Well, I finally finished the headboard. Actually, I finally finished a long while back, but am just now getting around to posting it. There are a few things you should know about all of this. First, this project was done with the help of husband and this should be noted as Nate does not usually get into to home makeover projects. Second, I am a HORRIBLE photographer and I apologize. Maybe my sister-in-law/photographer will take some better pictures for me the next time she visits.
We started by constructing a frame with 2x1.5 inch pieces of wood. Whenever you work with wood, you will realize that no matter how many times you have measured and moved the pieces around, it will never perfectly fit together. It definitely helps to have an angle level. Wood glue is also a must.
We Nate attached pieces of ply wood to the back of the frame. You can measure it all out and have the guys at Home Depot cut it for you if you don't have a wood cutter.
Because we had to fit together a few different pieces of plywood, it was important to attach a piece of wood to the back to stabilize it.
The next part was foam. Surprisingly, foam was the most expensive part of the project! Who woulda guessed?! We cut 2" thick foam down to size and stuck inside the frame.
I wrapped my Waverly
Williamsburg fabric around and just left the bottom part exposed since it would be hidden by the bed (this is my lazy I don't want to get into sewing problem.) Please excuse the mess of the room. I take full responsibility.
Then the upholstery nails. Oh the upsholstery nails! I put on a really horrible Miley Cyrus movie and went to town. It took a while and you have to be patient. You can space them out more than I did too.
It really only took an evening and a little time the next morning to finish all of this!
And here she is in all her shining glory!
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