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Emma's Secret Library Shelves

These shelves were absolutely perfect for hiding behind my daughter's bedroom door. Space is tight in her little room, and that 27-inch stretch of wall was not being utilized.

These shelves were so simple and took no time at all. I think total cutting and assembly time was about an hour for all four.

I put them together using pocket holes, so the order of assembly was a bit different than the original plan. I screwed the sides to the bottom, then added the front beam, and attached the back last, using pocket holes and filling them with spackle.

I can't wait to find more nooks and crannies to build creative storage from plans on this site.

THANKS!
Anna

More pics and details on the blog post:
http://lassothemoon.typepad.com/lasso_the_moon/2013/07/emmas-secret-lib…

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
30
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
behr paint in "Honey Bear" yellow. sanded at the corners, then rubbed with "early american" wood stain
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Loft bed for son

I've built a few bookshelves and cubbies before, but nothing on this scale.  I built this in my basement this past December as a Christmas present for my three-year-old son.  The plans were easy to follow.  I believe I spent about $150 on lumber.  The bed is very sturdy.  My kids love it!  Now the the other kids want their own special daddy-made bed :)

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150 on lumber. $50 on wood putty, stain, sand paper, etc. Way better than the $1100+ similar model at the local furniture store!
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
min-wax water based stain protected with water-based polycrilic. It all dried way too fast and didn't give me time to correct errors. Next time I will use oil based.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

End Tables

I changed the size of one of the tables to fit the space. Otherwise they are built from the plans. Turned out very nice.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100 for Both
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Deck Chairs

Submitted by melaniesue on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 10:46

These were so simple, and SO FUN to build! These were done all while having a schools out party, and an evening outdoor movie with kids running wild! I really liked building them, and can't handle how cute they are! I used pocketholes and also brads and glue. Pretty sturdy, but I think I will use harder wood for them next time. We went to a cabin over Memorial Day, and we ended up leaving them for the owner because we thought they were so cute on her deck! My finish was super easy and fast because I wanted them finished so I stained, and dry painted then set them in the front to dry out in the sun, sealed with poly and TADA, DECK CHAIRS!!

Estimated Cost
15.00, maybe?? Including the fabric for both chairs.
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Oops paint, and Minwax Dark Walnut. Distressing, it was a super simple finish. I got the fabric at JoAnns and used my coupon 40% off.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Rustic X Console Table with Minwax Gel Stain in Red Elm

Submitted by pbookman on Sun, 07/21/2013 - 12:22

For this project we needed a piece quite a bit smaller than the original plan called for. We ended up keeping it simple by only altering the width. We kept the height and depth the same in order for the x's to keep their angles. So we shortened the width and only did one shelf section instead of two! Vwala...our first project-complete!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Gel Stain in Red Elm
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor Sectional

Submitted by Adakaye on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 12:28

This project took a day to build and about four days to stain with a day of drying in between each coat. Great plans! I love my new couches!

Estimated Cost
$110- Wood, Douglas Fir studs at Home Depot
$30- Deck Stain, Merlot, Home Depot
$250- Cushions, Hallo, Ikea
$100- Fabric and pillow forms for extra pillows
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Deck Stain in Merlot Color
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Loft bed

I really enjoyed making this.. I used Anas plan for this. I changed a lil bit.. but it was easier than i thought... My 1st time using kreg jig so it took me a little longer to build.. I did mess up a few times which is why i changed things lol. My Daughter loves it! Wife wanted it white.. i also  made a chalk board and put it at te head of bed

Estimated Cost
220.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Mudroom Locker & Bench Completed Version

I had previously posted a work in process version, this is the completed project. Very happy with the results of combining the Easy Three Cube Bench and Small Locker Cabinet plans. If I had to change anything, I might widen the dividers to get a little more width, but this suits what we were trying to accomplish.

Learned something on this project, I hate painting! In the future when I know I am going to paint the completed project, I'm going to paint as much as I can before assembling.

Comments

Toy Box

Submitted by Marisol on Sun, 06/05/2011 - 15:51

I have been wanting a toy box for my kids, for a while...problem is... I didn't print the plan, still love it though!!!!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
left over material from Apothecary project- free
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Melanie Rust (not verified)

Mon, 08/13/2012 - 19:48

Do you have plans posted for this particular toy box? Maybe I'm missing it? I like this one because it sits right now the floor. Thanks.

