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Adult Slingback Chair
I originally started making this for a friend, but I think I may decide to keep it! I didn't purchase any wood or paint for this project - I had a lot left over from a previous project and was able to rip down other boards to 1x2s. The fabric was another left-over... I bought WAY too much to make cushions for the outdoor sofa as I decided I didn't need so many sofa pieces in the end. The only elements I purchased for this chair were the hardware and 1 can of primer... so it turned out to be under $10!
chalkboard produce crate
Adapted from the chalkboard produce crate plan.
Beetle Kill Farmhouse Bedside Table
This is our take on the Farmhouse Bedside Table made from beautiful beetle kill wood. :D
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Thu, 03/31/2016 - 07:51
I Love it!
I love the beetle kill pine, that is what I picked up last night from HomeDepot to make mine with. Great Job!
Reclaimed wood headboard, queen size
Made out of spruce to keep the cost under fifty dollars.
ADIRONDACK CHAIR
This was my first AW Buid and I loved it! I am a beginner and the video was so easy to follow. The only thing I needed (and still need) is how to do the off cut angles. I've made several since this one. Love the modern design too. Thank you Ana!
Mik da Builder
@harlemcrafted
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Thu, 04/21/2022 - 12:01
Thank you so much for…
Thank you so much for sending in a photo! I'm so glad to hear the chair plans worked out well for you. This is one of our most favorite chairs too!
Hailey's Bed - Avery's Edition:)
My wife and I had another baby girl and Avery was moving out of her crib into a big girl bed. Definitely didn't want to buy cheap so after seeing some amazing plans on Ana-White.com, I had to build it myself. I loved the storage this bed had to offer and the simple look of the large headboard and footboard. I got started, and because of my scheduling i had this built in two weekends but total of about 10-12 hours. Very glad I did it. My daughter loves it, wife was impressed and now one crib free for little baby Vida!
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Fri, 06/10/2011 - 10:49
So fabulous! I'm so happy
So fabulous! I'm so happy this bed worked for you, we love it in Grace's room too! Thank you so much for sharing!
Sat, 06/11/2011 - 21:37
I've been begging my husband
I've been begging my husband to help me make these beds for my daughters :( Your wife and daughter are lucky
Sat, 06/11/2011 - 22:13
Still not finished... Any ideas?
Thanks again Ana! I think I'm the lucky one. My wife has been supportive of me doing little projects and my daughter loves the bed. So, I built the bed but haven't found an applique like on Hailey's bed that is appropriate for a 2 1/2 year old or one that I like. I thought about different things to spice up the headboard but don't want it to look tacky. Any ideas?
Sat, 06/11/2011 - 22:18
Hmm not sure I could suggest
Hmm not sure I could suggest anything specific but personally I think it should be something the child won't grow out of. I have a 2yo and a 3yo and they like a different character color etc almost every day. So make sure its something your daughter won't grow out of too quickly.
Wed, 06/15/2011 - 20:52
I am about to paint my
I am about to paint my daughters storage bed. I too designed and added a footboard and hope the headboard she has looks ok. Yours turned out great. Good job!
In reply to I am about to paint my by redhead_61
Wed, 06/15/2011 - 22:08
Thanks
You're too nice. Thanks for the feedback. I read some posts prior to building and added 3 inches to the footboard to keep the mattress from sliding off as easily. Hope to see your bed on here soon. I'm looking forward to it.
Sat, 03/03/2012 - 14:34
Headboard legs
We were thinking about putting a cork board on there so that our daughter could pin her work on there. It probably wouldn't happen until much later, but it's definitely an option. Maybe some vinyl letters?
Company 5 Fire Truck Bed
Just added my own twist to awesome project!
Airplane Swings
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 !
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Live Edge Shelf
Live edge Christmas tree shelf.
