Community Brag Posts
Beach Cottage Dresser
Again I'm sorry I have no plans, but what I do have is a great instructional video. Drawer slides are such a pain to install without the right tools. I'm sure you can find great dresser plans but the kicker is how you install the drawers. These inexpensive drawer slide mounting tools might save you from going insane. Check them out. http://youtu.be/vI3jgkhxxPE
9 cubby Shelf
I off set the shelves because my wife wanted to be able to fit some of my sons bigger toys. I also add trim pieces to make it more decorative and painted it white. Enjoy...
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Sun, 07/14/2013 - 08:25
Cubby Shelf storage
My next project! I love the way this came out. Great job.
10.5' Farmhouse Dining Table
I built this 10.5' farmhouse table for my aunt and uncle's dining room. I modified the plans slightly to try and look more like the Restoration Hardware version, using 4x4's for the beams and side supports and rounding the sides of the side supports. I also modified the top by adding an extra sideways board in the middle. The rationale for this was that I was worried about finding boards at the length I wanted that were perfectly straight from end to end, so by adding the center sideways board I only had to find boards that were perfectly straight for about half the full length. Also, we liked the look of the extra board in the middle. My little cousins had fun helping me distress the wood with hammers and other tools laying around. We love the way it came out, thank you Ana!
I used polywhey on top and applied several coats.
Stuffed Animal Storage - The Zoo
With a third baby on the way, they may not be enough room in this one for much longer, never realized how many they had till be put them all together.
Completed Projects
Great plans
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2x4 Garden Beds
My husband and I were inspired by Ana's plans, but needed to use up some wood we had laying around the garage because it was starting to bend and warp. We made the large box 2x6 ft and the smaller one is made from scrap and is about 15in x 2.5 ft.
My second project
This is the second project I've completed and I'm very proud of it. The design was changed just by adding four legs instead of three. It took me awhile to get the color even. Sanding between coats of the clear coat semi-gloss finish would leave white marks/residue that was difficult to clean away. I would have to restain those sections with a swift wipe on/wipe off action. This made the color deeper but also richer. During the summer months, the bench will be outside but will serve as indoor seating in the winter.
Rustic X End Table
Rustic X end table
Mini farmhouse coffee table
The original plans make a pretty big coffee table (52" wide). I made this one (32") with the left over pieces of 2x6 from the bigger one. It was fun to make and is great for someone with a smaller living room
Double dog kennel
Absolutely love how this double dog kennel turned out!!!
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Our First Project
My dear husband built the bed and I painted it. He found that it was easy to make. Thank you Ana, we love it. We are waiting for our new mattress!
a miniature version for a one year old
I was looking for inspiration for the grandchildren when
I came across the full size version. I have now made 3 of the 1\3 sized as pictured, in different colours. It takes longer to paint them than make them.
Console Table
First table I've built. The Rustic X Console Table was fun and fairly simple. A little complicated since we live in Hawaii and decent cheap wood is difficult to come by. Makes my entrance way very inviting.
X Farmhouse Coffie Table
I built this over the weekend for my wife. Used white caulk paint for the bottom and walnut stain and polyurethane on the top.
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JRSMRS's $50 Daybed Brag Post
The daybed took about 4 weekends, and started with a lot of trial-and-error. Around the 3rd weekend, and a lot of "redo-ing", it started taking shape! This daybed will go on our screen porch, along with the homemade outdoor pillows and mattress cover. This project was definitely frustrating at times, but has been well worth the effort.
Fancy X Desk
I made this desk for my wife's office space. The plans for this desk are great and easy to follow. The only change I made was I shortened the size of the desk top to fit in our space.
Plus One Puzzle
This is one of my favorite puzzles so far. You are given 8 blocks that must be placed in a box. They will fit and the box will be "totally filled." Once you are done, slide the lid on the top to complete the puzzle. Your test subjects might feel pretty smart by knowing that they solved this puzzle within a few minutes. However, you have a surprise. Pull the extra piece from the lid and tell them to place it in the box. I've tested this puzzle with 20 people so far and the common response is "No Way!". But yep, it can be done.
This video shows the solution but doesn't answer the why. Do you see a difference?
Corn hole
Another great tutorial and project done. Thanks Ana
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Library Cart - Teachers Gift
The moment I saw this I knew it would be a perfect teachers gift for my daughters teacher. She loved it.
This was only my second project, the first being the 10 dollar ledges. I'm glad I tried a smaller project before tackling the farmhouse bed. I think it helped with just knowing how to assemble a project a bit better.
I used my Kreg Jig and it worked marvelous! Also I ended up not having a jigsaw so I just cut the top at a 35 degree angle with the miter saw and rounded the edges a bit with the sander. I was going to add handles but the top goes up enough that it's easy to manuever without. I also wanted her to be able to fit it in anywhere and was worried that the handles sticking out would just get in the way.
Overall I think it turned out great. Her teacher loves it. Thank you Anna for such wonderful plans!!
Krista
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Ana White Admin
Wed, 01/05/2022 - 07:16
Love the look!
Thank you for sharing, I really love that finish!