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July 26, 2011 by Suzie

Two Layered Drybrush

I just finished another dry brushed chest of drawers. I’m lovin this dry brushed finish (the same technique I used on this piece).  Here’s the before: And here it is after the first layer of the dry brush: I liked it, but I wanted a little more dimension.  So I drybrushed a creamy white over …

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July 1, 2011 by Suzie

Handmade Footbridge

That sounds funny…handmade footbridge. Footmade handbridge…handfoot bridgemade…madebridge foothand…  Confused now? Me too 🙂 Anyhoo, I have a different kind of furniture for you today. My sister and I were recently brainstorming about a gift for our mom and she had the wonderful idea of a footbridge. My mom goes walking on some trails behind her …

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June 28, 2011 by Suzie

Drybrushed Chest of Drawers

I found this little beauty about in the back of a huge shed full of junk that I found through craigslist advertised as an “estate sale”. It was a real-life version of the show Hoarding: Buried Alive on TLC.  Seriously.  Sheds FULL of furniture. A treasure trove for someone like me! I was so excited! …

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June 23, 2011 by Suzie

Pottery Barn End Tables

Here is another ana-white project fer ya. I needed some end tables for the guest bedroom and I found these plans. They are inspired by the Pottery Barn Hyde End Tables. Except those cost $199. Mine cost $45 for both! This is one of them after it’s been built. Wahoo accomplishment! (Excuse the bad picture. …

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June 19, 2011 by Suzie

Vintage Windows

During a recent visit to a local antique store, I found these beauties for only $7 a piece! I love ’em.  There is so much potential! I love the chipped paint all over them. The natural distressing is the real deal. That’s why I’m not going to touch the finish on them. I love the different colors …

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June 17, 2011 by Suzie

Make a Bench and Sit On It

If you have been following the DIY blog world I’m sure you have heard of ana-white.com. It’s a seriously awesome site that has free plans for building furniture. I’ve tackled a couple pieces and my most recent one was this bench: The second I saw the plans for it, I knew I had to try! …

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June 10, 2011 by Suzie

Pottery Barn Inspired Headboard

I have been looking for a headboard for our guest bedroom.  I stumbled upon this headboard from Pottery Barn. Hate to break it you Pottery Barn, but I don’t have $1,199.00 to spend on a headboard.  I do love you, but that ain’t happenin.  So, I decided to make my own. To make this headboard, …

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Hi, I’m Suzie! I’m a self-taught woodworker, DIY enthusiast, house-to-home transformer, endlessly curious maker, mom and wife. Building and making is my passion. Creating a home with my own two hands is my jam!
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