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DIY One Hour Fabric HeadBoard

Hi all! Its another rainy dreary day in NYC today, which is perfect for two things soup and a stay at home project. Well really I didnt have a choice in the matter, my dad has been on my case asking me when am I going to get to his headboard ever since 6 months ago that I made my headboard well today was the day.

You can warm up nice bowl of soup mine is French onion and eat it during the making of this headboard. If you aren't coordinated to do so, there is nothing wrong with that. Warm up the soup after and enjoy your work.

I had already purchased the materials here and there the last being the fabric its very difficult buying a fabric for a man who is so picky.

I didn't get as fancy or technical with the headboard, it was just for my father who wanted something to keep his pillows from falling behind the bed and to finish off the basic mattress frame bed. He could have gone out and bought a headboard but they are way overpriced. Plus the hassle of looking for the right color to match the rest of the room and style without getting "all girly" as he said. The following pics below are a few options to buy but way to fancy and "girly" for a 65 year old man.



How to make a Easy Fabric Headboard

Materials and Tools


1. Heavy duty stapler with 3/8in staples

2. 3/8 in plywood that is wide enough and high enough for the bed it is for
Make sure it is high enough for the padding to go from the top of the mattress to as high as you want it to go.
For the queen size bed I have I used 5ft wide by 5ft high piece of plywood

3. Enough fabric to cover the front of the headboard plus the foam and be able to wrap it around the back to fasten with out any weird pulls or even tears. mine was 3 yards of 60 inch fabric

4. 2 inch thick foam that wide enough to go from the top of the mattress to the top of the headboard and the length has to be the same as the width of the plywood. mine was and old twin size foam topper that I cut to size

5. Batting that is the same size as the fabric you purchased
I didn't use any on this project because I didn't remember till last minute that I didn't have any , I will kick myself if it starts tearing at the edges, which it is supposed to prevent

6. A long piece of lumber or a yard stick

7. A cutting knife

8. Fabric cutting scissors

9. Black marker

10. Measuring tape

Step One



Measure, mark and cut your foam to length. It helps using the long piece of wood as a guide and to push down the foam as you cut the foam.

Step Two



Make a few staples in the foam where the bottom of the foam would meet the mattress. This is to hold the foam in place when you turn the plywood over. The batting would also serve the same purpose. But remember I am the forgetful one who forgot to buy hers.

Step Three

The instructions for attaching the fabric is the same as attaching the batting.





Staple the fabric to the front of the headboard first. Laying the board down on the floor foam side up, adjust the fabric around the front of the board making it all even around with enough fabric to wrap around the top, side and bottom of the foam. Cut extra fabric. Measure the middle of the headboard at the bottom for a queen size it is 30 inches and staple along the bottom of the foam. Measure two more times between the middle and the ends and staple along the bottom of the foam. The stapling ensures that the fabric lies evenly across the headboard especially if it has a pattern. Staple in between the first three staples evenly along the bottom of the foam.

Step Four




Turn the whole headboard over so that u see the back of the plywood board. Bring the fabric around to the back of the board to staple. As you measured and stapled in the front do so with the top flap stopping 10 inches from the sides. Bring in the first and second side stapling in the middle and working your way up and down the sides. To finish off the top flap turn the sides in and overlap the top as you would be tucking in the sheets on a bed. Staple all the extra fabric down to keep from having lumps to make the headboard as flush as possible to the wall.




Now turn it over and adjust the fabric as necessary you can take out staples and re staple if fabric is being pulled oddly. You can add nail head or covered buttons and tufts if you want. But that is another diy for another day. But if you want it plain as day as my Father this is the result.



This is mine



Mine is made with a raw silk material. Smaller headboard requires less material so I spent a little bit more dinero. I did use the nail heads along the top and I do plan to out them down the sides as well.

