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Mama’s Got a Brand New Bed

October 13, 2011 By Shannah 14 Comments

Ok, not this mama but still two mamas (mine and Mathlete’s) that are the primary sleepers of the bed we’re chatting about.

I’ve been planning to put up a new headboard in the guest room for awhile now but was very slow getting started.  Just call me Ms. Tortoise.  It wasn’t really a project I felt that I could do in little snippets like many of my other projects so I did what I do best: procrastinated.  Plus, I had to hit at least 3 different stores for my supplies so that required time I just didn’t have.  Enter Mathlete who took one of those stores off my hands freeing up some of my time.  I think the Home Depot guys like him better anyways.

My supply list:
62″ x 24″ Sheet of plywood (we used chip board and had the HD people cut it)
2 x 4 cut into two 3′ pieces
Batting or foam (I did double layer batting)
Fabric of choice
Staple gun + Staples
Drill
Screwdriver
Wood Screws (2″)
Extras (nail heads, cording, etc.)

Let’s get building!
I have been doing most of my projects in our (unfinished) basement and this one was no different.  Down in the lair, I put down a blanket and sheet on the floor to keep my fabric clean.  Then, I layered the fabric, batting and wood as I would be attaching it.

I wrapped the batting around and stapled it.  I did two ends and then the other two sides.  A note here: While I recommend double layer batting if you go that route (it was cheaper than foam in my case), I do not recommend wrapping both layers around.  It really interferes with the leg attachment.  Just my $.02.

I spaced my staples pretty far apart just to get it secured and then went back to add additional staples.  Once I had the batting secure, it was time to do the fabric portion.  My fabric was actually a curtain I picked up at Bed, Bath and Beyond.  It matches the curtains that are already in the room but with a price tag of $24.98!  Subtract my 20% coupon and then my $17 merchandise credit and it was practically free.

I cut a lot of the fabric off but using the clearance curtain even though it was much longer in length than I needed saved me so much money.  Staple, staple, staple.

The corners (as always) were a little tricky but I managed to get them all stapled down so that they looked uniform (from the front at least!).

She’s looking pretty good but needs a little something else.

Enter a little bling…nail head bling that is.

I picked up the nail head trim at Joann’s with my 50% off coupon.  It was so much easier and faster than doing real nail heads.  Just hammer in every 5th nail.

Next up, legs! 

This is where Mathlete came in.  Armed with his tools, we set to attaching the legs.

He pre-drilled holes into each 2 x 4 x 3 where the wood screws would go.

Then, we positioned it on the back of the headboard and screwed it in.  We had pre-measured the distance from the floor to the top of the mattress, how far we wanted it to overlap and the distance between the attachment locations on our existing frame.  Using those measurements, we knew where to attach the legs.

We ran into a little problem because of all the batting (see above re: my batting recs) so I had to unstaple some portions and cut out the layers of batting.  Then, we were able to attach the legs securely.

 I used the extra fabric to cover the legs so they matched and blended well.  Just a few more staples to secure that.
Upstairs we went where the headboard was connected to our existing metal bed frame.  Voila!  New bed for the mamas (and any other guests of course).

Lessons Learned:
1) Pay a little extra and go for the foam.  Then, cut it to the exact measurements of your board so there is no wrap around issue like I had with my batting.
2) If you go cheap like me and go for batting, don’t wrap both layers around.  The layers are great for the front but totally unnecessary for the backside.  Headboards don’t need junk in their trunk.
3) Use 1/2″ staples.  You’ll thank me.
4) Nail head trim kits are you friend!
5) Have extra screws on hand.  We had at least 3 break during our leg attachment.

Budget Breakdown:
Plywood (cut for free): $7.17
2x4x8 (cut for free): $2.47
Wood Screws: $2.30
Batting: $15.67 (1/2 off with coupon)
Fabric: $2.66 ($19.98 – $17.32 merchandise credit)
Nail head trim: $10.04 (1/2 off with coupon)
Total cost: $40.31

This post is partying at the following locations:
Making Monday Marvelous at C.R.A.F.T., I Made the World Cuter Today at Making the World Cuter, Motivate Me Monday at Keeping it Simple, Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch, Get Your Craft on Tuesday at Today’s Creative Blog, Tutorial Tuesday at With Hope Studios, Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays at Coastal Charm, Anything Related at All Thingz Related, Take a Look Tuesday at Sugar Bee Crafts, Tip Me Tuesday at Tip Junkie, Hoo’s Got Talent at Nightowl Crafting, Show & Share at Southern Lovely, Wow Me Wednesday on Ginger Snap Crafts, Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts, Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Designs, Penny Pinching Party at The Thrifty Home, Fall in Love with Your Home at Décor to Adore, We’re Organized Wednesday at Organize and Decorate Everything, 100 Ideas Under $100 at Beyond the Picket Fence, Coffee and Conversation Thursday at With a Shot of Brandy, Strut Your Stuff at Somewhat Simple, Hooking up with HoH at House of Hepworths, Doggone Dirty Craftin at Rhinestone Beagle, Look at Me, I’m so Crafty at It’s Fun to Craft, Craft, Scrappy Happy Me Thursday at Craft, Scappy Happy, Feature Yourself Friday at Fingerprints on the Fridge, Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous, Flaunt it Friday at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, The Pity Party at 30 Days, the Weekend Wrap-up Party at Tatertots and Jello, Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different, Act Normal, and the Before and After Party at Thrifty Décor Chick.

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Comments

  1. Mary says

    October 14, 2011 at 1:51 am

    I am impressed and can hardly wait to try it out!

    Reply
  2. Ruth says

    October 17, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Love how it turned out!! I have this on my to do list.

    I am having a giveaway on my blog, hope you can stop by.

    Ruth

    Reply
  3. Clydia says

    October 18, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Love this! I have been wanting to try this so thanks for the tips! Would love for you to share over at my place…

    http://threemangoseeds.blogspot.com/2011/10/features-2nd-motivational-monday-link.html

    Hope to see you there!
    Clydia – Three Mango Seeds

    Reply
  4. Artsy VaVa says

    October 19, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    Wow! You did a great job with the headboard. It looks awesome!

    Reply
  5. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    October 19, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    This looks awesome!! Joanns has nailhead trim like that. Hmmmm. Must check it out! I have trouble with the corners too. Don’t look on the bottom or back. Haha!

    Reply
  6. Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says

    October 20, 2011 at 2:31 am

    Your headboard is just gorgeous. Well worth the learning experience.

    Reply
  7. Sherika Lovett Alston says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Great job!! Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  8. Hi, I'm Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Now this is one amazing headboard! I love it.

    Thank you so much for linking up this week!

    Reply
  9. Brave Brooke says

    October 21, 2011 at 2:32 am

    I love the headboard and I especially love the price! You rock!

    Reply
  10. Our Delightful Home says

    October 21, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Wonderful job!

    ~Mrs. Delightful
    ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Reply
  11. Stephanie says

    October 21, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    The headboard turned out fabulous! Great job and such a great idea! It looks like something you’d find in an expensive furniture store.

    Reply
  12. Lindsay says

    October 23, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    I am SO impressed by this! What a great tutorial! I have really wanted to know how to do this! Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share! I love having you here!

    Reply
  13. Jamie says

    October 26, 2011 at 3:57 am

    Looks great. I would love for you to stop by and link up your project to More the Merrier Monday. It lasts through Wednesday so you have plenty of time to link up.

    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy says

    October 26, 2011 at 5:16 am

    Oh my goodness this is amazing!!! So clever and inexpensive which I love! Thank you SO much for linking up!
    Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

    Reply

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