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Second Chance to Dream; Simple Rustic Headboard Bench Tutorial- Make this simple bench from an old headboard under 60 min. and less than $10.00 #OutdoorDIY #BenchTutorial #DIYDIY, Outdoor DIY, Simple DIY Bench, Upcycled

Simple Rustic “Headboard” Bench Tutorial

June 12, 2012

Second Chance to Dream; Simple Rustic Headboard Bench Tutorial-  Make this simple bench from an old headboard under 60 min. and less than $10.00 #OutdoorDIY #BenchTutorial #DIY
We have 9 garden beds in our yard.  One of our goals this summer was to put a structure piece in each garden. Two of the gardens already had something that we got last year.   I showed you the simple DIY bench tutorial that we did here. for our new garden.   I showed you the pergola swing I got for my birthday/mothers day.  You can see that here if you want another peek. Our next focus became our large oak garden. I thought it would be fun to try a headboard bench. I really like it.  It’s a simple, rustic bench. It literally took 60 min.to cut, build and paint.
Second Chance to Dream; Simple Rustic Headboard Bench Tutorial-  Make this simple bench from an old headboard under 60 min. and less than $10.00 #OutdoorDIY #BenchTutorial #DIY
To make the bench you need a twin size headboard and 2-2×4’s and  2-1×6’s boards.  We had all the wood here so didn’t have to buy anything.  You can use scrap pieces since you will be painting it as we did below.
I got my headboard at Salvation Army for half off $11.25.
To make the seat measure the length of your headboard and make a simple 2×4 box like shown below. We cut 2- 34 1/2 ” pieces and 3- 16″ pieces.  Screw the box together with 2: deck screws.
 He then cut  3 1x 6 pieces 34 1/2  ” long.  One of the 1×6 pieces he cut 4″ wide.  He screwed them onto the box.
Using a headboard provided back legs so we needed to cut 2 legs for the front.  He ripped a 2×4 in half and cut them 19″ long. He then screwed the legs to the underneath side of the box.
Add liquid nails to the headboard.
And attach to the box.Carefully screw the headboard to the box.  The liquid nails can slip when screwing it.
The unpainted bench.-not so pretty!
We added a coat of kiltz and then spray painted it.
Here is the finished bench in its new home.   Nothing fancy, but definitely meets our needs and for the cost of under $10.00 it works great!

 

Here is the bench next to my lamp birdbath.
I hope you are having a great time beautifying your surroundings!  We sure are!!  
 
 
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I love to create and you can almost always find some kind of evidence of that creating at any moment in my house. I am a life coach and my desire is to see women live their life to their full potential both spiritually and creatively!

