DIY Headboard Message Center
I really wanted to turn the headboard of this gorgeous piece into a message center.
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Here's how I did that...
First, I sanded it down with an electric sander.
Next, I gave it a couple coats of a sage colored Martha Stewart paint I had in my workshop similar to this one.
I used the sander to again distress the sage paint and all the edges of the headboard.
In the center of the piece I taped off a large rectangle then painted it with chalkboard paint.
I added knobs to use as hooks and a Scrabble shelf to hold chalk.
It was a great save and an easy makeover for a piece that really needed to be saved from the trash !
was up-cycled into a Hanging Bistro sign.
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Nice job...love a chalkboard. Found you through Gail's MRL.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeletemany thanks for your nice comments to me. It's nice, if you like my style.
I am a reader of your blog very long and I got myself some inspiration with you.
I wish you a wonderful weekend,
Simone
What a great transformation! Love it Susan!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Love this, Susan!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shape to that headboard piece, Susan! Perfect for a chalkboard. Great idea to use the Scrabble tray to hold the chalk.
ReplyDeleteLove love love this! What a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great re-purpose for that headboard!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Happy "late" Thanksgiving to you too. :)
ReplyDeleteAnother keeper. I sure hope no one is ever late for anything at your house, there has to be no excuse with all the clever creations they have to write stuff down on.
ReplyDeleteBliss
Oh my goodness Susan, I never would have given that old headboard a second glance, but you really turned it into something special! I really love what you did with it. Very creative! I'm sure you and your family will enjoy using it. Great job. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
What a clever use for a headboard. I am a new follower! I found your link at the “It’s Party Time” party. I would love for you to link up to my weekly linky party Fluster Muster on Wednesday’s @ http://www.FlusterBuster.com.
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with this headboard, great job! Thanks so much for linking up! Clydia @ Three Mango Seeds
ReplyDeleteGreat chalk board and repurposing of old furniture!
ReplyDeleteSo cute - I've got my own crib boards waiting for something very similar! Chalkboard paint makes everything better, doesn't it!
ReplyDeleteKelly