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I made this doll bed for my niece for Christmas. I made it a bit smaller than the original plans, and I was really happy with how it turned out! I sewed the pillows and bedding from quilting pieces. It's the perfect size for a baby doll. My sister loved it, my niece is only 10 months old, but she will grow into it soon. Had a lot of fun making it!

I saw a table similar to this at Pier 1 and loved it, but didn't want to spend $400. I saw the plan for a farmhouse play table, then found one for a turned leg farmhouse kitchen table. The plan for the turned leg farmhouse table was not detailed at all though. The instructions for building the table top included, "put together the table top." LOL this was my very first project... I needed some more instruction!! So I went on YouTube and watched Ana's video where she made a coffee table pretty much the same style and kind of went off those instructions. I love the way it turned out! Everyone was so impressed that I was actually able to build it! (With a little help from my husband, father, and brother-in-law)

I want to eventually build another one like this, but use better quality wood. I purchased all of the wood from Lowe's, even the legs. I figured since this was my very first project I shouldn't use good, more expensive lumber since there was a good possibility I might mess something up!

We built 2 XLarge Porch Benches,they where easy to build & look fabulous! Best part was it was a fraction of the cost if I were to buy these new!!! Thank you Ana!!! 

-Sandra 

Outdoor collection is the best. Used 2x4's instead of 1x4's for all of the legs and backs. 1x4's for all of the seating areas. 

Full Tutorial of my DIY Mitten Storage HERE!

This was the first pic I took of my mitten storage slowly coming together.

EEEEEKK! I can’t wait to have my mudroom organized!!!

The charming Mantel Moulding Headboard with a unique accent feature where the "fire" would normally be. We created a tufted cushion for this open space to create a unique twist.

My wife and I completed this project over 4 days, but still under 20 hours not including wait time for wood filler and paint to dry.

I used the Hailey Storage Bed (twin) as my inspiration for this window seat.  Built just one of the benches fitted to match the exact width of my window.   I also added trim to the cubbies to make it look more finished.   I bought the foam from Home Depot and covered it with a table cloth I loved but never really used on my table.  I had the baskets and boxes laying around and they give it a nice touch.  I was going to put doors in the center when I started, but liked the look of the open storage, so just trimmed out the cubbies.  

This is my fourth build from Ana's plans and I'm so pleased with how it came out.

A note on finishing - to me the hardest part of any project!  I stained it with minwax Early American and used 2 coats of Spar Varnish over that.   I was very nervous after I put the first coat of stain on as it wasn't the color I thought it would turn out to be.  I toyed with the idea of adding another color over the top, but decided just to leave it overnight and relook at it in the morning.  I'm so glad I did.  It had mellowed significantly overnight and was just the right color.  I added a second coat to try and cover up any of the streakiness, then added the spar varnish (satin finish) and it made it gleam.  

After Xmas I decided we needed a better place to keep our growing collection of board games. I made mine a bit deeper to fit our longer board games. Also, put a 3rd door on it. We also needed a central place to charge our phones and tablets. Paired with the top of the bedside charging table this cabinet is the perfect solution. Thank you!

Reclaimed wood Truss end table. Modified legs and top with what I could find. Picture doesn't show the angles well but I think this is one of my favorite projects. My first time using angles but it was a great project to learn on. So simple but looks great. It's a little big for an end table so I usually use it as an entryway table.

Believe it or not, this is my very first furniture project.  Inspired by my 8 yrs old son special needs to be able to draw his curtains close whenever he felt the need, I happily took on the challenge to build this for his pirate themed bedroom.  I have not filled the holes yet nor have I stained it in the walnut finish we have chosen.  The weather is just too cold for my taste (will wait until spring).  Currently, I will work on hemming the curtains.  I am just so proud that I could not wait until next year to share it with you all. I carefully changed the dimensions to a full size bed, changed the storage shelves sizes to accommodate 8 cube bins and 2 book shelves, added the canopy and some multi-coloured adjustable LED lights. Feeling so proud and have one really thrilled little boy!  Thanks Ana!!!

I built 2 of these benches using different sets of reclaimed legs, but the process of building them was the same. I used my Kreg jig to join all the pieces. I basically built a coffee table base, using 1x4's for the aprons. I added a 1x4 stretcher bar between the front and back to give added support and diagonal blocks in the corners to keep it square. I added some strips of shoe molding the the bottom of the aprons using glue and 3/4 in finish nails. I then flipped the base onto a piece of 1/2 in OSB and traced the shape for the seat. Using a circular saw, I cut out the seat.

I pre-drilled holes for my tufting and then attached my foam. Using batting and upholstry fabric and staples, I covered the foam. For the tufting, I used a 7i n needle, covered buttons, and upholstery thread. Once I feed my needle through the pre-drilled holes, I pulled the thread very tightly, and secured the the back of the OSB, in a zig-zag pattern, using staples. I pocket holed my aprons and attached the seat.

I feature other projects like this on my blog http://pneumaticaddict.blogspot.com .

modified this plan to fit space in room used 1x12 for top and sides, 2x2's for most of the frame, 2x4 at the bottom of frame.

This is a fun and easy little project to make. I made the main pieces with scrap wood and an old piece of rope. I purchased the wood beads from a craft store but these could have been made from scrap wood blocks as well. The solution is not intuitive so it might be a challenge for your friends and family. See video for solution.

https://youtu.be/GjAaKq9jkXU

Build Instructions: https://www.instructables.com/id/Rope-Puzzle/

I changed a few things in the plans. First of all, I used pre-cut pine project boards I got from Lowes. I had to cut them length down of course, but the width was 16". Therefore, the cut list did change. I also just installed the baseboard as one would normally. I didn't want to do the cut-out and have it supporting the structure. We also mitered the baseboards and the cove molding. It didn't say in the plans how to attach the moldings, so we used 3/4" brads on the cove molding and at the top of the baseboard. We also used the 1 1/4" brads at the bottom of the baseboards. Other than that, we followed the plans and it turned out great! I used the Minwax Express Color in Indigo...and I love it. I managed to use just 1 tube on the entire piece (minus the bottom)...I had to do some minor surgery to the tube to get more out....but nonetheless, I did it! I also put some felt pads on the bottom so the floors wouldn't get scratched...which is why it sits off the floor a little bit.

We chose to use the solid pine project boards to make sure it lasts for as long as we keep it around. We didn't use any plywood on the project at all. It is 100% solid wood.

Built in an afternoon for a friend