Head-Board DIY

Hey kids,

Can't believe its monday again. I have been a super busy stay at home wife this last week. Lots of projects tackled and I can see light at the end of the kitchen tunnel. I know I promised some Kitchen photos but its still not done... taking WAY too long... so I'll just give you a sneak peek:

 Wiener dog size reference:

There. OOOooooo.

So another thing I wanted to buy do, was make a headboard. I really wanted this one--- but its like a million dollars.  We have this giant blank wall behind our bed and we needed something. So I watched Grace Bonney's DIY tutorial video and was like hey yeah I can do that.... 

and I can but its harder than it looks.

Stuff you need:

Plywood or particle board

1-2 inch foam

miter saw, jigsaw

pencil, string

circle template

ruler

marker

Emmy's on TV

coffee

husband

mom

spray adhesive 

batting

fabric

staple gun

This sounds like a list from McGruber

Step 1: Cut the frame

Lay frame on foam and trace

 Cut and spray OUTSIDE then lay and attach to board

 Cut batting to fit, have wiener dog help keep batting stable

 Staple!

 Lay on Fabric

 Ok it got really hard at the curves I recommend no 90 degree angles.

So here is my OH so gray bedroom BEFORE:

 Im going to add some of the throw color in the curtains...a print

 I found this pottery barn throw at an estate sale for $5.00

Total cost of headboard: $120 Total Savings- $900! (if I had bought the dwell studio one)

30- foam

25- wood

45- Fabric (Linen cotton blend)

20- Batting