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Outdoor Canopy Daybed Modified
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I really loved the outdoor daybed, but after discussing it with my husband we decided to go without the canopy feature. We, also resized the bed from a twin size to a toddler size (which happened to be almost the same dimensions as our love seat). In order to make the daybed without the canopy, I had to put the top pieces on last in order to have them go all the way from edge to edge. All in all, this was a super easy project, and I had a lot of fun doing it!
I got the crib mattress free of craigslist, and since a crib mattress is already covered with vinyl, I didn't do anything extra to waterproof it, and the fabric came from the home decor remnants section at our local fabric store for $4 a yard, which I applied a 40% coupon to. The throw pillows are not the ones we will be using, but I haven't made those yet, so these are just for looks :)
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Mon, 06/06/2011 - 13:56
What a clever mod!
I love this! The fact that it's bench-sized, that it fits a waterproofed crib mattress, all of it! I'm totally doing something like this with the crib mattress we got secondhand.
Sat, 06/11/2011 - 00:13
Thank you!
I think now that I have done this one, I may do one with the canopy for my daughter's room... Ana has so many amazing plans, I have the hardest time making up my mind on anything! But, so far this has held up great.
Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:33
Cute!!
Going to be making the outdoor daybed for my daughter this weekend and think this will make a very great reading bench for her room! We are going to make a bunch of throw pillows out of old sheets and just make it nice and comfy looking!
Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:38
That's Great!
I absolutely love that idea, and the thought of re-using old sheets to make new pillows. For these ones, I used some fabric I had around and a bag of fill, but when I ran out I was in search for old teddy bears no longer being played with :) I would love to see pictures when you are finished!
(mini) Camp Loft Bed with underneath storage
I used Ana's Camp Loft Bed plans but without stairs and lower to the ground. Our room is super small and there wasn't enough room for stairs. We also wanted to be able to lift her into the bed in case she falls asleep on our laps, etc. Our daughter is 5 and the ladder works fine. We needed as much storage for toys, etc. as possible we made it 44-1/2"H - that left 26"H underneath, just high enough to stack one 18 & one 10 gallon Rubbermaid container underneath (Home Depot). x7 = 196 total gallons of storage! She loves to lay sideways (with Shorty2) and a pillow to her back to watch SpongeBob on the TV mounted on the opposite wall.
I kept blowing out the pocket holes on the ends of the boards when I used the Kreg screws that I got at Lowes. They have a slightly larger washer head. I am a cabinet installer by trade so I used some other pocket screws (which have a trimmer head) I had on hand where I could. Their trimmer head didn't blow out as easily. For the spots that I had to use the longer Kreg screws I just grinded off the "washer" outer ring of the screw using my bench grinder. After doing that, they worked fine.
I reinforced everywhere I could (& where you couldn't see them) with L brackets. Especially under each step of the ladder.
I was originally going to put a curtain across the bottom but I did not allow enough clearance for the tubs to be slid out. It probably would have just ended up being a hassle to close and just left open all the time anyway.
My wife got the honor of painting - I hate painting!
Thanks Ana...Good Luck!
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Farmhouse queen
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Modified for taller headboard and box springs. Also glued and screwed 2x4s together for post. Hard to find dry untreated 4x4 post. Antique white homemade chalk paint.
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Rustic Simple Farmhouse Table
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Rustic Simple Farmhouse Table
60”L x 36”W x 32”H
top: (3) 2x12”
legs: (4) 4x4
Frame: 2x4s
secured with pocket screws
varathane Kona stain
3 coats gloss poly sanded between each coat (final sand with 600 grit)
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$10 1qt Varathane Stain
$12 1qt miniwax gloss poly
$12 1qt Behr semi gloss white paint
$19.99 Kreg mini pocket hole jig
$10 (2pk) 2 1/2 Kreg pocket hole screws
Minwax gloss poly 3 coats sanded between each coat
Sycamore barnwood cupboard
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Built this cupboard for a customer from sycamore we reclaimed from her barn. The windows were also found in the barn .
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Craftsman Style Sweet Pea Bunk Beds
I'm so thankful for these plans! I love how these beds turned out, my daughters love them too! Whenever they have friends come over, this is the first place all of them want to go (not necessarily a good thing, I know).
