Awhile ago I found an antique twin head and footboard that a lady said her grandmother had when she was a kid. I loved the lines, the story and the patina around the edges of the headboard so I bought it. The headboard was missing the bedposts so I knew I needed to be creative with it. I though a sign or coatrack could be made. I had read about adding a 3 dimensional stencil to a piece using joint compound so I decided to try this.
Before:
I put the joint compound on the stencil and gave it a quick blow dry (I am impatient)and then pulled the stencil off and let it dry over night.
The raised stencil design looked great and I was ready to paint. My husband thought it should be green so I mixed up some home made chalk paint and painted the headboard. I then painted the stencil white and sealed it with dark wax. I was careful to keep the gold edge on the headboard since this was my favorite part. The last step was to add some hooks to hang things from. I took the hooks off a broken rack ( they are not old but I liked the way they looked and I was recycling).
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| Joint compound stencil |
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| Love the Gold Patina! |
I am very happy with the way it turned out!
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love love love the way that turned out!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Martina--I am loving it too!
DeleteYour headboard rack turned out great! I too love the gold edges and I like that you kept it because it is original to the piece. The stencil is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGigi @ Old World Patina
Thank you Gigi--the gold edges were what made me buy it so I had to keep them!
DeleteThis turned out great! i love everything about it. Nice job!
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rosie
Thank you Rosie!
DeleteThat turned out beautiful Darrielle! I have been wanting to try stenciling with joint compound but I haven't yet. You just inspired me!! Enjoy your day, Gail
ReplyDeleteThank you Gail--you enjoy your day too!
DeleteOH- I LOVE It and the color? I just LOVE the color!!!! You did a great job and it is a fun AND functional piece! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThank you Diana--I mixed up my own green paint to get the color I wanted. Have a good day!
DeleteI'm really inspired by your stencil and joint compound. I'm smack in the middle of refinishing an armoire and thought about adding a stencil. I love the way yours looks. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie--good luck with your armoire!
DeleteSo cool!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marigene!
DeleteLOVE IT!!! This is such a statement piece..and you know I love anything gilded.
ReplyDeleteThank you Victoria--I am very happy with how it turned out and I agree I love gilded things too!
DeleteWow, I love how it turned out. I too do stencils with joint compound and love the look. The green was the right choice.
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Bev
Thank you Bev--My husband was right about the green!
DeleteLove this! I love seeing old headboards put to use :) nice hardware as well!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you- I am glad I was able to use it again!
DeleteWOW, looks great. You really did a wonderful job on that headboard. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.
Mary
Thank you Mary!
DeleteWOW great idea and great job! Looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!
DeleteThat is a fantastic idea! Turned out great :-).
ReplyDeleteThank you Heidi--I love how it turned out too!
DeleteNeat piece!
ReplyDeleteThank you Betsy!
DeleteLove the whole thing but I adore the hooks.....great job.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam!
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! So awesome to repurpose treasure! Love the whole thing
ReplyDelete*hugs*deb
Thank you Deb--I love how it turned out!
DeleteI love this idea, how fabulous and how creative. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marty! Have a good week!
DeleteYou did a BEAUTIFUL job, Danielle! Love that you used joint compound with the stencil--the texture is great.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining Grace at Home. I'm featuring you this week!
Thank you Richella--It was my first time using joint compound and a stencil but it won't be my last thats for sure.
DeleteHave a good week!
Very cool! I love what you did with the stencil!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mindi!
DeleteSo pretty and the colors and textures are perfect! Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday...
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
Thank you Cindy--my hubby was right with the green! I suppose I should listen to him more-ha ha ha
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