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James & Libby's Library
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My first project! It turned out pretty well, although I had some trouble hammering the nails in straight! It cost me a little more because I used fir instead of pine - there weren't any straight pine boards. I also used a 1x3 for the bottom, becuase it's along James' bed and I didn't want him banging his head if they stuck out too much. Perfect for his Thomas trains!
The wall I wanted them on is a little less than 8', so I cut 18" off both and now have two more little shelves to go somewhere, yay!
Planter Box with Finials
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It didn't take me long at all to make these. I enjoyed making them and all my neighbors love them. They have a nice amount of space. I actually had to make mine smaller than the instructions. I had most of the wood on hand.
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Rocking Moses Basket Stand
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This was one of those "Labor of Love" projects. I was nervous about the rockers but the hardest part about them was getting the ends rounded perfectly. I didn't scribe the legs, instead I cut and assembled both sides and then laid them up against my rocker 1x4s. I marked where the legs met the rockers and then cut the rockers leaving the areas where the legs met at full width. Made it much easier. I also rough cut the rockers and used my orbital sander to bring the wood down to my pencil lines. I had the rockers clamped together for the entire sanding/cutting process. I love the silky smooth finish of the milk paint and hope my nephew and his wife love the finished cradle as much as I do. Thanks for a wonderful project Ana!!
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Thu, 05/14/2015 - 13:20
Great gift!
This will be such a wonderful-thoughtful gift for your nephew! The best gifts are those that are made (with love)! :)
2x4 Rustic Outdoor Bench
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Submitted by Carla Santiago on Facebook -
We did a bench, I got your plans off Pinterest. We just put a slight slant to the back and we love it. Thanks for the great plans.
Kitchen Island, Trash Can Storage
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I absolutely love this kitchen island/trash storage/prep station. I had so much fun building this with my father in law who is a professional carpenter. I had built several other projects, but with this project and his help, I feel that I can finally say I am an "advanced" builder :)
I had so much fun with this, and I can't believe how it turned out.
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Small Dog Bed
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My mom really wanted me to build her a bed for her dog and was coming to visit in a week, so I jumped on the project immediately. (Although it is for her pup, mine is modeling the bed:-).) I took the Farmhouse Doll Bed plan and used that as a base for a modified version. I went to Joanns and grabbed a standard 15"x17" piece of 2" medium density foam for about $5 and built around it. Instead of using the 1x3s for the headboard, I used 9 1x2s to even out the space. This was also my first time ever sewing, so that was probably the most time consuming part of the project! (That's what took it over the edge from being an "hour or two project" to an "afternoon project".) I also modified the plans for Ana's Outdoor Cushions to fit the smaller piece of foam. (I fell in love with the dog fabric from Tonic Living, so I HAD to make my own!) I finished it off with 2 coats of spray paint.
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Child Size Beach Chair
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This project goes together very easily. Had my adult son come by and make it for his daughter.
Did make one adjustment ... the supporting bar on the small frame ... the one that determines the opening angle ... at 6" the chair was too open ... at 6 1/2" it was more comfortable for the little ones. We used glue and air-gun brads for joining ... once dry I was able to sit in the chair without collapse!
Colorful Sandbox with Benches
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I needed a sandbox for my little guy and came across these plans about a year ago. Needing some basic woodworking tools I put it off for a bit until I got a circular saw for Christmas. Come May I figured it was a good time to get this done.
The plan was easy to follow, and it went together quickly. The only time consuming part was waiting for the paint to dry. Since this was going to be outdoors I wanted to make sure it got treated in some way. I saw similar colors from another brag post and decided to roll with that. I also added landscape fabric to the bottom to prevent weeds from growing in.
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Chunky Media cabinet
This was loosely based on one of the media cabinets on this site. I built it to fit this spot exactly and used many of the same design elements as in the Leighton media Suite I built several years ago. One thing I want to mention I did with this design that is a FABULOUS idea in all media units. Inset the back of your lower section. I hate not being able to run the top of my "counter" flush with the wall because the back of my unit or bookcase is running into all the plugs in the outlet. I left a little larger of an overhang than I normally wood to clear the baseboards and I inset the backing of this peice about and inch inward to leave lots of room for all the chords to just hang there but be hidden. They are much more accessible and now the top of my unit is flush to the wall.
