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I enjoyed following Ana's simple bunk plans. They turned out great and the girls love them!

I made this to match Ana's rustic x console, end and coffee table!

Although I didn't build this from a plan I wanted to be sure and share it as it is because of my experience building from Ana's plans that I felt comfortable giving this a shot.

My in-laws were just updated their lake cabin and wanted a storage headboard as space is a premium and it will be the only furniture in the guest rooms. It is unique as it has shelves on either side which can pull out to function as a small night stand, perfect for cell phones, books etc. The back of the piece is tongue and groove knotty pine which for the more rustic look they wanted.

I will probably do things a little different when I build the next headboard but overall I am satisfied with the end result. I chose not to do a lower storage area, mainly to keep the cost down. It could be done very easily but this piece is already very heavy and that there is plenty of storage.

This was a simple build. You can probably tell from the pictures how it was cut, painted and decorated. The whiskers are just picture hanging wire. The wood was scrap from around my shop and all the other materials we had on hand.

I needed mobile stand for my lathe so I built one using scrap 2x4 and 2x6 boards.  

I started building a different bench, but I decided halfway through that I didn't like my design. I found this, and loved it, so I modified my partially built bench to incorporate the woven back design. I substituted in a few mortise and tenon joints for strength, and used either kreg or waterproof glue for the non-structural joints. The seat bottom is made from 2x4's I resawed in half. I also rounded over the edges of the 'Y' pieces, which I think makes it look a bit more like they're woven together. Thanks for the plans, this is a great addition to my front porch!

This is a modifed version.  I made it with old pine boards that I had laying around.  I used wine corks for the hangers.  No stain or anything on it.  

I love blanket ladders and decided to make one.

I have to admit this was trickier than I thought.

Getting the slightly tapered angle right was a pain in the butt. I do love the final result though.

I used screws and a hammer and random things to give the new wood an old look.

I used the vaseline technique for the paint distressing.

I followed the plans except I decided to do a chevron top instead of the 3 long boards. I used two coats of gunstock stain on the major partrs and 2 coats of semi-gloss clear on everything. Also I did not put caster wheels on (client did not need this thing rolling). 

I followed Ana's awesome Firepit Bench plans and was able to build this beauty!  We added a lantern hook, a hook for marshmallow forks and a bottle opener on the back.  My husband already said that we two more to go by the firepit. :)  Thank you, Ana, for sharing your plans and making them so easy to follow. 

My wife started looking at expensive patio sets, which I thought were not worth the price, so I decided to build a picnic table. This is not the cheapest table out there, but it's built to last for years!! I used a high quality cedar as I got a price cut from a friend. I also used deck screws, so there would be no rusty screws!! The table top measures 7' long and looks like one you would see at a state park, notHome Depot!

Another fantastic project built! We used the Narrow Farmhouse Table plans to create a Sewing table.

I built this for our entry way at our cabin. I added a drawer at the top for sunglasses and keys. 

I built this using the plans for the Perfect End Table. I made it a little taller and jazzed up the shelf a bit.  The whole project cost me less than $35!

I wanted to make a quick spring decoration. I dug through my scrap wood pile for some inspiration. This past winter, I made some snowmen out of scrap 2x4s. I decided I would make a bunny out of some scrap wood. 

For more details and pictures of this and my other projects, please check out my blog at JaimeOfAllTrades.blogspot.com

This was super easy to make and it didn't cost me anything at all! What makes it great is that it is completely customizable! This would also make a great spring craft for the kids!

6 foot sliding door console with barn door style doors. Dark walnut top. Handmade hardware for the sliding door.