If you decide to do this project on your own, shoot me a line and I can give you all the details on the easiest way to affix it to the wall. Which means I'll ask my dad exactly how that all worked.
Warning, I may have gotten a little picture happy, but enjoy!
Cover the foam board with batting to make i extra cushy and soft:

Then, do the same with the fabric, making sure the corners look nice:

Then marvel at your fabric masterpiece. Warning, a dad might pop up from behind there at any time:

Then, affix the upholstered board into the mantel opening:

Install, raising it up on boxes for height, and have your dad pose for a picture because he's been such a wonderful help:

Stand back, take a deep breath and think, "What's my next project?!"

Come back and see me!
~Kara
11 comments:
Kara,
That turned out so lovely!!!!
Oh My Gosh! That looks FANTABULOUS!! Great job! I gotta try that sometime.
It looks LOVELY, great work.
I came over via, Rhoda at Southern Hospitality. I am so glad I did. That headboard looks great. I hope you post a pic. with the bed in place. Good job!
Hi,
I came over via Rhoda, GREAT job I love it.
Kathy :)
jokaj@comcast.net
Oh that is so cool!! I wonder where I can put one????
I came by via Rhoda...It looks great! I was thinking of doing a head board and this is a great one!
Kara: I found you through Rhoda's blog. I love what you did for a headboard...I have a little project that I will undertake soon for a headboard project with monogrammed slipcover (Southern Living idea).
Also, for the chest, I love the distressed look. I'd do whatever works in for decorating style.
Hugs!
Judy
Wow!! What a great headboard. Your dad is very talented as well as you. Where is the bed? Would love to see what it looks like attached to the bed.
Kara, I have been looking for a great headboard project... Do you still love your headboard? It's been a while since you blogged this... funny blog BTW. Please email me any idea's you have about making this easier (I'm not very crafty... just don't want to spend a crazy amount on a headboard, so I'm going to try it!! :) shannon_12349@yahoo.com Thanks!!
How did you affix it to the fireplace surround?
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