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Puppet theater

Submitted by petera on Fri, 12/28/2012 - 12:03

I was able to use the lemonade stand plans for GRACE'S TOWN to make a puppet theater for my kids.

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax golden oak stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

great project

Submitted by Hudsonic on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 16:01

Great site and projects! I had to add glass doors after I thought I was finshed. Then it was strongly suggested to add doors to keep gglassware safe from our four cats.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Actually I reclaimed the shelving boards from shelves in a spare room that we were getting rid of. Probably about $100 as the 1/4 " glass ran about $50.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Some behr paint+primer.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

booksnotbombs

Fri, 10/10/2014 - 07:11

I think adding doors to the top was a GREAT idea, as an owner of two cats myself. ;) It also adds a great look to the project. I think I prefer it to the ones without the doors. :) You did a wonderful job. It's beautiful.

Hudsonic

Sat, 10/11/2014 - 04:39

While the glass doors were an after thought, they do add something nice to the end result which I really like. Thank you for your comments.

Modified Rustic X Tables

Submitted by SuperTim69 on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 11:24

Used the Rustic X templates. Just modified a little. Thanks Ana White

Comments

Outdoor Reading Spot

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 07:45

"Part of our back-to-school prep includes deep cleaning the closets, scrubbing the house from top to bottom, and finding more nooks and crannies to set up enchanted school spaces. This cozy corner is on our balcony and had become our afternoon read aloud spot...and I’m not going to lie, I LOVE it! 

My husband built me this Ana White daybed for my birthday and much of the rest was thrifted. But don’t judge me for how much I spent on those throw pillows. I’ve got a few more colors on the way and a whole nursery of plants growing in my bedroom until fall when it’s a bit cooler and then this space will be complete." - Rootedchildhood

Built from Plan(s)
Seasonal And Holiday

Vintage step stool

Submitted by jaderae on Mon, 10/13/2014 - 17:59

This project was wonderfully easy to build and it is a sturdy step stool I feel will last for a long time.  I was able to build it very quickly, with minimal assistance. Painting and finishing adds to the time but it's beautiful.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$25 including paint, and primer, and there are scraps left over
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
This is in my kitchen for my 2.5 year old to "help" me
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Sliding Door Console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 07:16

My take on the Grandy Sliding Door Console. I adjusted the size to fit under our 70inch TV and used old wooden windows as my door. I also added wooden furniture feet. Approximate dimensions are 66LX38HX23D.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Rustoleum chaulk paint in Linen White, Dark antiquing glaze, Minwax gel stain in walnut, Minwax wipe on poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic X coffee table

Submitted by Hartke22 on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 22:40

Rustic X coffee tables, sofa and end tables. All Ana White plans!!

Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut
Minwax Clear Gloss Polly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Patio Table

Submitted by stevendaun on Tue, 01/01/2013 - 09:29

This was a fun project. We couldn't find the exact table that we wanted in the stores. I took the standard farm table on Ana's website and added 1/4 corner trim which finished off the edges nicely. I finished it with minwax cedar stain and we have been enjoying it ever since.

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax cedar stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

My first furniture project

Submitted by BenjiRPX on Sat, 10/18/2014 - 04:08

My first project using Ana-white drawings, and also my first project of furniture. I am really happy with the results ! Thanks Ana !

 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
About 30 euros (including recuperation items). Unfortunately lumber seems to be more expensive in Europe !
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer (1 layer)
Paint (2 layers)
Varnish (2 layers)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Shoe cabinet!

Submitted by JMasters on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 13:43

Created my own version out this plan. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

DIY Bathroom Cabinet with Epoxy Vanity Top

Submitted by thediyplan on Sat, 10/17/2020 - 17:16

When you remodel your bathroom, you are breathing fresh life into your home. There are plenty of ways you can remodel your bathroom. Recently the vanity and cabinets are fast becoming the highlight of bathroom renovations. In this tutorial, I will show you how to make your own DIY Bathroom Cabinet with Epoxy Vanity Top. Check out my website for more details and photos TheDIYPlan

Also, See my other recent projects

Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Provence bench

Submitted by B1231 on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 08:12

Very easy, looks great anywhere!

