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Fancy X Desk
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My first big project. It turned out great! There are a couple of issues with the plans but nothing a little common sense couldn't resolve. Also, for any beginners out there, make sure when you're going through your cut list, start with the larger pieces first then work your way down to the smaller cuts. You'll end up having to take another trip to the hardware store if you cut the smaller pieces first. Great plans Ana White! I built this as a Christmas gift for my girlfriend. She was blown away! She absolutely loves it!
~Justin~
I did end up spending a lot more on stain, polyurethane, hardware, sandpaper.. The list goes on. But most of these items are things I can reuse for future projects.
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I'm pretty proud of myself
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Pretty straight forward plans.
Modified King Farmhouse Bed
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We ended up deviating more than we were originally intending from the Farmhouse Bed plans. We started off planning to modify so that it was able to be disassembled (used metal brackets and to fit storage drawers at the foot of the bed. The my finance got a router, so we ended up with a lot of mortise and tenon and tongue and groove joints, and a fancier headboard. I LOVE the end result but we were definitely in over our heads at times!
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Sun, 07/30/2023 - 09:26
awesome modifications, looks…
awesome modifications, looks wonderful. Enjoy.
Little e's Train Table
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I made this train/activity table for my niece's 2nd birthday. I did omit the bottom shelf to allow more leg room when sitting/kneeling on the floor. The one BIG issue I encountered was that I cut the top inset to fit perfectly. Then I painted it.... the pieces no longer fit due to the extra paint thickness. UGGGGG! So, I had to go back to sanding to get that nice fit again.
I put in a scrap of indoor/outdoor carpeting for "grass" for the train set to sit on. This is not glued in, so it can be removed if they decide to use it for something other than the train. I painted it using cabinet paint to give it a little extra protection against scratches and scuffs since it will be used by a two year old. I painted the inset white on one side, but I put chalkboard paint on the other side. This way, it's like three tables in one! An activity table, chalkboard table, and a train table! She loves it!
I need to get a picture of it with the top on so you can see the white and chalkboard sides. It was a really fun build!
I may build the smaller Lego version for my own house - not to play with Legos, but to keep the dog's tail from knocking over any beverages I set down! It also would be a nice place to store the laptop when not in use.
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A Letter Shelf
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With another baby on the way in a few months, we decided to move our 2+ year old daughter across the hall into her first big girl room. I built big sister the Kendal Extra Wide Dresser, Traditional Wood Toddler Bed, Letter A Shelf and a Dollhouse Bookcase and matched the colors with her new comforter, lamps and princess canopy tent from the Land of Nod outlet.
This is a pretty easy project to build with the right tools. For the backing, I used beadboard plywood that I had leftover from the headboard of the toddler bed. The one tricky thing was how to actually hang the bookshelf. The weight of wood for the shelf is somewhat heavy and that's before anything even goes in/on top of it. After a few trips to the big boxes, I decided on using a heavy duty mirror hanger, which so far, has worked great.
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Fri, 02/06/2015 - 11:28
You're amazing!
What a lucky little girl! You inspired me to make-over our little girls room now that she is 4. What a gift to create all these beautiful items for your home. PS - Love your outdoor sectional too!
Tue, 02/24/2015 - 13:05
Thank you TwoCuteKids!
It took a lot of work, but it was well worth it. The best part about completing a room make-over is her reaction to having all new stuff. Our daughter has not once wanted to go back to her old nursery room. p.s. I cannot wait for the cold/ice/snow to end so we can start enjoying the sectional again.
Fri, 02/13/2015 - 12:36
This is soooooo cute! I bet
This is soooooo cute! I bet your little girl loves this! Great job!
Tue, 02/24/2015 - 13:01
Thank you!
She loves all of new big girl room furniture, which mostly came from your plans!
2x4 Outdoor Couches!
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Outdoor Couches made from the plans on the website. Added 2 2x4's on back top to add support when leaning back. Also added vertical supports on the back to help with added weight.
Stained and Sealed with Natural Cedar Stain and Sealer
$400 for both sets of cushions and accent pillows
Birdhouse Plans from Scrap Wood
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Having a home for your feathered friends will encourage the birds to keep visiting your backyard. If you have a garden, you want to attract birds to establish a healthy balance. Birds consume thousands of insects, especially in the spring when they’re feeding their young. To help support this environment, I’m made DIY Birdhouse Plans from scrap wood. If you have scrap wood laying around, you could easily build this birdhouse for your backyard.
A simple bird nest box with correct dimensions will help a mother bird with a reliable place to live in and raise her young. This helps mother nature to keep the cycle of life in order.
See my website for additional pictures and how I've built it, THeDIYPlan.com
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modified Adirondack chair
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I've always wanted an Adirondack chair so I was excited to find these plans. I wanted a more rustic chair so I used fence pickets and 2 x 4' s that I had. to add some height to the back, I added some little feet to the ends of the legs with my Kreg jig. I love that thing. The markings on the wood are from the natural patina of the 60 year old redwood planks I used. Now I just need to make 3 more and a table for the back yard.
