This is what I was up to this past weekend. Nope, I wasn't making that quilt, or sewing the pillowcase, and no I didn't make that little teddy. If you can believe it, I made this little toddler bed. Mom of three, who can operate a hammer when it comes to hanging a picture, or has no problems using a screwdriver to replace batteries in a Leapster (oh wait, you don't even need a screwdriver for that), actually built a bed. From scratch! Like, I went to the hardware store, bought the wood, cut it, nailed and screwed it together, sanded and stained. I can't even believe it! Sure, it isn't absolutely perfect (Ana's plans were perfect), but I did it and I think it looks pretty good! Do you want to know the best part? The wood for this bed cost me $21.78.
I would never have been able to do it though without Ana from Knock Off Wood. If you haven't heard of this blog I think you should go on over right now and take a look. Ana creates plans for woodworking projects inspired from furniture pieces sold in stores such as Pottery Barn and Land of Nod. She has everything on her blog, from beds and tables, to entertainment units and play kitchens. All including plans on how you can build it too. Material lists, cutting lists and step by step instructions. Her blog is really amazing and from the first night I read it I've been hooked. I can't decide what I'm going to try next.
The hardest part of this project will be getting the little dude sleeping in his own bed and not with me. Dad hasn't been too happy sleeping in the spare room. I, on the other hand, like sleeping with the little guy. He doesn't snore.
You AMAZE me!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteChristine, you are fabulous. $21. WOW! I love your bed, amazing how it does not look like a toddler bed, eh? LOVE IT! Ana
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I LOVE your blog. The design is stunning.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome Christine!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I can't wait to make this for our little guy too.
ReplyDeleteWow, that was an inexpensive project that definitely blows me away! You did an AWESOME job!!!!
ReplyDeleteIts so encouraging to know that someone without a ton of experience can pull this off! So far Ive just been lurking and drooling over the Knock Off Wood plans.
ReplyDeleteI am curious how you managed to have it cost so little? Was it found wood? or on sale? or the type of wood you used? Please share more details...
I have NO experience! The wood was not on sale, or found. I went to the hardware store and purchased the wood. I bought spruce which was really inexpensive. A soft wood like Pine. I picked through the boards to find the best ones. This bed really does not take a lot of wood, and the boards you require the most of (1X2's) were only $1!
ReplyDeleteThe only hiccup I had was that they did not carry 1X3's. So, I had to buy extra 1X4's and make them into 1X3's- which was not hard to do.
so great! i found you from ana's site and i really want to try to make this bed!you rock!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! I can't wait to replace my daughter's cheap-oh plastic toddler bed I got off craigslist :). Thank you so much for sharing your accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I am following you!
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LOVE IT! I am actually going to try Ana's Twin size plans for this bed for my 2 year old....she is going to have to stay in it until she goes to college! (or we pass it off to another kid and graduate her to a bigger bed!) HA! What did you think of the staining project? My MIL wants me to stain ours, but I was thinking of painting. Thoughts on your experience??
ReplyDeleteWow! This is fantastic. I have been looking at Anna's blog and really want to do this bed for my little girl. It's so nice to see it can be done - and beautifully! I love that you stained it instead of painting. Did you just stain over the screw holes that were filled in? How does it look? Can you tell that the screw holes are there? I would love some advice on this. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteStaining is really easy, easier than painting in my opinion. I also think for a boy's room especially it looks nicer. I did just stain over the filled in screw holes. No, you can't tell. I'm not sure if all wood filler is this way, but on the bottle on the one I bought it said it was stainable. If you look close you can tell, but I think you would be the only one because you know they are there, kwim?
ReplyDeleteGood luck, you will do great! This bed was really easy!
Great bed! I love it and great cost. I am here from Ana's Knock off wood and noticed that you are from Northern Ontario...me too :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in Northern BC
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed! Makes me think that I, the wannabe papercrafter, can be a woodworker too! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love this...you did a great job! However I went to the site and can't find this exact bed or the plans...can you give me the exact URL?
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Tonya
Here is the link Tonya!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.knock-offwood.com/2010/02/plans-toddler-farmhouse-bed.html
This is a nice toddler bed! I like that it is simple and not that high.
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