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Numbered Cubbies
Like so many others, I saw this and had to have one of my own. It was cute and quick - perfect! I had the same height issues that others had. The center supports are too tall for the 1x2 and 1x3 on the front. I wound up using all 1x3's, 2 on the front and 3 on the back. Because the cubbies came out a bit deeper, I thought I would try it as a utensil holder in the kitchen. Cute, huh.
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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 11:01
What a great use for the
What a great use for the cubbies! I never would have thought of that!
Console Table
A customer of ours emailed the plans for this console table to me from Ana's site and asked if I could build it for her. I must say, the plans were laid out so well I believe my 8 year old could have built it. Well done Ana!
I made the color scheme what the customer asked for and I think it turned out pretty decent. I also have to say that I would typically wing it when it came to building stuff, but after seeing how the plans on this site are laid out so well, I will definitely be changing my practices. I have read a lot of great helpful tips, tricks, and hints on this site. I've only been doing this for about 6 months, so I need all the help I can get!
Thanks again, Ana, for being such a great source of information and inspiration!
Providence Table and Benches
very easy high quality build. I feel this piece will stand the test of time, and for so little in cost.
Toy bin box with cubby shelves
Adjusted the dimensions to fit between hearth and mantle. Perfect for my daughter's tous and book storage
Classic Storage System Desk
This was my first furniture project. I made this desk/vanity for my twin daughters' 9th birthday. I sized them to fit the space and added doors rather than drawers. I also made the stools using the plans for the upholstered bench - just resized. It was a fun project and I can't wait to start another! You can read more on my blog: http://karlakroese.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-hobby.html
garden bench
First project. Modified so that the seat is more narrow.
Reclaimed wood rustic X console
Modified to fit dimensions of some reclaimed lumber. Substituted some threaded steel rods instead of the wooden X.
Grid Mirror
Thank you Ana for your amazing easy to follow plans and videos! I’ve had so many compliments in the mirror and goes great with the table from Shanty2Chic. I went with 8 x 8 mirror tiles. We love it!
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Tiled Rustic Bench
I used the Rustic Bench plans, but adjusted the length to make it smaller, since my plywood top was a bit wider and shorter than the top on the plan. It was the last remnant from our incredibly versatile plywood sheet. I also had to cut out the two cross supports, because 1) they’re too difficult for me to figure out (they’re not right in either of my benches) and 2) I didn’t feel like buying a board just for those. I had just the right amount of spare lumber lying around, and I was going to maximize it!
At first, I wanted to just build a bench for my sister for Christmas, and paint it like our island. But after visiting my parents over Thanksgiving and taking home some reclaimed tile from their old outdoor bar, I knew this bench had a better destiny than mere paint. When I laid down the tile scraps and they fit perfectly, I knew serendipity had spoken.
This was the first time I’d ever worked with tile. I did a little research (aka grilling my husband’s best friend, who is a tile guru), and discovered I didn’t really need any fancy materials to lay the tile down on. As it’s just a bench, and in no need for mold-prevention or cement board like bathroom walls, all I needed to do was rough up the plywood top with my grinder and a steel-wool like disk. With the bench already sanded and painted, I started the tiling process. I bought a bucket of tile adhesive and grout all-in-one, and went to town. I didn’t have a trowel, so I made do with my putty spatula. I just had to make the grooves in the adhesive one-by-one as opposed to one quick stroke. I spread the adhesive, laid the tiles, carefully washed off any overspread on the sides, and let it sit for 24 hours. Then I spread in the grout (it’s all the same stuff, just different application), washed the overspread off again, and let it sit for another 24 hours. Then I had a gorgeous top!
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Folding Double sided Chalkboard.
This a Anna White.com Inspired Folding Chalkboard design. I just made a couple slight modification. Slightly larger, and tray to hold chalk and eraser.
This one was build for my two year old nephew as his birthday gift! I think Wyatt and his brother Marshall will get a lot of good use out of the gift.
Anna and John thank you for providing such a fantastic site!
Best Regards,
Bob C
"Remember Working SAFELY IS the most important thing you can do!"
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Thu, 09/26/2013 - 11:06
Ok now I want to make one for
Ok now I want to make one for my two year old! Cleaning up chalk is so much easier then crayons and markers.
