The project I am sharing today is a headboard that I made this summer. In the past, I have used an antique mantle as a headboard for my twin bed. However, I was ready to switch to a Queen bed, so I needed a new headboard. I searched for a good deal on a larger antique mantle, but they were all way over my price range for now. So, I decided to make my own when I scored this find at a yard sale one weekend:
It may not look very pretty to you, but I fell in love with the shape. Not to mention, it was only $2!! I decided to make a nail head trim headboard and I wanted a natural look-think linen/burlap, without the side effects of burlap (sniffy nose, sneezing, etc). Here are the materials I used:
-An old twin egg crate
-Batting
-Fabric (2 yds)
-Nailhead trim
-Staple gun
I found a fabric that gave the linen look without the price tag. I found this fabric for $8/yard at Joanns, and I also had a coupon so I ended up getting 2 yards of fabric for only $8! I used an old egg crate because foam was too expensive. The batting was $7 at Walmart, and the nailhead trim was $20 on eBay.
Before I started, I tore the ugly wooden attachment off the top of the headboard.
Step One: Cut foam/egg crate to desired shape. Leave about 1" border to allow for nailhead trim.
Step Two: Cover entire headboard in batting and staple tightly.
Step Three: Cover entire headboard in fabric and staple tightly along the back. (This step can be a little tricky-I recommend extra hands. Thank goodness for my Mom and Dad! I covered mine in a cheap white fabric that I already had as a trial run, which is what this picture is of. I didn't take one of the actual fabric stapling step because my hands were tied the whole time.)
Step Four: Hammer in nailhead trim. (I bought the kind that comes connected-it is a roll of faux nail heads, and every fifth nail head is a real one that you hammer in. Otherwise, you just simply bend the nail heads to fit the outer curve of your head board).
And here is the finished product!
Altogether, this project took me about 8 hours and $37! Until I find my dream antique mantle, I think this will do. :)