I wrote about the project on my blog: sharethepants.blogspot.com
This is my third project that I've attempted since finding this amazing website and it's certainly my favorite!
I ended up leaving off the pergola due to an overactive climbing two year old. We are planning on adding some additional decorations as we have ideas. Mailbox and house numbers on on their way.
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Thu, 07/25/2013 - 16:18
Great craftsman style!
Wow, this looks super! The craftsman details look awesome, and I love the colors!
In reply to Great craftsman style! by JoanneS
Thu, 07/25/2013 - 18:57
Thank you!
I thought our color scheme might turn out odd, but I love it. I was surprised by how many other things I've seen with these color combinations since we put it together!
Fri, 07/26/2013 - 22:26
Oh, and I love the carpet on
Oh, and I love the carpet on the stairs too! Ours are getting dirty and thrashed, it's just what we need.
In reply to Oh, and I love the carpet on by birdsandsoap
Fri, 07/26/2013 - 23:37
Thank you so much!
I can't tell you how great your plans are! I am so impressed by all the details you put into it. I changed some things (like paneling instead of the charming 1X3's and 1X4's, and leaving the back open) but I was so impressed by how everything came together--especially the stairs. You did a fantastic job.
Love my new table!!
Super easy and adds such a nice touch!
Ultimate Wagon
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I used recycled oak to build wagons for four kids that year. My son Dakota, his cousins Colt and JoJo. the last one I gave to a boy with cerebral palsy who was being raised by his father and they lost everything to a fire just before Christmas. That is him in the wagon
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Colorful Patio Makeover!
I pulled up the ancient green carpet on our patio, gave away our old cheap rusted table and chairs, and built four adult-sized Adirondack chairs from the Home Depot DIH plans and two child-sized ones from the plans in Ana's book. All are painted in Olympic's Schooner. This took forever, but I love the result! A friend dubbed it "the partio." :)
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Sat, 07/27/2013 - 13:47
What a transformation!
This is absolutely beautiful! Love your color combination. Great job!
Sat, 07/27/2013 - 14:08
This is awesome. Colors you
This is awesome. Colors you choose is really good. http://www.assignmentshelptutors.com
Patio Stools 35 inches
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I adjusted from the plan to build the stools to 35 inches and found they remianed very stable! Used Cedar for the seat and aprons, and redwood for the legs and supports.
Jewelry Box
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Made from Pencil Cedar from a tree felled at our church.
Finished with Danish oil
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Perfect Shelves For Any Room!
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Had a Blast making these shelves for my daughters room last Summer! (sorry for just posting now) She had such a long plain wall I thought what a perfect way to take up space but still have places for her toys! She loves them as much as I do!
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Wed, 06/15/2011 - 12:05
They look awesome! Love how
They look awesome! Love how the bins fit so perfect.
Play Kitchen
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Before my daughter was born I started planning a play kitchen for her. Last week she turned two and this was my gift to her. I borrowed ideas for details that I had seen on this site from several different kitchens.
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Cupboard
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Spend some time on pintrest and made this nice Cupboard hard to find the right plan but its my first furniture so freebasing and a few misstake later.
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Thu, 03/11/2021 - 06:08
Cupboards for Classroom (no glass, replace with barn door look)
No glass, replace with barn door look. Fix the bottom to look like dresser bottom.
Barn Door Cabinet with Top Shelf
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This was something I made for my mom. Saw this design at a furniture store. Decided I could build it better. The bottom piece I used one of your plans (adjusted for the size I needed). Thank you for all your creative designs and plans.
by Jason
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Finally a bed for my little girl
We are poorer than poor which I am sure some of you can relate to. This means I have been looking longingly at Ana's site for more than a year now with no hopes of ever getting anything of my own started. But, I borrowed my brother in laws tools. I started small and sold some stuff and now I am building (still slowly) with 100% money earned by my new craft, talent, and sweat! This means I only get to build something for me every two projects or so, but feels AWESOME not to be taking from a very tight monthly budget.
