$35 DIY Outdoor dining table

I designed this table myself! I wanted a simple, modern & cheap table! This is a super easy build! 

Shopping list 

5- 2x4s @8ft

6- 1x6s @6ft

Cut list

2- 2x4 @ 64" aprons (save the leftover pieces from these cuts & they are the perfect length for the under table supports!) 

2- 2x4 @ 32" Side aprons

4- 2x4 @ 30" Legs

Measure the 1x6 table top boards at the end & cut accordingly. Attach the 32" aprons to the legs first. I used 1 1/2 pocket holes & 2 1/2" ph screws! Then attach long side aprons. Use 2 left over pieces from 64" cuts as supports, mine fit perfectly! See picture below! Then counter sink 2" screws for the top board. Since this an outdoor table the 1x6 boards have small gaps to allow for rain drainage. Sand, stain & varnish & your done! :) 

Here's the top with screws: 

My favorite way to apply stain: I like to wear a rubber glove & cut up a small piece of an old t-shirt, rub the stain into the wood & it will take less time to dry. Then go back & apply a second coat of you want a darker color! I used Early American stain here:

Here's some more pics of it! Dinner al fresco anyone?!? ;) 

Search bench on my blog for how to build those! 

DIY $40 Toddler play table & chairs

You too can build this adorable & affordable play table & 2 chairs for only $40! If you were to buy a similar set at Pottery Barn kids it would cost $200+. The chairs cost only about $4 a piece!

 I built this table originally with 1x2 for the legs, which was not smart being that we are a Military family & move quite often. So this last move the legs were broken. So I rebuilt the table with 2x2's this time & I hope it will hold up during our next move!

Table shopping list

1 - 1x12  @8ft

1 - 2x2 @8ft

1 - 1x3 @8ft

Cut List for Table

2 - 1x12 @ 32" (Top)

4 - 2x2 @ 21 1/4" (legs)

2 - 1x3 @ 17 1/2" (End aprons)

2 - 1x3 @ 27" (Side Aprons)

This is a really easy build first attach the aprons to the legs using 3/4" pocket holes with your Kreg Jig & 1 1/4 ph screws. Make sure you put PH's on the aprons to attach the top as well.

I used a 1x12 for the top instead of using 3 1x8's like in Ana's version & I like the fact that there is only one crack instead of 2, its perfect for coloring!

If you would like the complete build plan click HERE for Ana White's site.

For the build plan for the chairs go to Ana's site click HERE !

My daughter Blake loves coloring at this table that's just her size!

DIY Wood Kids Art frames

Do you want a better & more chic way to display your children's art rather than taped to the fridge?

Do you like the idea of being able to easily rotate their art without having to take down a picture frame from the wall each time? 

Then this project is for you! These adorable frames are a super easy built from1x4's.  I found the little wood letters & metal clips at Hobby Lobby! I wanted it to frame an 8 1/2 X 11 piece of paper, so you will need to measure the horizontal piece at 8 1/2" & then measure for the vertical pieces to fit. I used my Kreg Jig to put it together- 5/8 pocket holes with 1" screws. I painted my letters white. And I was incredibly lucky to find this board that looked like it was already stained & weathered! For the one extra piece I used Minwax Weathered Oak stain & I think it looks pretty similar. To attach the letters & metal clips I used an interior construction adhesive. To hand on the wall I screwed in some D-ring hangers, they can be found at home improvement stores too! Hang up your kids masterpieces & enjoy! 

Here my little helper is watching me put the hangers on the back! :)

Happy building! 

DIY Farmhouse Dining Table

Well I'm finally at it again! We moved from our GA apartment & I got pregnant again with our son! God is good. I'm so happy to be back at my favorite hobby & making saw dust again! I built this beauty & beast of a dining table! This table is an Anthropology knock off that costs $2,000 & I built this for a lot less! It's really amazing to have a beautiful piece of furniture that you could never afford & also take pride in it because you made it with your own two hands!  This is by far my most difficult build but I'm in love with it & so happy that it is completed just before the holidays! The build plan can be found HERE on Ana's site.

 

 

 I used Dark Walnut stain & Satin Poly for the finish.

 

 

 My daughter is a fan of our new table too! :)