Hey Guys! I hope you all are having a great Spring Break! I showed you guys my fabric I had purchased for the girls’ new room last week. I had this plan for some fun headboards and after thinking it over way too much I decided to tweek my plan just a bit. First tweek… I changed my fabric. It is still the same amazing print from Amy Butler’s Love line but I went with a different color palette.
I wanted to create a headboard that used minimal space since I am combining two kiddos in one room. My original plan was to wrap plywood with the fabric and finish my edges with some fun picture molding. Just before leaving for Lowe’s I had a lightbulb moment… these usually come too late:). I remembered that I had two matching large frames that I could use instead. This saved me lots of time and even more money.
I started by spray painting both frames with a fun coral color I pulled out of my fabric.
While that was drying I started working on the inside part. I purchased thick quilt batting at Hobby Lobby and cut a piece just a bit smaller than the cardboard I took out of the frame.
I used a hot glue gun to attach it to the cardboard. If your frame doesn’t come with cardboard you will want to cut a piece yourself or you can also use foamboard from a craft store.
I cut my fabric just larger than the cardboard and then ironed out all of the folds. Then, I placed it face down for the next step.
I laid my cardboard down on top of the fabric with the batting face down on the wrong side of the fabric. I then used my hot glue gun again to wrap the fabric and glue the edges to the back side of the cardboard. This is just like recovering a cushion… You want to make sure you pull tight.
My final step before hanging was to put it back in the frame. I placed it back in and pushed down the metal pieces to hold it in place.
I will show you this hanging on the wall but I can’t give you the full view until I get the bedding done. I am currently working on it and I LOVE it. The best part about these headboards is the cost. This is a very inexpensive yet chic way to create your own headboard in no time. I can’t wait to share the rest of this revamp! Hope you like it!
Thanks so much for stopping by and I can’t wait to share more of this fun revamp with you guys! Happy Wednesday!
~Whitney
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love love love that fabric. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Beautiful fabric. Amy Butler's designs makes me drool! I can't wait to watch the room unfold.
That headboard is just too sweet.
Whitney, these are very adorable. I love the fabric, but I really think the picture frame in that color MAKES it! Can't wait to see the rest!
Sherry
Oh my goodness! That headboard is fabulous!! I love it! Those colors are so pretty 🙂
I love the colors in that fabric. And those frames are so perfect! Can't wait to see how you pull the room together!
Hi Whitney. They turned out beautifully, you must be so thrilled! Fantastic job – I LOVE them:) ~ Tina x
Very cute! Can't wait to see the whole room done!
That is too cute ! Very clever as well. I'm going to remember this when I get to decorate my little grandaughter's next bedroom.
Gwyn Rosser @ The Pink Tractor
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You hope we like it??? Are you kidding me? This is AMAZING!!! LOVE the fabric- the coral color and the repurposed frame. Brilliant! You have me rethinking my color choices for my daughters room!!!
Oh how exciting! I can't wait to see it all finished! The fabric is beautiful!
Sandra
Those are so gorgeous! They look like expensive, custom headboards!
oooh! Lovin' it!
those are very, very cute!! i looove the fabric.
That's SUCH a clever idea! Hobby Lobby runs 50% frames often, and that would be a perfect time to pick up some large frames!
Happy SP Day!