DIY Headboard

The Reclaimed Wood Headboard is complete! This was the easiest piece I have ever built!  It took me about 1 hour to put it together after I cut the wood!  You can find the plans I used for this headboard on Ana’s Site but as always, I am taking you on my journey:) Here are some pictures of the steps I took in order: I started by placing one board on top of another… This is a picture of the outside frame of the headboard. Next, it is just patterns!  1×6, 1×4, 1×6 etc! This is a picture of the trim on the front side of the headboard. More front trim:) Lookin’ good! Final top trim. I used my Ryobi Battery Brad Nailer to construct this entire piece along with a TON of Gorilla Glue Wood Glue! I used Elmer’s Wood Filler to fill in the few nail holes that I had.  I love the way Ana has you construct this because she starts from the back side.  Doing this leaves almost zero nail holes and I strongly dislike filling nail holes:)  I used a plastic knife to smooth the wood filler because it was the closest thing I had:) Ahhh!  I love stained wood!  I used 2 coats of Minwax Dark Walnut stain followed by 1 coat of Minwax Polycrylic.  I am in LOVE!  I wish it was going in my room…. Here she is on the Full Storage Bed!  To see the plans for the full storage bed click HERE! I love, love, love how this headboard looks on the Full Storage Bed!  I think I am motivated now to tackle the rest of his room…one project ALWAYS leads to another and I LOVE it;) I hope ya’ll have a fun and safe weekend!