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American Girl Doll House

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 09:20

After visiting the American girl store this seems like a no-brainer! In truth it really was not that difficult to build - that's coming from someone who is a novice. We ended up adding a small closet for clothing and also went to Michael's for room theme ideas (bedroom, study, movie room, etc.) All said wonderful plans from Ana and a great Christmas present!

Built from Plan(s)
American Girl Dollhouse - Fits 18" Dolls
Doll Bunk Beds for American Girl Doll and 18" Doll
Estimated Cost
$300, closer to $350 with all decorations
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Planter step

I only needed one step up, but replacing the old, cracked, weird, faux concrete step with the new planter box worked great!

Built from Plan(s)
Outdoor Planter Steps or Benches
Estimated Cost
$86
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Solid color exterior stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Seasonal And Holiday
Spring
Summer

Craft table

Submitted by randyeby on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 08:46

Fun build for my wife. Added back boards to the shelves. They were routed and set flush to the cabinet

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Craft Table

Comments

end table based on Ana's, design, added my own touch

Submitted by nprcowboy on Sat, 12/24/2011 - 05:17

learning woodworking. this is only my 2nd project. We.are going.to use to place our 6 bottle wine chiller.on. Going to stain dark to match living room. I added some decorative molding as you.can. I.still can't believe I am actually making real furniture. Thanks Ana, I finally.found a hobby I enjoy after 30 years since wood shop in 7th.grade.

Built from Plan(s)
Narrow Cottage End Tables
Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
have not applied.yet
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Our big kids picnic table!

Submitted by ThePages on Tue, 11/12/2013 - 09:46

We followed the plan and were able to successfully create a picnic table for our own "big kids". It's a great size for school-aged children and allows us to have a space for them and their friends to eat and do messy artwork.

Built from Plan(s)
Big Kids Picnic Table Plans
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Little Kids Picnic Table

Submitted by JamieLynn on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 12:44

This was a really fun build. The bottom side boards were put on the outside instead of the inside (this was an accident) but it still seems very sturdy. Perfect for 2-5 years old.

Built from Plan(s)
Little Kids Picnic Table
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Exterior Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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X brace console table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 07:31

Built this from Ana White plans. Love how it looks in our four season room.

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Modern Rustic X Console Table

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Ammon's Art Desk

Submitted by dmcarwin on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 17:31

Yea! I made this for my second boy for Christmas. He wanted yet another art set. When I saw the plans I knew I had to make it! Ana I love you and your site and your amazing ideas! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

After reading all the comments I decided to make the desk part a little wider on each side to make room for the hinges. It worked great. The hinges did rub so I just got out a pocket knife and put some notches where they were rubbing...problem solved! My son loves it and I love that he has somewhere to hide his stuff!

Blog Link
Pull Down Art Desk
Built from Plan(s)
Flip Down Wall Art Desk
Estimated Cost
$15 - Mostly for hinges, and hinge supports, hook, and D-rings. I used wood from the cull at HD. I had the moulding on hand. What can I say, I am cheap!
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used a tint sample from the oops paint section. Three coats of chalkboard paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Guest (not verified)

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 20:16

I have been flipping back and forth trying to figure out how to install the hinges. I just realized you made the desk top larger to allow the hinge installation on the outside. Now I can get back to work!

dmcarwin

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 08:27

Yes that was the big concern with this desk. Making the desk top larger and putting the hinges on the outside seemed the easiest way for me. I did have to cut little notches in the wood for the hinges to slide freely but it works. My son uses it all the time and I am so glad that I made it! Good luck!

Julia Nightstand

Submitted by MaryMurray on Sat, 11/16/2013 - 09:53

I built this nightstand for a 7 year old girls birthday.

Built from Plan(s)
Julia Nightstand
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
pink paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse King Bed

Submitted by gahan22 on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 10:36

This was our first ana white build. Bed build took one Saturday - to finish up took another week or so working nights - most of our time spent on getting the color we wanted and sanding and finishing. Building the 2x4 frame took more time than anticipated as well. We are super happy with how it turned out.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bed - Standard King Size
Estimated Cost
$250 for lumber, stain and lumber for bed frame. We used lag screws on the side and 2x4 hangers for the frame which increased costs.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Stain is two coats minwax dark mahogany plus classic grey over the top - wiped off and finished with minwax satin poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Patio couches

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/27/2023 - 19:14

This project was fun to build with hubby said the shopping list and the cut list was perfect! Love all your designs! King bed is next!

