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Cedar loungers
I used 2 x4 x8 cedar instead of the the 1x4x8
Mini Farmhouse Bedside Table
I'm just learning to make things with wood, I made two of these for the bedropom update last year.
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Tue, 10/30/2018 - 11:03
Thanks for sharing all these
Thanks for sharing all these brags!!! Love them all!
Simple Oudoor Dining Table
I know, I know...Where are the legs? Unfortunately, I have to store this until December while our multi-family mountain house is being constructed. This way I can store it up against a wall and save a lot room in storage for more Ana White projects. FYI - The legs will be white 2x4's about 29.5 inches tall. For the top I used 1x4 cedar slats spaced 1/4 inch apart. As for the painted white frame, I used treated pine. Why spend money on nice cedar if I am just going to paint over it, right? The contrast of the white and natural cedar was appealing to me for some reason. I used Thompson's clear wood protector/water sealer on the slats to prolong the natural cedar. BTW, if you can build the simple outdoor bench you can definitely take on this project. The two are not very different. I'll have to take pictures of the finished table with legs when I haul these up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and upload them again. Thanks again Ana!
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Thu, 08/04/2011 - 08:31
This is lovely!! I love the
This is lovely!! I love the the two-tone finish, and your chairs look great!
Fri, 08/12/2011 - 04:43
The cedar is fabulous!
I love this piece. You totally showcase the gorgeous cedar! Great job!
Fri, 08/12/2011 - 13:30
Thanks debandtom and lori e.
Thanks debandtom and lori e. I am almost finished with a matching outdoor sink with cedar countertops. I'll try to post it in the next couple of days.
DIY Storage Lockers {No Mudroom? No problem!}
I love my new lockers, and I am in love with building! I think the Kreg Pocket Jig is my new best friend!
This is my first project, and I made a couple of changes to Ana's awesome plans. I used bead board for the backing instead of ply wood, and I added divider shelves on the bottom shelf. I also added hooks on both sides of each locker so that my kids can hang lots of stuff.
Since I am a total beginner builder, I made a few mistakes as I built these lockers. If you are a beginner, too, please check out my post on OneCreativeMommy.com so that you don't have to make the same mistakes! I included a chart that shows the order I used to put everything together and added instructions for the extra dividers.
I am loving my organized space (and so are my kids)!
See the project now: http://bit.ly/lockers-kids
Pin it for later: http://bit.ly/14FpeHD
Hint--one quart of paint is not enough! I bought one quart of primer and one quart of paint. I scraped the cans clean and had to leave a few hidden spots with only one coat of paint. I have nothing left for touch up. Splurge and buy the larger can. You can always use it to paint accent pieces to match!
My Julia Nightstand
I decided it was time to use up some of the leftover materials from previous projects. This little nightstand is a mix of spruce, mdf and plywood. I constructed the little "feet" from a stair baluster that I cut up and drilled a hole into the top to add a piece of dowel before gluing to the table leg.
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Bath Board
Bath Board! My very first woodworking project. It's 2 pieces of 2x6 cut to about 36" inches long each. You will need to measure your bath tub to see what size boards you will need to fit across it. I ripped 1 long side of each board on my table saw so I could join them togther. I used 3 pocket screws and glue to join them. I plugged the pocket screw holes and sanded the plugs down smooth. You can barely tell in the pictures after the stain was applied. I mixed saw dust with the glue when I put the plugs in so it would take the stain better and blend in. I marked up the outline of the areas that I needed to cut out with my router and penciled them in. The areas I cut out are for a wine glass, phone, soap bar, and a candle. You can arrange your board however you want, this is just the order I did mine in. Then, I used my router to cut out those areas free handed. I stained it with a dark wood stain. I used my wife's vinyl cutting machine to cut out the word "Relax". I painted over the vinyl with white chalk paint and pilled it off. Mother-in-law was very happy with her new bath board. Being my first wood project, I thought it turned out fairly nice and exceeded my expectations.
Ask any questions and I'll try to help the best I can.
First Furniture Console
This is my version of the Balin Console, presented by Ana White.
I used knotty pine for the wood and finished the piece first in two layers of walnut stain.
Over the stain, I painted two layers of Vast Sky blue by Sherwin Williams.
To finish it off, I used a polyurethane satin finish varnish--two coats.
Rub a candle on the corners and edges where you plan to sand to give a distressed appearance.
Coat the piece with 2 layers of polyurethane paint.
