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Decorating Tip #6 Make Your Own Headboards
Making headboards is easy to do. I have made dozens for model homes myself so if I can do it, anyone can. The following is a standard style. You can make a template out of newspaper for the top in any style you want but for the sake of simplicity...I will use a simple arch.
   
What you will need:
4'x8'x5/8 piece of plywoodJigsawDrillMeasuring tapeNewspaper for templateRoll of 3"or4" thick battingStaple gunHot glue gun or 2 way tapeReady made welt or cording optional Paint optional for plywoodScissorsPlywood: 
Cut piece of plywood the width of your bed, ie twin is 40"x48", Queen 60"x48", Cal-king 72"x48" and King 80"x48". Make a template out of newspaper in any shape you want. Mark the center of the width of the wood and draw the style you want for 1/2. Then flip the template to the other side and repeat. Cut where your marks are. That way both sides come out exactly the same.
The bottom cutout opening should not be above the top of the mattress. Measure your bed's width and height to make sure before you cut. The standard for a twin is 20" from the floor for the cutout and 6" wide legs. (Bed frames vary ... more

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