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Created this bed for my niece for Christmas. My son was so excited to put pieces of fabric for the sheets on it so I was able to take a great picture. I didn't make plans since I was winging it as I went, however I did kind of follow the simple day bed plans and doll bed trundle tips.

This was a weekend build made from plans right here on Ana-White's site. There were a few changes made to make it sturdier since several (older) rambunctious toddlers were going to be using it. If anyone is interested in how much weight it can hold, two adults sat on this and it held up great. We have had this in the back yard for over a year now and it looks just as it did when it was first built.

This project took a few days longer than anticipated.  I was having an issue with my screws and stripping the heads.  After EIGHT trips to Lowes I found out that I needed a drill with torque and mine didn't.  Total costs: pipes & screws= $150.00.  Wood and stain = $170.00.  2017 pricing!  Amazing closet!  And for the record...I am a complete novice! 

This project took several months of off and on work but I am very happy with the results. Followed the plans on this website and they were great. The only change I made was to add x cross braces for added support. They were necessary because this thing is wobbly as it is. Got the wood from the local lowes and the hardware from Ace Hardware. Used the Kreg Jig pocket hole system to hide the fasteners which makes a big difference.

I made some other furniture from plans on this website so I used the same rustic stain on this piece. The stain was great, really easy to make and stains really well. I covered the stain with the recommended wax which gives it a really nice shine and is very smooth.

Huge thanks to this website!

We found these plans and figured we would try it out! Worked great. We bought the Jig and the wood and took our time building it. We really love how it turned out. We made sure to take our time with sanding and filling holes. Our 6 year-old daughter chose the color.

Built for my new baby girl! Followed the plans with a few modifications. Used dadoes for the drawer bottoms. Added bracing for attaching the drawer slides. Used an old door for the top!

My home seems to shrink in direct proportion to my daughter's growth. It seems we never have quite enough space for the new cache of toys, books, games, etc. So, I decided to look for a bookcase/storage center/desk that she could grow with and that might keep up with her. When I shopped for such a large item, the price tag was even larger. I decided to build one myself. I posted step-by-step directions with pictures on my blog: www.momthebuilder.net. Check it out and tell me what you think!
Angie

I originally saw this desk on Pinterest, which led me to this website. My hubby made it for me.  LOVE IT!!

Toy box for our soon to be son. 

It was a great project for my dad and I.

This is my first "finished" project.  It is made of 3/4 inch maple, which I purchased from a big box store.  I cut the top boards to 38 1/2 inches long and used seven boards (1x6's) for the top.  Using the kreg pocket hole tool, some glue and 2 clamps - I was able to easily join the top.  This process took several days because I only had 2 clamps and took my time joining 2 boards at one time.  The outer edge of the table is mitred 1x2's so the top looks like it is 2 inches thick, but it is only 3/4 of an inch.

The legs are made of four of the 1x4's glued together and cut to 18 inches in length.  The base (apron) is made of 1x4's cut to 30 1/2 inches long and attached to the legs using pocket holes / screws and glue - leaving a reveal edge.  I also added two 1x2's in the middle of the base for added strength for the top.  The top was pocket hole / screwed to the base.  

The finish is Generals gel stain in Java colour - two coats.  Then I added three coats of gel polyurethane.

I use the plans as inspiration to build a scooter from scraps I had lying around. I spent about $5 on the can of stain.

This was our first project from Ana-white. Make sure you notice that the dimensions on the cut list & drawings are different! We went by the cut list. We made a slight change to the frame on the end supports: instead of a 2x2, we used a 2x8. We felt more secure about people/kids pushing down on the edge of the table since we were able to both notch and put two screws into that end piece.

We used Aspen for the top, which I would not suggest. It ended up soaking up the stain very unevenly and blotching, even after using pre-stain.

For hardware, we used a 5 foot black iron pipe from Lowe's. Once we had the table assembled and the holes drilled, we remeasured and had Lowe's trim it by a few inches and re-thread (for free). We also used four square washers from McMaster-Carr (part no. 91128a140) which were $11after shipping.

We made our own wood putty out of sawdust, craft glue, and a little bit of the stain that we used for the table. It worked like a charm.

The two of us spent maybe 5 hours for assembly and another 6 for finishing.

This 6x3 version of the Fancy X Farmhouse Table is gorgeous! Stained with Kona for a top. The bottom is painted grey with a white glaze to give it an aged look.

After seeing Ana's faux fireplace with the hidden DVD drawer, I knew this idea would be perfect for our master bedroom.  My husband added river rocks to make it look a little more real, and installed shiplap above the mantel.  I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.

The first time I saw Ana's pallet shelves I knew I had to build them! It took a while but I found the perfect application. A place to hang the kids bibs and our snow pants that are a bit too long for the coat rack, and the bonus shelf for wet hats/mittens or chicken gloves that you don't exactly want in with your clean stuff ;>