Use fine grit sandpaper to sand edges to give a distressed vintage look. The candle wax applied to the stain will protect the wood from the sandpaper--sanding will only remove the paint layer and leave the stain layer intact.
Cover with two coats of a satin finish varnish to protect. Make sure there is plenty of drying time between the varnish layers--2 days +
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Sun, 08/07/2011 - 14:16
I really like the color of
I really like the color of paint with the walnut stain!
DIY Wall Mounted Concealed Jewellery Organizer
The idea for this project (and the final image that you see) came from the Whiskey Drink Studio ! Cheers to them for the original design.
So, this is a really fun project that has to solve the following problems:
- Be a handy place to store jewellery
- Feature a custom layout / organization system
- Be concealed, meaning it shouldn't be directly obvious it's a container, or if so that it contains jewellery
- Be mounted on the wall (just because where else would you really put it)
- The cover should be a painting on a canvas or another form of artwork. I mean not really SHOULD, but this was the original idea, you can modify it for your purposes
- Should be styled to match the decor and interior design
Great, lets start with the:
Materials
The sizes are entirely up to you, but if you're going to be using a canvas as a cover, you should first pick the size of your artwork and then scale everything else to size.
They go as follow:
1 x A3 Canvas Painting (420mm x 100mm)
1 x Same size hardboard cover (420mm x 100mm)
2 x Wooden Boards (420mm x 100mm x 50mm)
2 x Wooden Boards (287mm x 100mm x 50mm)
1 x Bundle of nails
1 x Bundle of screws
1 x Bundle of screw hooks
1 x Magnetic catch set
3 x Standard cabinet hinges or 1 x Piano Hinge
This a very very beginner level build, so we're using the easiest techniques possible. Advanced users, who want to make the strongest box possible, can use alternative materials and methods.
Step 1: Assemble the box
So, very straightforward, just start building the box, starting from the frame. In the GIF above you see how we put the shorter boards in between the longer ones and just nailed them together.
If you want this to be extra strong, you can use corner braces on the inside.
After the frame is ready, flip it on it's face and nail in the hardboard. The hardboard should be thick enough so it holds the screw hooks and your jewellery. It should also be pretty sturdy and well attached to the frame so use plenty of nails (well, don't go overboard).
Step 2: Attach the cover
Take your canvas (or whatever other cover you picked) and mark equidistant locations on the lower back side. Take your measurements and mark the same locations on the bottom of the frame. Put the two together and see if they match.
Now screw the hinges in the cover and then, into the frame.
At this point the door should open and close, lining up perfectly.
Step 3: Screw the hooks
The next step is to think about the internal layout. Using a pencil plan and divide your space to represent your needs for storage. Then simply screw the hooks in.
Step 4: Attach the magnet catches
The last part is attaching the magnet catches. They will hold the cover tighly close, with no accidental falls and issues. This can be substituted for a hydraulic arm, but we chose the simplest options.
Special thanks to Rachel at Whiskey Drink Studio for the inspiration !
Check out the full tutorial over at my blog - DIY Wall Mounted Jewellery Organiser
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Thu, 10/22/2015 - 05:05
I love your animations!
I love your animations! Really cute project you've done there! Cheers
Over Bed Indoor Playhouse (loft)
Simple project. Only took 3-4 hours. The kids love it!
Corner Cabinet
Cute Corner Cabinet by Thrifty and Chic Decor!
My wife's new Craft table
This is actually my third project from your site Ana.
I acctually decided to make this table ten inch wider since my wife has a loooooooot of crafts :)
This project took a little longer then I thought.
It was my own fault!!! I thought I would safe some time and get some of the wood cut buy the clerk at Home Depot. That turned out to be a really bad idea. Most of my cuts were uneven and even after I gave the clerk the exact measurements, a few of the boards were up to 2 inches too long. At the end I had to buy two more boards because I had to cut peaces away to have straight edges.
Lesson learned!!!
I love building wood furniture. And I already got my next plan from your site that I'm going to build.
