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Inspired by Ana.
Loved this idea so much - I developed it as a kit for my Scouts to put together.
Spice Rack into Pantry
I was going to build a spice rack but the project kept growing until this is what I had. It's 50 long x 96 tall x 22 wide . I started with the wire shelving already being used and I used 1/2 inch plywood, face framed with 1x2's and 1x3's built the door spice rack using 1x4's attached to plywood door frames doors with 1x2's. Hung the doors with 3 self closing hinges on top and 5 on bottom because the doors are heavy and will be more so once the spices are added. Works beautifully. Painted doors with valspar acrylic using a paint brush and stained the attached 1x2 outer frame and the face frame with walnut.
Edit : since posting the entire inside has been painted and I'm thinking I should of even built it bigger or the next project rather needs to be another one😂
Flower Caddy
I made three of these caddies from Ana's 'Reclaimed Soda Crate Caddy' plan. I finished all three in white semi-gloss paint and added mason jars to hold flowers, pens, silverware, you name it. I kept one for myself and gave the other two to my mom and mom-in-law for Mother's Day. I completed this project around 3 years ago, and since then have used my flower caddy whenever I remember to get a bouquet. It always brightens up my decor and receives compliments. It's a very cute and unique project. Enjoy!
Rocket Bookcase
Built this several years ago to display my sons action figures
Frame around bathroom mirror
I built a frame around the bathroom mirror. I used pine 2x3s. I used pocket holes and glue on my joints. I used minwax dark walnut. I’m happy with how it turned out.
Office seating and lounging
This is my 3rd project from this site and I am very ecstatic with the result. Though I am from a family of carpenters ( father and brother are carpenters) I am an amateur at this. I followed the plan with a little modification for 24 X 72 foam padding. Additionally I added batting to the top and side of the foam pad to add extra cushion.
Cooler Patio Table August 2014
We built a slightly sturdier version of this patio table with 4x4 legs instead of 2x4 legs.
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Deck swing
Used left over deck boards
S&H bedroom
My nephew ordered the bed for his bride to be and one year later I gifted them the bedside tables to match as a wedding gift. This plan was easy for someone who has trouble with drawers!
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Playhouse Loft bed
Thanks for the plans. Our daughter loves this bed and I am so proud of my husband for building it.
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14' dining room table
14 foot dining room table made by following the fancy plans. Modified with 2 bases and 14' boards on top. Awesome project!!
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Farmhouse Doll Bed
Made from 1x3 and 2x2 pine furring strips and a piece of 1/4" scrap plywood. I added an additional support across the center of the bed to provide some extra strength as was suggested in the tutorial. Painted with Benjamin Moore Select Soft Gloss White. Mattress is a foam pad inserted into a pillow case which is folded over to make it easy to wash. The bedding was purchased through TreasuresDollShop located on Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TreasuresDollShoppe
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Shanty Sideboard and Hutch
My husband and I just bought our first home and in the kitchen there was a large wall that needed a large piece of furniture. To purchase something like what we needed in a store would have been outrageous! I found a piece of furniture that I loved and that would be the perfect fit for that wall on your website. I printed it out and gave it to my dad, who is pretty crafty himself and asked if he could make it for us. He looked at it and said sure. We made a few adjustments to your design. This is how it turned out. I love it and it looks perfect in our home!! Thanks for sharing your ideas!!
Countertops
Wanting to replace our white laminate counters, but not having the funds made us think outside of the box. We used these aspen boards to make the most beautiful and durable countertops. Check out my blog post to see step by step instructions and hilarity.
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Fri, 01/09/2015 - 13:45
Awesome project!
Love your new counters, they're so beautiful! Also your post describing how you did them was super funny! Great job!!
In reply to Awesome project! by JoanneS
Fri, 01/09/2015 - 19:01
Thank you!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Just another crazy day around our house!
Freestanding Bar
A twist for a smaller space, the stained wood is old heart pine reclaimed from a 1875 house in Savannah, GA.
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Camp loft bed with book shelves
We love the loft bed! She always wanted a bed with stairs and this one was the perfect height for me to still help make the bed.
Rustic X Coffee Table
Very easy to put together... Only hard cuts were the X's. we ended up doing it like the pictures, not the plan. Stain is tricky, make sure to practice! We ended up having to resand and restain the tabletop.