Cedar Yard Tool Shed
I changed the plans just slightly. I used 2x4's for framing and enlaged the shed somewhat and added a floor. I also used a different type of roof to handle the amount of rain in my area.
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Corner cabinet
Went to a local farmer, who had a barn falling down and asked if I could get some wood. He allowed me to take a few pieces and turned it into a corner cabinet for my wifeWent to a local farmer, who had a barn falling down and asked if I could get some wood. He allowed me to take a few pieces and turned it into a corner cabinet for my wife
Extra Long Buffet Cabinet
My husband and daughter worked on this project together. They modified the extra long buffet cabinet to include a drop leaf on the backside. This project adds extra storage her tiny apartment while also providing a space for them to eat.
It still needs painted, however it looks amazing.
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Dining Room Table
I made this table and bench for my wife, for Christmas. She loves it.
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Wed, 05/25/2016 - 07:32
Plans for farm table.
I can't find specific plans for this farm table. It was submitted by rjustice21, but I don't seem to be able to find plans for it. I love the table! Joanne
My Rustic x-console! Thanks Ana
Loved the project. i'd been away from woodworking a while and this sure got me started again. My husband was so impressed he fixed me a place in his shop and bought me some new equipment. It took me several days over weekends and after work, and i tried my hand at distressing and was pleased with the results. Thanks for the directions, they were great!
Pam Barlow
How to Build a Raised Balance Beam for $60
From watching Olympic gymnast Simone Biles on the television to running, flipping and twirling all around our living room — my girls LOVE everything gymnastics. Both girls began competing with a local gymnastics club. Now that my oldest has moved up and is pretty serious about practicing her beam handstands and dismounts, she begged me to build a raised balance beam with suede covering so it would have a similar feel to her beam at the gym.
If you can relate to this, or even if you have a new gymnast (like my youngest in the pic above) wanting to improve their skills at home, then this comprehensive tutorial on how to build a raised balance beam is for you.
Full plans available on my blog The Creative 'Carr'penter. You can also find and pin this tutorial on Pinterest here.
Kitchen island
We desperately needed more counter space and storage in our kitchen, so we turned to Ana for inspiration. This island is based on the Simple Kitchen Island plan. We purchased a 30" x 48" butcher block countertop and adjusted the dimensions to fit. We also added a second shelf for additional storage. We used materials we had on hand (2x4s and 1x4s for the frame, and MDF for the shelves). We're fairly new to DIY projects on this scale, but the complete, detailed instructions provided on the website gave us the confidence to make the adjustments we needed to make our kitchen island a reality. Thank you, Ana!
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Wed, 12/21/2022 - 13:01
Beautiful work!
Stunning finish, love the butcher block top, thanks so much for sharing!
Simple, cheap, easy and FREE console table
My husband and I wanted to try something relatively simple before attempting to make a dining room table.
We used some old fence boards that were very weathered, so we expected that the end result wouldn’t be perfect.
It is definitely rustic, but I think it is charming!
We modified the stretcher and the table top, but otherwise followed the plans.
It was easier than I expected... I think I am hooked!
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Rustic X coffee table
This is our third project. We needed a table set in the living room since our IKEA coffee table did not survive the move to TX. My husband and I fell in love with the rustic X collection and decided to start with the coffee table first. Everything was quite straight forward until cutting the 2x2 for the X. Well, without much wood-working experience, I made a rookie mistake of cutting them to length before cutting the angles. Eventually, we came up inches short on the 2x2 bars to make a complete X. We had to re-measure and re-cut all the angled bars. But we made it! At first, my husband got frustrated and wanted to leave the X's out and let the table be open on all four sides. But since we are trying to build a whole collection (end tables next, and then console able), I really wanted the X's to make them cohesive. So we survived the taunting tasks and have learned from the experience. We cut the 2x2 a little long and then mark them against the frame before we cut. The original measurements from the plan did not really match up to our frame so we decided to mark and fine-adjust. It worked out well. There was a slight "rainbow curve" in the middle plank of the table top. We decided to use a heavy duty 2 1/2 PH screw on the sides to suck it in, to try to make it level. It worked out well too! At the end, we sanded all the corners and tops really well because I wanted an even top. It is a very nice size coffee table and heavy and sturdy. And we are both extremely happy with the final product.
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Ana White Admin
Wed, 10/19/2022 - 20:00
Gorgeous table!
This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing!