I was able to finish Victoria's tufted headboard and hang it last night. It started with some leftover hardboard from another project . As part of my participation in the Nester 31 days the plan was to do what I could with what I had and blog about it. I have planned to make this headboard for about 5 months and like all the projects in my house I stockpiled the supplies but never took the time to do it. All I still needed was a piece of plywood. Well I found one while cleaning out my basement. Not plywood but hardwood.
Pretty simple plan. Cut out the hardboard with a jigsaw then trace the pattern to the 4 inch foam and cut it out. Use adhesive to keep the foam in place. Then draw your grid and cut foam holes, cover with batting and tuft away.
I didn't get a photo of the tufting grid but because I was using what I had I used a drill to put in the holes and buttons to hold the wax thread in place. I plan to do a full tutorial on tufting next month so check back if you are interested. But in case you can't wait if you want deep set buttons like these you have to cut the shape of the button out of the foam and use deeper foam.
If you want shallow buttons like these you just pull the button taunt, this is 2 inch foam.
I was so excited to have amazing pictures and share them with you but I am not loving the way it looks in the photo. It does not look this wrinkled in person. You get the idea though. Tips for next time. I am happy I completed this project using what I had but I would not recommend hardboard. It is too hard and the staples get bent which is very frustrating, I have done several upholstered headboards and plywood works much better. Total cost for this project was $10 for the french cleat to attach it to the wall. All other supplies were bought at least 3 months ago, waiting patiently to be used to make something beautiful.
What can you make this weekend using what you have?
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