Awesome Adirondack chairs!
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Thanks for sharing. Added a smal table to match!
Thanks for sharing. Added a smal table to match!
We're short on money this year so we decided to make our Christmas gifts for the kids. The KidKraft Chic Dollhouse is perfect for my daughter, but it's soo expensive. I used Ana's plans to make one that matches the decor in her room. This dollhouse is so sturdy, we can definitely use it as a bookshelf when she grows out of it!
Content was too heavy to post to please visit http://blog.prettyinprints.com/2011/12/diy-kidkraft-chic-dollhouse/ to see the entire thing (:
Tue, 12/06/2011 - 14:30
Now we just need to figure out how to hide it until Christmas (:
In reply to Thank you!! by prettyinprints
Wed, 12/07/2011 - 06:42
In somebody else's garage perhaps?
Mon, 12/19/2011 - 07:35
I'm currently working on this dollhouse, so it's fantastic to see one that another reader has completed. Sometimes I look at what Ana has come up with and think, "Is it possible for someone else to make one that looks that awesome?"
Thanks for proving it can be done. Your dollhouse looks amazing!
As far as hiding it, I second using a neighbor's garage. I remember my brother and I scouring the entire house when we were young, looking for Mom and Dad's secret Christmas stash. Good luck keeping it hidden!
Wed, 12/21/2011 - 08:23
We are almost done making our girls house and needed some more ideas on how to finish it. Yous looks great.
Sat, 12/31/2011 - 00:16
Made this for my daughter this Christmas. It was perfect. She loved it. I know she will get years of use out of it. Thank you so much.
Used cedar for the planks in the headboard and footboard
Added some common trim pieces like the rope
Built the frame as described in the Queen plans - found that a standard metal ammo can on its side is the perfect height to set up the side panels at the corners.
Used 2x4 studs for the cross slats, but set them on their side to give some added height.
Used minwax Walnut stain - really looks nice on the cedar - just one coat for the cedar
Waxed top of the footboard
Stained a small footstool using Walnut.
Kingsize version is a monster - very solid, no movement or creaking
This was my favorite project I have made so far! And was a challenge to get the hardware just so. But I highly recommended giving it a try!
I used the Kendal extra wide dresser plans which were super easy to follow for this project. I wanted to add some of my own touches so I made the drawers with box joints, my first attempt at this. I also changed the drawer fronts and added my own scalloping at the bottom. The changing table frame on the top of the dresser was also added which is removable once we are out of diaper changing! I am using half moon aged brass pulls for the drawers once delivered. Overall I am happy with the way this turned out.
This was fun project! Changed up a couple of things, but am very proud of myself. I can't wait to see what my Grandkids think :)
Chalkboard
I liked the pb mail bin, but wanted to build the entire piece. Learning experience, measure twice. File folders will not fit, as the inside measurement is to small. Still turned out cool.
We haven't had a chance to hang the first bed but had to make it functional asap. So, we gave it temporary legs on the front and attached it to the wall in the back. We are thinking of replacing the desk and making a smaller toddler sized version there for one of our little guys as well.
Had so much fun building this project for my moms birthday present.
Fri, 04/07/2023 - 10:39
So fun, well done! Your mom is going to love it, thanks for sharing.
The kids and I worked together to make these shelves from wood I dug up in the scrap pile. I had to be creative to come up with enough wood of the right dimensions, some of the 1x4's started life as 1x6's and the front pieces are baseboard moulding. I didn't use a back piece because it seemed sturdy enough as is. I used removable velcro type hanging strips to attach them to the wall.
modified plans a bit from on the website. Went with 4 x 4 legs, matching bench. hardware I found the turnbuckles at home depot 3/8 - 16, and picked up the left handed and right handed rods and nuts at grainger.
Built two simple deck benches from plans found on this site.
Thank you Anna!! We have friends who are adopting and they were given a beautiful mosses basket. Your pattern allowed me to make this gift for them.
The rockers were a bit complicated but I pulled it off.
I decided to take on the third bathroom renovation all by myself. No help from the husband. I knew that I wanted a rustic open faced vanity - so I modified some plans that I found here on Ana's site. I used the basic design of the Farmhouse Vanity and added in the spa splatting for the bottom shelf so I could add baskets to hold extra tp and towels, etc.
This was one of the easiest projects I've done and I'm so happy with how it turned out! Total time was an afternoon - and that included the staining and poly!
I built this to go with my outdoor sectional. It's perfect for storing the cushions and the gardening tools that I like to keep on the porch. It doubles as a table and extra seating in a pinch, so it's a great addition to the space.
I'd recommend either spray painting it or pre-painting the pieces- I wouldn't want to try and brush between all the slats.
My variation of the multiple plans / pictures I have seen.
I will be making another one this season, with an additional variation in mind to make the time it takes to make the whole thing less.
In reply to finish by Lila Archer
Mon, 02/06/2017 - 07:41
For the outdoor stuff, i just use an outdoor stain/sealer.. for indoor I stain it first, then use helmsman..
I had so much fun completing these patio chairs.
We love this table and made some small adjustments to fit our terraces
Regards
Dan Brissman
Sweden
Mon, 04/17/2023 - 20:22
Thank you for sharing your amazing project, it looks so great!
This shelf was such fun to build. My two pugs, Lesterann (3 mos.) and Calvin (13 yrs.) needed a place to hang their stockings at Nana's house. As for the naughty and nice, Lesterann is a little monster right now so he basically is responsible for the naughty. Calvin, on the other hand, is a prince of a old man.
Santa filled those stockings and hung the boys' new sock monkey sweaters on the hooks and it held up quite nicely with no chance of falling.
After the holidays, I'll move the shelf to the kitchen to put my reminders on. Thanks, Ana, for this great plan!
Merry Christmas everyone!
Mudroom area by my front door. Perfect for removing shoes, hanging jackets, etc. For the top I used two old cabinets that were on their way to the trash. It was easy to build shelves between them. For the back I used beadboard from Home Depot. It was 1/4" thick and 4x8. The bench pulls out easily, because there is an outlet behind it, and an air register beneath it. (That's why I left the front toe-kick open.) The rail with hooks came pre-assembled from Home Deopt, but I had to paint it black.
Wed, 11/13/2013 - 05:05
Form and function! =D Love the black chalk paint with the globe and brown accents - striking modern old world look!
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Ana White
Mon, 06/03/2019 - 11:35
These are gorgeous chairs! …
These are gorgeous chairs! Thank you so much for building from our plans!