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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wow… that is the EXACT Fabric that i have been looking for.. my basement playroom, is lime green and red.. Do you mind sharing.. i found your blog today.. i love. Amber
i love that fabric… do you mind sharing..? i am new to your blog today.. love it.. Amber
wow… that is the EXACT Fabric that i have been looking for.. my basement playroom, is lime green and red.. Do you mind sharing.. i found your blog today.. i love. Amber
So pretty! I can't wait to see more! Great job!
Roeshel
Where did you get your frame? I have been wanting to do something like this for my guest bedroom, but I can't seem to find a frame big enough… Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I love this!! Where do you buy your Amy Butler fabric?
Also, how did you hang the frame? Picture hangers? Or nailed it to the wall?
All I have to say is BEAUTIFUL!!!
I have been wanting to do this for my 2 year olds 'big girl' room! Thanks so much for the easy tips! Love the fabric you chose.
You are such a tease! I cannot wait to see the finished product! Don't keep us all in suspense!
Camille
I love the fabric and you got so lucky that you just had that big ol frame laying around !