The DIY Headboard Extravaganza {Unique Headboard Inspiration. There’s so much fun to be had with headboards. The possibilities for headboards are endless when you consider them in their basic form. Headboards certainly don’t need to be purchased. DIY & re-purposed headboards can be just as beautiful as something you would find at a trendy shop, only more personalized with WAY more character. Before you think about hitting up the store, or scouring the web for your next headboard, step outside the box and remember that headboards don’t have to be confined to a rectangular piece of wood. Headboards can be made from just about anything, an old fence, driftwood, curtains, a pallet, an old door, the list goes on.
Here are 21 very unique headboards, all of which you could attempt to make yourself. See my post on “How to Make an Upholstered Fabric Headboard” if you’re inspired after reading this =) 21 Unique D.I.Y Headboards I just love the contrast between the white and vibrant yellow in this beach cottage bedroom. Hooray for chalkboard paint! Wow. 20 Anthropologie Knock-Off Tutorials. Anthropologie has some amazing eye candy in the store that always lures me in. It's time well spent too because I get some of the best ideas to knock off! {snicker} Here are some tutorials and patterns to make your own Anthropologie inspired fashions, home decor, accessories, and chic sewing projects. Home Decor 1. Anthropologie Inspired Ruffled Lampshade ~ If you have a plain lampshade, some burlap, and a glue gun, you have all the makings for a gorgeous lampshade!
Learn how to create this beauty. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sewing for the Home 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Accessories 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Clothing 19. 20. More Anthropologie Tutorials Thanks Ladies! Creating Memories that Endure, Laurie For more free tutorials, craft, holiday and DIY projects sign up for Tip Junkie's email with new How-To projects daily! DIY. For the past month I've been really trying to eat healthy (low carb, no sugary snacks etc) so you could imagine how this colourful ice cream cone caught my eye. I love the colours, patterns and reference to the oh so wonderful ice cream (plus, it's guilt free).
This would be a cute pick-me-up/apology gift idea (save money on real flowers- those can get expensive right guys?) Or even great for parties. What You'll Need: cones, x-acto knife (or scissors), glue, bright colour paper for flowers, green paper for leaves, and a cool patterned paper for cone covers (I like the stripes). Let me know if you try it out, I'd love to see how they turn out :) A cool pallet wood chair anyone can make – part 1. Part 1 – the reveal! <— YOU ARE HERE Part 2 – how to build the chair <— click to visit HERE Tools to help get the job done! Disclosure / affiliate links applicable. Desiring something super unique, this 2 full pallet chair was whipped up in a couple of hours, and is PERFECT for the non builder types! I just desired something you couldn’t find in a big box store. So here’s a little pallet wood and burlap coffee bean sack pillow eye candy! Burlap coffee bean sacks are the perfect no sew upholstery.
The reason for the cheater upholstery is in PART 2 HERE. See how the large pillows were done HERE. You can find coffee bean sacks at local coffee roasters in your area, or check places like ebay. Taking advantage of all the natural crate markings on the wood, I allowed them to become the artwork. Both arms are different which I love. (see the original Farmers Market sign HERE) This leg got a little extra detail with an antique wooden level. And yeah, the board cracked because I didn’t predrill. 34 DIY headboard ideas. The headboard is now looked at as a mainly decorative element in our bedrooms. As it usually happens, it all started from a practical reason/purpose.The headboard, a piece of furniture that is attached to the head of the bed, was initially an element that isolated sleepers from drafts and cold.
Back then the buildings were less insulated and thus such a feature was needed. The headboards were made of wood because it’s a material that’s less conductive than stone or brick for example. With time, this function has been lost and replaced by a purely aesthetical function. Headboards are mostly decorative now, although they do have a certain amount of functionality. Some may feature built-in or hidden storage space which can be used for storing books and other items. In most cases, the headboard in an accent feature, an element meant to stand out and to complement the rest of the décor. Headboard from salvaged materials. Metal headboard. This one is really simple, but ingenious. DIY Project: Reclaimed Wood Look Headboard - aka design. 1.2K Flares1.2K Flares × Okay, so truly this is a super easy project. Like almost 1, 2, 3 easy. And it is a total cheat. It’s not reclaimed barn-board at all! The only prep work is to decide how big to make the headboard.
