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This was my first real project. I had a great time building it for my twin brother. I was very fond of the table by the time it was finished and it will be difficult to let it go :) I followed the plans almost exactly, however I added just a bit of trim to the sides and added small feet made from leftover 2x2's. I'm already looking forward to my next project.

My boys were in desperate need of beds and I am always on a tight budget. I have always loved the farmhouse bed design and decided it was time for DIY project. The instructions made everything so simple. And Home Depot and Lowes are always so helpful in making the cuts....I can do it myselft, but I have to say it is nice to unload the wood and start building right away. 
A few things I learned....

1. Not all 1x6's will be 5.5" wide, so just like the instructions tell you....double check

2. You can't stain wood filler...I had no idea it wouldn't take the stain very well

3. Using 2 2x4 to make a 4x4 post is WAY cheaper

Dear Anna,

Thanks a ton for such inspiration and detailed instrusctions! I showed then to my husband and he created a craft station for our daughter.

We used different fittings ( used the ones we could find in the nearest shop). Also, to decorate front pannel we used polyurethane molding left from house repairs.

=Tatiana=

This was our first build, with help from my dad we used the plans for the modern craft table and added a side table for the kids to have their own crafting space and storage.

Mudroom unnit built from own design for a friend to fit a specific space they had.

Finished in a light grey colour.

This was a fun build using the media console plans.  I used ceramic tiles with a wood look in the door panels. Fairly inexpensive build and ended up with an expensive looking piece of furniture. 

I just finished this coffee table and love the finished product. The chestnut used for the table top is over 100 years old and very hard to find. In 1904 there was a fungus that destroyed millions of chestnut trees. By 1950 it is estimated that more than 4 billion trees were destroyed. The fungus still exists and prevents chestnut trees from getting larger than 6″ in diameter. Needless to say this piece is pretty great!

Built this based on the Arts and Crafts Table on Ana White's site. I added a dowel at the back of the table to keep the craft paper close to the table. I also added a removal dowel to hold the roll of craft paper. This dowel may be a little close to the table limiting the paper roll size. I made the table fit very tight so it can be removed when not in use. I use biscits on the table for the edge and pocket holes for the shelfs. This was my first try so adjustments will be made on the next one.

Here's a couple pics of a dartboard cabinet I made from pallet wood. I routed/chiseled in "Odin's Knot" on the door just because I thought it looks cool. Kind of dartboardish looking! I've also included my highly engineered plan!

I saw the Sweet Pea bunk bed and I loved it!!! I was looking for a loft bed with a play house underneath so I modified this to be more what I was looking for. It is about 90% done now. I will post the finished pictures in a few weeks when I have finished. I have a few cosmetic details to finish it up. The little one loves it!!!

Turned an entryway closet into these lockers for my kids.  I used the basic ideas in Ana's Smiling Mudroom for my plans. Lockers are just inside the entrance from the garage.   

Made this for my grandson. His name is Ace and my initials are BD. ABCDE 

This is my husband's second project. He actually made 2 this weekend, one for my son and the other for my nephew. He lowered the bottom shelf to allow more room for books. He used a cherry stain. We love how it turned out-functional and nice to look at. I would say about 2 1/2 -3 hours to complete the project.

Thank you so much for the plans Anna.  My two year old absolutely loved this Christmas present.  I used drains for the stove tops and added a wire rack to the stove and tiled the backsplash.    

It was quite the little project I got myself into, but I have to say I am very happy with the end results.