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Dr Seuss bookcase
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I loved the inspiration for the handmade one of a kind Dr Seuss bookcase. I made a few design changes and learned alot while building this. My little one is going to love it once he's born in about a month!
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Sun, 07/19/2020 - 21:09
Dr Seuss book shelf
Would love to make this for my daughter. I saw that you said the plans were on your blog but when clicking the link under the red one it says I have to be invited to the blog, I clicked on it but seems the blog is taken down. Anyway, thought it was worth asking if you have a copy of any additional details to this. Thanks so much!
Brady
Kid's Playhouse
My son's school asked me to build a playhouse for their annual auction and after looking around online for a few days finally found a plan I liked. I modified it a little and did not do the cedar so we could paint it. Turned out great and more pictures on the blog, www.atouchofarkansas.com
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Cedar Ladder Planter
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I followed the plan directions to a "T" and it worked out so well! This projects gives me joy everytime I walk up my front steps. Thanks!
Stained Shiplap Fireplace
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Rustic Fireplace Build by Becky Roque
Sling Chair
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I'm really happy with how these chairs came out. I did go through several failed attempts at first. I've put all the details on my blog.
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Cabinet with storage
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A friend of mine pinned this on Pinterest and gave me the dimensions she wanted. The wood I used is Birch. The cabinet she pinned is actually a cabinet full of drawers. She wanted the same look, but doors instead, for storage.
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Norma's house
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Almost done :)
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Repurposed Wood Hall Tree
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The family needed a safe place for backpacks, shoes, jackets and everything else needed for school. I modified Ana's plan since this project was made with recycled shipping pallets. Rather than struggle with warps, twists and other imperfections I embraced them with glossy white paint. I added the waxed pine panels to absorb the daily use and abuse and be readily buffed when necessary.
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Changing Table
This was actually the second changing table I made based off this set of plans. The first one was a painted pine piece that went to the church nursery. I made the shelves deeper and the wider to accommodate the changing pad and have extra room for a wipe warmer and a lamp.
Neither of the big box stores had oak trim (I guess it's a regional thing?), so I had to spend some extra money on a nice piece of trim from a custom shop. I had quite a bit of oak plywood left over from a previous project, so the cost of the project all evened out in the end (kind of).
I also didn't make the top "removable." I figured if I want a book shelf in the future, I'll make a bookshelf instead of having an old changing table with holes on the top from screws.
Just like all of my projects, there a few blemishes, but all in all I was pretty pleased with the way this one turned out. Thanks for the plans, Ana!
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Emerson console with adaptations
I adapted the Emerson console plans pretty extensively. I constructed the cabinet out of low grade playwood, and then clad it on all surfaces with faux painted cheap furring strip lumber of various widths. I changed the base and made it sit completely on the floor so that I would not be chasing dog fur dust bunnies that seem to accumulate under everything! I made the open storage wider to fit my componenets and added holes to pass the wires through the back.
It was very helpful to have the plans as a jumping off point. It takes me forever in the planning stage. I try to figure out my dimensions to hide as many raw edges as possible in every project. I also want to work with the widths of lumber avaialble to me since I have a fear of a tablesaw (which is still in the box after 3 years). Give me a chop saw and a circular saw and I'm your girl!
Very proud of this project. Thanks Ana!
2x4 and 2x6 Chairs and Couch
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I used the Modern Outdoor Chair from 2x4s and 2x6s plans and slightly modified then to make a 3 seater couch. My cushions(most expensive part) were 24 in x 24 in and purchased from Lowes for $40 per seat. The couch is 79 inches in total length. I also dropped the seat down to the lower level to allow more room for my cushion backs to sit further down into the seat.
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Truss Table
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Our 4x4 Truss Beam Table made by my husband for our new house. Stain is Minwax slate gel stain.
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Simple White Outdoor Sofa +Love Seat + Coffee Table
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Love the way these turned out! I would definitely recommend buying the cushions prior to making the furninture. Also we ran into trouble assembling the back of the furniture to the base, but managed to make it work by diassembling a side.
Overall wood was $90 for all pieces (we made the table out of scraps). We used exterior white paint, 2 coats, I am interested to see how it will hold up.
Cushions came from Frontgate and Ballards outlet. It took some hunting but finally found some I liked, and that fit the dimensions.
Now the temperature needs to go down in Kentucky so we can actually enjoy our new furniture!
Thanks for the plans Ana!
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Loft Bed
This was a fun project and I would say that between my husband and I we are intermediate end of the skill level. Took a few weekends only because we were not able to devote a whole weekend to it so our time on the project was broken up. The bed came together quite easily, which was great since we had an excited and impatient 5 year old on our heels. This my daughter's bed and she loves it!!! Especially since she can hide from her little brother up there. She loves that it's fun and we love that it is safe and provides the kids with a lot more play space. Now if they could just keep the space clean!! HA!
DIY Bailey Console
I had so much fun participating in the Instagram Builders Challenge! I look forward to participating in future challenges. :)
Cedar planter box
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DIY Bathroom Storage Ladder
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We have received so many compliments on these. Hub built 2 of them. Such a great look!
DShelby
Tryde Media Console
This was my second build. Sorry for all the crap on it. Straightforward and no drama. I learned from this build to paint as much as you reasonably can before assembling.