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Workbench Console
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This was my first furniture build so there was plenty of trial and error but overall a good learning experience. The middle walls were made using the same notching techniques as the plan, but with one big notch and several 2x4s.
Building was the fun part, finishing was not. Started with a belt sander and after digging into the wood too many times I tried an orbital. Had to resand due to swirl marks from the orbital sander. Hand sanded from 100 grit to 220 grit, applied gel stain and noticed the wood grain had completely disappeared. Seems like the pores were too closed from the fine sand paper so took it back to 150 grit and it was all good.
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Rekourt Dining Table for Mom
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I adjusted the size to be a total lenght of 71 inches by 40 inches wide.
I put all the boards through the table saw to create the flat edges whcih allowed for the flush table top. Had difficulties with the X cuts, but turned out nicely.
Used a mix of 2 stains to reach the grey, almost barnwood look. Love the way it looks.
Modern Adirondack Chairs
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This was a nice simple build. The only problem where I live (near Edmonton, Alberta) is that the price of lumber has gone crazy. I think it is the same everywhere. 2 x 4's are running about $8.50 (CAD) each. I can see myself building a few more of these as the neighbours like them. Chose to go with a funky magenta colour to add some colour to the backyard. Very comfortable to sit in but I think I will add some cushions. I should have taken Ana's advice and painted the boards (especially back and seat) first. Once assembled I had to go in with a small brush to get the sides.
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Spa bench - with upholstered top!
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I LOVED creating this bench! It was quick and easy.
I really wanted an upholstered top with nailhead trim so even though the plans didn't call for it, I did it anyway :) I left off the top piece after building the rest of the bench, and upholstered it with 2" foam and batting. I used outdoor fabric because my dogs may be using the bench to get on/off the bed, and I figured it would be easier to keep clean! Luckily, my local Jo-Ann store just put out a plethora of outdoor fabrics, and they were 50% off (as was the foam!). After the upholstering was finished, I used nailhead trim because I LOVE the look. Then, I attached the top by turning it upside down and setting the bench upside down on top of it, and nailing the two together.
I decided to paint the bench white instead of staining, and I'm so glad I did. I feel that it gives the piece a certain sophistication, and it goes perfectly in the bedroom.
100% happy with this piece!
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Mon, 04/01/2013 - 09:03
Thank you!
Thanks so much! I am super happy with how it turned out. Have fun creating!
Mon, 09/16/2013 - 06:58
Wow!!
I am totally obsessed with Ana's plans and was planning on building the Spa Bench - saw yours upholstered and am now going to try that!! Did you still use the 1x12 as the top piece that you upholstered? I think by your other pictures I see the overhang - so I will give it a shot!! You did an amazing job on yours!
Mon, 09/23/2013 - 06:02
Thank you!
Hello lovinit9! Yes, I followed Ana's plans. The only thing I did differently was that I upholstered the top before I attached it to the bench. Then I attached it by nailing it from beneath (the inside of the bench, nails going upwards). After it was all together, I then put on the nailhead trim. I hope that helps and good luck to you!
Thanks Sausha!
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This was very easy to do. The hardest part was creating the miter edges for the trim and having them line up nicely. I would consider the trim a must, I just felt it made the project look finished. I had a difficult time finding *cute* baskets to fit underneath... It measures 10" and will fit a standard laundry basket but I was going for a different look. I picked these up on sale at office max, not exactly what they were intended for but they work great and keep the laundry room nice and tidy. Happy building!!
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Farmhouse Bedside Table
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Needed new nightstands for our new house....these worked out perfectly.
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Simple 2x4 Potting Bench - Modified
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I was intrigued by Ana’s Simple 2x4 Potting Bench. The project seemed simple enough and it would be used as a means to clean up clutter in the garage. My main focus was to make it semi-portable and weather resistant. Instead of using 2x4’s for the corner posts, I used 4x4’s to accommodate casters. I also shorted the length of the posts by 4 inches to compensate for the height of the casters. To provide extra rigidity I did a dado for the 2x4’s that connect the front and rear legs. In retrospect, I wish that I did not dado the legs because it made it more difficult to attach some of the shelf planks. I painted the frame green and left the shelves and backboards clear for beautiful contrast. My wife is ecstatic with the result.
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Providence Benches, made a little bigger and painted RED.
We made the providence benches a little bigger to fit our space perfectly and painted them RED for pop. Soooooo many compliments from our neighbors!
Lily-Mae's Dresser
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Made from pine wood painted white as my girlfriend wanted ;)
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Mother's Day Gift
Great project. I didn't have all the tools and/or skills to make some things exact or perfect, but I am very happy with the finished project and more importantly the wife loves it! Thanks so much for sharing. I still need to add x, but I ran out of time.
Basic Outdoor set
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I used the Outdoor Set plans to start with the sofa, but I didn't like the height of the back. I adjusted it with pallet boards and copied the curved shape of our Adirondack chairs. The bench was made entirely from upcycled wood, including pallets and landscape ties. All the cushions were made with fabric (waterproof) shower curtains. The most expensive part was the 4" foam for the cushions. I used Varathane Diamond Wood Finish, so it will all last for a really long time.