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Camp Loft Bed

Submitted by JenMack on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 06:39

Love this bed plan and design! Spend Friday evening cutting wood (about an hour) and most of Saturday sanding, adding pocket holes and assembling. It looks HUGE when you put it in the room, my hubby was like....ummmm..... ;-) but once everything was put away its perfect. My 4 year old I think said "its so amazing mom" about a dozen times. She ASKED to sleep in. HA! Parent win.

Estimated Cost
$65 for lumber
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

My First ever creation

This was the first thing i have ever built. I enjoyed it so much and can't wit to start my next project. The plans were easy to follow even with me changing the dimensions slightly as i was using reclaimed wood, so had to go with the sizes i had already.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I used a beach hut blue to paint the seat and shed stain for the top.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Petite Planked Wood Sideboard

I loved the look of the Planked Wood Sideboard, but it was waaay too big for my small dining room. I scaled the piece down, so it was proportionate to my room. I finished it dark knobs and a dark "IKEA" like finish. No one believes I built this from 2x4s and 2x6s!

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I first applied a solution of apple cider vinegar and steel wool to give the pine an aged look. I followed that with a coat of Minwax English Chestnut, then a coat of Red Elm Minwax Gel Stain. It's topped with several applications of a solution (1/3 Boiled Linseed Oil, 1/3 thinner and 1/3 varnish) to give it a hand rubbed look.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

kamert (not verified)

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 09:33

Very beautiful work. I will bookmark this for the finish instructions.

I hope I get around to producing something as lovely to furnish my own home.

Farmhouse Table

Submitted by Djsaffer on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 21:23

I built this table for our kitchen.  Slightly modified the top for 3 - 2x8 and 2- 2x10 ripped down on each side to make the planks sit flush.  Breadboard ends are 2x10 to give more room on the ends and the stretcher supports are on the inside to give more room as well.  Notching was difficult, not the cleanest but they worked.

Final dimensions are 84.5 x 37 x 31

Estimated Cost
Lumber $70
Finishes $30
Kreg Screws $18
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum flat black spray paint for base.
Minwax Ipswitch Pine for the top.
Finished with Minwax Helmsman Spar Uerethane 3 coats on top 1 coat on base.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Butcher block

Submitted by Medickep on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 18:15

I decided to add this island to my kitchen as I had a lot of open space in my kitchen.   It gave a lot more counter space and when I adjust the pot rack, it will open up an entire cabinet too! The body is painted the color my cabinets are about to become and the stain matches some other woodwork in the house. I applied polyurethane to the stained pieces and plan on using cutting boards to avoid the look of a beat up butcher block as well as the maintenance that goes with them!  Wherever I could hide the edges, I used plywood instead of 1x8's as I had leftovers from a bench I made.  

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
100.00??
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Alkd pain, minwax Ebony 2718, wipe on polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

First Project--Garage Workbench

Submitted by tstansbury on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 14:43

Made a work bench first so I could use it to make other projects. I will probably add to this a miter saw bench since I just have mine on top of my bench right now and it takes up way to much room. This was so much fun and I am so happy I attempted this!

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Storage play table with stools

Submitted by LynnMohl on Sat, 01/05/2013 - 13:06

So I had a bunch of wood lying around so I tried the flower storage table and made two stools from Ana's plans with a few modifications. The plans were great though I didn't quite catch at first to miter my stool legs at 10 degrees BOTH ways on my miter saw. After putting them together the tops didn't sit flush or the legs so I had to take them apart and recut them or sand them down to the proper angle. I guess I was able to fix it easily enough though it would have taken me only a day or two to complete the project had I not made this mistake! I finished the table and stools with two coats each of Minwax Dark Mahogany stain and Fast Drying Satin Polyurethane. My little man LOVES it and it'll grow with him for quite a few more years I think. Thanks for such great plans Ana!! The table is a great size and it can handle two more stools so I think I'm going to get busy again! The whole project only cost me $25 for stain, polyurethane and screws. I was able to complete it without buying the expensive kreg jig and used the $15 mini kreg jig kit instead. 2" clamps were a must with the jig though to hold everything securely while drilling.

Estimated Cost
$25 + lumber
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Cherry Stain and Satin Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner