After the Headboard

6:00:00 AM

The old door headboard turned out great!

But you know how I hate to have left over pieces

when I make a project....

This was the end of the door I cut off...

Hmmm....

The board slides out of here....

And the mitered trim pieces fit perfectly around it...

Hmmmmm....

Are you with me on this?

I used wood glue and clamps and glued the trim in place...

Then I painted the trim white...

And painted the center with chalkboard paint....

Then I used an old window chain to hang it from...

And a chalkboard ledge to hold the chalk...

And now the left over piece from the headboard is a chalkboard!

Waste not, want not!

Funky Junk's Saturday Nite Special

Susan Homeroad

I love to repurpose cast-offs into one of a kind treasures. I like to think outside of the box and I hope to bring a new creative perspective to others.

14 comments

MicheleJune 9, 2012 at 7:24 AM
Aren't you clever to figure out a way to use every last bit! Your door headboard is wonderful and the chalkboard too cute. Well done.
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Full Circle CreationsJune 9, 2012 at 7:36 AM
Looks really great! Now what are you going to do with the rest of the pieces?
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✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin LifeJune 9, 2012 at 7:49 AM
So clever an idea! I love your new chalkboard.

Dee
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shabbylisawJune 9, 2012 at 8:20 AM
Ahhh...perfect idea. I know what you mean about saving the leftovers. I have some leftover pieces to the garage door panel I have for my headboard.
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Joyce - Quilted NestJune 9, 2012 at 8:21 AM
there ya go again! It's all good...very good...
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AnneJune 9, 2012 at 8:56 AM
Excellent idea!
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Audrey-eleganteconomies.blogspot.comJune 9, 2012 at 9:06 AM
You are so creative! Love both projects!
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Sandi @ The Primitive SkateJune 9, 2012 at 1:05 PM
How clever is that? Awesome idea Susan!
Have a wonderful weekend!

sandraallen260@centurytel.net
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CarolynJune 9, 2012 at 2:55 PM
So resourceful! And brilliant!
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Sumaya WarwickJune 9, 2012 at 5:37 PM
Both pieces turned out great! Using left overs.... a fantastic way to do something good for Mother Earth:)

Enjoy!
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LesleyJune 9, 2012 at 5:56 PM
Wondered where you were going with this...nice.:) Happy Weekend!
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coastal femmeJune 10, 2012 at 9:34 AM
Susan,

You never cease to amaze!
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Laurel@chippingwithcharmJune 10, 2012 at 10:40 PM
You are so good about using every last bit of things...I would have saved the piece...but it would probably sit in a pile for while :). Looks great! Laurel
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BlissJune 11, 2012 at 10:06 AM
You're good. That sums it up.

~Bliss~
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Have a nice day.
Susan