It’s finally done! I almost can’t believe it. I had huge plans for a stack of old canvases from past projects just sitting for months un-used, but then morning sickness hit and this project had to go on the back burner. Now that I’m feeling much better mixed with the fact my toddler can now climb out of her crib in less than 5 seconds, this DIY headboard needed to get done pronto.
I started off by stripping the fabric off of all the canvases and finding an arrangement that worked.
Then I flipped them over and secured some scrap 1×4 boards to them with 1.5″ screws to make it nice and sturdy. I snapped this photo before I had all my boards attached, but you get the idea… right?
Then I flipped the beast over and glued my 1” foam sheets onto the canvases and covered that with my fabric and used the same method to upholster it that I used for my memo boards (HERE). Then I methodically added my upholstering tacks along the edges using needle nose pliers and a rubber mallet. I’m pretty good at eyeballing a straight line and measurements, but I recommend disappearing fabric pens if you’re not.
So are you wondering what my DIY upholstered headboard looks like in the guest/future “big” girl room?
Gorgeous, right?! I’m completely smitten and a little jealous that this is where my little girl gets to lay her head at night very soon. I also love that she’s obsessed with petting the fabric, calling it “pretty princess”. Hopefully that simple fact will make the transition from crib to bed a little easier.
Want to know the view directly across from the bed? It’s the duck egg blue dresser from this post.
So far this room is really coming along. The headboard makes all the difference. Who says you can’t have a huge headboard in a small room? *wink*
Source List:
Fabric: Premier Prints Key West Twill in Powder Blue (I used 4yards)
Lumber: Home Depot scrap section
Foam Sheets: Local fabric store (I used three)
Floral Pillow: Marshall’s
Chevron Quilt: Handmade by yours truly, details coming soon.
Ruffled Throw: Cynthia Rowley
I spent less than $50 in new materials to do this headboard and I’m sure you could too. I was on a mission to re-purpose those canvases, but you could easily substitute a piece of plywood cut to size. Probably much easier too!
If you have any questions about my DIY upholstered headboard, let me know! I’d love to hear from you.
Love the headboard! I think I will try making one using plywood. Will you please tell me how you hung it on the wall? Thank you!
Hi Carmen. We actually didn’t anchor it to the wall in this house because we were getting ready to move, but in our next home we plan on using 4 heavy duty d-rings that they use for picture framing. I found some at the hardware store very similar to this one http://www.brushesandtools.com/product/103-heavy-d-ring-w1-hole/ Hope that helps!
This is gorgeous!! You did such a great job. The colors and the pattern are just beautiful. I’d love for you to share this {and any other projects} at my Throwback Thursday party. http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-3/
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beautiful headboard, beautiful room!
Thanks Laura! It’s really starting to come along. Can’t wait until it’s 100% finished
Lovely! I love the colors and the patterns! Thanks for linking up!
Jen
This is so clever!! I think I might be inspired!!
Found you on tatertots and jello. 
Hi Maria! It looks great!!
I’ve been wanting to upholster a headboard for a long long time- just haven’t gotten around to it. I need a new bed first! I love that it only cost $50!! Awesome.
Haha, I know how you feel. We totally need to buy a new mattress, but this project was too affordable to pass up
Great job!! It came out beautiful. Stopping by from The Shabby Creek Cottage. Here is what I shared: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bow-pleated-purse.html
I love the way V’s room is turning out! Looks amazing you creative genius!