Behr- Surfer(eggshell)
2 coats of clear Polyurethane Semi-Gloss
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Wed, 09/07/2011 - 04:18
this is what i need.
awesome job! im in the middle of making one of these at the moment. but just to be a tad different i have put a small cutout hole on the top, theres a little bin that sits on the shelf under it, so all i have to do when ive finished with all my paper cuts is swipe it down the hole! hehe how nifty. oh and where did your wife get the black cricut machine?? lol
2 Drawer Modern Nightstand (with Charging station)
I really liked the look of the 2 Drawer Modern Nightstand but I wanted to add a twist to it. Since I can't live without my devices (laptop and phone), I decided to add an open slot to the middle shelf of the nightstand for power cables. It also has a space that I added in the back that can hold a power strip. Embarrassed that I did not paint the back of the nightstand but I was really done at that point after a long weekend's worth of work!
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Mimi's Storage Bench as Toybox
My husband and I decided to make a personal gift for our new niece. Everyone loved it, and we are currenly making another one. The first time took us a LONG time...the second time went much faster! We used nicer wood than suggested, which raised the cost. I used Sherwin Williams paint colors (buy the samples from Lowes...it was more than enough paint and only $5!) and the stencils came from a craft store. Can't wait to try more projects!!!
Turquoise- Reflecting Pool
Gray- Accessible Beige (it looks gray)
Yellow- Classic Yellow
Coral- Coral Reef
Michaels- Plain Wooden Letters and Stencils- Birds, Tree, Chevron, Bicycles
Hobby Lobby- You are my sunshine
Stenciling: I got really good at stenciling on the very top of the box (the last thing I did!) and I realized that your roller should have almost NO paint on it. It is cheaper to buy a door roller from Lowes. Also, the thicker stencils work much, much better (the ones from Michaels).
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Sun, 10/25/2015 - 17:54
Awesome build!
Absolutely love this! The stencils and paint colors are great! Beautiful job!
Backyard Party Bench
DIY BACKYARD PARTY BENCH // This is the perfect setup for your backyard. It’s durable, comfortably sits two people, and has storage in the back.
by DIYDOUGHERTY
A Home for Some Orchids
I built this with some scrap mdf, and 1x3's. I offset the shelves, and voila! A modern shelf to go with our eclectic, yet very modern decor. It also gives me a nice display for some of my orchids. I love this shelf!
The only glamorous thing in my kitchen...
Is this kitchen island with its beautiful marble top:-) I really hate my kitchen because it is so ridiculously from the 80's and small... but it's a rental so it's not forever. The only counter space I had to cook is right there to the right of the sink by the coffee maker. I started building this the night Ana put the plans up. A friend of mine just remodeled her bathroom; and gave me the top since it was just sitting in her garage. I had to modify the plans only slightly to accommodate the top. It's 3 inches wider than the plans and I beefed up the top frame with 2x2's to support the 29 pound slab of stone. I spent less than $20 on the project because I had leftover wood from another project and a whole bunch of 2 x 4's from a project that got trumped for this one:-) I also ripped a piece of plywood to 11 1/4 to use as the sides and added edge banding on the back. I used paste wax for the very first time instead of polyurethane and I'm not sure how I like it yet.
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Wed, 09/04/2013 - 17:21
Beautiful island!
This is so lovely! Love the finishes, and the marble is very glamorous. You did a fabulous job!
Rustic Farmhouse Table
Built this table for our dining room. Neighbors kept coming by to look at it and I now have my first commissioned woodworking project for a table and benches!
8 Foot Rustic X Console
Was inspired to build this to go behind our sectional. Next year, it will house our Christmas town.
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spiceylg
Mon, 08/01/2011 - 08:37
Nice!
Nice job and what a cheerful color!
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CapriciousElle
Sat, 08/06/2011 - 14:34
:)
Aww, thank you!
Guest (not verified)
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 07:09
omg this is gorgeous!! you
omg this is gorgeous!! you did a great job!
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CapriciousElle
Fri, 09/30/2011 - 21:21
thanks!
thank you!
joyreneeb (not verified)
Tue, 09/20/2011 - 12:16
How much?
Can you give a price estimate on your project? Looks great, btw!
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CapriciousElle
Fri, 09/30/2011 - 21:21
Price
The lumber was about $25 and the paint I ordered online with a few other colors, but it is listed at $21.99. I only ordered a quart. Everything else I already had around the house. I hope that helps!
ema_vicente
Thu, 12/15/2011 - 20:58
Fantastic color!
Fantastic color!
Guest (not verified)
Wed, 04/04/2012 - 10:39
Love your bookcase
Love this - a little scared to try this project but going to give it a whirl. I also like the color you chose to finish it with.
patrickhosey
Mon, 06/11/2012 - 11:11
awesome
this looks awesome, great job