You will need: palm sander OR sandpaper and some musclesstud finderpencillevelwood (We used twelve 1″x6″x8′ pieces of spruce and had Home Depot cut them all down to 5′ long.)2″ screws (flat-head)drillold ragMinwax stain in Special Walnut Step 1: Decide where to put your headboard. Step 2: Sand rough spots and edges off of the boards. Step 3: Starting at the bottom (@ baseboard or floor), screw the first board to the wall using the stud marks you made in Step 1. Step 4: In a well ventilated room, and perhaps wearing a mask (trust me, this stuff STINKS when wet!) Step 5: Make it look pretty! See, didn’t I tell you it was easy?! And it was inexpensive! The wood was $2.97 per 8 foot length. So for $46.50 (plus tax depending on where you live) - voila!!!! Any questions? PS. Over 50 Wood Pallet Projects.
La Famille: happy mantle...again. Ok readers, sorry to be ummmm super repetitive here, but I wanted to give my lil mantle makeover a post all it's own... I wanted to link up with some other blogs and the original mantle post had a bunch of other stuff too. So, here's my happy mantle again... Remember how she looked before: tired and sad? Using only stuff I had lying around the house, including the old wood door, I spiffed up my mantle and made it more happy. Scrap fabric and twine made this little pendant banner. Love the mix of stripes and floral. And a few wood frames I spray painted to make them match better. And that's it! Yeah for easy peasy projects!! Have a happy weekend, all! I'm linking up with. Radical possibility: Easy Anthropologie Confetti Tumblers. Thank you all so much for such amazing feedback and for helping this project circulate all over the internet! My cups have held up pretty well due to not being used too often (they are currently just holding bobby pins in my bathroom) but several readers said after a little wear and tear, the paint comes off.
Other readers have found that using paint specifically for glass leads to a much longer life! In the comments, readers have specifically stated that Martha Stewart Paints and DecoArt paints have lasted the best. I have used both, and love them both! The process of making them will remain the same, but these products should help prolong the life of your glassware. xo, z Here's the thing about Anthropologie; everything is gorgeous. But buying one thing means Visa ain't getting paid and my landlord is going to be getting an awkward "So, here's the deal... " call. Let the knockoff begin! In true knockoff fashion, I did one rainbow confetti, and one each of red and blue. Xo, How To: Hang A Gallery Wall.
We love the idea of creating a gallery wall in the home, whether it be in a living room, bedroom, or even an office space. We turned to interior designer Muffie Faith, whose store was featured on Glitter Guide earlier this week, for some expert tips on hanging a collection of frames! Pay Attention to Size: If I’m doing a mix of sizes, I start with the largest piece first and work out. One thing that people always seem to do is put too much space between photographs and sketches. Think of it as a puzzle, but keep in mind that larger, bolder pieces need “breathing room” to emphasize the dramatic effect created by the art. Frames need to be similar — not necessarily in texture, but in color. You wouldn’t necessarily mix solid golds and silvers, but some pieces may have tiny flecks of each that allow you to make a bridge between both hues. Practice First: For a large group or gallery, it’s often best to start by practicing your layout on the floor before you begin to mess with the walls.
10 Painting Tips & Tricks You Never Knew (Part Two) After sharing my paint secrets last month, I was so excited to find out how much ya'll loved them! Your enthusiasm reminded me that many of you are still learning just like I am....and I love that. I thought I would share a few more tips today, and hopefully answer a few questions that I frequently receive from readers.
