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Clara /Lemonade/yard sale table
My niece, who visits often needed a place of her own, for drawing, painting, playdohing, and of course the token lemonade stand. This is is, she loves it. When she's here, one weekend a month, it comes out, into the sunshine, so she can do her little girl activities. I left the top so I can resand if there are any accidents, and now it has a coat of poly sprayed on. I did make this project intermediate, due to the very tricky screwing that needs to be done not to go thru the top. I did use my Kreg Jig
Almost wall to wall garage storage
I didn't use one of your plans for these shelves but wanted to share it here since I learned how to build because of you! These were really easy to put together and only cost $100!!! I have the step by step plans on my blog.
Stephanie
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Restoration Hardware Inspired Table
My wife wanted a farmhouse, rustic, restoration hardware type table but I wasn't about to spend the crazy money on one. So I told her let me see if I can build one she would like and she loves it.
King Bed Frame for adjustable base
I could not find a frame which would accommodate my new adjustable king base. Modified Anna's plans by increasing the height of the headboard and footboard. Finished with chalk paint and antique finish for a rustic look. Side rails attached with mortises to allow for moving bed in 4 pieces if needed. Love my new bed
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Sat, 11/30/2019 - 03:31
Hi! We are making this…
Hi! We are making this headboard this weekend. We want to increase the headboard height and footboard as well. Do you happen to know the cut measurements or how you adjusted the height of the 1x6 (or 1x8 as others used) to make it work? Yours looks perfect! Thank you in advance for any feedback!
Grand Waterfall Console
My granddaughter loved the console table she saw in your plans. Together, we made it! The same one at Pottery Barn was $1,299.
Nicole Stevens grandfather (pasta Joe)
TV Stand
This is a television stand/bookcase I built at the request of my wife. I used red oak plywood, red oak lumber, and the backing is 1/4" birch sheeting. It is put together with trim nails, wood glue, and countersunk wood screws. I used wood plugs to fill the screw holes. I marked it as intermediate due to the miter cuts on the trim.
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Tue, 02/21/2012 - 09:59
Love The TV Stand
This is a nice looking TV stand! Is there any way you could do a sketch up of it?
Storage Basket Shelves
I built this and then ordered storage baskets that fit to the size. I built it exactly to the plan except I did not make the top flush to a back wall and I added decorative trim. I think adding trim really adds a nice look to this project.
The tower was super easy to build and took hardly any time. The most time was spent on the finishing work (sanding and painting).
Emme Twin Bed
Made this for a friend. Easy Project. Use scrap wood as spacers at the bottom when attaching the legs.
Exotic Wood Farmhouse Style Bed
I loved your farmhouse bed , so decided to make my own , but with wood wat is available here(Philippines) the post and the frame is made of Mango wood , the tree fell down during the typhoon, so I made boards and beams out of it , for the headboard and also the footboard used Moldave/Mahogany/Ipalipal/and a few kinds I don't know the name
Basic Bookshelf
Built this over a couple of week nights. I used the basic bookshelf plans available on this site.
It was fun!
I do have a couple of observations though:
1- Sand all pieces of wood BEFORE you cut them, to the desired lengths! Make sure the wood is nice an smooth. So much easier to do with big pieces, that can be balanced on a good support! Especially important when using the cheapest pine available!
2- Take your time, double check measurements, and follow the assembly directions. (Yes.. I made a mistake on the assembly part... at least it's on the back, and no one can see it)
I did change the width to fit my wall space, and I did add adjustable shelves (1 fixed shelf, to help hold the whole thing square). (I used a piece of peg board to place the holes for the shelf supports). Pretty neat! I also added a couple of extra shelves. (I still needs some paint) I needed the extra storage for organizing the stuff we need in the family eating area.
I also changed up the top finishing details. I mitered the corners, and layed the 1x2's flat, offset by .75 of an inch. It gives a nice look.
Bench
This is a first time project that my husband and 11 yr old on made.
Double Wall Boot Rack
I adapt the plan for the demand of a double boot rack. One for the big foot (Mother and father, 45 :) ) and one for the kids. And each for 6 pairs of boots! It's why I've decrease the space between each pair not to have to long rack. 1.4m for the longest. I used bankirai wood from a dismantle old deck and pine.
Bench and Table
Hello everybody
I am a retired man from Toronto, and I find wood working is very therapeutic. All credits to Mrs. Anna that’s she is been inspiring many people to engage with this activities. The most important steps to achieve my plan is sticking with the project I had planned. In the past as a rookie, I was very excited and started the project without a plan in order to speed up the process and finishing the task. The results were very disappointing and disaster.
Thank you for reading my experience.
Best regards
John
Doll bed factory
I fell in love with the darling bunk bed built by so many of Ana's readers. Since seeing it I've made several for my granddaughter, neighbors, and friends. What I've learned is that although they're cute, they take almost as much time as a full sized bed!
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Mon, 02/20/2012 - 18:54
American Doll bed
I love the beds. My child wants one so badly. I like yours better then the one American Girl makes.
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 20:48
Thank you!
That's a sweet thing to say. Evidently, others feel the same; I can't make enough of them! They're really pretty easy to make, I hope you try your hand at it!
Mon, 05/28/2012 - 17:27
Ana-White Doll Cradle pattern
Hi, I see you've made the Ana-White doll cradle from this post. The link to the pattern for the doll cradle appears to be missing as it is a dead link now. Do you know how I might obtain the pattern? Thanks so much
Rustic Kitchen Island with Maple Cutting Board Top!
We constructed the Rustic Kitchen Island with a few modifications. My dad, president of the Norm Abrams fan club, built fantastic drawers using rabbet joints and fashioned a maple cutting board top. We also chamferred the edge of the top and the leg ends, very easy and adds a beautiful touch. We finished the cutting board top with "Salad Bowl Finish" which facilitates food prep.
This was a Christmas present for my boyfriend, he is in love with it! I watched him play with it like a little kid for hours after opening it. Thank you, Ana, for your great plans! (Also, Santa brought me your book for Christmas so I will be sharing many more completed projects!)
This was my very first project in the workshop. I was able to complete most of it on my own, which is why I rated it a "beginner" project. However, construction of the drawers using rabbet joints and prepping the maple for the top were considerably more difficult.
Top: Salad Bowl Finish, General Finishers (3 coats)
Modern Park Bench
HI Ana! Just wanted to tell you thank you for sharing all your knowledge. I really got inspired reading your book and looking through your website. I was quite intimidated but I finally completed my first build. It feels amazing and I am so grateful for your help! XO Sarah Taylor
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Wed, 03/09/2016 - 08:28
Hi Sarah, your bench is so
Hi Sarah, your bench is so beautiful! Thank you so much for building and sharing, I love how it turned out! Can't wait to see more! XO ANA
Modern Farmhouse Bed Anniversary Gift
Built the Ana White designed modern farmhouse bed in a standard king size for my wife as a gift for our anniversary. This was a great weekend project and the final result was impressive! It’s the most solid and sturdy bed we’ve ever slept on. Thanks Ana for the plans and the inspiration! Night stands up next!
Full Size Bunk
Almost finished but I managed to alter the plans into a full over full! Just use 2×4 instead of 2×1 and use 2×6 for the legs.
Antonio
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Ana White
Tue, 11/05/2019 - 10:39
Awesome project! Thank you…
Awesome project!
Thank you so much for submitting. We are so excited to let you know your entry was randomly selected for a $100 gift card. We will be emailing you directly as well.
Thanks again!
Ana