Marlee's Table and Chairs
I modified the Clara table and a few of the chair plans to come up with Marlee's new set. I had scrap 2x2s, 1x6s and 1x3s from the Lydia Toddler Bed and so I modified the dimensions a bit and used 3 boards 1x6 and 2 1x3 to make up the table top. The chairs are a combination of the Four Dollar Stackable Chair and the Classic Chairs Made Simple. I kept splitting the wood on the legs for the Four Dollar chair, so I modified the plan to have the legs 2x2 like the table and bed. It was a lot of trial and error but I finally got it right... The only thing was I had already cut the seat slats to size so I used them as the seat supports and so I only had to purchase two 2x3x6, other wise every thing else was scrap.
She was so excited to see it... we already had 3 tea parties!! Thanks to you Ana for your inspiration. I so can't wait to start the doll high chair for Marlee's next surprise!!!
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Fancy X Desk with Breadboard top
When I saw this project on Ana's site I had to make it. It turned out great and get's compliments from all my friends.
The only modifications I made were to the top. I used 2x6 boards and did breadboards on each end.
I documented my build with photos and did a 10 minute video tutorial showing the whole process of building Ana's table.
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Mon, 02/09/2015 - 02:57
Nice Work!
I really like the stain you chose and the overall project! The breadboard ends adds a little something more...I may do the same when I get around to making this desk!
Oversized Reclaimed Barn Wood Dining Table Set
This oversized reclaimed barn wood dining table measures a whopping 96″ by 54″ – that’s quite a dining room table, with seating options to easily fit ten people. You can comfortably sit three adults on each side of the table, while also accommodating two adults on each end. In a pinch, you could actually fit four adults on each side of this table while having the two still sit at the ends; having four kids on the sides would not be a problem at all.
This table top was constructed from 2×6 and 2×8 beams, while the base was built out of 4×6 and 4×4 posts. I believe “behemoth” may be a proper word to describe it, as I even had to deliver the top in multiple pieces and assemble it on site. The benches were also constructed mostly from 2×6 beams harvested from the same barn as the material used in the table itself. We added a light coat of Provinicial stain to help bring out some uniformity in the color, and finished with a few coats of liquid wax to help protect the table. We informed the client of the trade offs of using a wax instead of a polyurethane, but they really preferred the “softness” of the wax finish and understood that they will have to reapply every year.
More pictures are available on our blog: http://famousartisan.com/oversized-reclaimed-barnwood-dining-room-table/
A "Kitchen Island" For our Deck
We needed a prep area for our BBQ, so I decided to use the plans for the Simple Kitchen Island. I made it a little bit narrower (20 inches rather than 24), and added drawer pulls to hang up our BBQ tools. It's coming in very handy!
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Wed, 06/15/2011 - 19:01
So Exciting!
Love how you used the plan! It looks great, and I bet it's a great prep-station and buffet area.
Modified changing table
I used Ana's changing table plans to build this for my new granddaughter. I modified it to be more like a dresser that she will be able to use for many years.
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Cedar Planter
When one of our bushes died, we replaced it with this planter. It compliments our yard and the neighbor's fence nicely.
Reclaimed Red Oak Side Table
Here's a round top side table I built. The top is made from reclaimed red oak barn wood, sourced from a barn right here in Charlotte, NC. The base is made from standard 2x6s and trim.
More pictures and information is available on my site at http://famousartisan.com/reclaimed-red-oak-barn-wood-side-table/
Parson's bookshelves in white
This is our first project! My Husband did most of the work but was a team effort in places. We wanted shelves that we could easily make with the very limited selection of cuts available in Botswana (really only construction lumber around). We modified the width of the shelves to what was available, increased the height a bit so more of a console and shortened it to get the best use of timber. I did not want it looking too modern so went with white and distressed edges to keep it comfortable. Construction did not take very long but finishing took a while due to 3 coats needed.
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Ana White Admin
Mon, 04/11/2022 - 10:45
Super cute picnic table!
This looks great, thank you for sharing!