Some of these you might know, some you might not. Maybe you'll even have a few lightbulb moments like I did when I figured this stuff out. So, here are my 10 paint secrets...round two! #1: Make a paint chip key ring I recently made my own paint chip key ring, and it's so useful! To make this, I used the paint chips from all my wall colors, a key ring, and some key tags. I cut out a small square off the paint chip, glued it to one side of the tag, and wrote the name of the paint color and room it goes in on the back of the tag. I have it in my purse and take it with me whenever I go out. *To see the paint colors we used in our house, go here. #2. . #3. I love tack cloth. . #4. Diy patio chair cushions. Remember the patio table DIY from a couple of weeks ago? I’ve been dying to get the rest of our little balcony patio finished up, and I think this was the last of the projects. We found some simple patio chairs at Target, but we wanted to change ‘em up a little.
Cue cushions! Now I have never claimed to be an amazing seamstress. Cut 1-inch foam to the size and shape of your chair seat (you can get foam cut at JoAnn!). Can’t wait to put these to good use, with lots of easy evenings out on the patio. The Crafted Sparrow: Coffee Filter Peonies Flowers. I love fresh flowers, I love seeing them every morning on my kitchen counter when I’m lucky enough to have them. Unfortunately that doesn’t happen often. And honestly it’s not in my budget to buy them weekly either. I decided I needed something that would bring a pop of color to my office / craft area and make me happy to see, and that didn’t break the bank. Today I’m sharing these Coffee Filter Peonies Flowers with you. Supplies: * Coffee Filters {white} * Scissors * Floral Wire * Floral Tape * Food Coloring * Glue Gun or Very Tacky Glue 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. These are great for lots of occasions – centerpieces, party decor, and gift toppers.
Vintage Door/Shelf DIY | Bulb to Blossom. I paid $40 for this door that came off a house in Mexico. I decided to make it into a leaning shelf. And later thought to attach a light fixture. I stumbled upon this glorious find on lowe’s.com. It was exactly what I was looking for and only $24.98! Here are some of the other materials I used: To be honest, I just kinda figured it out as I went. Along with the sconce, I purchased the wood, composite board, and extension plug from Lowe’s. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. DIY Fabric Floorcloth. Mr. Roar and I are heading to Club Med in Florida today. (You can follow our trip there on Twitter or Facebook.) Today while I'm gone we have an AWESOME guest post. Jess and Monica from East Coast Creative offered to post here for the day. I recently fell in love with their blog. It is pack with gorgeous decor and great ideas. They have a fantastic project to share with you today.
Hey there! I'm super excited to share this project with you because it opens up a whole world of possibilities for us DIYers who would rather make something custom than buy it at the store. Step 1: Gather your materials. Fabric: the amount depends on the size of your mat. Rubber Mat Runner: I've seen similar floor mats made with vinyl flooring remnants, but I wanted something sturdy with traction and this fit the bill!
Spray Adhesive Water-based Polyurethane Scissors Duct Tape Step 2: Using your scissors, cut your rubber mat to size. 3. 4. Don't mind me...just loving on my fabric while smoothing out the wrinkles. While Daddy's Away, Mommy Will Play. So my husband is gone for the next two weeks, which means two weeks of crafting and projects without feeling guilty! It was finally a nice warm day today, so the girls and I headed to Ace for materials for today's project. We made it through the store quickly and with no drama! And we came home with this. 2x2, 1x6, 1x4, 4x4 I had seen a really neat tutorial here to make your own candle sticks and I had seen a tutorial here to make candle stick hangers at Drab to Fab.
I loved the candle sticks but didn't trust my kiddos not to touch in the house (4x4's are heavy) so I decided to combine the 2 and make something for my front step. I cut my 4x4 24" long. I stacked the 4 1/2" square on top of the 5 1/2 square and screwed the 2 together from the bottom. I gave it a quick coat of spray primer and then a light coat of heirloom white along the edges. Once the black was dry 15 minutes later I used my sanding sponge to distress the edges. I bought the cheapest hook I could find and sprayed it ORB. Glowing Outdoor Orbs. Heart Break Kids - Blog - My very own DIY Faux Fireplace. Wood Pallet Room Divider | My Friend Staci. Pallet reading bed for the nursery. Master Bedroom Pallet Mirror | The Rooster and The Hen. You Are Loved Sign.