I love to sew. It saves money, provides a creative outlet, and I can make money in my own home. Sewing a dress for myself saves about $40. But Ana White figured out that making her own headboard saved her about $2,000! My dress took 8 hours to sew. Her headboard? About 3.
She became so good at creating beautiful designer look furniture that she did it for money. Creating for money in mass wasn't as much fun as creating for loved ones, so she started www.knockoffwood.blogspot.com. Knock Off Wood is where Ana shares free instructions, building plans, and encoruagement for DIY furniture building. It's an amazing place.
She inspired me to pick up my drill and get to work. The hardware store even cut my lumber to size for me. First on my project list are these shelves from Martha Stewart:
Next is this bench from Knock Off Wood:
And after that, I'd like to try a farmhouse table and benches.
Go visit www.knockoffwood.blogspot.com and get inspired. Happy Nailing!
oh,my!! I love it....drooling here =) I may need my own wood shop! (that will qualify for a homeschool project right???)
Posted by: Misty | March 23, 2010 at 03:01 PM
wow! This inspires me! I always gawk at some of the stuff at Pottery Barn for Kids and then think, I would never pay those prices, nor could I! But wow, maybe I can!?
Posted by: Amy | March 24, 2010 at 03:36 PM
Love your blog and thanks for sharing the Knock Off Word blog tip. Lot's of good ideas!
Posted by: Furniture Quest | March 27, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Living room furniture sets are paid more attention as this room is visited by almost every visitor. As it is said that first impression is the last, living room furniture is the impression setter on others mind.
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Posted by: Home Theater Furniture | April 07, 2010 at 05:41 AM
great your blog i always remember your blog and always read.
Posted by: living room furniture | April 27, 2010 at 03:08 PM
I think the picnic table is what I will start with.
Posted by: Andrea Lewis | April 29, 2010 at 05:13 PM
There are plenty of ways of improving your home but one of the simplest is through home furniture. Having new furniture can make all the difference to your home.
Posted by: Movie Theater Seating | May 13, 2010 at 02:03 AM
The simple things could come out to be more elegant and stylish, i never imagine that this simple ideas were really great to see come to think of it you can see those materials maybe at your back yard, or materials were found in your own home.
Posted by: craftmatic | May 19, 2010 at 04:55 AM
When choosing home furniture accessories, often seems as though you have too many choices. This often leaves many people frustrated, wondering which items to choose and which items to pass up.
Posted by: Project Management Software | May 27, 2010 at 05:24 AM
I like the black cabinet with baskets in the storage! It really looks so beautiful!
Posted by: dining table | September 30, 2010 at 08:44 PM
Good for Ana. Not only that she has saved money but also having a beautifully crafted furniture.
Posted by: Furniture Upholstery | October 04, 2010 at 10:10 PM
There are many variations of these wood pieces as furniture styles have changed through time and as individual manufacturers have put their own spin on them.
Posted by: Recepti | October 08, 2010 at 06:48 AM
It saves money, provides a creative outlet
Posted by: resume | October 19, 2010 at 12:55 PM
I'm always amazed at those DIY shows and the way they make it look easy.
Posted by: primera furniture | October 21, 2010 at 09:42 PM
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