Harlequin Pattern Nailhead Trim Headboard

I have been on a redecorating kick for months now and it was finally time to tackle the bedroom.  After looking for a headboard for ages,  I just couldn't settle on one that I loved so I decided to try my hand at making over the Ikea headboard I had.  It was the right size but I feel like it was time to graduate from an Ikea headboard to something more ME.  I love harlequin patterns,  nailhead trim and soft padded headboards, so I married all of my favorite things and THIS is what happened.  I grabbed the 1/2" thick foam and batting from FairfieldWorld.com and got the nailhead trim on Amazon.  After deciding on my pattern I was off.  Remember to repurpose what you have first, just in case it turns out better than what you might have replaced it with.....Oh, and always 

Make Your Mark!

In love!

 Pillows anyone?

Ready for set up!

Watch how I put it together here!

STUFF I USED

1/2" Thick Cushion Foam

Poly-fil High Loft Batting

Ikea Malma Headboard (or wood cut to size)

Dritz Nailhead Trim in Antique Brass

E-6000 Fabri-Fuse

Staple Gun, Ruler and Pencil

Fabric of your choice

HERE'S HOW

1.  Draw out your design

2.  Transfer it to an actual size pattern on butcher paper

3.  Glue the 1/2" thick cushion foam to the headboard (or wood cutout) with Fabri-Fuse

*Cut and piece foam if you have to 

4.  Cut batting 6" larger than the headboard all the way around

5. & 6. Staple the batting evenly to the back of the headboard and trim the excess

7.  Cut the fabric 6" larger than the headboard all the way around and pin in place 

on the batting and foam

8.  Flip the headboard and staple the fabric all the way around

9.  My pattern had a boarder so I penciled it in with a ruler first

10.  Apply the nailhead trim around the boarder first

11.  Transfer the pattern to the rest of the headboard with a pencil

*I chose a harlequin pattern so I dotted at the intersections

12.  Apply the nailhead trim to the pattern until you're done

Ready for bed!

Outdoor Cabinet DIY

Spring has sprung and I'm excited to start entertaining outside on my patio!  Because I live in southern California, I'm lucky to be able to eat outside most of the year.  Also, since my home is on the small side, it's important that my outdoor space feels like an extension of the house, so I decorate them just like I would any indoor room.  This entertainment center was headed for a thrift store until I realized it would make the perfect sideboard/buffet/outdoor-cabinet for my patio.  I grabbed my favorite color of Outdoor Living paint and filled my paint sprayer and in no time at all, I had a new piece of furniture ready for my next party.  Remember to give everything a coat of paint before you donate it and if you don't like it, then you can give it away.  

Oh, and always Make Your Mark!

Party ready and filled with my Blue Willow, both antique and new

I love mixing bold patterns

Blue Willow dishes mixed with Japanese bowls always works for me

Watch how I made this here!

STUFF I USED

Paint Sprayer

Old entertainment center

Americana Decor Outdoor Living Paint in Adirondack

Americana Decor Metallics in Vintage Brass

Spray Tent

Dritz nailhead trim

DecoArt Fleur Medallion stencil

Cosmetic sponges & hammer

 HERE'S HOW

1.  Wipe dirt and dust from the piece and remove the hardware

*Keep it in a ziplock back so you don't lose anything

2.  I replaced the warped panels with 1/4" thick plywood cut to size

3. 4. & 5.  Fill your Finish Max with paint give even, light coats to the furniture until it's painted

6.  Immediately clean your paint sprayer according to directions

7. I painted this cabinet inside a spray tent which kept the paint from getting everywhere AND gave it a nice, dust free place to dry...LOVE THIS THING!

8.  Cut stencils to fit in indented and hard to stencil areas and tape in place

9.  Apply metallic paint with a cosmetic sponge in light coats to give even coverage

10. 11. & 12.  Measure, clip and hammer the nailhead trim around the drawers, cabinet doors and around the top

Nailed it!

You're invited!