How to build a loft bed following free plans by Ana White. This DIY loft bed frees up a lot space for toy storage or for creating a little reading nook. I assisted a friend in building a loft bed for her daughter. We followed free plans by Ana White for the junior loft bed. We made a few ...
DIY Mobile Lathe Stand
Hello everyone! Today I'm sharing how I built a mobile stand for my lathe. I originally wanted to build a lathe stand that was perfect for my height but somewhere along the lines I butchered the math. (No worries, I'll just use a platform to make up the difference.) The design of my lathe stand was ...
DIY Ridgid Jointer Mobile Base
Hello everyone! Today I'm sharing a tutorial on how to build a mobile base for the Ridgid Jointer. I have owned the jointer for a few months now. I think it's an excellent jointer for those of us who want something bigger than a benchtop jointer but are not ready to spend a grand on something ...
DIY Rustic Console Tutorial (FREE Plans)
Hello, everyone! Today I want to share with you my latest creation: a rustic console! This is a pretty easy build that you could knock out in couple weekends. Follow along for steps on how to build one of your own! (For sneak peeks on upcoming projects follow me on Facebook and Instagram!) ...
Chevron Barstool Makeover – May’s FFFC
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I was compensated in the form of a product. All opinions are my own. I had a barstool sitting in my garage collecting dust for the past year. It was a cheap generic barstool and the result of a failed furniture flip. (I did a poor job prepping the ...
DIY Star Wars Marquee Wall Art Tutorial
Make this DIY Star Wars Marquee sign for a fraction of the cost of purchasing it. I love Star Wars, and I love making things. Combine the two and we have this homemade Star Wars Marquee sign! Follow along for steps on how to make one for yourself, or the Star Wars fan in your life! ...
DIY Stuffed Animal Storage (Plans by Ana White)
What's a DIY blogger's worst fear? Losing all her in progress photos! I recently wrapped up building a wooden stuffed animal zoo (and unfortunately, I suffered from a bit of memory loss). I built the toy storage following free plans by Ana White! I also followed Jamie at That's My Letter's blog ...
Painted Poang Makeover – February’s FFFC
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I was compensated in the form of a product. All opinions are my own. I enjoy lounging around in my IKEA Poang. It has served me well over the past couple of years, however, there has always been one thing I didn't like about it: it's a little bland ...
DIY Star Lord Costume Tutorial
My friends and I attended Gen Con several months ago, and for the first time ever we cosplayed! Gen Con is a huge 4 day tabletop gaming convention located in Indianapolis, Indiana. On Friday of the convention we dressed up as members of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. It was a fun ...
DIY Star Wars Jewelry: Darth Vader Necklace Tutorial
We are just 2 days away from the release of Star Wars Force Awakens, and today I’m continuing my “Countdown to Star Wars” series with a tutorial on how to make your own Star Wars jewelry! ...
DIY Christmas Tree Address Sign (Scrap Wood Challenge)
I have a huge pile of scrap wood that grows larger by the day. I was really excited to see Sandra over at the Sawdust Girl create a sCrap wood challenge! I love challenges! I have no greater motivator for get things done. My submission for the sCrap wood challenge is a Christmas Tree address ...
DIY Geometric Kids Art Table – September Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest Entry
My little toddler has discovered the wonderful world of coloring. He adores scribbling with crayons and markers. I wanted to create a bright and colorful space to encourage his artistic abilities. I wanted to build him an art table! Today I will share with you how I built my little toddler's art ...
DIY Cornhole Board
Hello everyone! I just finished my latest creation: Auburn University themed cornhole boards! It took a couple of weekends to finish and cost about $150 in tools and supplies to make (acquiring a 6 inch hole saw plus matching drill bit was about $50 of that total.) I followed This Old House's ...
DIY Rustic X Coffee Table (Plans by Ana White)
In recent weeks, my sister has expressed great interest in woodworking. She sent me a picture of a coffee table someone built following Ana White's plans for the Rustic X Coffee Table. She wanted to build it too! We spent a weekend constructing the coffee table, and in this post, I'll share the ...
DIY Rocket Raccoon Costume Tutorial Part 1 – Rocket Raccoon’s Rocket
My friends and I attended Gen Con a few weeks ago, and for the first time ever we cosplayed! Gen Con is a tabletop gaming convention located in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the convention we dressed up as members of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. It was a fun experience and in the following ...
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