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I followed the plan exactly. The only thing different is that I added decorative trim.

I am a beginner and this was fairly easy. The only part I had trouble with is when I went to attach the back panel to the bench. It didn't quite line up. However, once I started screwing it down, it got better.

This (so far) is my best creation yet! I had previously made a bed for my son but my joinery skills were not up to par so it didn't make it. After re-evaluating his room I realized he was lacking on space so we needed to ditch the dresser. So glad I ran across this plan on Ana's website!

Since I was ditching the dresser in his room I needed to make sure the drawers were deep (25"x18"x10.5"). I once again ran into some issues where I was not paying full attention to the instructions and ordered side-sliding drawer slides instead of under mounting ones. So I had to alter the plan a tad bit. Not to mention my drawer openings were not completely square so I added some door trim and beadboard to the face and let it cover the imperfection. I must say it was well played!

I didn't have all the tools needed right away so as I got to different parts of the project I bought so many tools!!!

Check out our new King size bed! Thanks to the plan by Cassidy– King Size Bed posted on Ana White’s website. We adapted our design based on the size of our mattress and personal preference on the height of the headboard and footboard. Lots of fun making it!

Easy beginner project.

I was looking for a useful, cool, easy project I could make for my coworkers this holiday season. I stumbled on the DIY Cupcake Stand and thought it would make a perfect Christmas gift!

I made ten of them, so to keep the project affordable I opted to use an edge forming bit on my router instead of using molding.

To complete the gift, I'm planning to include jar of homemade cupcake mix and some cupcake liners :)

Thank you for the idea/plan!

I changed up a few things. Instead of plywood I used 1X6 lumber and joined it with pocket holes to make the sides, top/bottom, and shelf. I made the shelf one piece and added the dividers for supports. For the doors I cut down 1x4s to 1/4 inch thickness and glued them together. Then cut down 1x3 to 1/2 inch for the trim. I just didn't like the plywood look. But I like the plank look. The doors were a bear. I should have used bigger hinges. They were a learning experience for next time.

38lx37hx15w Rope decoration doubles as handles. Color is in Cabot oil stains (Sunlit Walnut & Sundrenched Oak.

- Built by James P

After Christmas I was talking to my cousin, she told me how she now needed storage to hide her new gifts she had received. Of course I wasted no time and told her about Ana's site.

So as we enjoyed lunch she pulled out her handy "smart phone" and began searching for the perfect plan for her needs.

It didn't take long for her to find the plan that suited her needs and we began planning. I got all the materials together and did some presanding so we could get this baby complete in her short weekend visit.

This plan was easy to cut and stain, however assembly was a bit more difficult as the angles made it difficult to get your bits into tighten kreg screws.

We didn’t make the bottom shelf adjustable however made it high enough for the mixer she wished to hide within it.

Other than typical door hanging issues the project turned out beautiful! The bottom cupboard doors even provided enough room for her large mixer and griddle.

Before she took her project home to enjoy she was already planning her next project.

These plans are beautiful, functional and do-able.

Thank you again Ana for making another person’s life’s organized!

My husband and I built a toy box for our nephew for Christmas. We were able to complete this project in a day and were very satisfied with how it turned out. We used rope for the handles. And for the lid we used a long hinge along with 2 shocks so the lid would not collapse on his little hands. Because the pine was so nice, neither of us wanted to cover it up. :)

We took on the rustic x table project and used the oxidization process described in the links (black tea then vinegar/steel wool mix). It turned out great! A few things I learned... When using the black tea if the tea runs it makes a difference. I had my wood up against a wall and was painting vertically. It pooled at the bottom, seeping into the wood. Didn't think this was a big deal but when I went to oxidize it you could see where it seeped. I couldn't sand it out without really lightening the wood too much. So, its there as part of my imperfect project. It kind of adds to the rustic look :) I let the vinegar/wool steep for a long time so it was more brown than gray. I ended up liking it (read: i didn't want to redo the whole thing) so I went with it. I really do like it though. I had to sand a lot to get it to lighten up some. We wanted a coffee table too- but something round. So, my husband invented the coffee table you see in the picture. He used the same kind of wood as the rustic x table and we used the same process to finish it. The time estimate mentioned below is just the end table.

I built this pair of toddler beds for my 2.5 year old twins. I used the original plans for one bed and the modified plans for the other (we have two different size mattresses, it turns out!). Both were a very straight-forward build, thanks to Ana White's plans! I love how they turned out. The kids picked the colors and were thrilled to see their favorite colors on their beds! Can't wait to start my next project!

Followed the plans except for the rounded window and door. I love the cozy look!

This was my very first build and I loved it. I used rough cut oak that I got from my grandparents woods when it was destroyed in a storm. I spent a few hours planing and sanding but it was time well spent. I plan on making the fort bed next.

Potting bench. I had some pressure treated darker wood around and used that for the legs and frame. Pine for much of the rest. Stained the frame cherry. Polycyclic for the pine and the frame. Three times. Lots of compliments. Highly functional as well!

$10 ledge and first build with a kreg jig!

To help keep things aligned, in between step 4 and 5 I cut a 15” temporary support and attached it to the back of the stringers, opposite the front apron and then removed when finished attaching chair back. I used Silhouette Cameo vinyl cutter to make the stencils for the name and logo. Home Depot can mix Glidden paint in official campus colors.