My husband and I decided that we want to learn how to do some gardening and thus decided to build an elevated planter box. A full tutorial is available here
http://sawgrasshome.com/?p=1495
We love it and hope you will too!
This was my first big project...I wanted to get rid of the store-bought bedroom set that overwhelmed our small room, but I still needed to keep all of the storage space it provided. I started small with the Farmhouse Nightstand, then moved to a double size nightstand. I couldn't stop once I got rolling! The most challenging was the dresser, but I have no complaints! It was a wonderful challenge. Lastly, I made a queen platform storage bed - it has open cubbies underneath with baskets for drawers. I couldn't be happier or prouder of how this came out, our bedroom looks 10 times bigger! I've always been a do it yourself kind of gal - but I surprised myself with this one!
The tables were quick to build, they can both be done in a day. The dresser was a weekend project as was the bed. The finishing has to be done over several days. I'd say this could be done over a week if you have the time. I did this over 3 weekends and finishing in the evenings after work.
Fri, 01/31/2014 - 20:47
Your farmhouse bedroom looks awesome! Looks like you used all your available space beautifully and to its best advantage. And the finish is gorgeous! Great project!
Fri, 01/31/2014 - 22:46
You did a great job and I love the finish!! Im looking at building the dresser soon.
This was my first build from Ana White and my first piece of furniture. It is doable for a determined, handy beginner/ intermediate. I took my time and worked on it when I could, thanks to my wife for letting me take over the garage for several weekends and her great painting skills!
These were fun to make. They let me whitewashed brick show through while still being functional. I made a shorter one to go under my tv too. My advice is to secure them to the wall if they feel tipsy like mine.
Home Depot cut and threaded all my pipe. They were great!
I promised my daughter that I would build her a new room for her birthday (in February). I finally got around to it in late March and I couldn't be more excited! She picked out the paint color (blue) for her room. And I got to work! Every time I go in her room I smile and feel so incredibly accomplished! I did the whole project myself! The only exception was carrying it up to her room. I overcame my fear of the circular saw which was awesome. The only problem was my oldest took one look at the room, fell to the ground in tears and wanted to know why her little sister had a "better" room than she did. And where her bed was! So I told her we'd get her a desk - she looked at me and said "No Mommy - I want you to build it!" I love that!
Sat, 04/21/2012 - 09:11
You have every reason to feel accomplished! The room looks stunning. And you've already inspired your daughters to DIY. Time to build some memories ;-)
Sun, 07/12/2015 - 19:31
Okay I have found the plans for the bed, the towers and the hutch on top but i cannot find plans for what the hutch is sitting on. I know its non on the bed or that would shorten it. Where can i find plans to build the headboard that the hutch is on?
I was shopping for a porch swing for my 1924 Four Square home and I couldn't find any to my liking...I stumbled across this web site on Shanty2Chic's Blog via Pinterest....and I am thrilled by what I have found!
Attached is a photo of the swing I built. I need to finish sanding, filling in the holes and then paint it. I will post a pic of the hanging on my front porch once the weather breaks.
The only deviation in the plan design is that I made the back 2x4 50' long so I could attach eye bolts to support the back. If you have scrap lumber, it would have cost me hardly anything.
Think spring!!
I believe I found the orignal quick version on the Finding Aloha site with a link back to Ana's original Farmhouse Bed. I made the blanket and bedding from some cheap FQ's. It was a hit for my neice's 7th birthday.
So thankful for the blueprints I found on this website. Table turned out amazing!!
So my wife got her new Country Sampler magazine the other day and she saw this table in there that she liked. After an hour of research I found the table at Becker Furniture World online. The table is called the Liberty Casual 2-Drawer 2-Shelf Sofa Table by Steve Silver. I decided to draw up some plans in my head and give it a shot. After 2 rounds of Home Depot warped 1x 12s we got the table together. Instead of making this a sofa table, I extended the table top out a little to make it into a console table. If you want to see my inspiration google search Liberty Casual 2-Drawer 2-Shelf Sofa Table by Steve Silver. If you like it let me know and I will give out the wood list and the cut list.
Compass rose dimensions: 22×22 (90 degree cross) tilt 45 degrees 16×16 (90 degree cross) then connect lines with a ruler, start with the 16" lines connect from outer point to 2" from center of the 22" crossed lines, once that star is complete make lines from point of the 22" lines to 2 1/2" down side of star adjacent to that point (hint: it's much easier to look at a picture of a compass rose while trying to sketch it). Cut sizes should turn out to be: 8- 9"×7"×2 1/2" triangles and 8- 8"×7"×2" triangles (hint: we had best results using a table saw to make all the cuts)...
I made this dollhouse as a cute way to store my daughters Shopkins collection. It went together really quickly!
I made this Brookstone headboard (and then made up a bed frame). Total cost for headboard was $30. This is my 3 year old son's big boy bed, and I love it! For the stain I used Minwax water-based, clear tint base, with some black in it.
Thu, 04/26/2012 - 10:26
That's a great looking bed. Love the style and the finish on it.
Building this Jewelry Cabinet was really fun and easier than I expected. I made one to give away as a birthday gift, could not resist making another to keep. I don't really have that much jewelry, I just think its gorgeous! I loved the look of the original posted project, that I wanted to duplicate it just as it was.
Decided to try out my new tools on making a bed frame. Please note, I have NEVER made anything before, this was my very first project (go big or go home, right?). After a bit of research, I found Ana White's site, and am so thankful. I took the basic plans for a king size bed, but modified them to fit the look I wanted. I found old flooring at Habitat for Humanity and sanded/ stained/ sanded/ stained. I used four different stain colors, but really tried to mix everything up with the colors. The bed frame turned out amazing!
2x4 sofa and Chair. I added a couple pieces to the back of the sofa to stop the cushions from slipping through and another 2x4 to the top for a little more height. Stained a dark teal.
When Ana posted plans for these a few weeks back I knew they would be perfect for the front of my house. Instead of putting them on the never ending "to do" list, I just made them!
I kreg jigged them all together.
I used wooden eggs from the craft store for the finials.
Lined them with landscaping fabric.
Fairly easy to make and I love them, but I think I need a couple more :)
I modified this plan to allow for interior storage space within the shelving. Rather than nailing the front board on, I attached two lower hinges so that it functions as a drop-down panel. The front panel then secures to the top board with a centrally located screw-in hook and eye (not visible if the top of your ledge is above eye-level).
