Community Brag Posts

Fiance wanted some rustic bathroom decor, and asked for 3 things. It should have a makeup box, jewelry hooks, and a touch up mirror. She was super happy with the finished product. Stained in Early American and given a Semigloss poly.

The construction of this project itself took me just over an hour. All my time was out into making it look very old, and staining it just right. I am very proud of how it turned out. Looks a lot better in person. This table is for sale.

Me and my husband built this table last year. We built everything according to the plans, except we needed it to be shorter. The table is only 3 feet long instead of 5 feet long. We love how it turned out! Thank you Ana for the awesome easy to use plan.

This was made from several heavy duty palettes that were used for delivering stone. Because of the wood I could get off the palettes, I switched the thin and thick pieces so that the slat gaps were where the 2x4 pieces were missing instead of the 1x4s. 

This is my first woodworking project ever. I wanted an outdoor sectional for my screened in porch, but couldn't afford to pay $1000 to $2000 to buy one. I saw this plan and decided to give it a shot! I used pressure treated 2x4 lumber rather than 1x4. My Dad always built everthing from pressure treated if it was to be used outside... so I followed suit. I have to say I am more than pleased with the final product. This piece of furniture will outlive me! I have three young girls so it had to be durable.... and this is definitely durable. Thanks you so much for the great plans. It felt great to accomplish this project and we'll enjoy this sofa for years to come!!

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.