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Vintage Magazine Rack
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One thing great about the plans on Ana White's site is that you can change them. Plans that don't seem applicable to your needs can be changed around to fit them. For example, this is the children's magazine rack, repurposed as storage for magazines. (Magazines used to sit around in piles around the house as they came in--what a mess!)
After finishing the building and painting, but prior to antiquing, I added 1910 magazine logos and the prices the magazines sold for during that year, to create the feel of it being an antique magazine rack one might find at a period newsstand. These were found using Google Images. When you look, think about the general genres of magazines you subscribe to, or even use vintage logos from your favorites. I chose to do a variety (the last one is a now out-of-print children's magazine). I didn't have any carbon paper, so I used a heavily-inked newspaper ad as "carbon paper." Painting the text with a tiny brush was very tedious, so I put water-based craft paint onto a watercolor marker's tip and "colored." It seemed like I had more control of the paint that way. The close-up photo shows the titles and prices of the magazines on the crossbars.
This type of project of course cannot be sold, since it uses company names and logos. But it's a fun way to conveniently display your personal magazine collection!
So, remember, you can repurpose a plan on the site for something that fits your own needs! In the near future I hope to show how to convert the Kid's Storage Step Stool plan into a storage bed step for adults.
Tip: The moulding called for is likely too tall for a manual miter box (it was for mine). I ended up cutting the moulding blunt and then doing a lot of sanding to make it match as closely as possible. It doesn't look as nice this way, but it was the only way I could cut it. And as for the "Estimated Time Investment" listed, I am a slow builder, so don't let that dissuade you!
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Stable for Nativity Scene
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I had been thinking about making something to go with the nativity scene that I made a few years ago, and was so excited to see the plans for this stable this morning. It's less historically accurate, but much easier to build than a cave. =) I had cedar fence picket scraps laying around, so this project didn't cost me anything extra.
My diy Bathroom remodel.
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I got a water leak behind the shower walls. And I started calling for Bathroom remodel quotes..but the pricing quote wasn't not even close to what I had I'm in my budget.so I decided to watching YouTube videos..and I got my design inspiration from the Pinterest app ...and I decided to start my own Diy Bathroom remodel. The rest is history.
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Wed, 10/02/2019 - 22:55
Amazing, looks like a whole…
Amazing, looks like a whole different bathroom!!!
Entryway Bench
I picked this bench because our entryway isn't very big and this was small enough that I didn't have to make any alterations to the size.
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Mon, 01/30/2012 - 14:04
It looks really nice, I like
It looks really nice, I like the paint color and the baskets are cute!
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 15:05
I agree with the above comment :-)
That looks great! It looks great on it's own, but it also looks fab in your beautiful house!
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 11:58
What type of floor is that
What type of floor is that and color, it's beautiful!, as well as the bench,love it
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 09:00
The Floor
Thanks for the compliment on our floors!! My husband and I just installed them a few months ago. I love them but I'm always a little embarrassed to say this, because I'm a bit of a wood snob, but it's laminate. Kensington Manor 12mm Imperial Teak Handscraped, from Lumber Liquidator. We bought it when it was on sale for $1.99 a square foot. Can't beat that!
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 09:00
The Floor
Thanks for the compliment on our floors!! My husband and I just installed them a few months ago. I love them but I'm always a little embarrassed to say this, because I'm a bit of a wood snob, but it's laminate. Kensington Manor 12mm Imperial Teak Handscraped, from Lumber Liquidator. We bought it when it was on sale for $1.99 a square foot. Can't beat that!
Thu, 04/05/2012 - 05:49
these things looks realy
these things looks realy nice,i would like to appreciate u
Rocketship Toddler Bed
Did this in January 2013.
Slight alteration of the Traditional Wood Toddler bed:
http://ana-white.com/2011/10/traditional-wood-toddler-bed
Made the rear posts taller so I could cutoff the triangle shape for the rockets. The front is the same with no real headboard just some support and used a custom upholstered padded headboard there for the view from the cockpit. The sides are cut out of thin plywood and screwed onto the bad (eliminated rails). The rocket engines are upholstered circles I cut.