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  1. Full Circle Creation says: June 12, 2012 at 10:38 PM
    The bench looks great in the garden. Fun thing...Two weeks ago I was given two of that exact same headboard. Thanks so much for linking up to the All Star Block Party!Holly
    Reply
    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 13, 2012 at 7:38 AM
      Thanks Holly!! Are yours for beds or ???? :) Have a great day.
      Reply
  2. Ann says: June 12, 2012 at 10:40 PM
    Sweet garden bench!
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    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 13, 2012 at 7:39 AM
      Thanks Ann. I appreciate your comment. Enjoy your day!
      Reply
  3. Ashley says: June 13, 2012 at 11:05 AM
    What a great bench idea!! I love the way it turned out!! Thanks for sharing! Hope you can come visit me sometime over at projectbazaar.blogspot.comAshley
    Reply
    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 17, 2012 at 1:15 PM
      Ashley, thanks so much!! I did go visit and I'm following you on FB. Have a great day!
      Reply
  4. Tiffany says: June 13, 2012 at 12:22 PM
    I LOVE it!!! I am going to be on the lookout for a cheap headboard now! You make it look so easy, I definitely want to try making one too. :) Just found your blog via Ginger Snap Crafts and I am your newest follower! I'd love it if you came to visit my new blog I just started!http://tiffanyandcoblog.blogspot.com
    Reply
    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 17, 2012 at 1:17 PM
      Thanks Tiffany for following me. I appreciate it. I'm also following you. Cute blog design! Have a GREAT day!
      Reply
  5. creativeladyofthehou says: June 13, 2012 at 7:07 PM
    That bench is way too cute. I came over from look what I made party. I am now following you on Bloglovin.
    Reply
    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 17, 2012 at 1:19 PM
      Thanks Creative Lady, I am now following you on FB. Thanks for visiting and following. Have a great day!
      Reply
  6. Meg says: June 13, 2012 at 10:00 PM
    I'm dying for a headboard bench! This is so cute!Thanks for linking up to the All Star Block Party.
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    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 17, 2012 at 1:20 PM
      Thanks Meg!!! I really like mine too. Have a great day!
      Reply
  7. SchneiderPeeps says: June 14, 2012 at 8:39 AM
    Love it! Maybe I can con my boys into making one with me this summer.
    Reply
    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 17, 2012 at 1:21 PM
      Good Luck with that if they are anything like my boys. :) Although I'm sure they could handle it. It's pretty easy. Thanks for visiting. Have a great day!
      Reply
  8. Jessi W says: June 14, 2012 at 3:39 PM
    What an innovative idea for reusing an old headboard; I love it! I'm glad you linked this up to The Fun In Functional!
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    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 17, 2012 at 1:22 PM
      Thank You Jessi!
      Reply
  9. Cynthia says: June 14, 2012 at 3:44 PM
    Great project. Love how it turned out very creative. I repurpose furniture a lot too.Cynthia
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    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 17, 2012 at 1:23 PM
      Thank you Cynthia! Isn't it fun to re-purpose things! I love it! Have a great day.
      Reply
  10. Creative Raisins says: June 15, 2012 at 12:27 AM
    I love it, it is great to see something old becomes something functional and new.
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    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 17, 2012 at 1:28 PM
      Thank you Creative Raisins. I love doing it. Cute blog, I'm now following via GFC. Have a GREAT day.
      Reply
  11. Lynden Blossom says: June 15, 2012 at 3:10 AM
    Hi - I'm here via Naptime Blog - Love the Bench - and the lamp Birdbath/feeder - ;-} Love Ann Voskamp, too! Nice to 'meet' you - Am Following via Google Friends -Lyndenhttp://aneleganttouch-lynden.blogspot.com
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    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 17, 2012 at 1:30 PM
      Thanks Lynden for visiting and following. I am now following you by GFC. Have a GREAT day!
      Reply
  12. Hani@Craftionary says: June 15, 2012 at 11:43 PM
    There you go the birdbath found some wonderful company.. :) Thanks for linking up at friday fun party! Have a great weekend!
    Reply
    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 17, 2012 at 1:31 PM
      Hani, Thanks for visiting and for hosting such a GREAT party!! Enjoy your day!
      Reply
  13. Claiming Our Space says: June 17, 2012 at 9:34 AM
    I love it! I need to make one of these for my desk since Willow likes to lay next to me while I work so I can pet her. Since we both can't sit in my deskchair, she will lay next to me moping and sighing great sighs. Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday!
    Reply
    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 17, 2012 at 1:40 PM
      Wow! That is a great idea to use it for your desk chair. I'm sure Willow would LOVE it. Have a great day!
      Reply
  14. Karri Reiser says: June 17, 2012 at 1:37 PM
    Wow! Your bench is beautiful. Thank you for linking to My Life's a Treasure's Our Favorite Things Link Party. I so wish me and hubby had the time to make one, I just love it.
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  15. Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 17, 2012 at 1:41 PM
    Thanks Karri for your nice comment. It really didn't take that long to make. I'm going to add your link to my blogs to link too. Have a great day!
    Reply
  16. Connie says: June 17, 2012 at 2:17 PM
    My husband has made sevral of these. Loves good. Thanks for linking at Wow Us Wednesday.
    Reply
  17. Christine says: June 18, 2012 at 11:24 AM
    SO PRETTY!!! When are you making one for me?Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
    Reply
  18. Nicole@Show Off Frid says: June 18, 2012 at 1:44 PM
    That is such a great idea! Who would ever think such an old headboard could be turned into something so pretty! Thank you so much for sharing this project on my blog hop.
    Reply
  19. Nicole@Show Off Frid says: June 18, 2012 at 1:47 PM
    I just pinned it too!
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  20. Jeanette says: June 19, 2012 at 11:01 PM
    Love this idea and I pinned it too!
    Reply
  21. Donna @ dh designs says: June 20, 2012 at 10:43 AM
    Great idea. I love repurposed items, it's so important to keep these from our landfills! Hmm now you've got me thinking about statement pieces for my gardens... job well done!I'm visiting from Between Naps on the Porch.
    Reply
  22. Tina says: April 21, 2015 at 7:45 AM
    This is so ironic, I have two of the exact same headboards. My step son and I had discussed making a bench out of them. Then today I stumbled across your bench. I might try to take the second headboard and make side arms or just make two bench's. Thanks to you I have instructions on how to do it. Thank you so much :) .
    Reply
    • bjac68 says: April 24, 2015 at 7:05 PM
      That is so cool Tina!! I'd love to see a picture if you decide to make it. Thanks for stopping by.
      Reply

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