It has only been a year and a half, but I finally got my inspiration headboard done for Shannon and Nate’s guest bedroom.
This picture was my inspiration picture I found back in October 2010
I was so excited when I found the same shaped headboard on Craig’s list for $60
I knew this headboard would work perfectly for my inspiration picture. But I needed to find the perfect fabric. When I saw this Thom Flicia turquoise velvet fabric at Calico Corners I was in love.
The color was a perfect match for the room, so I quickly ordered the fabric and anticipated it’s arrival to start this project.
So what took me so long to actually make the headboard? Getting the fabric. First it was back ordered, then out of stock and then lost in transit for 9 months. I didn’t think I was ever going to finish this project! {nor did Shannon and Nate, their guest room sat with a blank wall behind the bed the whole time I was waiting for this fabric} I was so set on using this fabric so I just waited, and waited and waited…but it was so worth the wait!
It turned out just as I had imagined, and just finishes off the room {the damask drapes are from Anthropologie}
Oh, so worth the wait right? My grandson Carter even can’t stop staring at it
I think he likes it almost as much as I do
Want to see how I made it? Click on the picture below to go to the full tutorial.
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You are so talented….and patient. I love that velvet fabric. Great job! Karen
STEPHANIE. WOW! I love it. Amazing!!!! Come to Nashville and make me one!!!
I LOVE it Miss Steph!! And I especially love that little munchkin in the shot! He just keeps getting cuter and cuter!! XOXO!!
Oh my! Stephanie, it looks fabulous! I can’t believe you were so patient (stubborn) to wait for the fabric. :) I will have to see how you did it. I think it wasn’t hard for you, but I don’t think I would like working with the fabric/foam/needle. :)
Carter is adorable. Thanks for sharing those pics with us! Love shannon and nate’s guest room. so pretty!
gail
ps what did you do with those leftover bed posts? hahahaha
Oh my! Stephanie, it looks fabulous! I can’t believe you were so patient (stubborn) to wait for the fabric. :) I will have to see how you did it. I think it wasn’t hard for you, but I don’t think I would like working with the fabric/foam/needle. :)
Carter is adorable. Thanks for sharing those pics with us! Love shannon and nate’s guest room. so pretty!
gail
ps what did you do with those leftover bed posts? hahahaha
I can’t wait for the tutorial because that looks beautiful! I love it!
WOW so amazing!!!! I like yours BETTER then the inspiration!! !Carter is sooooooo adorable!
The headboard is awesome…and does look hard to do. Fun to see some glimpses of sweet Carter. He’s getting so big!
Oh My Goodness!!!! It looks amazing!! And the room is stunning! Love love the mix of French elegance and industrial. I am looking forward to hearing about how you made the headboard, it sure looks like it would be hard to do! You never cease to amaze me!
Oh and those photos with Carter are sooo cute! He’s such a handsome boy! So sweet how he’s admiring the headboard!
What a gorgeous job you did on your headboard! This gives me an idea for my thrift store headboard. Thanks again.
Holy gorgeous! Did you tackle that double piping yourself? Awesome. Seriously, I love yours more than the inspiration photo (which is still beautiful). I’m glad you stuck with that fabric. I’m not sure I would have been so committed to a wait that long…well worth it though!
This is so beautiful! I have been thinking how to make a fabric headboard for our room and this is great inspiration! Love the blue velvet. Well worth the wait.
OMG! Your headboard is freaking amazing! Seriously I love it. I’ve been toying with the idea of building my own and upholstering it but this is a much better idea! Thanks for the inspiration. Its beautiful!
Oh thanks Erin, Iove all those !!! I hope you do one of your own soon, I would love to see it.
Absolutely gorgeous. Wow and wow! Visiting from MMS
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Featured this tonight! Left you a hint too.
This turned out gorgeous! Hopping over from Mustard Seed FFF!
And I love that pillow in the front. Where did you get it?? I’m looking for something along those lines for my new bed!
Oh. my. god. I love this. I can’t believe you made this FOR SOMEONE ELSE. Amazing.
Gorgeous! Off to read how you did it!
I <3 the drapes. Where did you get those?
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Carter is adorable. Hilarious the way he keeps looking at the headboard. He knows a what a fabulous headboard looks like!
How did I miss this… just saw this on Censational Girl’s BOTB! Excellent job! Love it
Beautiful! I am pinning it!
Can you please tell me where the bedding is from? I love the whole look together!
The duvet is by Cynthia Rowley and the dust ruffle was made from a drop cloth with ruffle bottom
I love the headboard and the color is soooo pretty! I also have that pillow from RH! I LOVE IT!!
Truly fabulous job! And, wonderful fabric choice. Thanks for your shortcut tips for the tufting, that may have been just what I needed to get on the bandwagon. I’ve wanted to make one for awhile! That little guy is TOO cute!
Beautiful job! I love how mesmerized your grandson is by it!