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Blogger Amherst, TX on May 11, 2012

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Headboard turned garden bench

This is a little headboard I found at our local Goodwill....I cut in half, and cut a 2x4 for a back leg...cut an apron out for the front to hide the bracing....and painted it! http://www.dejavuedesigns.com/headboard-bedh... #junkrecycling #Bestof2012 #keepingcozy #proudestdiy #SpringDecor #recycle #SummerStyle

Time: 4 Hours Cost: $12 Difficulty: Moderate

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By cutting the headboard in half and using some scrap plywood for the bench...this headboard got a new life as a garden bench

To see more: http://www.dejavuedesigns.com/headboard-bedhead-garden-bedbench/

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Tammy@Deja Vue Designs Amherst, TX

Thanks everyone for those WONDERFUL compliments!

on May 13, 2012 · Like 2
Catherine M Reedsburg, WI

I LOVE THIS!!!!!

on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
Nancy J

Love this! Great idea for an old headboard.

on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
Pat

Love it! Brought home a white metal headboard from an old twin bed someone had put out in their trash. Wasn't sure what to do with it, this sure gives me an idea.

on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
Rhonda M Council Bluffs, IA

Great job!!

on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
Kim L Van Nuys, CA

I did the same thing, but I picked up an old baby crib headboard & footboard that I found on the street! I painted it in brilliant colors & placed it in my garden. Everyone that sees it can't believe that I made this & tell me how beautiful it is!!
on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
Brenda T Lakeland, FL

I'm all about recycling so I love it. I once saw a crib set in the yard loaded up with flowers. It brought a whole new meaning to the term flowerbed.

on May 13, 2012 · Like 3
Catherine S Oakland, CA

Some people are just so clever. That's a lovely piece.

on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
Donna C Manchester, NH

Great job and nice seating. Very nice piece of new furniture.

on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
HandyANDY Home Renovation... Marietta, GA

Nice project!

on May 14, 2012 · Like 1
Jamie M Cave City, AR

How creative. That is just great.

on May 14, 2012 · Like 1
Sherry Gorrell W Rogers, OH

I love it!!

on May 14, 2012 · Like 2
Roxy D Gainesville, GA

I like to make stuff like that too, in miniature. I have an miniature antique shop I built myself and made everything in it out of common household objects.

on May 15, 2012 · Like 2
Kim L Van Nuys, CA

To Roxy D - How clever & imaginative! I too love miniatures, but then again, there's not too much I DON'T like!!

on May 15, 2012 · Like 2
Roxy D Gainesville, GA

It's a fun hobby,Kim.

on May 16, 2012 · Like 1
Sandra W Sylacauga, AL

love it,looking for outdoor furniture,have a front porch and back!!

on May 16, 2012 · Like 1
Melissa K Blythewood, SC

This is so beautiful and inspirational

on May 24, 2012 · Like 1
Tammy@Deja Vue Designs Amherst, TX

Thank You!

on May 25, 2012 · Like 0
Rhonda M Council Bluffs, IA

Love this!

on May 25, 2012 · Like 1
Tammy@Deja Vue Designs Amherst, TX

Thanks!

on May 26, 2012 · Like 0
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cot... North Bend, OR

Super darling - The black really make it WOW too :)

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 0
Tammy@Deja Vue Designs Amherst, TX

Thank you! Yes...I don't think it would have been near as cute, any other color.

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 0
Kris Cole Saint Francis, MN

How clever, and I love it! Have to try this one! Thanks for the great ideas! Beautiful work.

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Tammy@Deja Vue Designs Amherst, TX

Thanks Kris Cole ....Good luck!

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Barbara Ann Claremont, CA

OK I need to get my Honeybunny aka husband to see this. Perfect in our small backyard by the pond. We are heading to Santa Barbara and Los Olivios this weekend. I will keep my eyes open for a headboard. Or even a crib as Kim did. Love Summer in California!!

2 days ago · Like 1