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Flat Wall Bookholders - Small Size
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We really needed a place to organize my daughters books in the living room. These were fairly easy to make - my husband built them and I did the finishing.
I HIGHLY recommend the water-based poly. It is almost twice as expensive but it isn't near as smelly and it has a much lower VOC level.
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We used black paint because I found a $5 gallon at HD from the discount shelf. I couldn't resist saving a ton of money and not having to pick a color and then wait around for a can to be mixed.
DIY Dollhouse
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When my daughter asked for a dollhouse for her 3rd party I decided to just make her one and this Dream House plan was just perfect. I got a little carried away and added an extra floor. I also made some furniture out of scrap wood and I plan to add an elevator. This was a very fun project and my little one is already making requests for more furniture, pillows, blankets and a TV and video game room for the house.
I only spend about $50 total but that was using the cheapest wood I could find. The floors were made using plywood that was pre-cut at 24" x 24" . This project was a big hit with my little one. Thanks for the plans Ana.
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Shanty Patriotic Square Planter
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I loved the design of this planter and have been making wood quilts. This was a natural combination, incorporating a red, white & blue Americana quilt design into the front panel. The only modification I made was that the boards were 14" long instead of 15 3/4". This way the 1x4 boards could create square sides. I also made the 2x2 corner posts 20" high.
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Just what my little readers needed!
This was the first project in many years and I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was. I am so happy with the results. It was a great starter project to get me excited to do more projects.
This book shelf can be done even cheaper had I left the base trim off. It would have looked fine without it as well.
Thanks for the great plans!
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Double Trestle Play Table
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Great plans and we love the finished product!
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Morgan's Farmhouse Bed
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Both of my children have moved into new homes within the past year. So it looks like I will be busy building things they need for them. Enjoy being able to do this for them! Thanks, Ana for the inspirations!
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Wed, 07/04/2018 - 14:46
This is gorgeous! Love the
This is gorgeous! Love the taller headboard height and the wall paint! Thank you so much for uploading a photo, can't wait to see more!
Rustic DIY kitchen island 24 x 42
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I built this for a friend so it will work for his kitchen….and he just loves it!
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Play sink and stove (modified)
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Love this site! My grandaughters were coming to stay and I was in the process of making a playroom/bedroom for them. I stumbled across this site just in time. I made the kitchen using the stove and sink plans from grace's kitchen except I combined them into one. So instead of having two seperate units, I just combined them together using one side panel for both, (making 3 20" long panels instead of 4) and placed one long countertop and backsplash. I used a candlestick holder (painted red) for the faucet, glued in a 1/2" in. threaded plastic nipple I had from the outdoor sprinkler system, and screwed on a hose for an icemaker for the refrigerator, (found at lowes in the plumbing department (cost 3.99)(I'm a widget girl!!) I love to look for things that could be used for something else. Then walaa, a faucet!!
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Fri, 07/08/2011 - 12:43
One more thing...
My color inspiration for this project came from the clabborgirl baking powder tin, (pictured). Just to let you know inspiration can come from just about anywhere!!
Wed, 08/01/2012 - 05:08
I was thinking of doing a
I was thinking of doing a combination sink and oven just like this! Yours looks great.
Simple Console Table
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I used dimensional lumber for a little nicer look and laminated two boards for the legs. I used light walnut danish oil to finish. I adjusted the width and got It the perfect width for my hallway.
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Toy Box for my son
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I had a leftover sheet of 1/2" plywood, so I built this toy box. The pocket holes didn't work very well on the 1/2" plywood, so I added some angle brackets for security, but it's a great toy box, bigger than I had imagined! I had to add a sheet of plywood in the open side because the bottom was too low for my 2 year old--toys kept falling in and he couldn't reach them, but kept trying to climb in after them!
iTable as a dining table!
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I have decided to build the iTable as a dining table last weekend and I am very happy, this is becoming our new dining table! I used 6x6 for the legs and stained with ebony stain, and protected with 3 coats of polyurethane.
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applied polyurethane with a brush.
Bedroom Dresser
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First time using drawer slides, and what a learning curve it was! The color is Varathane Weathered Wood Accelerator. This piece is huge and heavy! Absolutely love it and rebuilding other bedroom pieces to match this color. I also built a matching dresser which is taller and much more narrow. It can be found here: http://www.ana-white.com/2018/08/DIY_furniture/tall-bedroom-dresser
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Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:41
Are there plans for this…
Are there plans for this dress, or the tall matching one?
Outdoor sofa next to the fire
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My husband loves seating on this sofa while reading his scriptures or sometimes to take a nap. I got the cushions and pillows from Ikea. I can't wait to build another one or two, possibly with my sister-in-law. Thank you for the tutorial :-)
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Mini Market, Fridge, Sink and Faucet
The play kitchen is the favorite play area at our house! The girls and their friends play here for hours and that includes our 11 year old and her friends too! If you haven't built this set yet, it is a must! Give yourself plenty of time to finish it if you're going to give it as a gift because for me, the building was the easy part! It's the finish work that takes FOREVER!
I also used these plans to make the wooden faucet on the sink. http://ana-white.com/2010/12/play-faucet.html
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Making the wife happy
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Adapted the original Queen plans to a King with a bed height of 27". Thanks for the original plans. Here are the adapted cuts to match the labeled photo:
Squared2 Headboard – King Size Cutlist for bed height of 27”
A - 2” x 2” x 76 ½” x2
B - 2” x 2” x 61 ½” x2
C - 2” x 4” x 76 ½” x1
D - 2” x 2” x 18 ½” x2
E - 2” x 4” x 18 ½” x1
F - 1” x 2” x 11 1/16” x4
G - 1” x 2” x 19 ½” x4
H - 1” x 2” x 12 ¼” x12
I - 1” x 2” x 5 ½” x6
J - 1” x 2” x 5 7/8” x12
K - 1” x 2” x 5 1/8” x18 K* - (May need to be trimmed to 5”)
Lumber needed
2” x 2” x 8’ x4
2” x 4” x 8’ x1
1” x 2” x 8’ x5
1” x 2” board cuts
19 ½” 19 ½” 19 ½” 19 ½” 5 1/8” 5 ½” 5 ½” |
11 1/16” 11 1/16” 11 1/16” 11 1/16” 12 ¼” 12 ¼” 12 ¼” 12 ¼” |
12 ¼” 12 ¼” 12 ¼” 12 ¼” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 7/8” 5 7/8” 5 7/8” 5 7/8” 5 7/8” 5 7/8” |
12 ¼” 12 ¼” 12 ¼” 12 ¼” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 7/8” 5 7/8” 5 7/8” 5 7/8” 5 7/8” 5 7/8” |
5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 1/8” 5 ½” 5 ½” 5 ½” 5 ½” |
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Sat, 08/17/2013 - 16:19
Math-tastic :)
Phew, this pattern requires a lot of math, doesn't it? You did an excellent job of customizing the headboard to the size you need!
I'm working (today) on getting measurements right for a Squared2 Dining Table, so seeing your finished product is helpful. =D Thank you!
Wood Pumpkin for Halloween
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Build Instructions and additional pictures:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Rustic-Pumpkin-Lantern/
This triangular pumpkin lantern could be a nice addition to your Halloween décor. To give the lantern an aged timeworn look, the rustic finish uses multiple layers of paint, rough sanding and then an outer layer of oak stain. Since the pumpkin is made from wood, I would suggest using LED Tea lights for illumination
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Simple modern toy box with lid
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Loved these plans. I made this with your plans for our grandson.
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