Designs by Studio C
Cher-Ann Texter
I am a draftsman, crafter, DIY-er, and mom. I love being able to create and want to help others create as much as possible!
Recent Posts
tools, woodworking, how to
How To: Keep Lumber Running Smoothly Through the Table Saw
By Cher-Ann Texter on Aug 30, 2012
When I was using Big Daddy (my table saw) the other day, I noticed the lumber wasn't running through the saw as smooth as it usually does . It was time for a cleaning... You see,... Continue reading
paint, how to, diy
How To: Make and Use Chalk Paint
By Cher-Ann Texter on Aug 20, 2012
Chalk paint is so popular! I think it looks so fab with its flat, smooth finish! I have been wanting to try it for a while and finally built the perfect project but spent weeks... Continue reading
woodworking, how to
How To: Apply Edge Banding to Plywood
By Cher-Ann Texter on Aug 08, 2012
Plywood is one of the most economical building materials out there. It comes in various thicknesses, sizes, and species. Covering the edges can be a problem for some. The edges can be covered with small... Continue reading
woodworking, diy, how to, furniture
How To: Build a Rustic Basket
By Cher-Ann Texter on Aug 02, 2012
I love the “rustic” look of baskets and boxes! This would be an easy and quick way to use up a few scraps laying around! I thought it would be great on the picnic table... Continue reading
woodworking, furniture, how to
How To: Install Drawer Fronts
By Cher-Ann Texter on Jul 21, 2012
Installing drawers fronts, to me, has always been intimidating. There is nothing worse than building a beautiful cabinet, only to install the drawer fronts incorrectly… It happens to me all the time and is extremely... Continue reading
how to, furniture
How To: Install Drawer Slides
By Cher-Ann Texter on Jul 17, 2012
When I first started woodworking, I found drawer slides to be very intimidating! I could not figure out how to get the hardware on the cabinet side to line up perfectly with the hardware on... Continue reading
woodworking, diy
DIY Tower Shelf
By Cher-Ann Texter on Jul 01, 2012
As I was drawing the plans for the X-Tower for The Design Confidential , I was also making plans to build it with some of the scraps I already had. My mom asked me to... Continue reading
how to, diy
How To: Make a Framed Cork Board with Wine Bottle Corks
By Cher-Ann Texter on Jun 29, 2012
I made this board for Mr. Awesome for our anniversary representing some of the bottles of wine we’d shared over the past year. I thought I had enough corks but apparently not… This is still a work... Continue reading
woodworking, how to
How To: Cut a 2x4 in Half
By Cher-Ann Texter on Jun 17, 2012
I like to use 2×2 lumber in a lot of the furniture I build. Where I live, I have a hard time finding 2x2s that are not twisted or bowed, and are in usable shape... Continue reading
repurposing, diy, how to, lighting
How To: Make a Lamp with a Liquor Bottle
By Cher-Ann Texter on Jun 07, 2012
A few posts back, I shared instructions on how to make a lamp from a wine bottle… This lamp is much cooler and is the ultimate accessory for the man cave! A diamond tip drill... Continue reading
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