Modern Adirondack
I made these for my BFF to sit outside by her alpacas...
She loves them!
I made these for my BFF to sit outside by her alpacas...
She loves them!
I knew I had to make this the first time I saw the plans! It was super easy to make, I will definitely be making more of these. :)
I used duck cloth for the sling and embroidered a nautical design on the front.
These were my first two Ana-powered pieces. They're not perfect, but I love them! We altered the size a bit since the 10" lumber was a bit more affordable than the 12"
I was too tired after building them to paint them, so "rustic" it is!
I used Ana's outdoor daybed with canopy pattern to make this awsome daybed. I made a cover and matching pillows.
I drew up the plan and built it with my sister. The drawers are fake, all of them are swing doors. Even though it's not perfect, I think it turned out great given that we built it in my sister's small city apartment.
Sun, 06/26/2011 - 18:39
Thank you!! I used 1X3's for the beadboard, so the whole thing is very heavy! :)
In reply to Nice Job by Ryver (not verified)
Mon, 07/04/2011 - 19:57
Thank you! And sorry, I doodled the plan on a piece of paper and didn't get to do it properly in google sketch :p I aso wanted to do the drawers, but the last time I made drawers it was a lot of work, and between the budget and lack of space/tools, a faux drawer face was an easier option. I would love to build this again with proper tools, and when I do, I will make sure to upload the plan! Thanks again!
At dinner a couple of nights ago with a good friend and his wife she commented that she really needed a stool of some sort for her older kid to stand on at the bathroom sink. Well that need became the next quest for me. I really savor trying to fill a need quickly and successfully. It took a few hours from the scrap pile to put the stool together and it appears from the picture that it was a success.
I deviated from the plan just a little by adding stiffeners on the four legs just because I did not like the direction of the wood grain and felt they might break off with enough lateral force.
If I build another stool of this type I think I would hinge the top step to give access to a small storage compartment. Should be easy to do and could add some versatility to the stool's function.
Had some old skis I've been wanting to make into a chair. The Home Depot plans worked perfectly for the base. Cut the back brace a bit longer to fit the skis
I wish I could get a better picture, but the bed is in an odd-shaped space and I can't back up enough to get a full picture. We used Fusion Mineral Paint to finish it. I love that paint, no need to prime OR add a protective finish! After it fully cured, this paint is so durable, and marks easily wash off.
This was our first build ever, and the plans were very easy to follow. We had it built in one day, and painted in the next. Definitely gave us confidence to continue on to other projects!
Two seater couch inspired by your web site . I have altered the design a little and added an ottoman . Built from Australian Eucalypt . Nicknamed Blackbutt Gum . It’s a hardwood but finishes very nice , sanded with 240 grit , varnished with marine grade diluted 10% with turps . Look forward to your weekly plans they inspire me to build projects and give me lots of ideas .
by Richard
Northland
New Zealand
Good plans and easy to follow directions.
I LOVE my new patio table and benches. They came out great, and I hope they hold up for several years with the waterproofing stain I used.
My daughter needed a new bed and I really liked Ana's Hailey Storage Bed plans. I adjusted Ana's plans to fit a full size bed and I also made a different headboard and footboard. To see how I made the headboard and footboard follow the links below:
My son and I made these beds for a couple of his friends. We made them so that if they were ever together, they could bunk them up for their dolls. I had a great time working with him and incorporating his ideas into the project. He is very excited to give them the doll beds. http://www.ana-white.com/2012/12/plans/kid039s-kit-doll-bed
This is the first project that i completed. I made a few minor changes. I used a Kreg jig to fix the shelves into the book cases. I also wanted the top of the desk to be thicker so i glued and screwed two pieces of 3/4 hardwood ply together and finished the edges. I then added heavy drawer slides to handle the drawers as i had made them larger.
I adjusted the height of the armoire to 72 inches. It was a little tricky getting the doors to hang straight. I blame the new driveway; we just moved into a new house with a sloped driveway (our old one was super flat). I got the hardware at Lowe's. I also added a block of wood at the top, on the inside, to mount the door catches. I mounted them on the top and bottom on both doors, so four catches total. That really helped with the way the doors looked when closed.
These ledges are incredibly versatile and will easily grow with any child. Books for the younger ones and then a gallery wall for when they grow. They are so easy to build that literally, a child can do it, as you can see. This was her first build that she completed by herself. After the boards were cut of course. Thanks Ana, this is a great plan and it was an AWESOME day for the girls!
I found the table to be pretty wobbly so I reinforced it with some triangulation and I moved all the legs into the centre so the triangulation wouldn't get in the way of people sitting on all sides.
This is the first thing I built from your site. I used rainwear for the cushion so my grandkids can spill stuff and it won’t stain.
This is in my 134 year old cottage. Really spruced the place up.
Thanks for having your site - love the projects on it.