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Queen Farmhouse Bed
I never thought I would have been able to do this. Thanks Anna! This was my first time building anything. It was a great learning experience. My husband was a big help. He got me comfortable with operating the power tools and assisted me with attaching the posts. This project took a lot longer to put together because I have an extremely active two year old. :-) So I had to do this when pee wee was napping or preoccupied. Originally I wanted to stain the wood Espresso but for some reason I couldn't find Espresso stain sold anywhere in Vegas. I took a swatch down to the local paint shop to have it matched but when the second coat of stain was on the footboard I realized it was not at all the color I had in mind. I had to resand all of it down and the second time around I went with a primer and espresso spray paint. I had a boxspring so instead of making the makeshift boxsprings I found the design in another plan for adding the strip to the sideboards so that slats could be laid down for the boxspring. It turned out amazing! My next project is the farmhouse nightstands. I can't wait!
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Lex's Shark Shack
We to make a Loft turn into a closed room for my grandson. We used the Sweet Pea Plan and made it a boy bed. We enclosed the back of the bed. the top bunk is a play area for him and my grand daughter. He loves it. Thanks for the Website.
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Mon, 09/09/2013 - 13:32
Wonderful!
This is an awesome project! I love how you took the plan and customized it to be a boy's space. And the shark motif - how cute is that!?! Love it, great job!
Mon, 09/09/2013 - 21:35
Amazing!!
I absolutely love this! You did a great job with converting it to a boys bed. I was actually going to do the same thing to this exact plan when we move in a few months! Very well done. Love your taste.
Thanks for the inspiration!!
Tue, 09/10/2013 - 21:23
I love this! The play area up
I love this! The play area up top with the chalkboard wall is so cool! I love the stain you used on all the boards too. Impresssive!
Dan's Salsa Console
This was my first big project. Came out out pretty well.
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My Christmas present!
I was looking for a console table just like this one. A friend of mine told me to check out your website and I found this one. I was so excited. My husband bought a miter saw and I got my table. Lol. Love it.
Spa Bench!
I took this project on not sure how it would come out and I am very happy with the results!!
"Pearce's Library"
I wanted 3 shelves so I took apart the entire pallet (44 x 44) Sanded and spray painted two coats. Only advice is next time I will make sure the pallet is in better condition. Less time sanding. My 4 year old daughter loves her new reading area!
Table + farmhouse benches
I've fixed up an old table and borrowed Ana's plans for farmhouse bench. I've modified them, and this is the outcome.
Tops "Raindeer"
Country Table - picnic
Outdoor - pressure treated; added 1 foot to length.
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Big Farm Table
11' Rustic Farm Table made out of 2" rough cut pine. Used a couple different plans from here and just kinda made it work to fit the space. Used a power sander to add some character and to smooth it out and wear it down in spots. Some of the wood wasn't as bluish gray, so I soaked steel wool in white vinegar and brushed it on, seemed to help a bit, especially on the fresh cuts.
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Tue, 08/23/2011 - 05:21
Beautiful table!
Brings me back to my Grandparents house where our family filled the entire table! Great Job!
Mon, 10/31/2011 - 17:11
Absolutley stunning I am
Absolutley stunning I am looking to make a farm house table to stay out side was going to use pressure treated lumber and pour a concrete top do u think this design will hold a 500 lb top?
Mon, 04/02/2012 - 06:26
treatment?
we are in process of building our table and we want to keep the natural wood distressed look and we don't want the shiny lacquer look... how did you seal this table to protect from spills?
Wed, 06/13/2012 - 09:56
Nails
What did you use to secure the table-top boards to the base? I have some masonry nails that I have considered using but I'm worried that nails will not work as well in the long run since I plan on using my table outdoors. Do you remember what you used? How are they holding up?
Wed, 06/13/2012 - 09:56
Nails
What did you use to secure the table-top boards to the base? I have some masonry nails that I have considered using but I'm worried that nails will not work as well in the long run since I plan on using my table outdoors. Do you remember what you used? How are they holding up?
Sat, 07/14/2012 - 06:05
Rustic Farm Table
I LOVE how you used the 2" rough cut pine! We need a 9 foot table for our huge banquet and this is perfect...the use of steel wool and vinegar is a great idea. You've inspired me, thanks!
Sun, 04/05/2015 - 19:45
Love this table!! Would love
Love this table!! Would love to have this big table for when all our family gets together.
Chicken wire pantry
This is my version of Patrick's jelly cupboard. I made some changes to he dimensions by making it taller and a bit wider.
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Sun, 09/15/2013 - 17:57
Thank you very much I also
Thank you very much I also forgot to add that the shelves are adjustable.
Wed, 06/11/2014 - 05:00
Jelly Cupboard
My husband and I built one of these last year and made it into a wine cabinet. My Mom wants us to build her one but she would like it to be a little bigger also. Do you mind me asking what you changed the measurements to? It looks like the perfect size for her. :)
Wed, 06/11/2014 - 12:23
Jelly Cupboard
I believe the measurements are 72" high by 35" wide by 12" deep. I built that last year and I sold it at a antique shop that I had a booth at. But to the best of my knowledge that was the measurements. Thanks for taking a look at it!!
American Girl Dollhouse with Farmhouse Bed, Bunk Bed, and Furniture
I've been building Ana White American Girl doll furniture for my two daughters for the last three years, culminating with my biggest build of all - a modified version of Ana's dollhouse.
My wife kept telling me it would end up being huge, and she was right. The great news is that it doubles as storage when the girls aren't playing! 2 Bedrooms, kitchen, living room, bathroom, and upstairs bonus room for dance and gymnastics. 78" tall x 76" wide, mounted to the wall studs for safety. Lots of joy in our home on Christmas day. Thanks Ana!
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Truss Shelves
The entire project cost $70. Also, I finally bought a Keg pocket hole jig for $35.
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Benches
For years I have wanted a dining room table with benches and after searching the net for plans for my husband to make it happen, I found Ana's site and knew that it was a possibility to build it and that it didn't have to be a project only for my husband. My husband built the table and my first build was the benches. My husband found a couple of wrought iron balusters that he used at supports on the table legs. We used 2 x instead of 1x which gave it a much bulkier look.
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Tue, 09/20/2011 - 13:14
Nice job on the table. The
Nice job on the table. The stretchers are a great idea. The benches really get off the set.
W/D Pedestal
Built according to plan, adding embellishment to cover decking seam. Painted with three coats of paint and a sprayed clear coat.
1 Sheet Glass Tile Mosaic, cut individually
Upholstered head board
Customized for a California king.
8 Foot Kentwood Bookshelf
My wife loved the original kentwood plan, but wanted it....bigger. So it is 96 inches tall in total, and for the sides and shelves i used 1x16 project board from Lowes. This means that the shelves and sides are cedar, while the remainder is pine. Turned out fantastic and she loves it. I am currently building a second one to match.
Estimated time: 12 hours.
New snake enclosure
I needed a larger cage for our boa with easier access so that she would be handled more often.
All of this project came from scrapes and items I had laying around. 3 sets of handles, 4 sets of hinges and a torch. Too much fun.
4 recycled windows from a remodel project that I found on Craigslist ($10/each) and a half dozen 2x2's. All complete.
I really wish I was better at drawing, maybe I would make up a plan one of these days. Most of my projects are just improvised as I go along.
Christmas for my daughter
I was inspired by Anna Whites post, and went to work to alter the plan to fit the space in my daughters entryway. So final size is 48” wide and 80” high.
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
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Ana White Admin
Fri, 09/09/2022 - 12:24
Very cool!
This looks great, thank you for sharing!