Community Brag Posts

This is the second project I made from Ana White Plans. I used some scrap wood so I had to use wood filler to fill in some blemishes so I could not stain the wood. Instead I painted it with a gloss white. It turned out really nice.

My first build I ever did back early 2016. 

I needed something to hang above my scrapbook table to hold alot of heavy albums and supplies.  I got instruction from Ana's  General Store Cubbies plan but I modified it to 48" long since the boards were already 48" long.  I went with 30" tall so it would hold the 12"x12" format scrapbooks comfortably.  I hadn't bought my pocket jig at this point yet so I just used glue and screws stratigically so they are mostly hidden.  I already had some trim so I threw some of that on there to cover a couple flaws. 

I then made the bulletin board hanging below it.  It is a ceiling tile cut in half and painted the wall color.  I used the miter saw (yikes!) and even made some awesome 45 degree joints for the frame!  Before I added the frame, I fastened some ribbons criss-crossed to tuck things behind.  This picture doesn't show the final addition: some undercabinet lighting. 

Now I just need to build a new TABLE to go under it!

This was my first build and I definitely learned alot about the new pocket hole techniques. Nothing too technical about it except I made things more difficult by adding a metal bedframe kit because I was in a hurry to finish because of some company arriving. The only issue is that you can see the support legs of the bed frame kit so I'm sure I will dissassemble it once the company leaves and build a lumber frame and remove the metal one.

Otherwise, the only two variations from the Ana White plan was that I added the Arch trim board and I also used 1.25" sheetmetal screws on either side of the pocket holes that attach the verticle boards. I pulled the boards up tight to the horizontal trim boards and made a cleaner line. I also learned to sand and prime every board before assembly next time, there are several hard to reach areas that need sanding once it is assembled.

This bed is built like a tank and is beautiful.

I built this bed for my daughter about 9 months ago and am just now getting around to posting it. I followed the plans exactly with the exception of adding a few more inches to the legs. I wanted LOTS of space under the bed for storage. I stained it with minwax weathered oak and gave it a coat of satin poly. I wanted a very natural look as my daughter is a no-frills kinda girl. We just love it! I actually want to build me and my husband a queen size version of this bed. Thanks for the great plans!

I really like the legs of this table but wanted a square, planked top.  I also used a stencil that I got from amazon for the design.

We had SO much fun turning our existing old play structure into a fun, beach-themed "treehouse". Without Ana's plans and brag posts from others who also built a playhouse, my husband and I would have never attempted this. We are thrilled with the outcome and our kids just adore there fun little home away from home. Thanks Ana!!

Thanks to www.shanty-2-chic.com for these amazing Bed and Headboard Plans! My daughter had got to the age where a toddler bed was to small, so thankfully I was able to stumble upon this great plan! Needless to say she LOVED it!!!!

My take on the Mini Farmhouse Bedside Table using a combination of new and repurposed pine.  Using a 3/8” round over bit and router I softened the edges of the top and the shelf.  I substituted a ‘plank’ look on the sides instead of the solid flat which the plan calls for.  Finished with a scuffed paint and contrasting dark stain which makes the piece stand out.  

I loved the idea of re-purposing fence pickets as siding for a cedar shed, but the plans on the website were much too big for the space I have. I ended up modifying the design to make a smaller shed, with approximately a 4 foot by 2 foot footprint. It turned out beautifully! Cedar is expensive, but I was able to save money on the project by buying much of the material at local salvage and second-hand stores.

This is the first major piece I have built and the first thing from plans from the site. Want to thank everyone that contributes plans, brags, suggestions, etc. Amazing resource. My wife thought it looked good without the doors (thank goodness!), I think she did a great job finishing and decorating. She has three more projects lined up already! Looking forward to it.

I made the plans a little different. I had more support to the front, made the base wider, and added swivel wheels instead of rockers.

I modified the pottery barn inspired dresser to move the drawers to the bottom and the open shelf to the top so I could use this as a TV and game system console.   I used all construction grade SPF, not a usual habit of mine but it turned out well.  Wanted something that looked a bit rough around the edges.  Stained it with Varathane stain, using Early American and Kona.  The pic doesn't really do the drawers justice, the stain is a gradient with the Kona fading into the early american.  The gradient really doesn't show up in the pic.

The piece compliments the Haley bed I built from Ana's plans and stained in a similar fashion

Added some decorative detail with roping and accents to apron pieces and back. Then painted and glazed the whole piece. Adjusted seat height but not overall height. Built it for our awesome neighbors.

Build Instructions: https://www.instructables.com/id/Bluebird-Birdhouse-Made-From-Pallets/

This is a very easy project to make for attracting bluebirds to your yard. I wanted to reuse some of the wood I have from with the pallets I broke apart last year. This project uses a combination of industrial strength pallets made from 2x6s and standard pallets which provide slats in the 3/8" to 1/2" thick range. As for the house, I tried to hit the basic bluebird birdhouse dimensions for this build:

• Hole Entry Size: 1.5"
• Hole Distance Above Floor: 6" to 7"
• Floor Dimensions: 4"x 4" to 5" x 5"

Feel free to leave the birdhouse exterior to weather unfinished or stain/paint it. I finished the house with a combination of stain for the bottom and sides and green paint for the roof.