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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Repurposed Bed Posts {Chalkboard}

    Repurposed Bed Posts {Chalkboard}

    Published by Gail | Published May 30, 2013 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    foot boardLet me catch you up to date. Rewind a few years—I had this foot board.

     

    bedpostsI parted it out and saved these two bedposts.

    bedpostsRecently, I cut it down so that I could use the piece on the left as a front leg for this:

    repurposed headboard into a red flower bedHave you seen my flowerbed?

    repurposed bedpostsI was left with these cute little posts.

    repurposed bed posts chalkboardWhen I looked at them, I saw a great sign. What’s better than a sign? A chalkboard-- aka a sign that you can change on a whim! I planned it out by laying the pieces in place. The middle is a drawer front from a ReStore in Nashville.

     

    bedposts chalkboardI began by framing it out. I cut a couple of scrap 1x’s  and a piece of thin plywood to size.

     

    use glue and clampsI used Gorilla Wood Glue  and clamped them in place to allow each post to rest on either side of the bedpost.

     

    using a drawer front for a chalkboardI attached the  thin plywood to the back of each post, then glued the drawer front in place.

     

     

    repurposed bedposts for a small chalkboardI then got busy painting and glazing and forgot to take pics. It’s sort of difficult to take pics while your hands are covered with paint and stain. I used Sharkey Gray (Martha Stewart) and some stain by Minwax called Classic Gray as a glaze over the Sharkey Gray. Showing you the back, so you can see the glazing effect.

    J & ALook how sweet it is! Perfect for a wedding or a mantel, or a sofa table.

    Y’all know how much I  LOVE using bits and pieces! Have you seen my roundup of spindles and more?

    Do you love it? What would YOU use it for?

    gail

    See other great chalkboard ideas here:
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    see more bits and pieces projects here:

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    1. Bliss

      May 31, 2013 at 10:02 am

      You're the queen.

      Bliss

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    2. Diane

      May 31, 2013 at 1:14 am

      I recently found a bed framewith head and foot boards for free on the road side. I want to make a bench but it is to long for the space I will put it. The head and foot boards are not flat across, the curve in slightly. How can I shorten it with out loosing it's integrity.

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.net

        May 31, 2013 at 8:19 am

        There are two options that I have used. It all depends on what style of bed it is. I have cut a little off of each side and brought the sides around as the arms. I've also cut some in half to make a corner bench. See the links below:
        https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2009/10/how-to-make-corner-bench-from-headboard.html
        https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2010/03/corner-bench-headboard.html
        https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2009/11/childs-bench-made-from-foot-board.html

        If you have any other questions, just ask!
        gail

    3. Susan

      May 30, 2013 at 10:15 pm

      Oh that is adorable Gail... I dont' know what I would use it for but I love it... maybe using it like you did for the next daughter that gets married!
      Susan

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    4. Mindi

      May 30, 2013 at 8:38 pm

      So so awesome Gail! You are so creative, what a great project!!
      And, thanks for your sweet comment on my blog!! You are the best!!

      Reply
    5. Cher @ Designs by Studio C

      May 30, 2013 at 3:43 pm

      Oh, Gail, that is so neat! You are so clever and talented - I always have such fun "stalking" you!!

      Cher @ Designs by Studio C
      http://designsbystudioc.com

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    6. Sarah

      May 30, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      I love this idea, I have just the quote in mind. Thank you for the inspiration!

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.net

        May 30, 2013 at 2:19 pm

        Sarah,

        thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment on this post.
        don't be a stranger. 🙂

        gail

    7. Pat

      May 30, 2013 at 1:05 pm

      As always... you've made a great use of the leftovers. No waste!
      That little saying on the sign is cute...
      Is this something you have in your ETSY STORE? OR IS IT SPECIAL ORDER?

      ...Patricia

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    8. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      May 30, 2013 at 9:23 am

      Really cute idea. I thought you were going to make some candlesticks as you have before.

      Reply
    9. Terri

      May 30, 2013 at 8:38 am

      This is adorable....I have a couple of posts in the garage just waiting for me to come up with something genius to use them for!

      Reply
    10. Holly

      May 30, 2013 at 8:21 am

      Cute idea! I would use pieces like that as bench arms or feet.

      Reply

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