All tagged shiplap

How to Build A Barn Door - the Easy Way!

How to Build A Barn Door - the Easy Way!

Sadie Mae John
Build, DIY Tutorials, Frost House

When I was first starting making I was so curious about how things went together, especially barn doors. I would see all these pretty pictures of barn doors on Instagram, but people would never show the backs. So I always wondered were they just gluing boards together, was there actual joinery in there, what does the back look like, what is this made out of, etc? And now that I have been doing it, woodworking, for a while I can let you know that the answer to the questions…. and the answers are yes, yes, flat and decorated, wood plywood and mdf! So needless to say, there is not one right way or wrong way to build at barn door… at least in my opinion.

Modern Shiplap Hall Tree Bench

Modern Shiplap Hall Tree Bench

Sadie Mae John
DIY Tutorials, Build

This build is inspired by my most popular build to date… the “OG” Shiplap Hall Tree Bench. In my humble opinion it is an awesome design, but it is more on the farmhouse side. And since like me and a lot of others style is leaning more on the modern side these days I thought it would be fun to design a modern version. Hence the “Modern” Shiplap Hall Tree Bench… think black paint, vertical shiplap, light wood and AWESOME!

Mobile Coffee Cart Makeover - Before & After

Mobile Coffee Cart Makeover - Before & After

Sadie Mae John
Upcycle, Build

So I got a DM on Instagram that said, “Hi there! I have a unique project I need some help on.” And my reply was, “Howdy!!! I like unique projects!!!” We talked a little about time frames and availability, AND THEN she said “Oh awesome!!! I’d love to support another female entrepreneur!!” And the rest is pretty much history.

Shiplap Hall Tree Bench Plans - UPDATED 1.8.19

Shiplap Hall Tree Bench Plans - UPDATED 1.8.19

Sadie Mae John
DIY Tutorials

Well the time has finally come! I am so excited to share with you plans to build your very own Shiplap Hall Tree Bench. This has been a long time coming and some of you have been very patient. Thank you for that!

So since this is my very first set of full printable plans they might not be perfect. So once you have downloaded them and had a chance to look them over I would love any feedback you. More detail, too much detail, etc. 

Top Builds of 2017

Top Builds of 2017

Sadie Mae John
Build, Personal, Upcycle

Sometimes I question if doing this business is worth it. The long hours, the wondering where the next job will come from, the not so glamorous wardrobe that I wear all the time, the messy hair/no makeup look..... and then I sit down and review all the things I built in 2017. Yes, yes, yes it was all worth it!!! I can't believe I get to and was able to make so many awesome things!!!!

Shiplap Hall Tree Bench

Shiplap Hall Tree Bench

Sadie Mae John
Build

Since I have started building, which is almost 3 years now, no other project has gotten as much attention and likes as my Shiplap Hall Tree Bench. This was such a fun piece to create and even though it is big, it wasn't that difficult to build. Except moving it around as it got bigger.