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Transfer Art Headboard

4/15/2018

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Yes, it's a door! What a WOW factor it makes on my brick wall!
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No, it is not an old door. Actually, I ordered it from Lowe's without a door handle hole. The door is 80 inches long and 32 inches wide and has 6 panels, just the perfect size for a king size bed. I did order it in white, which probably saved some paint. I bought the two pieces of trim at Lowe's also. The bottom one is a mop board trim and the other piece is just a piece of molding trim. I bought two doors at the time. I had the doors in my garage for over two years, knowing somehow I wanted to make a headboard, but things just were not coming together, even though I visited Pinterest often.
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The two pieces fit together perfectly! After cutting them off the same length as the side of the door with the power saw, they were ready to be glued to the door.  (I think Lowe's will cut them for you, if you don't have the correct power tools.)
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Glue the trim together.  Line up the glued together trim even with the top side and the ends of the door and glue that to the door. Clamp all the parts together in several places and allow to dry for 24 hours. 
Next, it was time to paint. Have I told you before, I love to paint. Well, I do, and this time I wanted to try the new DIY paints. This is a clay and chalk paint, kind of expensive, in the range of Anne Sloan paint, but I am loving it! There are some great videos out there with tutorials. I would advise you to check some of them out before starting a project. One of my next projects is going to be with turquoise and another color, not sure which one though, and using a putty knife to apply the paint. I will have a few links of where to buy and videos at the end of this post. I'm loving the sealer, so much easier than a wax. The color I used was bead board and the sealer is liquid patina. It does take longer to dry, probably because of the clay, but so worth it!!!! I didn't distress the headboard, and I may still.  For now though, I'm just enjoying the white.
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The final WOW is the transfer! I belong to a group on Facebook about transfer art. I have been dabbling in it for years, but this was my first time with tissue paper, yes, the kind you use in wrapping a package. Royce from Roycycled Treasures designs ephemera tissue paper and then Zazzle prints it. When you order it yourself, it has already been flipped so it has the mirrored look before applying. I suggest ordering a couple sheets extra, in case you make a mistake.  You can order it here.
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I cut the paper to fit the top of each panel. The paper was not quite wide enough, so I did have to piece on one end. I started in the middle and worked out, which was perfect because it put the Eiffel Tower in the middle of the door/headboard. 
I used Modpodge diluted, about 4 to 1 and glued the transfer half way down and then used a bray to smooth flat. I then did the same to the bottom. Continue until you have all your panels glued and smoothed. Clean any spillage of glue. Let dry for 24 hours.
Lightly dampen the transfers and softly start peeling the paper. Everyone has a little different way to get the backing off the paper. I like the look of distress on the transfers, so I am okay with some of the paper coming off. Just be careful so you don't take off more than you want. 
Time to clean up and then to brush on the liquid patina.  
We used a French cleat to hang the headboard above the bed a few inches, so when the bed is made with pillows, the transfers totally show. 
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Links to purchase DIY paint that I support, depending on which way I am traveling. They are all at least 1 1/2 hrs. from my home. 
​Miss Daisy Attic (Joplin, MO): https://www.facebook.com/missdaisysattic/  
                                                  https://www.missdaisysattic.com/
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​Niss & That ( Louisberg Market, Louisberg, KS): www.facebook.com/pg/Niss-That-1625300977740131/videos/?ref=page_internal
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The Willow Branch (Springfield, MO): https://www.facebook.com/TheWillowBranchinSpringfield/

​Video: www.facebook.com/1625300977740131/videos/2041032892833602/
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10 Comments
Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home link
4/30/2018 09:36:29 pm

Oh my gosh this is one of the most beautiful headboards I've ever seen! Seriously! I'm a Francophile diy and white paint lover so this is right up my alley. I wish our bed didn't already have a headboard so that I could make one just like this! So happy you chose to share with us over at Vintage Charm! Don't be a stranger:) xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home

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Jonni
5/1/2018 12:43:25 pm

Thank you! I had to see what the definition of Francophile means. I am one too. :-)

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Kathleen link
5/2/2018 03:21:43 pm

Congrats, I chose you to be featured at today's Vintage Charm party! xo Kathleen

Jonni
5/2/2018 06:49:56 pm

Thank you for featuring my headboard! A very nice write-up too.

Cecilia @MyThriftStoreAddiction link
5/1/2018 12:29:59 pm

So lovely & such a clever idea!

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Jonni
5/1/2018 12:43:51 pm

Thank you Cecilia!

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Kathleen link
6/5/2018 10:55:48 pm

Congrats again! I've chosen you to be our Vintage Charm Party May Feature of the Month! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home

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Jonni
6/6/2018 02:00:42 pm

Wow! I'm thrilled to have been chosen and the write-up was so right on. :-)

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Kathy A
6/6/2018 11:28:46 am

This is just outstanding! I love it and wish I needed a headboard just so I could do something like this!

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Jonni
6/6/2018 02:01:55 pm

Thank you Kathy, lovely comment!

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