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Kids Country Bench & Coat rack
Modified the kids country to a smaller size to fit in a tight area. The coat rack I did freestyle. Both made from scraps, the metal hangers are antiques that I have been holdiing onto for 20 years.
Play Vanity
I wanted to surprise someone special with just the right gift on her 5th birthday. The size was just perfect for her and the space that was available.
At the last minute I decided to add drawers to contain all those girly things and am glad that I did. To finish it off I added pretty crystal knobs to really glam it up.
I also built the play table stool to complete the set.
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BIGGER Rustic X Coffee Table
Using Ana's Rustic X Coffee Table plans, I created a larger version at 60" by 33" - just as easy and perfect for my space! Thanks Ana!
King sized farmhouse bed
After numerous moves cross country, it was time for a new bed frame, so I was excited to find the time to try out the farmhouse king bed plans! I was lucky enough to get my hands on reclaimed lumber from an old dairy barn in the UP Michigan so that is what I used for the mountain design. I made the bed to plan, but replaced the headboard slats with the mosaic insert. I couldn’t be more thrilled with how it turned out!
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Club chair
I needed patio furniture and happened to come across Anna White’s site. It is a great beginner’s project. I was so happy with how they turned out.
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My Modified Simple Outdoor Dining Table
I fell in love with the Simple Outdoor Dining Table, but wanted something a bit different. When ewood posted the modified version. I knew that was the one!
reclaimed timber farmhouse table - first build
wanted a big table for christmas, this is over 8 foot, and we couldn't afford a table like that so having seen the site thought i'd try and build one. thanks for the plans absolutely great
first project, no real woodwork experience but competent diy-er
made mainly out of reclaimed wood, the top and side apron are made of old scaffold boards and the main brace a chunk of wood form my neighbours shed.
i did have to buy some 2x4s for the legs and the cross braces
sides painted and the top waxed, looks a bit patchy in the photos but the finish is good.
all in all cost about £70
When husband breaks it I can fix it.
My husband broke out entertainment stand all out of glass. This is my very first project. All by my self. Inspired from being broke and have 2x4 laying around.
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Tryde coffee table tweaked
Tweaked the Tryde Coffee table plans to fit daughters desired look with added magazine shelf and appropriate dimensions. Weekend project turned longer due to top color changes and re-sanding off stain a couple times. Settled on Ebony stain and ivory paint bottom. Love the plans from Ana White.
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Tue, 05/30/2023 - 16:14
Such a pretty coffee table!
Thank you for sharing, it looks fabulous in her space!
Thumb chair
Second plan I decided to build from this site, my daughter loves it. She's 19 months old now, but should grow into it fairly soon, she can still climb into it though. Slapped it together in less than an hour. Small modifications from the original plan. I used a 1 x 12 tread (leftover from a previous project) for the seat and back. Painted and sealed it, and let dry over night. Thanks again Ana!
American Girl Canopy Bed
I built the American Girl canopy bed and closet for a family friend for Christmas. This plan was so much fun to make! I will definitely be making a few more for Christmas. I put a tutorial for the mattress I made and will be adding tutorials for the rest of the bedding on my blog tomorrow. Thanks so much!!
Built two headboards for my boys!
I'm not a carpenter by any stretch of the imagination. This is the first building project I've done in God knows how long. Having a brad nailer is almost a must. it make the assembly of this headboard a piece of cake. The hardest part by far for me was finding untreated 4x4's. especially since we wanted to leave them the natural color of the wood. I finally found a local lumber yard that also had a pallet shop where they make custom pallets for area businesses. They had some untreated 4x4's that they use to make pallets with. It took me quite a while to pick out some good ones from the bunch. Even after being very selective with the 4x4's I still had to take 80 grit sandpaper on a belt sander to them to get them to the finished product. They turned out great though. I would say that I'm a jack of all trades type of person, but had no experience building anything remotely close to furniture before. I am usually handy when it comes to figuring things out and doing work with my hands though. If you are looking for a good project to try out, then this one is a great one to start on. As for now, I don't plan to make the footboard and rails for this bed. These headboards cost me a total of about $52 or $53 each in materials. It took me a total of about 5-6 hours to build (2 hours of that was sanding on the 4x4's.)
Bar / Buffet Table
Made from a combination of Ana White plans to build the ultimate home bar! I used the Rustic Sideboard / Buffet Table and Modular Bar Wine Grid Hutch plans for this custom build
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Simple Play Kitchen
I made this play kitchen as a Christmas present for my kids, and it’s been a big hit! It’s built mostly from leftover hardwood plywood, and a couple of 1x12 pine boards. The oven knobs and faucet were cut from redwood scraps and attached with 1/2” dowels to freely rotate. The vertical surfaces were painted with leftover house paint and sealed with water-based polycrylic. It was a fun build, and I learned some new skills (like installing hinges)! Thanks for the plans!
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Mon, 06/05/2023 - 07:50
Gorgeous play kitchen!
WOW, this is just too cute, can I get one in my size please! Thank you so much for sharing, love your finish choices.
Fort bed!
We are so thankful for the plan! This is our first building project (ever!) My son loves his new fort bed, and we feel so empowered to have done it ourselves!
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Wed, 01/25/2012 - 19:47
Love it!
I was looking for a cute, simple bed for our 9 year old son as he gets a room to himself for the first time in his life(we adopted him from Haiti 2 years ago, where he shared with 4-8 little boys and then he has shared with his little sister since they came to us). This is just what I was looking for and didn't know it-haha.
Mantel
My parents have hated their fireplace since they moved into their house 18 years ago. When they moved in it was black bricks, so we painted it white, but it was still really sad looking. I finally got on Ana's site and found plans for Mimi's Faux Mantel and got to work. We just love how it turned out. Really warms up the space and now the fireplace in the focal point of the room. Thanks Ana!
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Sun, 10/05/2014 - 18:34
what a fantastic job you did!
what a fantastic job you did! That settles it....this week I'm picking up my materials and getting to work. I've thought about it for long enough. Your mantel is an inspiration to me because it's exactly what I've been looking for. Your parents must be so happy. again, Great Job!!!
Coffee table with toy storage
Coffee table with built in toy storage with glaze coat top
Kitchen Island
Our kitchen REALLY needed an island, and with a few modifications from Ana's plan, we had the perfect new piece for our home!
Plant stand so grand :-)
Was recommended by YT (yes I subscribed) thought it was awesome. Just getting into woodworking and thought it was perfect to try. Appreciate the help, very kind. Godspeed.
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Sat, 06/10/2023 - 06:41
Great job!
Thanks for sharing and subscribing, it looks great! Can't wait to see what you build next.