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“T” is for Toy Box

May 9, 2011

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:
Turner Toy Chest
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.
I’m linking up to:

 The Lettered CottageFurniture Feature Fridays

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Filed Under: BUILD, DIY, FURNITURE, FURNITURE, PAINT, STORAGE38 Comments

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  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    May 9, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    t is for talent, which is what you, my friend, are full of!

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  2. Rachel says

    May 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    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

    Reply
  3. Kara says

    May 9, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Lucky little Miss Lucy indeed. Very cute!

    Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    May 9, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    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

    Reply
  5. Jessabells says

    May 9, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Love it. Wow, you sure are talented. I love coming to your blog to see all your great projects.

    Reply
  6. Kathy C. says

    May 9, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    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!

    Reply
  7. Dragonfly Treasure says

    May 9, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    So sweet! i love it!
    *hugs*deb

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  8. Sawdust and Paperscraps says

    May 9, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Very cute Jaime!

    Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    May 9, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I am soooo in looooovvvveee! Beautiful!

    Reply
  10. Sarah, Three Boys says

    May 10, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    You are amazing with your building skills. I am seriously A.M.A.Z.E.D!!

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  11. UrbanCottageDecor.blogspot.com says

    May 10, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Oh my! That is awesome, I gotta' get me a jigsaw for sure. One more toy for the craft closet.

    Bless,

    Lisa

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  12. Wendys Hat says

    May 10, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    This turned out Very Cute!

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  13. Trisha @ The Sweet Survival says

    May 10, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    So cute! Your daughter is super lucky to have such a talented Mom.

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  14. willow says

    May 10, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    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/

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  15. Pinkie says

    May 10, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    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!

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  16. SallyLeeByTheSea.com says

    May 11, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    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!

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  17. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    May 11, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    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.

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  18. Inga´s Haven says

    May 11, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    So pretty – very girlie 😀 love it

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  19. Lil-Rosi says

    May 12, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Oh, very nicely done! Great job!!

    Reply
  20. Chris says

    May 14, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Impressive! It makes me want to build more furniture. 🙂 You can't argue with the price OR the satisfaction when it's complete.

    Reply
  21. Rhiannon says

    May 14, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    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!

    Reply
  22. [email protected] says

    May 14, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    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!

    Reply
  23. Polka says

    May 14, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    love the box 🙂 amazing job

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  24. Heather says

    May 15, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    awesome toy box!

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  25. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming says

    May 16, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Amazing job – the chest looks straight out of a catalog. Hope you had a wonderful weekend ~ Stephanie Lynn http://www.bystephanielynn.com

    Reply
  26. Laura says

    May 16, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Wow, that's amazing! I wish you could build me one! It looks like it's straight from a catalog.

    Reply
  27. Kathryn Michelle Jenkins says

    May 16, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    such an elegant toy chest…I need to make a toy chest for my son still. thanks for posting.

    I'm a new follower
    kathryn
    http://www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  28. Amie {Kitty Cats and Airplanes} says

    May 16, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Dang! You did amazingly well! I would totally be fooled thinking this was a pic from a PB catalog! Well done, very well done.

    Reply
  29. [email protected] says

    May 16, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Very pretty! Looks very proffessionally done!

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  30. Attempting Aloha says

    May 16, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    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

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  31. Lolly Jane says

    May 21, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Love yours better than PB's 😉
    Featured you @ this weeks linky party! xoxo

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  32. Holly says

    May 26, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    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 🙂

    Reply
  33. Karen At Home says

    May 28, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    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!

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  34. Karen says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Amazing, I wish I had your carpentry skills. You did an amazing job, its beautiful.

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  35. Tammy says

    June 3, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    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!

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  36. Jenny says

    January 7, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    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!

    Reply

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