My projects lately have incorporated a lot of woodworking. On my recent staycation, I turned my carport into a workshop and worked on several projects for three full days. They're not all done yet, but this post will begin the finished project parade.
The first thing I finished was this wall bookshelf for the playroom. It holds all of Sam's board books, and since I hanged(?) it all he does is read his books. I guess they are more exciting now that they are front and center for him.
The plan is from Ana-White.com. I've enjoyed every project of hers that I have made so far. All I had was sawhorses, a circular saw and jig saw, and a square and tape measure. Anybody really can do it. I stained it with a coat of Minwax English Chestnut and then used a half glaze, half Martha Stewart Caraway Seed paint mix on top. I like how it blends into the wall but still has red undertones like the trim.
This is how I got it leveled while I screwed it into the studs. Lots of trial and error to get the right book combination . . .
Sam likes it, I like it, so I think this one is a winner. :-)
The first thing I finished was this wall bookshelf for the playroom. It holds all of Sam's board books, and since I hanged(?) it all he does is read his books. I guess they are more exciting now that they are front and center for him.
This is how I got it leveled while I screwed it into the studs. Lots of trial and error to get the right book combination . . .