Built from Plan(s)
One Arm 2x4 Outdoor Sofa - Sectional Piece
2x4 Outdoor Sofa
2x4 Outdoor Coffee Table

Comments

Seasonal And Holiday
Spring
Summer

Storage Step Stools

Submitted by Radcrafter on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 19:23

These storage step stools are super easy to build. I've built several over the couple of years. The first was for my daughter and then several more since, including one for the Make Two Challenge.
The functionality of these little stools is what really makes them great. My daughter is able to carry it from room to room with her toys stowed away in the little hidden storage area.

Blog Link
Storage Step Stools
Built from Plan(s)
Kid's Storage Step Stool
Estimated Cost
less than $20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
2 coats of paint and 2 coats of spray on clear coat for protection.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Triple Pedestal Table

Submitted by Celeste808 on Mon, 11/18/2013 - 17:18

I modified the length to fit my dining room. Very easy to build and finished in a weekend. Total cost for wood was about $105. Best project I've built yet! Working on the matching bench this weekend.

Built from Plan(s)
Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Table
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
3 step stain process:
1. Tea/Vinegar & Steel Wool Stain
2. Minwax Ebony Stain
3. Minwax Driftwood stain while ebony is still slightly damp.
Sealed with gloss polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Treehouse Bed in the Wild

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 21:33

My boys LOVE this bed. I am making one for my other son who shares the room next so there will be two matching. They take up almost the whole room but they look so cute and double as play space in and under the bed so it works!

It took about 2 days to build and I had help from my husband and friend to make construction easier and cuts and staining more efficient.

One problem I had at the end was screwing in the roof boards. I hadn't thought about the fact that my ceilings are low on my old ranch house and could barely get the screwdriver in the space above the bed, so I had to tip the bed over to make it easier. Next time I may predrill the screws til just before breakthrough so I can fit the drill above.

Also those boards around the bed are probably the most expensive piece - if I didn't want the second bed to match exactly I would wonder if 1x6s wouldn't have been more economical.

I did sand and stain before assembly which made things much easier. I used my standard weathered grey stain.

The sheets are Pillowfort : Rustler's Ranch twin set. The sign and banner hung on the bed I got from Hobby Lobby.

Built from Plan(s)
Treehouse Bed

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Ana White

Sun, 08/04/2019 - 21:54

Thank you for submitting!  This is awesome!

That is a smart suggestion to swap 1X6S for the siding that could save a lot of money.

very much appreciate all the photos and the details!

2x4 Sectional

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:04

My husband whipped this up in one day using Ana’s plan. This is my new favorite spot to relax.

Built from Plan(s)
One Arm 2x4 Outdoor Sofa - Sectional Piece
2x4 Outdoor Sofa

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AWESOME Barbie Dollhouse

Submitted by Jules_F on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 11:36

My husband and I modified the lovely Miss Ana White's dollhouse bookshelf plans to create this awesome Barbie Dollhouse for our 2 and 4 year old daughters to Christmas. They love it, and I love that it will last for years! Thank you Ana, for your amazing talents and your giving heart...your sharing your talents means the world to me and my family!!

Built from Plan(s)
Dollhouse Bookcase
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Pam the Goatherd

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 20:50

I want one of those for my Barbie dolls, and I'm 52 years old!!! It's probably a good thing I don't have the room for this or I would make one just for me.

Fancy X Desk

I needed a desk for in the finished basement. It's not the nicest of spaces but I am trying to class it up a bit while saving money. This desk was pretty easy to build and is one SOLID piece of furniture. This is something that will last a lifetime (or two, or three). Couldn't be happier with how this turned out. I followed the plans to the letter. The shopping list on the plans was one 2x4 short but other than that it was spot on. Love your site Ana! Thanks for all you share!

Blog Link
My desk build
Built from Plan(s)
$55 Fancy X Desk
Estimated Cost
70.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Brushed on Minwax Bombay Mahogany Satin Stain & Finish. Also did 4 additional coats of poly on the top.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate