Friday, April 30, 2010

Headboard Turned Coat Rack

We've all seen em' before...
The Blogging world is full of them...
Yes, it's a headboard turned coat rack (but my version!)




Before:

Headboard purchased at Thrift Store for $15 (I probably could have found it for less but to be honest I wasn't being patient!) I had been to about 6 different stores with no luck and rarin to go!




During:

Mike being the best boyfriend and partner in crime that he is sanded the headboard down for me as well as chopped off the legs!
-Side note- Lately he's been calling me "boss" and his "project manager" haha
I bought the wood accent pieces at hobby lobby for only $6 (and purchased them with gift cards I received for my birthday!)



The Final Product!




The hooks were from Home Depot $2.48 each

Total Cost: $27.40
And a lot of fun!

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57 comments:

  1. Simply DomesticApril 30, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    I love how this turned out. What glaze did you use? It looks wonderful! I want one!;) I found you on New Friend Friday.

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  2. extreme personal measuresApril 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Stopping by from Trendy Treehouse's Follow Me Friday. I am your newest follower. Love it! So much character!

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  3. HollyApril 30, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Hi! Just saw your link on New Friend Friday, so I thought I would come over and say HI! Great blog! I am a new follower :)

    You did a great job with the headboard turned coat rack. In fact, I think it's one of the best ones I have seen :) . The detailing is stunning, and I love the contrast of the cream colored paint and the dark hooks. Great job!!

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  4. Krista@RustikChicApril 30, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    I love this...so pretty! You did a great job. :)

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  5. KimmyApril 30, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    That is really cute! I love add the detail you added on to it!

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  6. Haverford HouseApril 30, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Alix (the boss lady!), I love how this turned out - the color is beautiful! Excellent job! ~Marcy

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  7. TaraApril 30, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Following from New Friend Friday

    Hope you come by and Follow Trendy Treehouse
    http://thetrendytreehouse.blogspot.com/

    Have a great weekend! Tara

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  8. AtticmagApril 30, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Nice project. Jane F.

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  9. Scarlet of Moms Wear Your TeesApril 30, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Looks great! ANd like lots of work!
    I am following your blog from Follow Me Fridays.
    Scarlet
    http://momswearyourtees.blogspot.com/2010/04/link-to-moms-wear-your-tees-social.html

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  10. Rose @ Confessions of a CurbshopaholicApril 30, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    Ooh,
    That is so pretty!
    Love this! I saw your link on Miss Mustard Seed's FFF.
    Rose

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  11. Prairie ScrapsApril 30, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Very Cute! Hmmm... gives me some ideas!

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  12. LauraApril 30, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Wow this is great!

    I'm having a blog party tomorrow and I'd love it if you linked up!
    http://www.iamalongfortheride.blogspot.com

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  13. amandaApril 30, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    I love how that turned out! There are so many cool projects out there, aren't there.
    First time visiting from Trendy Treehouse.

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  14. Recaptured CharmMay 1, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    wow you really made the lines and the detail pop. I think its terrific!

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  15. Sarah @ Hennessey HouseMay 1, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    dang, girl, you rocked this project!

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  16. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyMay 1, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Alright, that is just plain gorgeous. You have mad skills!! Have a fabulous weekend!

    Alison
    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/

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  17. UnknownMay 1, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Just beautiful!

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  18. Megan GunyanMay 1, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Is that regular wood stain you used to make it look all worn like that? I LOVE how it turned out. Great job!

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  19. PaulaMay 1, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    You did a great job! What a fun idea - thanks for sharing, Paula from Idaho

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  20. AlixMay 1, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Thanks everyone for all the kind words!

    To answer your questions:
    I used acrylic paint for the accent color (black, metallic pure gold and burnt umber.) I then applied the paint all over, in and around the places I wanted to accent. I used my fingers and a paper towl to smudge the paint and a wet rag to wipe away the spots I didn't like and clean around the edges!

    I then used Behr water based Polyurethane finish (it wont yellow white or light colored acrylics.)

    And VWALA!

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  21. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingMay 1, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    This is simply stunning. I love the details you have added - so pretty! Would love to have you stop by The Sunday Showcase Party if you get a chance! You did a fabulous job! Love it!

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  22. Stephanie CameronMay 2, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    Love it!! It is on my to do list!!

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  23. Maria@BubblegumandDuctTapeMay 2, 2010 at 1:23 AM

    The coat rack came out cute, good job. Loved the lamp shade you made, very creative. Can't wait to see the picture of the puppy with a finger in it's mouth finished.

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  24. JessMay 2, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    This is so pretty! Thanks so much for sharing it with us on Favorite Things Friday!

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  25. Megan @ Megity's HandmadeMay 2, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    I really like this! Came over from Miss Mustard Seed's linky party.

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  26. Life as we are living itMay 2, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    That is great! I want one.

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  27. Crafty Mommy DivaMay 3, 2010 at 1:06 AM

    Looks great! Those wood accent pieces really had a fabulous touch.
    Hey noticed you're from NW suburbs of Chicago; I used to live in Schaumburg!

