Repurposed Headboard

It all started with this beautiful bench I recently

got after what seemed like
many weeks of layaway payments.

(so thrilled layaway still exists)

I have always planned on making

my own headboard 

out of MDF, batting, and material, but

when I had the idea

to repurpose the previous headboard I

had hanging in my other

home, I practically screamed in the aisles

of Home Depot. 

(I quickly left before purchasing the MDF)

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For those who have followed my crafting experiences,

you know that over the last few years
I had six wooden frames made

from an IKEA kit and some fabric from Jo-Ann's

hanging above my bed. They made the perfect base

for my newly updated headboard.

I started by measuring the size 

of all six frames together.

I decided to leave the current material on the 

frames in case I wanted to 

go back to that colorful headboard, as well
as it also provided a stronger

base for my new headboard.

After ironing my material and

cutting down my batting, I placed all six frames

on top, being sure to center them.

I wanted to secure the six frames into one

piece, so I reinforced them by

stapling the frames to each other.

...

Next, I started stapling my material
 in the center of each side of the piece, pulling 

taut as I went around.

Then I stapled all the way down each edge.

Do your corners last, wrapping them

like a present, nice and flat.

Here is what it looks like after you're done stapling.

Last step, I added some nailhead trim
that I purchased from Beacon Fabric & Notions
in French Natural. Using a
nailhead trim kit makes the application
so much easier - you only have to hammer in
one nail for every five spaces, and you
can get an even, straight line. Brilliant!

I used a french cleat to hang my headboard. Very easy to use!

Altogether, this project took me about 2 hours.
I'm pretty ecstatic with my repurposed, charming headboard
that goes so well with my new bench.

Cost Breakdown:
Wooden frames: FREE (already had for a few years)
Batting 2 yards: $6
Material 2 yards: $8
Nailhead trim kit: $20
French Cleat: $7
Total Cost: $41
(and the best part is I still have over half of my nailhead trim left - do I hear another project calling!)
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Hope you like it!

~jennifer