Community Brag Posts

Modern Toy Box

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/19/2017 - 14:32

I had a wonderful time making this toy box and learning new techniques. Having access to a table saw really made this project turn out awesome. I was able to get 1/4" shims made that allowed for easy, precise offsets. The family just loved it!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
ProClassic white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Hall Tree x2 with Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 10:08

My kids outgrew the original locker I built for them. Plus we have adopted 2 kids through foster care. So my wife asked for a new locker. I found this design on the website and determined we needed 2. Then to make it better we wanted a bench to connect the 2. So I built a 3rd bottom of the locker and adjusted the measurements for the space we had. Turned out amazing.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

My wooden magazine files

Submitted by NeoMoses on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 20:17

These are my wooden magazine files made after looking at Ana's plans. I chose to paint these to match my bathroom.

See more of my build process at http://www.bryanpryor.com/2013/01/26/magazine-holders/

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$2
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Semi-Gloss Latex Interior Paint (ColorPlace) brushed on by hand. Two coats of paint for full coverage.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Toddler Bed

Submitted by Delilah on Sat, 12/20/2014 - 10:52

We used the idea of the traditional wood toddler bed but modified it to get the look we were going for.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
minwax natural wood stain and satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Grandy console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 06:13

I took a different direction on the doors instead of using the barn doors I used old wooden windows in place of them. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Adirondack chair

Submitted by Moser on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 19:10

This was my first”big” project beyond doing your blanket ladder and a noodle board. This build was a lot of fun and I have people interested in having me make these chairs for them. Thank you so much for the plans and all that you do. Best wishes for a great New Year

Tryde coffee table

Submitted by Miaya39047 on Sat, 02/16/2013 - 21:36

This table cost around 35.00 to make and a couple of hours to build. I used the dark walnut stain twice and polycrylic. Very sturdy, good looking table.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

ACM

Sun, 02/17/2013 - 04:48

Love the build but especially the stain. It is so even and smooth!

Modern bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 16:11

easy and fun .. our front porch loves it

Estimated Cost
40
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modern Craft Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 19:30

My husband just used Ana’s plans to create my Dream craft table.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Entryway Bench

Submitted by ElyseKaire on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 13:17

My husband and I used your instructions and made this bench! We are further furnishing our home, and we love it! We went with a weathered gray stain to match some other furniture we have.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Cabin Bed for Toddler

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 19:33

Loved the twin sized cabin bed but my grandson is a few years away from needing a big boy bed.  Husband scaled down the plans and this  is what we came up with. 

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

New King Size Bed

Submitted by Wildwood on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 08:06

Hi Y'all
I start using the king size bed plan from Ana.
It turns out great. I change a couple things on the build.
1. Our mattress are 12" high. The mattress frame support from the plan are made for less thinner mattress.
2. I made a nicer insert frame for the Head- and footboard.
3. We stained in a two color tone.
4. Every comer is routed out. See the top board on the Head- and Footboard.
I had a grate time to build it.

Keep building
Volker

Estimated Cost
550
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Stain color
Honey and Black
Minwax Polyurethane Semi
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Corner Cabinet - Large

I built this larger than the specs given because I wanted it to hold more. 12in shelves with an 8in back just seemed way too small. That would hold a plant or a bowl (as seen in the other brags). This can hold a plant *and* a bowl. If your space can accomodate it, I suggest making this larger.

This has shelves 16in deep and the back is 10in wide. This resulted in a front profile of about 42in across and a side depth of about 30in. I also added two cross members (?) over the shelves to give it a more finished look

Attach the back to the shelves first and then measure the rest from there. The materials list is modified as follows: back = 1x10x6ft, shelves = 2 x 3/4in by 16in by 8ft (will be enough to make all 6 shelves).

Pine back and shelves but I went with fir for the front frame/doors because the fir was much straighter and less prone to warping. It was my first time using a pocket hole jig. You gotta love that thing. The only other tool we used was a jig saw and a nice long straight edge (and a chop saw - helps with accuracy when building the frames).

Total cost of project was around $300 but considering we couldn't find anything like this in any store, and it fit our needs perfectly, it was well worth the time, cost and effort. The pictures don't do it justice.

Thank you Ana! It was just what we were looking for.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax wood treatment, stain and gloss spar urethan on the shelves and frames. Minwax tonge finish on the beadboard.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Storage Bed Collection for son

Submitted by nmsigman on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 09:00

Built from the storage bed collection as one of my sons Christmas presents. He loved it so much he cried. This is the first project that I have built and I think that it went rather well. I can honestly say I am now hooked.
 

Estimated Cost
It cost around $600-$700
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Wood Filler, Cognac wood stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Cabin bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/28/2017 - 13:11

Hello everyone

Just wanted to thank everyone for there great cabin beds and anna white for the amazing plans. My husband and I found them super easy to follow and create. I highly reccomend some stairs our little guy is still only 20 months hes a little short getting in and out... currently the step stools working great.

We had a blast making it ! 

Estimated Cost
400.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used weather grey stain and finished it with a non-toxic wax
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

The littlest tower helper

Submitted by Eric.WWKS on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 16:49

My variation of the "Littlest tower help" plans I found here on Ana white. I loved the design of the original but wanted it to be able to easily store away when not in use. Thanks for looking, Eric

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
90
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Queen size platform bed w headboard

Submitted by blighton on Sat, 02/23/2013 - 11:35

queen size platform bed w matching headboard.. Sunbleached stain sanded to look aged..

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Xmas Tree Shelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 16:43

I have this wood I saved from a gate I took down for my parents. It had been up for 20 years, and the wood had taken a beating from the weather, but I couldn't throw it away. I made this Xmas tree shelf for my daughter for Christmas. I really liked the look of the raw, weathered wood. I didn't even take the lichen off. Luckily she loves the weathered look, too.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
I made this from salvaged wood and a scrap piece of plywood. I had the nails and screws. So, total cost would be a couple of bucks for the nails and screws.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

http://ana-white.com/2010/10/my-new-desk.html

Super easy and fun to make. I opted for 1/2" plywood to keep cost and weight down. I just adjusted the jig for 1/2".

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Miniwax polyshades in Espresso.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Cedar Box

Well now that I've been off for a couple weeks during the holidays and starting to build the kids all want something. So I made them some boxes. 

The 2-drawer was the most time consuming. Made from 1 Cedar picket fence. 

The others 2 where just from scraps left over from other projects. 

Estimated Cost
$3
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark Walnut on one box. Some leftover blue my daughter found for the box that she painted.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

JoanneS

Sat, 01/03/2015 - 17:10

Love all the boxes you built for your family, great job! Those octagon shaped pulls are awesome!