The main bed is cheap, easy, and quick to build. Designing the rockets, and painting and polying the whole thing are what takes most of the time (along with trying to get everything to dry in my garage in the middle of winter). The fabric, stencils, and paint probably cost as much as the wood.
I thought I had more pics and I probably still have my scribbles for measurements and cuts (if for some reason someone wants them).
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A place for all my wife's Fiestaware
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My wife wanted a built in shelving unit for all of her Fiestaware. I couldn't find anything that worked so I looked for large hutches instead. I found a nice design on Ana White and saw some other modifications from other posters - came up with what you see here. Turned out well. I never worked with Blum hinges before so that was a learning experience.
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Farmhouse King Size Bed
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Finally replaced our old queen size bed frame. It took me 2 weekends to finish the project. We bought a Nova Comfort memory foam.
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Tue, 11/05/2019 - 10:38
Thank you for entering your…
Thank you for entering your bed!
We are so excited to let you know your entry won a random draw $100 gift card. We will email you all the details as well!
Thanks again! Ana
Hall shelf Unit
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I actually used a partial plan from a previous Ana-white photo and plan. I used some nautical hooks to finish it off.
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Beautiful Table!
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We added a 2x6 to the top and made the table 5.5 " longer and wider. We had to adjust all of our cuts. Read your instructions on the can of stain because on Shanty2Chic's site they mentioned leaving the stain on for 5 minutes and then wiping. However in doing so, you will end up with a very dark finish.
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Barn Door Console
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So this project took quite a while for me to finish, but I didn't cut any corners and expanded a bit on the basic plans that were offered. Some notes on changes to the project:
- Instead of leaving the gap in the bottom and middle shelves, I used a second 1x10 and ripped it down to the exact width I needed so that it would be flush (this was done for the bottom shelf and the middle shelf.
- I added 3 supports in Step 5 at the back to provide additional support for the middle shelf.
- For the top, instead of 2 2x10's, it is 3 2x8's ripped down to 6.25" each, then edge glued. A brace was then added to the bottom and used to attach the top to the main unit. See the pictures for a better description.
- I also edge glued the doors out of 1x6's in order to get the dimensions I wanted.
- I used a 1x3 at the bottom to give it more of a sturdy look
- OK, so the big part that people complained about the original plans were the lack of information on how to do the rails. I cheated and contacted a metal fabricator to make them for me. Pricing was consistent with what you would find online for similar barn door hardware, but it definitely turned out better than me trying to do it myself.
- The stain is Minwax "provincial" and I used a wipe-on poly to coat it. For the top, I used 400 grit sand paper between coatings, and let me tell you, you can see your reflection in the finished product. Turned out really well!
- My only regret is that I used project boards for the two end pieces, and so they don't quite match the remainder of the project. I would have edge glued them just like I did the doors given the chance to do it over.
Anyway, enjoy!
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Thu, 01/18/2018 - 20:14
What is the yellow tool you have the tabletop clamped to?
What is the yellow tool you have the tabletop clamped to?
Sun, 01/21/2018 - 11:49
That looks lie an sawhorse
That looks lie an sawhorse from Ace: https://tinyurl.com/y949f35q
Potting Bench
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I built this for a dear friend’s wedding. The showed me a picture of what they wanted and I modified your plans to make it look the way they wanted. I used treated lumber so it would last on their deck. Finished with Cabot solid oil-based stain. I’m not a fan of solid stain as it was very humid and it took sooo long to dry. Also I love see the wood grain.
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DIY 2x4 Outdoor Sofa
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How cute is this new patio sofa I made out of 2x4s??? I used Ana White's plans and tweaked it just a little. I could not be happier with how it turned out and proud that I did it myself.
