tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post8168438923902174472..comments2023-08-11T11:01:56.672-04:00Comments on A Thrifter in Disguise: This Headboard Will Be Gorgeous... but I Need Advice!Kristen Rosecranshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07741112203924999100noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-20963518421060140272013-07-24T11:17:41.157-04:002013-07-24T11:17:41.157-04:00Thanks, Rachel! I've never done silver leafing...Thanks, Rachel! I've never done silver leafing. Is it difficult?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922737731546928800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-67475738993813951282013-07-23T10:25:22.922-04:002013-07-23T10:25:22.922-04:00I would paint either white, light gray, or white a...I would paint either white, light gray, or white and silver leaf the detailing parts that are raised and then distress. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03472078865640837323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-15281775784064218452013-07-20T11:03:46.733-04:002013-07-20T11:03:46.733-04:00Thanks, Susan! Would you do the silver detailing j...Thanks, Susan! Would you do the silver detailing just on the raised portions? What kind of paint would you use?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922737731546928800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-8031946785085274332013-07-20T11:02:47.252-04:002013-07-20T11:02:47.252-04:00ooh, that's an interesting thought! thanks, am...ooh, that's an interesting thought! thanks, amy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922737731546928800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-14545338581224744682013-07-20T00:38:08.516-04:002013-07-20T00:38:08.516-04:00I wouldn't upholster it either - I'd go wh...I wouldn't upholster it either - I'd go white - with distressed silver detailing!!!<br />XOXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-64187094211584293642013-07-19T14:19:02.561-04:002013-07-19T14:19:02.561-04:00OMG that is stunning. I absolutely love it. I defi...OMG that is stunning. I absolutely love it. I definitely need to build up some major confidence to approach that kind project! It looks so high-end!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922737731546928800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-53542147391230375792013-07-19T14:09:34.809-04:002013-07-19T14:09:34.809-04:00As a matter of fact, I saw one this morning! It i...As a matter of fact, I saw one this morning! It is gorgeous! http://www.blueroofcabin.com/2013/07/diy-diamond-tufted-head-board.htmlSara Whalenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05800426695481251339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-76530050339378410432013-07-19T14:08:11.036-04:002013-07-19T14:08:11.036-04:00Wow! Thanks so much Elena. I was really leaning to...Wow! Thanks so much Elena. I was really leaning towards using ASCP anyway because at least I have experience with it. And I think those colors would look great. I haven't really done any of that kind of layering with it, though, but I've seen it done and love the way it looks, so maybe this is the piece to try it on! I totally get what you're saying about the caning. I'm not sure Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922737731546928800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-87808917782121343302013-07-19T13:42:51.711-04:002013-07-19T13:42:51.711-04:00That piece is gorgeous! I would not cover it with ...That piece is gorgeous! I would not cover it with fabric. I would layered it with ASCP...French Linen, (all over) Country Grey and Old white (dry brushed on top of the FL)I know I would repeat multiple layers of all three. Then add more Old White on the caned part, carved ornamentation and trim raised edge line. Then lightly distress on the trim edges to make it look worn and use clear wax Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-86242667027720139772013-07-19T13:34:04.556-04:002013-07-19T13:34:04.556-04:00Thanks for the link, Bethany. It's so cute! Lo...Thanks for the link, Bethany. It's so cute! Love all the colors in that room, too! So funny, I have a lamp just like the one you transformed for your nightstand. Now I know what to do with it :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922737731546928800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-25162485427780706072013-07-19T12:33:40.683-04:002013-07-19T12:33:40.683-04:00I took a similarly designed headboard and updated ...I took a similarly designed headboard and updated it. Given, my "before" wasn't nearly as pretty as this one, here's the link:<br /> <br />http://thesepiapuppy.blogspot.com/2012/08/furniture-revamp-challenge-final-reveal.html<br /><br />Hope that helps! :-) Can't wait to see what you do with it!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652671317696886892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-23450290334328646242013-07-19T11:57:24.226-04:002013-07-19T11:57:24.226-04:00Oooh, great idea, Julie! That would look so nice! ...Oooh, great idea, Julie! That would look so nice! I definitely did not think about covering the caning, but thinking about a lovely upholstered headboard covered in linen is starting to make me have a change of heart!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922737731546928800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-92045467927996256382013-07-19T11:38:16.121-04:002013-07-19T11:38:16.121-04:00I agree with Sara. I would paint it white or crea...I agree with Sara. I would paint it white or cream and distress it. Using egg cartoon foam for beds is less expensive as far as foam goes. It would look lovely with linen like fabric, perhaps drop cloth, with brads. Love to see it when you are finished.<br />Inspired by youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10166661693758727770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-25368800885959486312013-07-19T11:34:11.957-04:002013-07-19T11:34:11.957-04:00Thanks, Sara! I didn't even consider upholster...Thanks, Sara! I didn't even consider upholstering it, but that would look awesome. I've never done anything like that. Know any good sites for tutorials?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922737731546928800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6712983685100683960.post-6884140144892655492013-07-19T07:21:57.805-04:002013-07-19T07:21:57.805-04:00Honestly, I would probable upholster and tuft the ...Honestly, I would probable upholster and tuft the center portion, because that is what I like. You can do any color you want. A light blue, pale yellow, grey. It will be gorgeous either way since it is a very nice piece. Can't wait to see what you do.Sara Whalenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05800426695481251339noreply@blogger.com