If you follow me on FaceBook, you’ve already seen the “after” of this project.
Last fall my nephew Kevin gave me these two pieces, a headboard and a foot board. I really didn’t know what I was going to do with them. A few weeks ago, I gathered some items (which included one of these) to take to the basement shop so I would have something to work on during the cold weather.
I sanded the headboard to remove the shine and filled the holes with spackling, then a little wood putty.
I painted it black.
The clipboard clips
I added some coat hooks to the bottom, but I felt like it was missing something. (besides pictures!)
I designed a phrase in my Silhouette Studio. The font is LoosieScript. I’ve also been working on tracing/cutting out jamie’s work logo. It’s really amazing how you can upload and TRACE!
awwww, that’s better! Those are jamie and andy’s engagement photos.
What do you think about the clipboard clips? Better than the bulldog clips? This piece will be for sale, and I can see that it could be very helpful for a busy family—think school notes etc, with backpacks ready to go!
I have one more, what do you think I should do with it?
gail
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girlfromwva says
July 17, 2014 at 3:43 pmthis is a really nice idea! thanks for the tutorial!
Michele Maddix says
July 17, 2014 at 2:55 pmI agree with you that the clipboard clips go better with it than the bulldog clips.
Jackie says
July 17, 2014 at 12:36 pmYou always have the most creative ideas….love this one!
Desiree Siegel says
August 4, 2012 at 3:57 pmDon’t know if you will see this, as it is now August, 2012… but, I have two headboards just like yours and was so stumped what to do with them! Now I know! Thank you for the fabulous idea!! Also, for your other one, maybe do it in another color and use the same hooks as you used on the bottom for the top and hang old wooden clothes hangers on them to hold pictures. The kind that were used for slacks, tableclothes, etc… I love your blog, you are one smart cookie!!! Desiree Siegel tdsiegel@hotmail.com
Shelly @A Creative Space says
February 16, 2012 at 2:04 amYou keep coming up with amazing pieces. I hope you keep a running catalog. Then you can pick it up whenever you like and think…. oooooh that one was really great… and that one…. and that one….
But, I guess that is what your blog is for!
Mimi@blueroofcabin says
February 11, 2012 at 3:51 pmI love this repurpose, the hooks on the bottom are just perfect! This would make a perfect inspiration board in my craft room 😉 those clips could hold fabric swatches too….oh the possibilities.
Good Time Charlie says
February 10, 2012 at 5:13 amThis is so clever! I love that it doesn’t look anything like a head board now. Thank you so much for sharing.
Lindsay @ Diary of a Crafty Lady says
February 4, 2012 at 5:15 pmI love it Gail. I have a few headboards in my basement – this looks like a fun thing to do with them.
You mention that you might sell it. Where do you sell your things??
Lindsay
Kim @ Too Much Time says
February 4, 2012 at 1:07 amI NEED to find some old headboards! This project is just too cute! I would love it if you stopped by to share this at my linky party going on right now:)
http://too-much-time.com/2012/02/diy-craft-link-party.html
Stephanie says
February 3, 2012 at 8:52 pmLove this all purpose memo board! It can be used for so many things, I pinned it of course 🙂
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
February 3, 2012 at 2:12 amVery cool and clever too! Love those clipboard clips!
Toqua's Crafts says
February 2, 2012 at 11:18 pmI have not tried the “Upload and Trace” with my Silhouette! I will have to try that!!
I like the curve of the (headboard) piece. I think I could see this best in a mud room / entry way. I think it would definitely need to be installed on studs.
With the other one you could make a “Daybed” for a pet or simply make another “clipboard” (especially if this one sells quickly!)
You could use chalkboard paint behind the picture area in case someone would want to jot a quick note. You could easily add a chalk or pencil holder by using a piece of molding (or a cup hook and a string).
I know you’re not crazy about magnetic paint, but you can get magnets, glue them on, and use other magnets instead of the clipboard clips.
Just the few ideas that came to me as I was typing this!
Great job (as usual)!!
