Make your own headboard

I always have an issue with buying home decor and furniture. I go to a furniture store and it is never quite what I want but I settle because what other choice do I have right?

Wrongo!! I can make it myself! So that is what I did with my head board. I love it!

I found the tutorial at Allthingsthrifty.com.

I did this project a bit different than her. Here is what I changed...

1.I measured my space first and decided on 10x10 squares. It mathematically made more sense to me. I have a king size bed so it measured 80 inches wide and 60 inches tall. If you work better in feet that is your choice.

2. I only bought 4 yards of fabric. It was enough plus I had extra. I cut 12x12 shares to give half an inch give on each side.

3. Total on this project I spent about $90. I got a standard staple gun. 3/8 inch staples. I had the wood cut for me at home depot. Queen size foam mattress pad from target. 4 yards of fabric. A sharpie. Oh and screws.

4. I laid out the foam mattress pad and drew my squares with a sharpie using a measuring tape to keep the lines as straight as possible. Cut the foam with scissors and used the flat side facing the fabric and bumpy side facing the wood.

5. When I put it all together I used screws not staples. Short screws mind you.

6. I didn't mount it to the wall or the bed frame. I just pushed it between the mattress and the wall and I have never had a problem.

It didn't take too much time and it really is one of my favorite projects. I think I will do one for the guest bedroom. ;)