So hopefully this DIY was helpful and keeping a few dollars in your pocket as well a your eyes happy. If not, nobody told you to buy the expensive fabric, haha just kidding. Whatever ♥

Saturday outfits

Ive been wanting to start a outfit post ever since Ive started my blog. My blog isn't fashion focused but fashion and clothes are a big part of my life. Every thing that I do is designed oriented. Whether it is my jewelry making, my art, my photography, food I cook, my room redo, it is all part of design.
While I would never call my self a fashionista, I do like to shop and put thought into what I wear everyday. Well not everyday, during the week I work in a garage and my out fits consist of a pair of timberlands, jeans and a t-shirt, all of which I don't mind getting dirty. So that leaves me the weekends, but really since Sunday is my relax day, Saturdays are mostly the days I get to go out play with my outfits. Saturdays work out better too since my friend David is around to take my pictures. So from now on I will have Saturday Outfit Day! Yay! Aren't you all excited?

These are from Saturday, November 20th
I had a little fun with the leaves in the park



Wearing my Dad's old leather motorcycle jacket.



These are from Saturday, November 27th





Its fall in NYC if you can't tell and I also happen to live in the borough with the most parks per square mile. So I've been doing the photo shoots in parks in my neighborhood. The leaves I believe not only make a great contrast but the kid in me thinks are fun to kick around. Whatever ♥

Coach Holiday 2010 blogger Campaign in Soho

Being the opportunist that I am, I went to the Coach Holiday 2010 blogger Campaign in Soho to meet other bloggers and get some advice for my own blog. I figured it was similar to the Fashion Night Out events. So I mingled met a few new bloggers like Kristina plus some of the bloggers: Kieko and Claire that I just found the week before. I also got to make a flip book and eat some great appetizers lobster roll was my favorite and drink very yummy drinks I need the recipe for the cranberry one. My only regret was taking advantage of the 25% discount on everything in the store, I had my eye on one bag.


mmm shiny red


hmm do I need a wallet?


With Kelly of Glamourai and Gala of Gala Darling


How awesome was this girl's dress and shoes.


Stylish twins


All in the pallet colors of my room and a feather bag.


Me and the blogger wall



I'm still kicking myself for not buying this bag. Whatever ♥

Something Seems Familiar

So almost everyone knows I am a Twilight fan, to the point that I could be called a Twihard. And now that it is the last installment of the series Breaking Dawn is being filmed, I've really been paying attention, I'm not the only one.

A few pictures have leaked from the sets in Brazil of Kristen Steward and Robert Pattinson as Bella Swan or is it Cullen? and Edward Cullen Apparently they have been filming the arrival scene Well I noticed something familiar, Bella's dress. I have a dress very similar, granted it is a classic sheath dress and they could be found almost anywhere.

Now for those who are looking for the exact dress, well you cant because its vintage and so is mine. But I have recreated the look with help of Polyvore And because it is a simple look it can be created at any budget.

Bella's Brazil Wardrobe by Feather79 featuring a skinny belt

Calvin Klein Beta crepe sheath dress, $1,295
ASOS Bow Skinny Belt, $10
Frame 34 : Silver Leaf 2 inch wide by in Silver Frames, $60
Women's MICHAEL Michael Kors Lesly Pump, $150
Bella Swan Engagement Ring
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Finally Get Married, Make Out &...
Breaking Dawn: Part 2 Gets Release Date! - FilmoFilia
Breaking Dawn book

And if anyone cares this is my dress. I had bought it in 2003 for a wedding and I haven't worn it since.



I think I might pull that dress out for my company's Christmas party. I just may copy the Bella outfit or I may not.

I really like the belt. Whatever ♥

Extraordinary Machine

OK, I've been on a roll. I've been making jewelry pieces for a while now here and there, but last night I put the coffee pot to boil and made about 6 pieces.

So with out further ado here are the pics.

Tree of Life pendant

Circle Necklace


Pin


Filigree beaded ring

I have an excuse.

Ok someone please put a fire under my butt, because I need to post.

I have an excuse, I had major surgery back in September and I couldn't sit at the computer long enough to type any posts. Really I shouldn't now either, but I'll be paying for it later.

Anyways I made some jewelry, painted some painting, and sewed some flowers. The DIYs will come soon after.

This flower is in watercolors


How do I describe this one?


I have more pics coming or whatever♥