Give your old bed a fun new look like this twin headboard footboard makeover with a gorgeous furniture transfer!
Hello friends!
I’ve got a brand new makeover for you today. This twin headboard/footboard makeover.
I’ve had it for quite some time and think I paid $10 for it.
Isn’t it amazing how a little paint and a pretty furniture transfer can change do?!
Twin Headboard & Footboard Makeover
Here is how it started.
You can find these all day long at the thrift stores, by the way.
I began by cleaning it up well and lightly sanding it.
Then I gave it two coats of Casement. You can find that in my shop, right here >>> Artsy Chicks Rule Shop
Next, I pulled out a furniture transfer I bought a long time back. I don’t actually have this one in my shop because it’s out of stock.
But I do have some other really pretty ones right now. I hope to be able to get this one in the shop for you soon. In the meantime, check out this section of my shop to see other decor transfers >>> Decor Transfers
These large transfers come in pieces like this. I started by laying them out to see what the best arrangement would be for this headboard.
I had it all planned out and then…
Oops. I pulled the white back off and moved the transfer. It rolled up on itself and pulled the transfer with it!
Dang! (see that blank spot above and the flower to the left?)
Here it is the other way. You can see the flower that is supposed to be in that blank section on the right side there underneath.
So back to square one.
I had a bit of a time trying to make it work and look good … and fit right with that other piece now gone.
But I managed to make it work by cutting up several pieces.
Once I put these pieces together, I had to add some script in that blank area above the flowers.
I did something similar on the footboard.
I cut out extra pieces for the sides from the leftovers that I cut for the headboard.
Once they were done, I gave the whole thing one coat of >>> this matte topcoat.
I am just thrilled with how it turned out.
It was a bit of a challenge to get it to work out since I lost that one piece but I managed to do it!
How sweet is this transfer? (it’s called Rose Celebration)
I hadn’t planned to put anything on the footboard but so glad I did.
It really it just the right touch.
Up close.
Are you loving these decor transfers too?
They sure do make things fun!
PIN it to save it!
I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed fall weekend! I’ll see you back here next week with this!
Oh Nancy, this is amazing! You had some hiccups and still made this stunning! I love it!
Thanks and you have a wonderful and blessed fall weekend also!! (Give Ryder some lovins for me!)
Thank you for showing us that you can have a mishap or make a mistake and it’s not the end of the world! It makes me more confident to blaze on and try my ideas. And, y the way, this bed is gorgeous!
Diane
If you hadn’t mentioned it, I never would have noticed, Nancy. It looks marvelous! Adding that little touch on the footboard makes it look complete. I have a similar bed that’s been crying out for a makeover – this might be the look š
Hi Nan y! Rose Celebration is one of my all time favorites. Anything I have used it on sold very quickly. I still have 1 in my stash just waiting for the perfect piece. It came out beautiful.
That is just gorgeous. I have done transfers before and (yes you have to be very slow at taking the paper off.) I have never seen one this big and beautiful. I you rocked it even after the oops. Great job. Love it.
Adorable! I love the rose transfer. Perfect look! The white makes the transfer pop and gives this sad piece a beautiful update! So pretty and would look fabulous in any decor! Thanks for sharing. BTW I stopped by your shop today and you have some lovely pieces and a nice variety. I look forward to visiting again soon. Have a wonderful weekend.
Can you imagine a teenager who wants a beautiful bedroom makeover, Makes we almost wish I have my daughter as a teenager again: Almost! Or Option B, No husband so I could make this my own! Nah, he wouldn’t care if our bed looked like this or was just a mattress on the floor. He’s that kind of a guy. As long as I am their next to him, he is happy! Found me a good one; this time. LOL
But it has given me some ideas for the bed I do have!
You guys keep making me more projects. Truly a beautiful transformation! Thank you for sharing.
Just adorable! What are you planning to use the bed for? It would be darling for a little girl. My mom did something similar, but with oil paint when I was very little.
This is amazing. I love how you fixed your oops, can’t even tell. I love your makeovers and am so glad I found you online. I have a headboard to make over, this may work. as it has 4 arched panels w/caning in them. I was going to put drop cloth inserts in each, but maybe I can put a decal on the tops of the arches….HMMM
Nancy,
I think this is the most beautiful makeover of any headboard/footboard I’ve seen. It is stunning.I’d love to have that in my guest room, or would love it for myself! What a wonderful job you have done!
