"H" is for Headboard #2

Build: monogrammed carved headboard

I built and painted this simple carved headboard for my girl #1:

Inspired by the Monarch bed from Land of Nod:

I designed a similar layout and cut the headboard from 1/2" MDF with a jigsaw.

It has a low profile and pretty, girly, curvy lines:

And I added her monogram to make it personal and add a bit of color:

Her bed sits in a funky spot right under the eaves so this headboard made for a good fit:

It's attached to the wall with a French cleat and not to the bed.

Supplies cost:

1/2" MDF (4' x 8' sheet) = $24

French cleat = $15

primer, paint, poly (had on hand)

Total cost to make this headboard = $39

I gave her space a makeover, here's the complete before and after:

Here's how I made the headboard:

1. Draw headboard design on craft paper (only half of size needed):

This is a full size at 55"w, the paper is 27.5".

2. You need 1/2" MDF cut at 55"w x 48"h.

Layout the pattern at the halfway point and trace the curvy edge:

3. Flip the pattern over and repeat for the other side:

4. Cut curvy design with jigsaw:

(MDF cuts like butter but it's heavy, you could use plywood but it's much more difficult to get a smooth, curvy cut.)

5. Sand rough edges:

6. Prime one coat Zinsser cover stain.

Paint two coats Benjamin Moore high gloss white enamel:

7. Print out monogram.

I used Monogram KK font at 500 and 625 point:

8. Using a ballpoint pen trace the letters with heavy pressure:

9. The pressure of the pen leaves a slight indent in the MDF, just visible enough here:

10. Using a DecoArt Traditions round #3 brush and Americana acrylic paint in peony pink:

11. Paint on and inside the indent, two coats needed:

12. Seal with spray clear acrylic gloss:

13. Attach one side of French cleat to back of headboard:

And other side to wall:

Hang and enjoy.

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