[email protected]

Sun, 06/30/2013 - 08:43

Wow, that was very fast to make that! I made one similar out of Northern Red Oak and it took me about 80 hours. I spent more than two hours just driving and selecting my wood. Very nice!

American Girl Doll Bed

My daughter and I made this bed together for her cousin. She helped me every step of the way with the exception of the cutting. It was her first time sanding, drilling and painting (well at least painting furniture). I also let her pick out the paint color which she put a tremendous amount of thought into.

I truly enjoyed my time making this project and especially since it allowed my daughter and I to work together to make someone else very happy.

Her cousin seemed to love the bed, and my daughter definitely loved working on it and bringing it out to her.

Thank you so much for the plans and making this experience so easy!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$10
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I first primed the wood, and then bought a little paint sample of Rasberry Sorbet at Lowes to paint it with. I think the sample was a couple dollars and there is still plenty left for another bed.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Annie Casselman

Sat, 03/07/2015 - 17:32

This is a very confusing website, +I cannot get the plans for the doll bed+ I would like to build with my daughter. I guess i have to give up.

Beetle Kill Farmhouse Bedside Table

Submitted by lwarteman on Sat, 08/01/2015 - 12:25

This is our take on the Farmhouse Bedside Table made from beautiful beetle kill wood.  :D

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

renae1223

Thu, 03/31/2016 - 07:51

I love the beetle kill pine, that is what I picked up last night from HomeDepot to make mine with. Great Job!

My Ana white farmhouse table

After buying our first home we decided we wanted to build our own kitchen table so we stumbled across Ana's plans and I'm so glad that we did!

Estimated Cost
$90 bucks give or take.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax
Polyurethane
Sanding sealer
Dark walnut stain

Sherwin williams
Satin white
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Whitney's Farmhouse Bench

I built this bench way back in the winter (which really has barely ended) and finally today got it outside for a photo shoot! Notching out the legs was a new thing for me but turned out wonderfully. I look forward to making some for my mother for her gaggle of grandchildren.

Oh and best of all, mine was free to make since I had nasty ol' 2x4's on hand! PERFECT!

Estimated Cost
Mine was FREE!
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Sand all, distress top, lightly sand again.
Black on bottom, Dark Walnut stain on top (two coats each)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Guest (not verified)

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 15:45

cool i love is great work

Table that hubby love :)

Submitted by mrszee on Thu, 07/25/2013 - 13:07

I wanna replace the wobbly coffee table that we just bought a couple years ago. I hate factory made furnitures because they don't last long plus they are so expensive and poorly made. For a military wife that just graduated, saving money is a big deal for me. Hubby don't have any clue that I wanted to buy a rustic sturdy coffee table. I ask my friend to give me a lift to go to the store since I don't have my own car. And bought stuff that I needed after I researched and came across this website. Hubby came home with a finished product and he was so happy with it. Its very sturdy and now he requested to have a kitchen table with a matching hutch or china cabinet. Thank you Ana for giving us plans that can help us save money and high-end looking furnitures! God bless you and your family.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
3 coats of Rust-oleum Early American
2 coats of Minwax Polyurethane Clear Semi-Gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Airplane Swings

Submitted by samueldodd on Thu, 08/06/2015 - 06:57

Built in an afternoon. I built them from a picture on Ana White website and modified a bit with both planes. Roll Tide was routed into a piece of wood and glued to the sides of the plane. The "A" was cut out on the band saw and finished on the scroll saw. The "T" on the orange plane was painted on The tri plane is the favorite. Roll Tide !

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$20.00 plus paint
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Oil Based paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Adult Beach Chair

Submitted by lkey on Sun, 06/12/2011 - 15:21

This chair is the best. We went to a specialty lumber store and picked up some Ipe wood. It was fairly expensive (about $100 for the wood alone) but well worth it! Looks awesome and is really comfortable. We also tested it out and it is very sturdy, however, we did use 2x2 for the frame. We plan on making at least one more matching one soon. Thanks for all the plans!!!

Estimated Cost
$125
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner