Fall 2010

Nesting: Craft a DIY Headboard

Photographs by

Brie Williams

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Easy Project
Craft a thrifty, handmade headboard

Step 1: Determine the width, according to mattress/box spring size, and desired height of your headboard.

Step 2: Have a home improvement store cut a piece of lumber to size.

Step 3. Trim four-inch foam to match board dimensions.

Step 4: Attach foam to board using spray adhesive.

Step 5: Purchase fabric according to headboard size, adding 6-8 inches excess on each side.

Step 6: Cover the foam-covered side of the board in fabric and pull taut. Wrap edges around to the back and staple to board.