Headboard Boring to WOW Outta This World, DIY Galaxy Night Light.

by MSutton

My vision of a night light headboard was something I thought would be fitting for a child's room. Fitting with all the Star Wars theme going on now, but not limited to.
So, if your ready, lets get started for a cosmic ride into Unicorn Spit decor.

headboard boring to wow outta this world dyi galaxy night light, bedroom ideas, home decor, woodworking projects, This is photographed under a black light

This is photographed under a black light.

My first step was to prep by sanding the sides. The middle section will be covered by 1/4 inch plywood, so no reason to prep. Please no more sanding than necessary, right??

headboard boring to wow outta this world dyi galaxy night light, bedroom ideas, home decor, woodworking projects

I then used watered down Unicorn Spit to paint sides.

Next step is to trace the headboard onto plywood at the top and cut. I did both sides separate.

Screw front panel only on to frame. Then screw on trim.

Before using my Unicorn Spit I drilled holes all over in random places to allow the light to shine thru. I then proceeded with the artistic process of making a galaxy with my new beloved wood gel stain Unicorn Spit, and WOWZA.

I still had to place lights inside the headboard before attaching the back. I wire tied a 6 ft strand of rope lights to the middle of the headboard. Cut small hole for cord. I also decided to place heavy duty aluminum tin foil to the inside of the back panel to help light reflect. Attached back panel. Lights out...VIOLA'

Just Imagine sleeping under the stars in the comfort of your own bed. This is a great way to find your bed a night too!!

headboard boring to wow outta this world dyi galaxy night light, bedroom ideas, home decor, woodworking projects, Yes I made the TARDIS night light too

Yes, I made the TARDIS night light too.

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Terry on Feb 28, 2016
I used Unicorn Spit a lot. What (technique) did you use with the paint to make your galaxy?

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Clo2468905 on Feb 29, 2016
Bonjour comment avoir en français les instructions pour hometalk ? Merci

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Christy Wilner on Oct 07, 2017

How to stop the plastic wrap wont tear off half roll ?

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Elizabeth Siegle on Aug 03, 2016
Okay, what is Unicorn spit? Is is a product. Or a combination of products?

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- MSutton on Aug 11, 2016
  Sorry, I posted as a comment instead reply. It is vibrant colors of a gel, paint or stain depending on how much water u dilute it with. Awesome product, easy to use, non toxic. Here is link Www.unicornspit.com
  
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MSutton on Aug 03, 2016
It is vibrant colors of a gel, paint or stain depending on how much water u dilute it with. Awesome product, easy to use, non toxic. Here is link Www.unicornspit.com

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