Project 2

So for our second kind of big project we made three small simple bookcases.  These were so easy to make!!  They still need another coat of paint, but I love them!!


Here are some pics of the process:

I hope everyone love these as much as I do!!

There was only one thing that happened, I accidentally put a nail through Joe's finger.  He was marking where I was supposed to nail, and his thumb slipped and so did the gun right as I pulled the trigger.  I stopped using the nail gun after that.  Don't worry, He's fine.  The nail went right through.  (I felt so bad I had to put myself in a big timeout!)

So Yes this project actually does have blood, sweat and tears mixed in with it!

Project 1

I labeled this Project 1 because it's our first wood project.  We have many projects that need to be done and some we have already accomplished, like hanging ceiling fans.  But Joe and I have decided instead of purchasing items that are over priced, we would find a way to build them ourselves. 

Now in the beginning, I thought to myself, "Great!  Joe will get to utilize his tools and stretch our imaginations on how to accomplish these projects!"

Joe on the other hand was thinking along the lines of, "SWEEEEEET!!!  I get to buy all those awesome tools I've been drooling over for the last 6 years!!!" 

You'll never guess whose thoughts actually panned out....

That's right.  You guessed it... Joe's were much more accurate than mine.  We are now the happy owners of the following power tools...

Skill Saw
Miter Saw
Table Saw
Nail Gun
Air Compressor
Brad Nailer
finish Nailer
Kreg Jig
Belt Sander
8' Ladder
18 Volt Cordless Drill
Cordless Electric Screw Driver

I think that's it,  but I'm sure that will also shortly include a plainer (spelling is limited to writer's knowledge of tools) and a Jig Saw, an actual work bench complete with clamps and anvil, along with a slew of other tools unbeknownst to me. But in the end I will have the ability to create and build just about anything wooden... I hope... maybe.  (by I, I really mean Joe, not me)  Any who, our first undertaking was to build us a new bed.  My old bed was fine, but after ... 5 moves, it's a little "worn".  So I found a website that I think everyone should look at called, www.ana-white.com  I love this site.  Any who, I found a simple farmhouse bed that I fell in love with.  On this site, she, Ana, explains how to make these fantastic items.  So we checked out the list of purchase items, went to every home improvement store and found all the tools we needed and got to work.  The process was simple and I would make a dozen of these if I had a reason to do so. 
Here is a look at the finished product:

Please don't mind the mess on the floor, I'm still trying to find places to put things.  (I've only been in the house 3 weeks, give me a break!)

I wish I had taken pictures of the whole process.  I absolutely love this bed.  It's rustic and if it gets beat up, I didn't pay $$$$$$'s for it. 

Our next project will be book cases for the kids books.  I will let you know how they turn out.  And maybe I will remember to take pictures of the process! ;)