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DIY Storage Bench with D. Lawless Hardware – August’s FFFC

August 26, 2016 by Ashley

DIY Storage Bench with pulls from D. Lawless Hardware

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I was compensated in the form of a product. All opinions are my own. I have a bad habit of starting new projects before completing old projects.  About a year ago, I started to build a storage bench following plans by Ana White.  I was about half way done ...

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DIY Rustic Console Tutorial (FREE Plans)

June 10, 2016 by Ashley

DIY Rustic Console

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!) ...

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DIY Christmas Tree Address Sign (Scrap Wood Challenge)

November 30, 2015 by Ashley

Christmas tree address sign

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 ...

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DIY Geometric Kids Art Table – September Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest Entry

September 28, 2015 by Ashley

DIY Geometric Kids Art Table

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 ...

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DIY Cornhole Board

September 23, 2015 by Ashley

Auburn themed cornhole boards

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 ...

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DIY Rustic X Coffee Table (Plans by Ana White)

August 30, 2015 by Ashley

Coffee table ready for it's new home

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 ...

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DIY Industrial Factory Cart Coffee Table (Plans by Rogue Engineer)

August 26, 2015 by Ashley

My new coffee table

I am so excited to share with you my latest project, an industrial factory cart coffee table!  The Shanty 2 Chic sisters teamed up with the Rogue Engineer to put together plans for this table.  When I came across their post it was love at first sight!  The project is pretty easy to build, and in ...

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DIY Providence Bench (Plans by Ana White)

July 8, 2015 by Ashley

DIY Providence Bench

Hooray! I recently finished building a dining room bench.  For this project, I used the Providence Bench plans by Ana White.   I started this project in May, and two months later it is finally complete!  In this post I'll share details on how I built the Providence Bench.  ...

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DIY Minecraft Sword (Wooden Sword Tutorial)

May 25, 2015 by Ashley

  My little sister loves Minecraft.  She also loves handmade gifts from her big sister.  For her birthday present, I made a Minecraft sword.  The sword complements the wooden Minecraft torches I made a few months ago.  You can check out the tutorial here.  In this post,  I'll share steps ...

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DIY Busy Board

May 9, 2015 by Ashley

The finished busy board

I found a really cool project while browsing Pinterest:  a busy board  (the busy board by Millionayres in particular)! I have never seen such a thing, but the moment I saw it I knew I had to make it.   I made use of some scrap 1x12 boards, spray painted it black and yellow, and purchased a variety ...

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DIY Bowling Lane (Tutorial)

April 27, 2015 by Ashley

Scratch your bowling itch by building this miniature bowling lane made from scrap lumber.  My husband and I were discussing how fun it will be to take our little boy bowling once he is old enough to enjoy it.  From that conversation I got the idea of building a miniature bowling lane.    I was also ...

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DIY Volcano Wooden Stacker

April 4, 2015 by Ashley

DIY Volcano Wooden Stacker

Disclosure:  This post contains affiliate links. Using scrap lumber, I made a little volcano stacker.  I created the stacker using a pattern from Erin Freuchtel-Dearing's book, Natural Wooden Toys.  The stacker was a really simple and easy project.  I was able to complete the project within ...

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DIY Wooden Car (Plans by Ana White)

March 21, 2015 by Ashley

DIY Wooden Toy Truck

Disclosure:  This post contains affiliate links. I built a wooden toy truck using a leftover 1x4 board in my garage.  For this build I used Ana White's plans for the wood wheelie cars.  This was a quick and easy project  and my first project using my scroll saw.  ...

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DIY Vintage Step Stool (Plans by Ana White)

March 14, 2015 by Ashley

Close up on the footprints

Disclosure:  This entry contains affiliate links. Several years ago, the first woodworking project I finished was the Vintage Step Stool built with plans by Ana White.  I use the step stool just about every day.  I had some scrap lumber taking up space in my garage, so I decided to use it to ...

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DIY Growth Chart

March 4, 2015 by Ashley

Chevron Growth Chart

Disclosure: This entry contains affiliate links. I wanted to make a portable growth chart for my little guy and any future children. I really liked the over-sized ruler growth charts, so I set out to make one just like that. While searching for some inspiration, I came across Taryn's Rustic ...

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