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This table and bench combo was a fun project to complete and was not very difficult (hardest part was picking out straight boards at the lumber yard). The table was stained with weathered oak stain and finished with satin polycrylic. The chairs were purchased, I am not skilled enough to build those!

Thanks again to Ana for the instructions. It turned out great!

This is my scaled down version of the preschool picnic table, made for an 18 inch doll. I used scrapwood that someone was throwing away and supplies left over from other projects, so it didn't cost anything but time. My girls have really enjoyed it. Here are the measurements: 

Cut List: 

4 – 1×3 @ 17-3/4″ (Tabletop pieces) 

1- 1×4 @ 9-3/4″, then cut in half using a table saw to equal 2 pieces (Supports directly beneath tabletop pieces) The longest measurement is 9 ¾”, with the ends cut at a 30 degree angle back to 7 3/4″.

2-1×4 @ 12-7/8”, then cut in half using a table saw to equal 4 pieces (Legs) (angle each end to 30 degrees as shown in preschool table plans) 

1 – 1×4 @ 19″, then cut in half using a table saw to equal 2 pieces (Supports directly beneath seat boards)  (angle ends to 30 degrees as shown in preschool table plans)

4 – 1×3 @ 17 3/4″ (Seat boards) I ran these 1 x 3’s through my table saw to make them 2” wide.

*When attaching the legs, secure them to the supports below the tabletop pieces so that the bottom of the legs will measure 19 5/8” from lateral edge to lateral edge when resting on the ground. In the preschool picnic table plans, this measurement is shown as 33”.

I wanted to make a China Cabinet and I couldn't find a plan for one on Ana's so I used the Ayla Cabinet plan and I just made it bigger. This cabinet is 46 inches wide x 17 1/2 inches deep x 64 inches tall. I also added 4 glass doors and one large drawer in the middle. I added the bottom shelf and baskets because I felt the cabinet legs would be more secure with this option. The reason there are 4 cabinet drawers is because I added a middle shelf and a center support. I did not take into consideration the doors being inset when I added the middle support so I had to make 4 doors so that they would be inset. I also added crown molding to the top of the project. I'm not sure you can see but I also carved a Fleur de lis and scrolls onto the drawer.
This took me about 2 weeks to complete....and a lot of tears but it is complete and I am very pleased.

made this farmhouse table 30in tall 4ft long and 26in wide,

I wrote a blog entry about this project that you can find at:

https://1thing1week.com/2017/01/09/airplane-shelf-for-a-nursery/

This shelf is great for beginners, easy to assemble and very inexpensive! I had a blast making it. I made it for my expected son's airplane themed nursery. 

I started with Ana's "Mom's Train Table" design and added a bit of western design to it. I also added two drawers instead of the empty space to store the train set and other toys to be played with on it when the coffee table top is on. The train table top is also loose in the space, so it can be swapped out or flipped over for another design, farm, train, city, racetrack, etc.

I used and existing toddler bed frame and repurposed it as a trundle bed so we could add a 3rd bed into our kids small bedroom.  You can easily make the bed frame too.

Check out my blog post with steps on how to turn a toddler bed into a trundle.  Great space saver and it's much easier to pull out from under the bed on the carpet (and easier than a full size trundle).

http://www.tools4moms.com/2012/07/diy-toddler-trundle.html

I was eager to start this project and was super stoked with how it turned out. Can't wait for more inspiration to continue building beautiful furniture. Thanks

I used the Kreg Jig to permanently mount each shelf (two pocket holes per shelf).

Emerson with extra trim and fancy feet. Also added a closet dowel and overhang.  Built at 36 weeks for our baby Collin.

We were desperate for organization in my son's room. This was an easy project for beginners.

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

This was a easy build and lots of fun to build!  I pretty much followed the plans for this piece.  The only thing I didn't add were the wheels on the bottom of the legs.  Because I was using this mainly as a TV stand, I wanted it to not be moved.  In the future if the TV goes up on the wall, I'll add the legs.  Thanks for the plans!

This was my first project.  It was fairly easy and has sparked a new interest in building my own furniture going forward.  I decided to have my doors hinged instead of sliding, but overall had a lot of fun and love the results!! It turned out great!! Thanks Ana!!