Barbara
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Oh Nancy, this is amazing! You had some hiccups and still made this stunning! I love it!
Thanks and you have a wonderful and blessed fall weekend also!! (Give Ryder some lovins for me!)
Thank you, Christina! I will! xo
I used this same transfer on a single bed as well! Mine came out gorgeous too!
I hope your online shop is blooming!
That’s great, Gwen! Thank you! xo
Love the new look! Iām so sorry you had a problem but glad you could save it!
Thank you, Cecilia! Yes, glad it worked out anyway! :) xo
This is one of my favorite transfers, and it really gave this bed such a WOW factor!! Love it now! XOXO
Thank you, Christy! xoxo
Fresh as a daisy. Adorable.
Thank you, Robin! xo
Thank you for showing us that you can have a mishap or make a mistake and it’s not the end of the world! It makes me more confident to blaze on and try my ideas. And, y the way, this bed is gorgeous!
Diane
Oh, yes, absolutely!! Thank you, Diane! xo
So so pretty!
Thank you, Audra! xo
If you hadn’t mentioned it, I never would have noticed, Nancy. It looks marvelous! Adding that little touch on the footboard makes it look complete. I have a similar bed that’s been crying out for a makeover – this might be the look š
Awesome! Thanks so much, Marcie! xo
Soooooo pretty. I see a young girl just Loving š„° this bed. It wonāt be in your shop very long. You did it yet again. Keep inspiring us.
Yes, me too, Shirley! :)
Hi Nan y! Rose Celebration is one of my all time favorites. Anything I have used it on sold very quickly. I still have 1 in my stash just waiting for the perfect piece. It came out beautiful.
Oh that’s great to hear, Cheryl! Thank you! xo
It’s truly an amazing transformation. Just beautiful!
Thank you, Sara! xo
This is just the cutest thing! I could see this in a little girl’s room, a feminine guest room or at your beach place. Just adorable!
Thank you, Ellen! Would be great in a guest room! xo
That is just gorgeous. I have done transfers before and (yes you have to be very slow at taking the paper off.) I have never seen one this big and beautiful. I you rocked it even after the oops. Great job. Love it.
Aw, thanks so much, Emma! xoxo
Adorable! I love the rose transfer. Perfect look! The white makes the transfer pop and gives this sad piece a beautiful update! So pretty and would look fabulous in any decor! Thanks for sharing. BTW I stopped by your shop today and you have some lovely pieces and a nice variety. I look forward to visiting again soon. Have a wonderful weekend.
Oh yay! Thank you, Sue!! Hope you are having a wonderful week! xoxo
Can you imagine a teenager who wants a beautiful bedroom makeover, Makes we almost wish I have my daughter as a teenager again: Almost! Or Option B, No husband so I could make this my own! Nah, he wouldn’t care if our bed looked like this or was just a mattress on the floor. He’s that kind of a guy. As long as I am their next to him, he is happy! Found me a good one; this time. LOL
But it has given me some ideas for the bed I do have!
You guys keep making me more projects. Truly a beautiful transformation! Thank you for sharing.
Aw, love that! Sounds like a keeper! Thank you, Em! xo
Nancy, I absolutely love this bed. It would be perfect in a little girl’s room. It is so fresh and new.. You did an amazing job!
Thank you, Marian! xoxo
Just adorable! What are you planning to use the bed for? It would be darling for a little girl. My mom did something similar, but with oil paint when I was very little.
So pretty and fresh!
Thank you, Dalila! xo
I’m not but just wanted to do something really pretty and feminine with it. I hope someone will love it! xo
Lovely! Someone will treasure this!
Thank you, Rose! xo
This is amazing. I love how you fixed your oops, can’t even tell. I love your makeovers and am so glad I found you online. I have a headboard to make over, this may work. as it has 4 arched panels w/caning in them. I was going to put drop cloth inserts in each, but maybe I can put a decal on the tops of the arches….HMMM
Aw, thank you so much, Kris! I am so glad you are here. :) And yes, that sounds like it would be really pretty! xo
Oh, Nancy! That is absolutely beautiful!!!!!
Thank you, Michele! xo
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Nancy!
Thank you, Nancy! xoxo
This is sooooo pretty! Love that transfer.
Thank you, Debra! xo
Nancy,
I think this is the most beautiful makeover of any headboard/footboard I’ve seen. It is stunning.I’d love to have that in my guest room, or would love it for myself! What a wonderful job you have done!
Barbara
Thank you so much, Barbara! :) xo