Faux Tufted Headboard

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Faux Tufted Headboard
It's time for Themed Furniture Makeover Day again. This months theme is "French".  I had this French style headboard that I had painted last year and didn't know what to do with. It needed something and I finally had the courage to give my idea a try.

So as you guessed by the title, I chose to mimic a tufted headboard. If I had some tools I would have attempted cutting out a board and upholstering it, but since I don't own a scroll saw as of yet, I  wondered if I could get a similar look with paint and glaze.

Enter this sad little headboard that I found at the thrift store and then bought at an antique mall (long story) lol. It was a little scratched up, but I loved the shape of it and the carved seashell! My original plan was to turn it into a chalkboard. But after painting it, I didn't have the heart to.

I used some leftover Blackberry House paint and then added some brown glaze to the trim. It was pretty but a little plain for my liking, and seemed the perfect candidate for some experimenting...
I distressed the edges to bring out the detail, especially in the carved shell. They just don't make furniture with this kind of detail anymore.

Getting out my Silhouette Designer Programme, I worked on a design that would look like tufting. And after several attempts to cut it out of shelf lining paper and vinyl without much success, I ended up simplifying the design and using a heavy weight scrapbook paper.

I used 4 sheets for the cutouts and then cut out some circles in vinyl since the "faux buttons" had no way of staying in place on the paper cutouts.

I mixed a tiny amount of grey acrylic paint with an equal amount of glaze. Using a makeup wedge sponge I dabbed the grey glaze onto the areas where the tufting design was going to be.
I was nervous to take the paper stencils off, but was pleasantly surprised to see how it had turned out. I could probably have gone in and added more shading, but I decided to leave it simple so that it wouldn't take away from the gorgeous frame.

If I ever do this on a headboard again, I think I might be bolder and use a red colour as the background. What colour would you do the headboard in?

Here it is looking very French with some toile. Wish I had a guest bedroom to style it in, but this makeshift bedroom in the master bath is going to have to do. ;o)

So what do you think? Are you ready to give glaze a try? Hope I have inspired you to give it a go.


Make sure to check out all of the other "FRENCH" themed furniture pieces that my friends linked below…

Blessings,
Lucy







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20 comments

  1. Larissa Prodigal Pieces24 September, 2015

    What creative update! A fun and lasting way to add dimension... I ohh, la, la, love it, Lucy!

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  2. Tami Michel24 September, 2015

    This is adorable! Love the faux tufts-so creative!
    Tami

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  3. Tami Michel24 September, 2015

    This is adorable! Love the faux tufts-so creative!
    Tami

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  4. Lindsay Eidahl24 September, 2015

    You had me fooled! Looks amazing! Those machines are so great. I need to get one.

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  5. Christy James24 September, 2015

    Wow are you creative or what? This is so clever and cute, Lucy!! Love this!

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  6. ANNE24 September, 2015

    Wow beautiful job!!!

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  7. Artsy Chicks Rule24 September, 2015

    That is the coolest thing ever! I was so fooled!!! Wow!
    Nancy

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  8. Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home}24 September, 2015

    You are such a talented artist! You lost me at "Silhouette" lol. What a great job!
    kathy

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  9. Marie Blackburn24 September, 2015

    Seriously girl, how clever is this! Your headboard is stunning Lucy. I love everything about this makeover!

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    1. Marie Blackburn01 October, 2015

      Lucy, look for your stunning faux tufted headboard pinned to our DIY Sunday Showcase Talent Board this weekend. ☺

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  10. Mary K.- In the boondocks24 September, 2015

    This is so smart... I had to take a second look!!

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  11. Jeanette Chaney24 September, 2015

    Trompe l'oeil!! To fool the eye! What a great job. I thought it was tufted!

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  12. Karin Chudy24 September, 2015

    Pardon my French, but "HOLY CRAP" that is awesome! LOL GENIUS!
    Hugs,
    Karin

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    1. Kimm Boes25 September, 2015

      LOL! :)

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  13. Kimm Boes25 September, 2015

    very pretty, and such a creative idea!

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  14. Clockwork Interiors27 September, 2015

    Like the way your brain works! Your headboard is brilliant and beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Jenna Hill27 September, 2015

    This is an amazing transformation! That headboard is gorgeous! Thanks so much for linking up with us at Best of the Weekend.

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  16. Brenda Young01 October, 2015

    Oh Lucy, I love this project, so creative... definately pinning and sharing it

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  17. Wendi Wachtel02 October, 2015

    Lucy, this project is super! Love your vison and how you pulled off the tufts:)

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  18. thecuratorscollection.com03 October, 2015

    Hi Lucy! Your headboard is amazing sweet! Well done! I would like to invite you to share your posts each week at my Making Broken Beautiful Party. it has already begun but there is still time to join in.. It goes every Thursday from 6:00pm (MST) till Saturday 6:00pm (MST). It is a furniture and home decor party. I hope you can join, you have great taste!

    Smiles!
    Terry
    http://thecuratorscollection.wordpress.com

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