So carpentry is hard. And projects only "sound" easy because you haven't started yet.
That's what we learned this last week and a half as we built a headboard. I got this killer idea from HGTV and wanted to turn a piece of artwork from one of their shows into a headboard for Jon and I.
Headboards from the store are expensive and we have been saving for some time, so I figured I would make one, EASY! Not so easy, but luckily I have Jon (aka Math Robot).
We finally got all the supplies and started putting it together two Saturdays ago. It was a long process, but acutally not too complicated (Thanks to Dad and Steve for tools, advice, supplies, expertise).
Now for the reveal!
Don't mind the empty space (at the bottom) it's covered by our bed. Yes, we did have to hand glue, pin nail, and place every single wood shim. That took the largest amount of time.
Staining was quick, just a little tricky cause there are lots of angles and corners!
The last step was a polyurethane sealer so it's kinda semi-glossed.
Pretty sweet don't ya think?!
And it cost half the price (plus labor =free - our time.)
I'm so excited to put it up in our new place!
11 comments:
wow, pretty, thanks for posting. I want to see when you get moved in....
now, I am certain that I need a reason to go to Texas, oh, yes, YOU will be there...I wish.
love you, hope you have safe travels ♥
wow that's cool! nice work!
Holy cow! what a project!! It looks fabulous! I don't know if we are very handy at all but it sure looks fun to work on a project like that.
Your hard work paid off! It looks awesome! You'll have to take a picture when you finally find a place to land in Houston! No wonder you didn't want me to buy the head and foot-board for you guys! Have fun in Texas and drive safe! Thanks for all of your help Katrina!
You'll have to put up a picture of it in your bedroom. I really like it. I think it's fabulous! I would never have looked at that and though "I can do that!" ... and I say that all the time! You guys rock
My garage sure doesn't look the same. I miss the mess and your project. Doesn't even resemble a storage shed for the first time in a long time. Sad.....
That looks wonderful!
I had to come back and look at it again. IT's GORGEOUS! no pressure but I can't wait to see it with the bed and the fixings!
WV: MUSIT; like I mus see it!
Definitely beautiful results from a lot of hard work. Now we need a part 2 post: pictures of it up in your new home in Houston!
Hope everything is going well.
Well hey there cute girl! I don't know exactly how I found your blog, a friend of a friend of a friend I suppose. But I found it! Mine is brittneynjamison.blogspot.com .. So I guess I'll start checking yours out more often. That headboard is simply amazing and awesome! I am impressed. Looks like life is great!
Time to see a real life photo of this headboard!
Post a Comment