Footboard Connected To My Chalkboard

So, I found this leftover footboard at Goodwill...

It started out white.  Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture while it was white.  Why purple?  I found a spare purple spray paint can in our basement.  I left the center white because I had an idea - why not make it into a chalkboard?  I applied the chalkboard paint with a roller.  You can also use spray can chalkboard paint.

Chalkboard Footboard

Tah, dah!  I added two hooks thinking this could be used as a coat rack message board.  It could be put in a kids room.  The hooks could be used for dressup clothes.  They could also be used for hats.  I hope this inspires you to do someting clever with a leftover piece.   

Sassy Thrifty Headboards

Turqoise paint and knobs

The focal point of a bedroom is the bed.  I think the easiest way to "make" a kids bedroom is by making the headboard a statement. 

The twin headboards I've found at Target, Pottery Barn, etc. start at $100.  That times three kids means a lot of money to me! 

Enter a thrift store and you'll see a pile of headboards.  Typically they cost anywhere from $5 to $25.  With some creativity and a can of spray paint (approximately $4), you can create yourself a kicka$$ custom headboard!  Our creations...

Pretty in pink




Brown spray paint and knobs is all this headboard needed!

My favorite creation so far...Heirloom White with metal wings.

Let our creations be an inspiration to you!!!