First DIY Furniture Project...

So in case you didn't know, there is this wonderful, fabulous, AH mazing blog out there that shows you how to build furniture, gives you all of the plans, AND all of the ideas are affordable AND pretty.  What?  You didn't know about this blog?  WELL....let me just warn you, you will be addicted.  Knock Off Wood is one of my favorite blogs.  The gorgeous and fabulous Ana White builds her own beautiful furniture AND gives you step by step guides on how to build your very own.  There are SO many projects on my "list" thanks to Ana, and the other day DH and I decided to check one of those projects off the list.  Of course I plan (want) to build an armoire, kitchen island, and our children's beds (when we have children) but for now we decided to start out with something small, cute, and useful.  We decided (I decided) to build this cute little bench.  DH and I like to do projects together (quality time) and I got to "play" with power tools!  Woot woot!  Thanks to my friend Dana for introducing me to this fabulous website! :)

All you need....oh and some nails and paint....please excuse DH's golf clubs...

I'm a hand saw pro!  NOT....My dad used to let me "cut a few" years and years ago, but I was way out of practice.  DH encouraged me to step up to the plate.  I love a good challenge...

"Give me that!....get out of my way....punk..." :)

I don't think "sawing" barefoot is a safe idea....

*Kids- do not try this at home*

I didn't want DH to feel left out....so I handed over the saw....

(actually I just wanted to take pictures!)

And we would have been there ALL DAY if he hadn't taken over...

(Ah look at all the dust, ouch that's hot, oh crap it's not straight, look at the squirrel..)

It's starting to look like a bench!...success...

That black thing on the ground is called a clamp...did you know that?  I did...(not)...

Time for some nails...which means another fun power tool!

After the cutting and sanding was finished, it was time to paint! 

I could sit in the garage and paint all day long...need something painted?

Drying.....a hair dryer helps speed up this process....

My version of a freehanded fleur de lis....it's def. not perfect but whatever...

Some scroll on the front....

 

TAH DAH!  Our new "herb" bench!  :)

Now on to our next project.  Make sure to check out Knock Off Wood

Have a fabulous day!  And I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who reads my blog and leaves such nice comments!  I REALLY appreciate it!  :)