7.28.2008

Headboard


***I found some pillow cases at TJ Maxx the other day. Here is the final product.

Jake and I finished making our headboard this weekend. It turned out quite nice. Total cost was 45 dollars. Jake picked out the fabric from Joanns for 3 bucks a yard!
The colors in the photos are really weird but the fabric is a gray/brown. Now I need to find a panel cover for our bed and fabric for pillow cases.

Here is where the original inspiration came from:

After nailing in the first 10 upholstery nails we decided against the second row.
*Has anyone used upholstery nails before? Is there a better way than just hand nailing them? They are seriously so difficult.

7 comments:

Ashley said...

Looks awesome guys. Good work!

Brittany said...

you are so talented! it looks great! i'm excited to see the pillowcases and cover when those are done. and maybe that time we can see them in person?

Heather said...

AMMMAZING!

AJones said...

http://www.profhdwr.com/uphtoolsU.htm#tack

Has a tack spacer that holds 5 tacks at once and evenly spaces them

http://www.fisco-fasteners.co.uk/industrial_tools/uph_nailing_guns.html
Upholstery nail guns


But the best one of all and all inclusive is this ebay review make sure to scan the whole thing

http://reviews.ebay.com/Decorative-Furniture-Upholstery-Brass-Nail-Heads-tacks_W0QQugidZ10000000005144556

It looks great!!! Hope you are doing well

Unknown said...

very nice! That looks really cool!!

Matti said...

Looks great. Did you try a power nailer? Don't know if that would work...but, that's my suggestion. It's like a power drill, but it nails stuff instead. Board looks awesome though.

Jason and Michelle said...

Love TJ Maxx. And great job on the decor, especially the headboard. Mad Props.