I built a toy box.
Little Miss Lily has a new bedroom with lots of space so a toy box was in order.
The plans are here from Ana White.
I handpainted the name (Engravers font).
Pottery Barn sells this one for $200 plus $20 shipping:
image from Pottery Barn
I spent $35 (not including paint) on wood and screws.
Here’s a few progress photos:
All built, ready for primer:
One note, I forgot to buy the base moulding when I was at Home Depot so I took some scrap 3/4″ plywood and jigsawed out my own, it’s a tiny bit thicker than base moulding but works just as well:
All finished:
Lucky little Miss Lily.
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t is for talent, which is what you, my friend, are full of!
Wow, that is amazing! I want you to come to my house and get busy building stuff for me! You're incredible!
Rachel @ Maybe Matilda
Lucky little Miss Lucy indeed. Very cute!
How cute!! I love it! I bet your daughter loves it too!
My kids could sure use one of these since they have their toys in a plastic bin lol
Love it. Wow, you sure are talented. I love coming to your blog to see all your great projects.
That came out soo cute! We're trying to design our future nursery… just to be prepared… (no kiddos yet) but I love this chest design! thanks for sharing!
So sweet! i love it!
*hugs*deb
Very cute Jaime!
I am soooo in looooovvvveee! Beautiful!
You are amazing with your building skills. I am seriously A.M.A.Z.E.D!!
Oh my! That is awesome, I gotta' get me a jigsaw for sure. One more toy for the craft closet.
Bless,
Lisa
This turned out Very Cute!
So cute! Your daughter is super lucky to have such a talented Mom.
Wow, you did a great job it looks just like the potterybarn toy box. I am afraid of power tools so I am impressed that you cut the base wit a jigsaw by yourself …you go girl! I am hosting a Toddler themed linky party and think your project is great! I hope you will stop by and link up.
Jennie
http://willowbeanstudio.blogspot.com/
Just found you today through Reasons to Skip the Housework. This toy chest is so pretty. My daughter would love one even though she won't pick up her toys!
You're so talented – I just love this toy box…wish I had some little ones around still :O)
Happy BC Good Life Wednesday from your newest follower!
that came out so cute! I'd love for you to link this up to our wicked awesome wednesday party if you get a chance.
So pretty – very girlie 😀 love it
Oh, very nicely done! Great job!!
Impressive! It makes me want to build more furniture. 🙂 You can't argue with the price OR the satisfaction when it's complete.
You did an amazing job, I would love to have the confidence to actually build something rather than just painting over someone else's hard work! Your daughter is very lucky!
Your toy box turned out beautiful. I also have a Miss Lily in our house, so when I spotted your link on the Weekend Wrap Up, I had to stop by.
Great job!
love the box 🙂 amazing job
awesome toy box!
Amazing job – the chest looks straight out of a catalog. Hope you had a wonderful weekend ~ Stephanie Lynn http://www.bystephanielynn.com
Wow, that's amazing! I wish you could build me one! It looks like it's straight from a catalog.
such an elegant toy chest…I need to make a toy chest for my son still. thanks for posting.
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kathryn
http://www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com
Dang! You did amazingly well! I would totally be fooled thinking this was a pic from a PB catalog! Well done, very well done.
Very pretty! Looks very proffessionally done!
Beautiful job! What are the chances we'd post toy boxes we built on the exact same day?! We're definitely kindred spirits. 😉 (Anne of Green Gables nerd right here…)
Yours looks amazing! And that's hilarious that I used your pic from Ana's site for my stool inspiration. I'll have to go look for that post now. 🙂
Aloha,
charlie
Love yours better than PB's 😉
Featured you @ this weeks linky party! xoxo
You continue to amaze me with your woodworking skills! Adorable toy box, and Lily has a family heirloom in the making.
Thanks for partying with me 🙂
Wow, this is amazing! Would you mind responding to my comment on how you did the letters? Did you use a cricut/siloutte machine? Thank you so much!
Amazing, I wish I had your carpentry skills. You did an amazing job, its beautiful.
This is Great. I just painted my daughter's little chest and painted the lettering too, but I am really impressed that you built the trunk! Way to go!
This is just beautiful! I have a little Miss Lilly, grandaughter, she is the BEST! I have all sons, so when a little girl came our way, I was tickled pink! I have all the tools, I to am just really scared that I will keep cutting it all crooked!