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Simple Play Kitchen Sink
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This is the first sink that I made, for one of my nieces of course, and when the other niece saw it, she started campaigning for one of her own. They are extemely easy to build, used my trusty Kreg jig, and on the back, hinged, is a painted, plain top, so when they're tired of using the sink, the top can come off, and instant nightstand! I used the home depot brand sink fixture, 10.00, and a dog dish for the sink. I added a "granite" top, and since this pic, I've sewn the 3 tier curtains. There are 2 different sinks in the below pics.
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For the countertop, mixed a handful of playsand into light grey paint, when dry, sprayed top (before fixtures and sink added) with Krylon grey granite stone faux finish. Let dry completely, then it's very important to spray clear coat of Polyurethane over this and let dry. if you use a brush, you'll remove the "granite" finish. I've since done a pink one with tile countertop, just haven't grouted it yet.
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Farmhouse doll bed and play cake stand
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I enjoyed making these projects for my 6 year old for Christmas. Warning: make cuts as you build. Even though I bought standard board sizes, my finished measurements did not all match cut list. Just keep measuring as you assemble and make cuts and small changes as needed. A 1x3 can be anywhere from 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 wide for example. I finished with primer and two coats of Benjamin Moore Advance semigloss Cloud White on both projects. I used 2 inch high density foam for the mattress. The quilt is pieced from 2 1/2 inch squares. The small pillows are 3 inch square finished. The large pillows are 4x7 approximately. The cake stand is cute enough for a child's play room but also large enough to be borrowed for an adult's dessert table.
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Vegetable Bin
I had a great time with my first project being this vegetable bin. I did have to have some help with the actual construction and I know it's not perfect. It's uneven and has flaws, but I think it gives it a little character.
X Desk with Exotic Wood
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Desk from Mango wood and the top is acacia
@douwe_adema
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Colin's New Bed
Colin needed a bed for his room to upgrade from his toddler bed. I new immediately I was going to use plans from Anna's site! Building the bed was extremely easy with the new tools that I received for my birthday. This was my first time staining anything so that took the longest time for this project. It is my second thing that I have built from Anna's awesome website!
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Fri, 02/21/2014 - 17:19
Thank you! I'm getting ready
Thank you! I'm getting ready to post my second project now! I love her site!
Thu, 03/06/2014 - 07:00
Pocket Holes?
Did you use a kreg jig and attach 4x4 legs via pocket holes? I don't see any screws... trying to decide how to best attach everything before taking on this project. Thanks!!
Thu, 03/06/2014 - 07:00
Pocket Holes?
Did you use a kreg jig and attach 4x4 legs via pocket holes? I don't see any screws... trying to decide how to best attach everything before taking on this project. Thanks!!
Thu, 03/06/2014 - 20:16
Yes. I used the kreg jig and
Yes. I used the kreg jig and created pocket holes that screwed into the 4x4. I used the correct size when drilling the holes but I may have used the next size up in the screw length for extra support. The bed gets plenty of use between my 7 and 5 year old and is one solid piece of furniture.
Scroll Legged Console made by RW Creations
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I found these amazing plans from Ana's website here. Couldn't be easier! I modified mine a bit to fit the space and used recycled pine wood for my project! The Scroll legs I used my jig saw to cut them out with the great stencil provided in these plans. I was really happy with the result, as I only had minor sanding to do to make them match up when I glued them together. Since I was painting this piece I used dry wall mud over the seams on the legs to hide the joints (a lot less expensive than wood filler). Since it was all recycled wood I had to do a lot of sanding but it saved me a lot of money! So very happy with this project! Thanks for again for the amazing plans!!!
Randi Wolf
RW Creations
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Wed, 03/02/2016 - 17:12
this looks really beautiful!
this looks really beautiful! I love the distressed look!
Emme Twin Bed
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Built for my youngest sister in law.
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DIY Pergola
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I built this pergola in 3 days and added mason jar solar lights.
Vonda Jones
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Ana White Admin
Wed, 06/07/2023 - 11:19
Great garage organization!
It looks great and functional! Thanks for sharing.