If you follow me on FaceBook, you’ve already seen the “after” of this headboard photo display sign project.
Repurposed Headboard photo Display Sign
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.
Patch Hardware Holes on Headboard Project
I sanded the headboard to remove the shine and filled the holes with spackling, then a little wood putty.
Paint Headboard Photo Display Sign
Then, I painted the photo display sign black.
Add Coat Hooks and Clips
The clipboard clips
are very strong and difficult to attach without an extra hand. I struggled through it, but it was definitely a challenge. I bent one, then attached two, and ended up removing them moving them higher.
Don't you love the way they curve with the top of the board? (note: clipboards do not come with screws)
I added some coat hooks to the bottom, but I felt like the photo display was missing something. (besides pictures!)
Design Words for Photo Display Sign
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 photo display sign 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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Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
girlfromwva
this is a really nice idea! thanks for the tutorial!
Michele Maddix
I agree with you that the clipboard clips go better with it than the bulldog clips.
Jackie
You always have the most creative ideas....love this one!
Desiree Siegel
Don'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
You 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
I love this repurpose, the hooks on the bottom are just perfect! This would make a perfect inspiration board in my craft room š those clips could hold fabric swatches too....oh the possibilities.
Good Time Charlie
This 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
I 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
I 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
Love this all purpose memo board! It can be used for so many things, I pinned it of course š
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Very cool and clever too! Love those clipboard clips!
Toqua's Crafts
I 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
I 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
I love your creative ideas! The quote you used is perfect for it!
Oklahomaredhead
What 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
that would be really great for kids to display their artwork, too!
Tonya @ My Cozy Little Farmhouse
Just wanted you to know I nominated you for the versatile blogger award! Enjoy!
http://mycozylittlefarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/02/versatile-blogger.html
Korrie@RedHenHome
The clipboard clips are great! What a fun re-purpose.
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate
I 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
This 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
Hi, Gail
What a tutorial! I love it and what a great idea.
Vanessa
Nicole @My Thrafty Life
Lovin' it!
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking
Another great project, Gail... you just are so creative!
Frazzled Mom of Five
Oh my this is amazing! I would natch it right up!
Judy
Very clever idea. I love the clip board clips.
Sylvia
Great 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
I like adding the hooks. Looks great!
I Play Outside The Box
Fabulous, as always!!!
Grammy Goodwill
This 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
So 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
Creative idea!
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Kat
This 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
duh...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
This 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
I love it Gail, it looks great!
Susan @ homeroad.net
Gail, 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
What a GREAT idea!!!!
I love the clipboard clips, they fit perfect!
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Sherry