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
February 2, 2012 at 10:23 pmI really like the clipboard clips! I like the whole project~it’s great looking and I think it would be really useful for a busy family, too.
As for the footboard~I think it would make a great back for a bench. Or it could be a cute dollbed. I’m sure you’ll do something fabulous with it!
Janet says
February 2, 2012 at 6:47 pmI love your creative ideas! The quote you used is perfect for it!
Oklahomaredhead says
February 2, 2012 at 6:02 pmWhat a great idea! Love it!! This would be perfect for a family with a busy life. They could add a little time on the side for pencils or pens incase they needed one to sign those permission slips!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
February 2, 2012 at 5:41 pmthat would be really great for kids to display their artwork, too!
Tonya @ My Cozy Little Farmhouse says
February 2, 2012 at 5:36 pmJust wanted you to know I nominated you for the versatile blogger award! Enjoy!
http://mycozylittlefarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/02/versatile-blogger.html
Korrie@RedHenHome says
February 2, 2012 at 3:27 pmThe clipboard clips are great! What a fun re-purpose.
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says
February 2, 2012 at 3:18 pmI Love the way your memo board turned out and I Love the clips you used. Jamie and Andy’s pictures are adorable1 Cute couple.
Betsy says
February 2, 2012 at 3:09 pmThis is awesome! Thanks for the tip on ordering these clips from Amazon. I’ve tried to get them off of existing clipboards without much luck.
Love this idea. You’ll probably be making another one soon because this one will sell for sure!
Vanessa says
February 2, 2012 at 2:35 pmHi, Gail
What a tutorial! I love it and what a great idea.
Vanessa
Nicole @My Thrafty Life says
February 2, 2012 at 2:20 pmLovin’ it!
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking says
February 2, 2012 at 2:16 pmAnother great project, Gail… you just are so creative!
Frazzled Mom of Five says
February 2, 2012 at 2:04 pmOh my this is amazing! I would natch it right up!
Judy says
February 2, 2012 at 2:00 pmVery clever idea. I love the clip board clips.
Sylvia says
February 2, 2012 at 1:52 pmGreat project! The clip board clips are so much better than bulldog clips. I can see school papers, photos, even a calendar clipped on the board. Hanging school back packs by the door would be awesome.
Teri says
February 2, 2012 at 1:19 pmI like adding the hooks. Looks great!
I Play Outside The Box says
February 2, 2012 at 12:56 pmFabulous, as always!!!
Grammy Goodwill says
February 2, 2012 at 12:55 pmThis really turned out cute. I like the clipboard clips because of the way they go with the curve. I’m just wondering how heavy that is to hang on a wall???
Full Circle Creations says
February 2, 2012 at 12:46 pmSo that’s the headboard you were talking about. I absolutely love it. I like Kat’s idea. Whatever you did will be great I’m sure.
Have a nice day!
Holly
Our Delightful Home says
February 2, 2012 at 12:36 pmCreative idea!
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Kat says
February 2, 2012 at 12:33 pmThis is great, Gail! The clipboard clips perfectly compliment the arch of the board. A matching chalkboard could work, with a slat for ‘groceries’, ‘appointments’, ‘daily tasks’, etc., with clipboard clips along the bottom for personal notes, reminders.
Terri says
February 2, 2012 at 12:14 pmduh…just read the end of the post and you sort of came up with the idea already…anyhoo, maybe that’s what you should do with the second one!
I can see primary colors…
Terri says
February 2, 2012 at 12:11 pmThis is adorable! I love it as a picture holder, but I can also see it done up for kids and hanging school projects on it. I must show my daughter!
Great job, as ALWAYS!
Inspire Me Heather says
February 2, 2012 at 11:32 amI love it Gail, it looks great!
Susan @ homeroad.net says
February 2, 2012 at 11:22 amGail, one of my favorite things to do is to make memo boards from re-purposed items… I love your headboard memo board! Great job!
Susan
Sherry@ Ties2ThePast says
February 2, 2012 at 11:21 amWhat a GREAT idea!!!!
I love the clipboard clips, they fit perfect!
♥’s
Sherry