I sold everything in my daughters room that counted as storage to help along the process. So she has needed this for a while now. I am so excited that it turned out looking so well. It was a pretty easy build and I am so happy. She loves it too. THANKS ANA!
I extended the sides from the original plan so that it was all open and then designed a footboard. I'll post the plans for that extension.
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Sat, 06/18/2011 - 12:55
Good for you!
So exciting that you paid for this bed from profits from other builds! I'd love to do that myself, and seeing this post is such an inspiration!
Sat, 06/18/2011 - 13:29
inspiring
I do relate to this post, but just the first part. Poorer than poor and looking at the sight longingly. In fact, I haven't been on here for awhile because it just makes me antsy and frustrated.
I would love to get some tools. I told my sister in law that my brother should just gift me some of the old ones he wants to sell, in repayment for all of the back scratches and sunburn peelings I did for him. Haven't heard back about that yet :) But he lives a long way away so I could buy some cheaper than the gas prices to go get them :)
Sat, 06/18/2011 - 13:57
you must be so proud!
now THAT is what i call being a good steward(ess) of your money; and your daughter must be ecstatic to have her own beautiful bed!
Sat, 06/18/2011 - 20:15
Beautiful!
Your daughter must be so happy! It turned out beautiful! Great job!
Sat, 06/18/2011 - 22:31
Thanks for the inspiration
Thanks for the inspiration and congratulations on a great project!
Sun, 06/19/2011 - 02:53
Waiting for your plans!
Love your take on a storage bed. I'd been thinking about making a few adjustments to take the storage off the end of the beds. Looking forward to them.
Sun, 06/19/2011 - 06:58
can definitely relate...
I LOVE the headboard, i still have plans to do this in the near future...what a lucky girl!
Sun, 06/19/2011 - 11:43
Truly your determination
Truly your determination touched my heart. Thank you for inspiring us all!
Sun, 06/19/2011 - 18:47
Awesome!
YOU should be very proud!.. This is very ecclectic, chic, elegant.. multipurpose grow with you bed.. AND YOU did it.. Awesome... !!! I bet your daughter is very happy with her bed....
I love the headboard.. Ingenious.. i've been thinking on how to integrate the tufted look with Ana's plans.. And now i have you to thank for the Inspiration....
Mon, 06/20/2011 - 10:36
Inspiring!
Your candor and honesty about your situation really hit home with me .. though I suspect there are more than just a few of us struggling along. Thank you for sharing and proving again that it IS possible. Your daughter is fortunate to have such a great role model (and such an awesome bed and room!). Thanks for sharing - truly inspiring! And thanks again to Ana for helping us all to expand our roles as home-MAKERS!
Mon, 06/20/2011 - 12:51
THANK YOU ALL
I am so touched that everyone took time to look at my little project, and obviously read my story. Thank you all for such encouraging words. I LOVE that Ana has enabled us all to be a little "family" in our venture out of our comfort zones.
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 15:41
Hi redhead_61, I love the
Hi redhead_61,
I love the projects you have posted on here and think it is amazing that you now build custom projects. I have just done a couple projects and want to do more because of the thrill of seeing something and making your own creation from it. If you don't mind me asking how did you start selling your projects? Do you have a website?
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 15:42
Hi redhead_61, I love the
Hi redhead_61,
I love the projects you have posted on here and think it is amazing that you now build custom projects. I have just done a couple projects and want to do more because of the thrill of seeing something and making your own creation from it. If you don't mind me asking how did you start selling your projects? Do you have a website?
Wed, 12/05/2012 - 08:00
Hi redhead_61, I love the
Hi redhead_61,
I love the projects you have posted on here and think it is amazing that you now build custom projects. I have just done a couple projects and want to do more because of the thrill of seeing something and making your own creation from it. If you don't mind me asking how did you start selling your projects? Do you have a website?
Fri, 06/24/2011 - 05:37
Love this bed
I have been searching for plans to make a bed for my daughter for over a month now. I found a few that would serve the purpose but were not quite what I wanted. This bed, however, is perfect! I love the storage and it seems easy enough for us girls to handle. I plan to pick up the wood tonight and make it over the weekend. Thank you for the great project.
