Young Married Lady: headboard

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Help Me with My Headboard - Update

Hi lovelies! I have had some fun ideas come over and have come up with a few myself...all this DIY talk got me thinking creatively. I wanted to share some of the others that we have come up with.

This idea was inspired by Jennifer Clough. She was a Bridesmaid in my wedding and recommended using lyrics from our first dance - "When You've Got a Good Thing" by Lady Antebellum. I am thinking that a floral fabric behind it would look good with red lettering. This is not a complete lyric, but something I edited to work. What do you think?

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During high school, Michael picked up the nickname Buetty - short for Buettner (pronounced Butte-ner). This nickname combined with some recommendations to use Disney movies for inspiration...this is what I came up with. Not sure if this is what you all were going for, but its what I came up with. Its not something lovey, but hubby sure got a kick out of it when I told him. : )

As far as display, I like the idea from my friend Dina. She recommended using wooden letters and painting over the top of them as seen here. Being that my mom now works at Michael's Craft Store (major score!) this could probably be done fairly inexpensively.

But overall, I still haven't decided on anything. Still happy to take suggestions. Leave me a comment with an idea! Hoping to make a decision soon since I just got my new comforter in the mail this week and want to complete the package. Hope everyone is well. God bless!

~RB

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Help Me with My Headboard

As you know, I have recently moved into a new place, which is exciting and terrifying at the same time. However, as we get settled I am trying to decide how I want to decorate. I have a gazillion frames, lots of pointless knick knacks, and plenty of ideas. However, these are not the things currently on my mind. Right now, I am stumbling over our headboard.

I am going to do a non-headboard headboard because I am not the four poster bed person, nor would it fit into our bedroom with slanted ceilings. So we need a solution, and I have a start. I need your help to complete the thought.

Unfortunately I can't track down where I got this idea so I can't give credit. I saw a tutorial for using thrift store canvas art to create a headboard. I thought it was a fun idea, and everyone loves an excuse to go to the thrift store. So I found myself three used pieces of canvas to repaint and repurpose. I believe I am going to do them in a deep red color...well at least two of them. The third one is where you come in. After scouring pinterest, I have decided that I want to paint a quote onto the canvas that will hang in the center, and not just any quote....something lovey! Something perfect for hanging above this young married couples heads as they sleep.

I am sure you are thinking this sounds like a simple task...wrong! Have you read all those lovey, dovey quotes they have out there. How am I supposed to pick one?

So this is what we will do:

1. I will share my favorites (which you will see below)
2. You will share your favorites or alternatives (link to or type in a comment below)
3. I will pick my three favorite (which I will announce in a secondary blog post)
4. You will pick your fav of my three fav (you follow me?)
5. The one with the most votes wins becomes my new headboard. : )

Up for the challenge?
Ready, set, go! Pour all your love (quotes) on me!

Gave credit where I could. Here is a link to my Pinterest Board titled "Just for Us" where you can see some other quotes and things that I like.
~RB