Hello, friends!
I hope you are having a great week!
I wanted to share with you one of the projects I completed for the Habitat House last Sunday.
I knew that I was going to need to make a headboard for Jurnei’s room, but wasn’t sure exactly what to do at first.
Can you believe that the very first day of our 5 day journey that Lindsey spotted this headboard at the Habitat Restore in Detroit?!
Brooke and Lindsey started yelling, “Traci! Traci! Come here! You’ve got to see this!”
We knew immediately that we could use the fireplace mantle for a headboard. It was the perfect size to use for a twin bed.
Here are some inspiration pictures that we found on Pinterest…
Aren’t they beautiful?!
Here’s how we made our headboard:
First, Cy cut a piece of plywood the same size of the inside of the fireplace mantle.
I laid the plywood on top of batting about 6 layers thick. Then I trimmed the batting around the plywood, pulled it over the top, and stapled it to the board.
Because we were rushing to get the rooms finished before the home owners arrived, I didn’t have time to take a lot of pictures.
But I did the same thing with the green material that I did with the batting. Just pull the material over and staple it to the back of the board.
I was also wanting to make it a tufted headboard with buttons, but again, time did not allow.
I found some tutorials online for you on how to make a fireplace mantle headboard. Just click on the links below.
Cy attached the plywood to the fireplace mantle with screws, and then he mounted the mantle to the wall.
Because we were running out of time, and the family was arriving in just minutes, Cy nailed a two by four horizontally to the wall and then attached the mantle to the two by four with long screws.
We were thrilled with how it turned out!
The adorable wall decal is from Leen the Graphic Queen.
Leen donated the wall decal to us. Here is the link to the decal in her store if you would like to purchase one for yourself.
Butterfly Name Wall Decal ($20.00)
I believe that Jurnei was thrilled with her new room!
I pray she has many sweet dreams in her new bed!
Have a blessed day!
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So very cute!!!!!!
Love the idea and you made this look doable.
You have created a sweet headboard. Great idea!
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AWESOME, Traci! How wonderful was it that you and Cy got to work on this project together?? It all turned out so well!
I am sure she loved it! It all really turned out great! I love the Leen donated for the project. :D Three Mango Seeds
I couldn’t wait to see your updates everyday. The final reveal was amazing. As you said in your last post it has inspired you to contact your local Habitat for Humanity organization, I am going to do the same. I mentioned it to my husband and he thinks it would be a great idea for our whole family!! Thanks for sharing your journey.
I love mantle headboards. This one turned out great. I’m sure she will have many sweet dreams in her bedroom.
I love this headboard idea and what you are doing for other people:)
this is so creative! it also really gives the room a warm feeling, which is really nice for this little lady.
Oh how perfect and such a fabulous room for a little girl. I know she had to be thrilled. It is beautiful. Hugs, Marty
It’s all so beautiful! The fireplace headboard … the mission … the story … and, mostly, Jurnei!
:)
Linda
I really love mantel headboards…it really makes her bed a beautiful focal point…you chose the perfect colors! It’s so cheery & girly :~)
Traci, that is just so stinkin’ cute!!! It’s my favorite thing in the house. I have not seen a mantel headboard before. Great job and I’m sure the little girl just loved it.
Again, you out did yourself. You are such a sweetie (Cy too), I just love reading your blog. Thanks for sharing.
This was one of my favorite things in the whole house! You did such a great job. Miss you!
Such a sweet, sweet room! You did such a beautiful job!
Thank you so much! It was such a fun project. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Traci
This is such a great idea–new follower. Your blog is truly inspiring!