Wed, 07/06/2011 - 18:55
great job:)
I have been longingly looking at several plans from this site for awhile myself, but we too are poorer than poor! I mean like struggling to keep toilet paper in the house not sure where the groceries will come from next week poor! BUT your post inspired me:) I'm soo glad for you that you are able to build things for yourself from the profits of other builds. Your daughter is very lucky:)
Sun, 08/07/2011 - 11:28
I Love This Headboard
Can someone give me instructions on how to make a headboard like this one?
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Sun, 08/07/2011 - 21:22
headboard
I just used a sheet of plywood (you could also use OSB which is cheaper) figured out my measurements and shape and then cut it out with a jigsaw. The good thing about this type is that it doesn't have to be a beautiful cut because it will be covered up. You will then need to pre drill your holes figuring out what type of design and where your buttons will be.
I used two layers of batting as my foam layer. Professionals use a thick layer of foam and spray adhesive it to the board. This could be VERY expensive depending on density and size. I had a friend tell me she used a couple of those waffle bed pads back to back (so the flat side is out) That would be cheaper and still give you some good tufted look. My buttons didn't end up indenting very much because I only used batting.
Then you cover foam with batting and then fabric and staple it all to the back of the board. Make sure to pull tight as you go and keep checking that your fabric looks good. Then you use thick thread or string or twine to thread through the back, through all the layers, through the button holes and then back through. You will need an anchor of some sort on the back to keep the thread pulled tight against the back of the board. You could use a nail, a dowel, or I just used another button because I had a bunch. You then pull as tight as you can and knot.
And then do it LOTS more times! Fairly easy but a little time consuming, but SO worth it. I used regular buttons and then hot glued big rhinestones onto them for a sophisticated bling!
Sun, 08/14/2011 - 19:10
I have been working on bunk
I have been working on bunk beds for my girls for over a year now. I should be done soon. I can totally relate to the money being tight. :) Beautiful bed
Tue, 04/17/2012 - 07:48
If nothing else, you are
If nothing else, you are certainly RICH in talent:) You did a wonderful, inspiring job, and you are teaching your daughter to be independent and resourceful. I am giving you a virtual pat on the back!
Sun, 01/06/2013 - 06:12
Hi! I'm so happy I found this
Hi! I'm so happy I found this because I'm in live with your design! I loved Ana's too but I didnt likehow the three benches came together and there was the block of wood on the side. Anyways, could you tell me what sized bed these dimensions are for!? It looks like a queen to me but I'd hate to second guess myself.
In reply to Hi! I'm so happy I found this by shwalton (not verified)
Sun, 01/06/2013 - 13:21
The bed pictured on here is a
The bed pictured on here is a full size mattress. However, I have since put a queen size mattress on this same frame. It still fits pretty well. I did have to pull the mattress away from the headboard, but I had never attached mine, and since I have the little curtains hanging on the sides it hides the difference well. A queen is 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer if you want to add in the difference when you build.
Wed, 09/18/2013 - 21:07
cut list
Hi! I just went and bought all of the lumber and had the cuts made at Home Depot but when I got home to assemble I had some areas of confusion...
1. I thought I might be short one 1/2 plywood cut to 12" x 78" as the list only called for one but I thought these were being used as the back to the two side cabinets
2. Do two of the four 3/4 plywood boards cut to 11.5" x 78" need to be cut to 76.5" to be used as the bottom shelf of the cabinet?
Thanks!
Fri, 09/20/2013 - 13:49
you are right.
Yes two of the plywood cuts are to 76.5". They actually sit inside the side legs of the cabinet space. Look again at the cut list pictures on here and it will show better. THANKS. good luck
Kid-Sized Adirondack End Table
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I made this little Adirondack end table and chairs set for my niece and nephew. I made the end table following the Adirondack Stool or End Table plan. I made the chairs using the pattern found in Ana's book.
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Modern Bedside Table
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Here’s my Brag photo! This is the bedside table made from 2 x 4 and 2 x 6 lumber from your plan list.
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Ana White Admin
Sat, 04/09/2022 - 10:22
Great swing!
Thank you for sharing, way to go, it looks awesome!