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Fully Functional Arcade Cabinet
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Didn't use plans for this, so I eyeballed basically everything. Certainly made for a more frustrating build, but I have to say I'm happy with the end result!
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Oversize Front Porch Planters
My long weekend project! Thank you for the pattern, your video was so helpful and they turned out so good! I’m so happy with them.
Toddler Upholstered Bed - Farmhouse Toddler Bed Hybrid
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My daughter has a farmhouse themed room. This bed fits righting into the decor, with the sideboard forming part of a chicken coop that is painted over it.
Banshee Bedroom
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modified all 3 plans to sizes I needed
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Cottage Oars
I actually made 2 sets of these oars as wall decor for our cottage. This is the second set - I love them! The kids chose the numbers which are completely random :)
2nd - stained with Minwax Classic Grey
3rd - wiped on Minwax White wash pickling
4th - 1 Coat Minwax Water based oil modified polyurethane to seal
5th - Painters tape & stencil for the details with white acrylic craft paint from Michaels
Balustrade Coffee Table
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Love this table! Created from Ana Whites Balustrade Coffee Table plans. Looks just like the table from RH.
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second coat Varathane Briarsmoke
Outdoor Furniture Set
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Outdoor sectional and coffee table.
Austin Spencer
Preston Nesting Tables
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After building my new coffee table, I needed new end tables to match! I love that I can store the little tables underneath, or use them around the room during a party. After the coffee table, these were a lot simpler to build, though took longer due to the fact that there are four of them!
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Sun, 09/16/2012 - 21:20
Hi, stain on your tabletops
Hi, stain on your tabletops is beautiful - I was wondering what brand of chestnut stain you used? Thank you!
Mud room bench
My wife wanted a bench to put in the mudroom as a place to sit when you take off your boots in the winter. I came across this project on your website and decided to try to tackle it.
it turned out pretty good, in my opinion. Only a few small things learned. One, is that if you're changing the space of the gap from 1/4" to 1/8", the boards should be resized to accommodate the change. And/Or at the very least, put the boards on the outsides first and work your way in. Then, at the very least the sliver needed to fill in the gap would be in the middle. ☺
Love it!
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We love the final product, but can't say this is a beginner project! The plans aren't detailed enough for that. For instance, the only instructions on the stairs was "they are easy! just 45 degree angles" but we had to work through some strategy with them. It also didn't say how to attach the cleats just "we also attached the cleats in this step". What size screws? how many? We learned our lesson when the cleats and bedding came crashing down b/c we used 1.5 inch screws. Problem solved with 2.5 inch screws... but we sure are glad it was a soft landing.... And now I can't say I fully trust the design after watching my husband and two kids break it. However, it is sturdy enough for our 3 year old for certain! I'm glad we made it and over-all it was worth it and a great project and learning experience. Just wish the plans were made with more detail for true beginners!
Patio couch
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This was my first solo woodworking project since 7th grade shop class in 1997. This was so easy to put together! I added "slats" from left over lumber to keep my pillows from squishing out. Thanks Ana White for creating easy to follow instructions! I've now got the woodworking bug!
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Stackable Laundry Basket Organizers
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I like that these simple laundry basket holders can be used as a single, side by side or stacked.
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Grandkid's playhouse
Grandma and I spent a couple months building this playhouse for our grandkids. The project took longer and cost more than we initially thought it might but we had a lot of fun doing it and it's a big hit with the kids.
We followed the plans on this blog pretty closely only changing a thing or two here and there. We used cedar for the deck and railing and we painted it (and roofed it) to match our house. We put in 1/4 inch tempered glass windows to keep the rain out in the winter. (The glass is easily removed for summer.)
Thank you Ana White for providing such a great little plan!
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Fri, 09/28/2012 - 05:52
So nice
This is just beautiful! The build, the landscaping, the paint. I am always stalking the brag posts to see if any new playhouses have been posted as we have been working on my daughter's since March:) I know! It has taken us forever. This is our first build and I work full time so we are a little slow. I just love what you've done with the place! Great job!
Rustic X Desk
Base was completely made from reclaimed 2x4's. Desktop made from Oak plywood
Dream Dollhouse
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We enlisted help from my brother-in-law to build the dollhouse for our daughter last Christmas. He also painted the floors, stairs, and roof. I spent many nights after the kids were in bed "wallpapering" the walls with various scrapbook paper.
I love this house and it's something that will last for many years. Even better, both of our daughters love it and so do their friends.
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Potting Bench for Father's Day
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I started with the potting bench by Between Naps. I made it longer and taller (for my dad). There is a tool holder along one side and I added a sink, for washing the veggies newly harvested from our garden. We ran the water from our house faucet and will blow out water for winter. All that's left is running a pipe from the drain to leach out across the perimeter of the garden. Most of the lumber was given to me (pressure treated even). And I bought the sink from a junk guy for $50. My dad was so impressed and I think it may be my best present project ever. I can't believe I made that! Oh yeah, the end caps have solar lights, nighttime gardening! Ya never know!
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Thu, 07/17/2014 - 12:05
Great project
That is awesome! I want a sink for my garden (and a cooktop for outdoor canning) so I am very jealous. :)
Rustic Dining Table - In love with my table!
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I had shown this plan earlier on to my bf, telling it I really like it and it would be so much cheaper to make our future rustic dining table on our own instead of buying it. He seemed reluctant.... And then, 2 months later, I come back from my parent's house in the evening to find that he has built me my rustic dining table just as I had wished!
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Sun, 10/23/2016 - 11:20
Rustic Dining Table, Reclaimed wood dining table?
This is absolutely gorgeous! Is it a reclaimed wood dining table? What a wonderful suprise! What's next? :)
My Tryde table
My first carpentry effort; thanks Ana for the great plans!
Modified Barnwood Frames
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I modified Ana's plans to fit the triptych art I created. I used a combination of this plan and her Wall Frames plan from her book. She wan't kidding when she said these frames were versatile. I plan on applying the same concept to a leaning wall mirror.
For a step by step tutorial on the modifications to this plan as well as how to create the triptych art, visit the blog http://thepursuitofhandyness.com/diy-triptych-art-custom-frames/
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