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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This project is beautiful! I love it! So, I was just wondering if you were going to post picts of your whole shelf thing (knock off wood). I'm on pins and needles to see the whole thing all decorated.
WOW! That fabric is gorgeous! I can't wait to see the finished bedding! You're so talented!
WOW – what a fantastic idea. Of course, anything Amy Butler is a hit in my book!
Super cute – love the colors!!!
Great job, love the look.
I LOVE this idea and fabric! Abolutely wonderful job 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!
That turned out so cute!! I also love the fabric and color combination! Great job… I need to make one of these!
Sooooo cute & easy! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
whitney tht is a very creative idea for headboad.. cant wait to see it all put together.
Luv ur use of color, Luv!!!
Absolutely precious! The colors you are using are so adorable!
Sincerely, Trish
WOW! This turned out so great, I just love the fabric!
~Morgan
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Cute. I did something similar — just not as colorful. 😉
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I too am in love with this fabric and color palette. One question, what are the dimensions of the frames? They look huge. I would love to use this somehow in my daughter's room redo. Great idea and beautiful execution, as usual. Love.
I love the fabric and the headboard turned out great. Great idea to use the old frames. Can't wait to see the finished product all put up with the new bedspread, etc. Love & blessings from NC!