Rolling shelf turned laundry cart
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This is my first build! It came together really easily. I modified the dimensions to fit my space. I didn’t add the black pipes, simply because I couldn’t find all the pieces, or the corner brackets, and I think it looks great without them. I added a handle (a towel bar I found on Etsy) to pull it in and out. I used rough cut cedar, and have not finished it. I’m not sure if I will. I wanted to spray paint the wheels, but the person that helped me attach them (a.k.a. my dad) was ready to to help me before I had them painted! But I love it, and it really adds functionality and stoage to this little gap between our washers and dryers.
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My version of the $10 ledge shelf
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I built these shelves and wasn't pleased with the finished look. We went back and added a small piece of crown molding. It made the difference I was looking for.
Super-Cool Pencil Holder
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Isn't this the coolest pencil holder EVER?! Hubby made this from a landscape timber with the drill press. Love how you can see through the holes in the bottom!
He used a hole saw attachment on the drill press, after cutting the block of wood down with the miter saw. This one is the prototype, from scrap wood. I'm thinking this would be absolutely gorgeous in Cedar! This received a quick sanding and 2 coats of clear water based poly.
As soon as he teaches me how he did this, I'm going to post the plan for 'Dan's Super-Cool Pencil Holder!' Thanks Honey! :)
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Thu, 06/04/2015 - 10:46
Really cool! Now to find a
Really cool! Now to find a big thick hunk of wood...
Thu, 06/04/2015 - 15:10
Thank you!
Thanks! I'm looking forward to trying this on my own too. Hubby came up with another technique that I think will be easier for me - using a 2" forstner bit and a regular drill. Hopefully I'll get to experiment with that this weekend, and I'll be sure to post process pictures. :)
Bench
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I needed a place for my kids to put their shoes so I shrunk the plan for the X Console and made it fit my entry way. I love it!
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Christmas Tree Shelf
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After watching Ana's video I decided to try to build the Christmas tree shelf this year in time for the season. It worked out alright. The build is straight forward. Doesn't take long and it's a fun seasonal project. Now I just have to figure out what to put on it.
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"Barnwood" Head Board
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This my version of the Farmhouse Bed.
http://ana-white.com/2010/03/farmhouse-bed-calif-king
A friend of mine wanted just a headboard and so I set out looking for a style that would compliment his home.
My lumber stash is primarily made up of reclaimed pallets and salvaged 2x4 lumber.
The only thing I had to buy was the 10' 4x4 post that I used for the legs.
I used star drive, self tapping, deck screws to assemble this beast. As the style is rustic I didn't bother trying to hide any of the holes.
Once assembled I sanded it twice and then "pickled" it to get that "barnwood" look.
The vinegar used in the pickling process should kill any microbes for those who would be concerned about using reclaimed lumber in a residential setting.
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Kitchen Cupboard Pull Out Drawers
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Made four pull out drawers with full extension soft close drawer slides.
Two shallow ones to store large items in and two deep ones to help hold pan lids and frying pans.
I used select pine for the sides and routed a slot for a 1/4 inch plywood base.
I put the pocket holes on the inside so less visible.
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Ladder shelf
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I saw your video and it was perfect for a small room. You made it look easy but it was hard work but worth it in the end.
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Little Kids Picnic Table
Thanks to LoriInVegas for her help with the legs on this project! My legs were so wobbly, even thought I was super careful to cut them evenly. So, I unscrewed all the screws besides one, in each leg, and then re-screwed everything in one by one, being sure it was steady after each screw. I built this for my 3 year old and 1 year old daughters. The table was a bit smaller than I had imagined, but it's sooooo cute! It will fit them both for now, but definitely no more than one child on each side, and I assume my 3 year old won't be able to fit comfortably much longer. I plan to build the Bigger Kids Picnic Table this weekend! I painted the entire table in chalkboard paint so that the kids could go crazy decorating it. I plan on putting a cute little basket in the middle of the table to hold their chalks.
"Mirror" from Ana White's book, The Handbuilt Home, pg 37
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This was a great project to do - fairly easy. About the hardest thing on it was the scroll work for the shelf brackets, but that really wasn't bad.
I built this entry shelf from Ana's book (pg. 37) for a client who was looking for something to place his brothers ashes on - a memorial shelf as I'm calling it. I altered the dimensions of the project to fit the clients needs.
I used Minwax Color Express for the first time on this project and I was quite surprised with how easy it was to deal with. I do wish I had stained the pieces first, but because of how it came together, I really needed to put off the staining until the end.
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Ana White Admin
Sat, 11/06/2021 - 17:46
Amazing Tiny House!
That looks beautiful, we'd love to see the inside when it's all done!