Headboard Love
So I’ve been cut off….with summer coming to a close & our “other” budget (i.e. crafts, around the house, what meets my heart’s desire) is reaching it’s max, my current house projects are being roped in by the Mr.
Now this is not to say that I won’t keep creating; it just means I have to be a little more
creative in my material selection :)
So, when I decided last week, it was finally time for a headboard in the guest room…I started thinking of the most inexpensive way to handle this delima. And what did I come up with, you might ask?
Well, I’d love to answer that question! Old wood…I’m currently LOVING all the distressed furniture out there & wanted to bring that element into the design. So after a quick phone call to my Handy Daddy, and a request for any old wood lying around. III & I were ready to create!
First, III cut each piece to around 60″(but not perfectly). We wanted to keep the rustic look, remember :) And let me give hubs a little props here, because he did it all with a hand saw.
(I think I know just the thing to get him for Christmas though)
Next, each plank received a few coats of white paint.
After they dried, everyone went for a round of rough sanding with last year’s Christmas present,
an electric sander! Then each got a great rub down.
However, they didn’t feel quite as “aged” as I was hoping for, so I grabbed some brown paint & diluted it with water. I did a once over on all the boards, going back about 30 seconds later & wiping it off.
Perfecto.
Finally, I used one of the scrap pieces to create a little word art, BLESSED.
(And of course, cut out the letter with Mr. Silhouette.)
{**This just in: the sign in our bedroom says Blessed, must be a laps in memory…I don’t think I’m old enough for this. Will change…one day}
She got a sanding too.
Once all the planks were dry & sealed we attached them to two 2×4 with finishing nails. I don’t have pictures of this part since it was dark by now. Do you ever get in one of those moods where you start a project & you are just dying to finish it in the same day. Done.
Last but not least we screwed her to the bed frame, and…
Problem solved…just in time for our next guests.
The BEST part: the lovely guest room edition..it was FREE!!
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Gorgeous! I love the rustic look of the wood and what a beautiful saying above. Love it. I'd love it if you would check out the giveaway I'm having for a Dremel Trio!
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I really like the look of that headboard!! I've been trying to find something kind of rustic-y but not too much. If that makes sense! haha. Pinning this now!! :)
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Ginger
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What a neat headboard! I used to have one that I made out of a door. I love “different” head boards, so much more fun! :) I'd love for you to link up at my Tuesday Tutorials Link Party!
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Beautiful. If you get a chance I would love you to link your headboard up to More the Merrier Monday. It starts tonight and lasts through Wednesday. See you there. http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
Wow! Your headboard is beautiful! Well done.
I found your site through a blog party and am really happy I did. I am happy to be a new follower!
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This is awesome! My question is, does this ever get attached to the bed? Or is it just hung on the wall to look like a headboard?
Such a gorgeous headboard!! I'd love to be a guest at your house =) You did a fantastic job!
O it's perfect. Please share at my party goin on now. I would love that.
Thanks
Ash
This is just gorgeous! I love the cottage-feel to it. And anytime you can NOT spend the money on a new piece of furniture is a great help on the budget, I know!
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Aw- what a sweet sentiment. Love it! And I especially love that it was free!! My crafting budget has been halted too this summer, but it just means I have to be extra creative with what I have around the house!
This looks so great! I'm loving your blog; it's so cute! I'm you're newest follower :-)
lifewiththehawleys.blogspot.com
this is just gorgeous! you have done an amazing job. thanks for the inspiration!
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It looks great! The little sign added the nicest detail.
Patricia
Great job!! I think your headboard turned out beautifully!! I love free projects! :)
http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com/
Wow! I realllllly like this! Simple yet SO beautiful – great job & thanks for sharing it!
That looks wonderful! A great free project! Love the look!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Wonderful idea! I love the way it blends with your bedding as well. BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!
This is awesome! I've been deliberating over a fabric headboard or wood and I think your project has won me over… I may be copying it! Great job :)
Bekah
Nice Job thinking outside the box. I'm now a new follower :)
This turned out awesome! I am looking for some creative ideas for a headboard as well and this definitely provided some inpspiration!
What a beautiful headboard! I am redoing a guest room and I did not want to spend the money for new furniture. This inspires me to be creative and it would add so much to the room!!
this is darling Laura Beth!! :)
Especially blessed with this headboard,love that you are after God's heart too btw!!
Love your DIY headboard art! Very creative and you just inspired me to do the same for our guest room and switch out the photo hanging in there right now! Thanks for another great idea! :)
This is fantastic, I love the sign on top.
Just perfect! I'd like to come stay :)
Brilliant. I'm going to feature it on Growing Up Gardner! Thanks for the inspiration.
Fabulous headboard! I always think the best crafts are the ones that can be done for free :D
Oh my! This is SO SO lovely! :)
I might have to file this one away on Pinterest to try for myself one day. ;)
Love it- So pretty!
It looks fantastic. Loving the headboard inspiration.
This is lovely!
This looks beautiful! Love the weathered look of the headboard and the Blessed sign! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo party! Can't wait to see what you share next week!
That is fantastic, what a great idea and I love how you added the Blessed sign! I need a headboard for my guestroom too so I'll have to keep this in mind! Your husband did a great job!