Sandbox with seats
This was my first project ever. I had a lot of fun and it didn't quite turn out right but next time it will be perfect.
This was my first project ever. I had a lot of fun and it didn't quite turn out right but next time it will be perfect.
This was a great project to begin with. I used pocket holes instead of finishing nails. I also added another shelf and trim work.
thanks for the plans! Took me about three hours to build, sand and stain!
This was the first piece of furniture my husband built. He also built a matching sideboard/buffet table.
I built a modified version of the rustic modern 2x6 platform bed. I used 2x10s (instead of 2x6s) for the sides and feet to raise it up a little. I also added another 2x6 to the headboard to make it taller. If I had it to do over again, I'd probably use 1x for the headboard as it's incredibly heavy. The entire bed is immoveable without being deconstructed so it's going to be a challenge when I move. Overall, I'm really pleased with the result.
Our new place has a kitchen island, so we needed stools. We had been searching the internet for vintage drafting stools, but could not justify spending over $200 a stool. We stopped at the local Goodwill and found two stools for $7 a piece. To make it even better they were on sale. We spent under $10 for the two.
Check out my blog for more photos of the process.
Super easy. Under $50 .. wanted an industrial look to match new shelves, and could storage laundry baskets. Wanted a certain width / color. Added extra pieces to bottom shelves to create a cubble shelve.
Love the outcome!
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 11:44
This is amazing! Love the custom size and turned out beautiful!
Amazon had an awesome sale on hairpin legs and I couldn’t pass them up. We had a few unused pallets, so I just created this beautiful table console and side table. Happy creating y’all!
Greetings from Brazil. Thank you very much for the dollhouse bookcase plans. I did it to my goddaughter and she love it!
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Great Project! a ton of fun!
Thank you for the inspiration! My daughter and I made a similar. We did a how to video here.
quick build, turned out solid
We have a pretty small place and not a lot of room for our sewing/crafting stuff. We would leave our machines by our piano, on the floor, every time we brought them down stairs. We needed a better way to store them and this was the perfect solution, and it added a few more seats in our little family room. I build the bench with a one-piece top and added a removable tray for the cords.
This is the prototype build for the Book Box plan. It was a lot of fun coming up with the decoration ideas, and the build was quick and super-easy. I plan on making more of these! I used scrap wood and left over finishes for this build.
Mon, 11/24/2014 - 12:10
What a great use of scrap wood! Looking good! Thanks for sharing.
Tue, 11/25/2014 - 14:11
Thanks Ana! I had a lot of fun with this project. Your Handmade Holidays collection inspired me! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! :) Joanne
I loved the rustic X console, but it was a bit too big for our space. We decided to go with the Henry Media Console, but I had my dad add "X"s to each end. We took breaks and worked in between our busy schedules, but this could totally be a day project.
Built a plant wall out of cedar planks to get our planters off the ground. Not pictured, but I also ran a drip line up to each plant so now they're maintenance free!
Love the look and ease of this plant wall.
This was a fun weekend project!
In reply to bottom? by nkfuller09
Thu, 12/31/2015 - 07:16
I used 1x6's, i think 2x6's would've made the table much too heavy... it is already extremely heavy, but super sturdy as well!
Tue, 01/16/2018 - 16:26
Just wondering where you got them from? We've been looking all over the internet and have yet to find them...
In reply to Corner Brackets? by sergiontami
Sat, 06/23/2018 - 12:15
I fashioned them myself out of some flat steel brackets. I bent them to 90 degree angles in a vice, then spray painted them black.
I used the Cabin Bunk Bed system as a starting point for these plans. This was my first major build of any kind of furniture, except for a small basic coffee table and pantry. I took all the dimensions of the lumber, then put them into SketchUp to make sure the bed would fit in my daughter's room first. My major mistake was using regular dimensions instead of board dimensions. That cost me a couple days at least because I would have to go measure, then cut, then fit together.
I decided not to do the drawers because I didn't know how to do it and was exhausted by the time this was finished, so I'm using it as a cubby and robe hanger instead. I designed the steps myself using 3/4" plywood. I then painted the bed with semi-gloss white, 2 coats for durability.
Structurally, I was wary because it shook pretty bad, but put an angled brace on the desk side. That side was the weak point by far, but I got it sturdy enough for my daughter.
Wed, 11/26/2014 - 12:15
This is really awesome! I love the way that it turned out! Thanks for sharing!