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  28. creativejewishmom.comMay 3, 2010 at 3:28 AM

    great job Alix! Thanks so much for stopping by Craft Schooling Sunday, hope to see you again!

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  29. KaysiMay 3, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    I've never seen this, what a great idea!!

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  30. Gay VaughanMay 3, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    I featured this on my party wrap-up! Thanks for linking up.
    ~Gay~
    itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com

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  31. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingMay 4, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by and joining the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it. This turned out fabulous and I love the detailing in the headboard! Hope you have a wonderful week. Hope to see you again next Sunday! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  32. AmyMay 4, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    ok, your boyfriend sounds like a great guy! he better be, getting a girl like you!!:) Thanks for linking up to " AP Tuesdays!" I love seeing what you have been up to, and also, thanks for being such a supportive commenter. Seeing your pic in my comments makes me smile, love familiar faces in blogland!
    Would you mind changing your link to the "Flexible" Themed area, you gotta scroll down a bit more. Sorry it is so confusing, trying to find a way to best explain the difference of the 2 linkys.
    Thanks, hope to see you next week~!

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  33. MegMay 4, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    I came over here from Sugar Bee Craft Edition. This is Gorgeous!

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  34. Sandra BurnsMay 4, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Came over from Tag-Along Tuesday! Love the headboard. . . I'm your newest follower!

    Follow back if you want.

    http://likeChristmaseverysingleday.blogspot.com

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  35. Holly LefevreMay 4, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    This is so cute...so chic...awesome. I really want to do this too. Stopping by and your newest follower from TTA!

    Holly
    504 Main

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  36. joeandbridgeMay 4, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    Hi there! Poppin' in from Tuesday Tag to be your newest follower. Swing by my blog when you get a chance. Have a great afternoon.

    Bridgette Groschen
    The Groschen Goblins
    www.groschengoblins.com

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  37. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Very pretty...2 thumbs up from me!
    ~Bridgette

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  38. BethMay 4, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    I'm your newest follower from TTA! I love your headboard project! Beth

    http://www.rubysupcycledesigns.com

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  39. It's Something BeautifulMay 4, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    hello! I just found your blog via the Tuesday Tagalong and I have to say, your blog is so gosh darn cute! I LOVE this headboard turned coat rack. I'm really into DIY things so this is right up my alley! Can't wait to see whats to come :)

    www.n-somethingbeautiful.blogspot.com

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  40. Santa's Gift Shoppe and IdeasMay 4, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Hi..I’m Barb...from TTA. I am your newest follower. I hope you will have a chance to go to
    santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com
    and see if you find something that will inspire you for your family/home and become a follower of mine as well. Nice to meet ya new friend!

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  41. Betsy ~ GAhandygirlMay 4, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    I've eyed those exact wood accent pieces, yours look great! Awesome creativity. I'm a new follower.

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  42. CarolynMay 5, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    This looks awesome!! Great job!

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  43. Jennifer JuniperMay 5, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    I love how the carving really pops with the antiquing! Great job :)

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  44. StaceyMay 5, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    That turned out great. I have actually not seen this before. So clever!! Thanks for sharing at 'Look at me, I'm SO Crafty!' at Fun to Craft.

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  45. Room to InspireMay 5, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Okay, this is awesome! I just love the color, the details and your eye for making a headboard into a beautiful coat rack! Thanks for linking it up to Be Inspired today.

    Chelsea

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  46. Miss Mustard SeedMay 5, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    It looks wonderful. You took a boring, dated headboard and turned it into a very special piece. Great job!

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  47. Kristi FlanaganMay 6, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    Looks great! I've got a couple of headboards in my stash to create with. Love how yours turned out! Thanks so much for planting your creative seed at Plant a Punkin Seed Party! Come plant again on Friday!

    Kristi
    Punkin Seed Productions

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  48. HeatherMay 6, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Looks wonderful, love your finish and your accents you added. Nice job!

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  49. Kristi FlanaganMay 6, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    You've been featured! Come grab your button and wear it with pride!

    Kristi
    Punkin Seed Productions

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  50. Tara@JustDevineStyleMay 7, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    I so would have never thought of this. It looks great! Thanks for sharing your craftiness.

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  51. Nancy's Daily DishMay 7, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    Fabulous! I want one! Great job!

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  52. AlixMay 7, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    I am in shock with all the comments I've been receiving!
    Thank you so much to everyone for visiting my blog and having such wonderful things to say about my coat rack project!

    Reading your comments puts a great big smile on my face :)

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  53. Hot Foil DesignsMay 7, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Very clever - you have a great eye for transformations.

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  54. Lisa B.May 7, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Love it! It would look great in my foyer. ;)

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  55. JamielynMay 7, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    I love this,so creative! I'm going to feature this tomorrow. Feel free to grab a button!

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  56. VictoriaMay 9, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    That looks really great! You did a fantastic job:)

    Your newest follower:)

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  57. Tracey @ My House of GigglesMay 11, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Love it!!! It's just beautiful in every way :) I love the glaze with the dark hooks...looks perfect!

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