, and invited her over to help build the footboard. She was so excited that she helped build her son's bed!
Rustic X Farmhouse Table
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We were able to finish this table after work one afternoon and stain it the next day. (we have a 16 month old also, so you can do it! :) ) I wanted a similar style I had found at World Market that retailed for $700 we were able to complete this entire table for $100 including all hardware and stain. LOVE it so much and get SO many compliments on it. Thanks so much!
Shelby
The Dandy Lion
Sturdy work table and tool box
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The first project I tackled from Ana White's wonderful plans was a building a sturdy work table for my miter saw that I bought at a garage sale for $25. I was using cinder blocks and plywood as a makeshift work table, and wanted an improvement on that as my first project. So, let the fun begin!
I started the project on Saturday after lunch, going to the lumber yard and picking up wood and screws for about $50. It's about the lumber limit I can haul in my Honda Civic, in the back seat, with the window open.
I followed the instructions, but found that the supports for the top were 13" not 12", and I had 3 2x4s left over (for future projects). I had some plywood in the shed, which I cut 16x40 to make a shelf. I only filled the screw holes on top with wood filler, so sawdust doesn't accumulate.
I finished the table before dinner time. The kids are getting me a bench vise for Mother's Day. Thanks kids!
On Sunday I started my second project, a tool box made out of a dowel and a 1x6 (see it on the ground in the second pic?). I cut the pieces first, then rounded the sides with the jig saw I bought at another garage sale for $3.
Everyone loves the toolbox! I plan on making one for my oldest son, and filling it with starter tools.
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dbergerson
Mon, 05/27/2013 - 15:20
Weekend bench swing project.
Weekend bench swing project.
dbergerson
Mon, 05/27/2013 - 15:21
Weekend bench swing project.
Weekend bench swing project.