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Rustic Rope console table
We took the plan from Ana and instead of the wood X's on the sides, we changed it to rope. We stained it a dark brown so this just gave it some more dimension... we love it!!
Mini farmhouse bedside tables
I built 2 of these to go beside my queen farmhouse bed. I think I would put drawer slides on them if I were to build them again.
Nursery Crib
The crib was our last build project for our daughter's cowgirl nursery. My husband knew he wanted to build the crib long before we knew we were pregnant.
As a mechanical design engineer, he found crib dimensions online that put together a design of what we wanted in CAD. We wanted the end panels to look like barn doors. We also wanted the slat sides to look like the metal on a horse stall. This gave us the overall look we wanted for our cowgirl room!
We also built together a side table, closet system, barm bookshelf, and dresser/changing table. I cannot take any credit for the crib. This was all my husband's work. Excited to bring our daughter home to her complete nursery soon!
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Sat, 08/30/2014 - 20:57
I'm amazed!
Such a lovely, heartfelt build! It's beautiful, and bound to be an heirloom. Great job!
Sun, 08/31/2014 - 12:51
What a beautiful build. He
What a beautiful build. He did a great job, and you can sleep soundly knowing it is safe since he is an engineer! I also love the barn bookshelf in the background of the pics.
3/4 size Armoire
TV Toy Armoire 3/4 size
3 Drawer Open Console Table
I modified the 3 drawer open console table design to fit in a somewhat narrower space.
Kids Storage Step Stool
Purchase poplar wood from Home Depot, was unable to find all pieces of wood in pine. Cut according to plan, sanded, used kreg jig for joints, (forgot wood glue until last piece).
Birthday seesaw
Built this for about $16! Fun wonderful project! Thanks Ana
My daughter’s first project assist
My daughter wanted to help with building her loft bed. She handled drilling all the pocket holes, sanding, painting and some of the assembly. This was her first project. We opted to not use the landing from the plan. Increased height to 70 inches. Used 1x4’s for the mattress supports. Anchored to the wall to eliminate any shaking in the bed when climbing up
Retro Play Kitchen
I made this from the Simple Play Kitchen Plan. I recently purchased Ana's book, and it inspired me to finally build something on my own. I am proud to say I got it done within a few weekends, with minimal issues.
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Sat, 11/24/2012 - 13:26
The idea for the apron sink I
The idea for the apron sink I borrowed from this blog. http://www.catdmoore.com/2010/vintage-inspired-play-kitchen/
Ladder shelf
First project, so fun!
Pallet hope chest
This is a hope chest I made for my step daughter this Christmas it is made intirely out of pallet wood except for the frame which I used 1by4 by 8 pine board
Refinished Red Oak Fireplace Mantel
This is a century old red oak fireplace mantel I bought off of Craigslist. It came out of a home in Louisville, KY. It was in bad shape as you can see in the photos. I stripped it and replaced the veneer that needed it. I had to modify it a bit to install it to my mother-in-laws brick fireplace. The mirror is mercury glass and beveled. I did add some red oak rope trim which I beveled to give a more formal look. I countersunk some holes along the sides that I covered with some red oak trim. This allowed me to attach studs to the brick and then attach the mantel to the studs. The very top shelf was rotted so I found some beautiful spalted red oak and rebuilt this. The former onlay on the front was beyond repair and I found the current salvaged onlay on Ebay for around $10. I am really happy with how it turned out.
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Truss table
I reduced the length by 12 inches to accomodate my space, and I ripped the boards on the table saw so they would be more flush when I assembled the tabletop. Otherwise, I followed the plan exactly. Distressed tabletop before staining.
Fancy X Desk
Desk was built per the plans. The only adjustment made was to the width to fit the space. Desk was easy to build and looks great! I added Gator Hide to the top to provide water resistance.
Toddler step stool
This was made from a plan I found on this site. It was made out of scrap from another project so I had to adapt the plans based on the wood I had.
Simple Console - First Build!!
Ana's simplest console inspired my first build. I decided to make it a bit wider like one I saw on Shanty 2 Chic's website, and this is what I came up with. So excited about my first build - can't wait for the next!
Kid extremely happy
This project took us four days. The biggest job that took us awhile was sanding and painting.
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booksnotbombs
Fri, 08/29/2014 - 07:18
It looks great! That finish
It looks great! That finish on top is beautiful. :)