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Flaunt it Friday 199!

Flaunt it Friday 199!

Wow, it's the 199th Flaunt it Friday! Do you think I should stop keeping track?? Maybe I should do something exciting for the 200th......

8:48 PM

Flaunt it Friday 198!

Flaunt it Friday 198!

Hey there! It's already time to party again?! Happy Friday, friends! :)

8:30 PM

Hey there, party animals.  What's shakin'?<br /><br />Before we get to our party I want to make sure you saw my story about how I healed my sprained foot naturally.  You may not have a sprain but if you're wanting to use more natural products for you and your family and get rid of chemicals in your home you should read this.  I am not trying to sell you anything, don't worry.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kJF-2CvTTxo/UyJLcoaPYpI/AAAAAAAAEO8/M_ewVRsn72M/s1600/flip+flops+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="353" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kJF-2CvTTxo/UyJLcoaPYpI/AAAAAAAAEO8/M_ewVRsn72M/s1600/flip+flops+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/2014/03/how-i-healed-my-sprained-foot-naturally.html" target="_blank">Click here to read</a></td></tr></tbody></table><img height="1" src="http://strk.enlnks.com/aff_i?offer_id=1934&aff_id=5779&file_id=13008" width="1" /><br /><div>Let's party!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae163/kstrieg/59ed6d81-e86a-4ba0-867e-dc02200719d2_zpsa061c378.jpg" /></div> <script type="text/javascript">document.write('<scr' + 'ipt type="text/javascript" src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=383026&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>'); </script>  Linking <a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/post/handmade-projects-add-yours-3-17/?utm_source=MadMimi&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Tip+Me+Tuesday+is+LIVE___+Can+I+Feature+You%3F&utm_campaign=20140318_m119600322_Tip+Me+Tuesday+is+LIVE___+Can+I+Feature+You%3F++%7B2-17%7D+2&utm_term=TipMeTuesday_Post_TipJunkie_jpg_3F1394511964" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a>

Flaunt it Friday 197!

Hey there, party animals. What's shakin'? Before we get to our party I want to make sure you saw my story about how I healed my spr...

5:38 PM

How I Healed my Sprained Foot Naturally

Hiya friends! <br /><br />Today it is supposed to get up to 58 degrees!!!!  This is a major heatwave for someone who is living in the longest and coldest winter ever.  That's the good news, the bad news is that Wednesday, which also happens to be my birthday, it is supposed to snow, AGAIN!  Omgoodness, I hope the weather man is so totally wrong on that one. <br /><br />Anywho, I have sort of a random topic today but it's something I want to share in the hopes that I can help someone. <br /><br />Last summer my boys and I were heading out to the pool.  I put on my favorite flip-flops and stepped out of my house into the garage, as I came down the step I stepped right on a big old rock from one of the boys "rock collections" which was conveniently placed at the bottom of the step.  I rolled my ankle really bad and darn near fell on my face.  I said some choice words but managed to keep them in my head and let out a few mumbled groans.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-328t1T1PAJE/Ux4gSt94QQI/AAAAAAAAEOI/vA5ouUzUq6o/s1600/flip+flops+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How I healed my sprained foot naturally at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" border="0" height="564" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-328t1T1PAJE/Ux4gSt94QQI/AAAAAAAAEOI/vA5ouUzUq6o/s1600/flip+flops+1.jpg" title="How I healed my sprained foot naturally at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" width="640" /></a></div><br />Oh man, it HURT. <br /><br />It hurt <i>really</i> bad. <br /><br />Since we were on the way to the pool and the boys were so excited I toughed it out.  I figured it couldn't be too bad of an injury because I could still walk with some really attractive limping swagger.  Off to the pool we went.<br /><br />Fast forward to a few months later.  My foot was still pretty darn sore. It hurt all the time but worse when I was standing or walking.  I had started to wear tennis shoes all the time to help support it.  This was a big deal to me in the middle of summer.  Wearing sneakers all the time was a pain.  I absolutely hate wearing socks in the summer, it makes me so hot, I just wanted to wear my beloved flip-flops but they killed my foot. I know it's a first world problem but it sucked nonetheless.<br /><br />I finally went to the doctor for it, she said nothing was broken, just a muscle strain/sprain, take ibuprofen, wear supportive shoes.  DUH.  I  knew all of this and had been doing it already.  And, I really didn't want to spend the rest of my life eating ibuprofen every day.<br /><br />Exercising and cute high heels were out of the question, I couldn't put any real pressure on my foot that came from jumping, running, even speed walking was painful.  I hated it because I wanted to run around with my boys but I could only limp around quick for a few minutes at a time.<br /><br />My foot was so out of whack that it could predict the weather.  I knew when it was going to rain because my foot would start hurting worse hours before the rain started.  <i>(while this was convenient for weather forecasting, it wasn't worth the pain)</i><br /><br />I thought I was going to have to live with a messed up foot forever.  I felt like I had an old lady foot on my thirty-something body.  It really stunk.<br /><br />This winter I started looking for home remedies and came across essential oils.  I found a large community online of folks that use <a href="http://idevaffiliate.sparknaturals.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=654" target="_blank">essential oils</a> (EOs) and many of them sell them too.  There was an oil for pretty much any ailment you had. <br /><br />It sounded like a bunch of bologna. <br /><br /><i>But, </i>people swore they worked and I was desperate.  I decided to give them a try for my old lady foot problem. There are 2 EO companies that people become distributors for which have very, very expensive oil, it scared me away.  Especially since I didn't know if it would work. <br /><br />I was intrigued and starting researching these oils like crazy.  There are all kinds of essential oils out there but they vary in quality.  The kind you can buy in most stores are junk.  They are not pure and may only contain a very small percentage of the actual oil but lots of synthetic additives.  This kind won't help you.  The oils must be pure and high quality.<br /><br />Then I found <a href="http://idevaffiliate.sparknaturals.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=654" target="_blank">Spark Naturals</a>. They sell high-quality, 100% pure oils at reasonable prices and have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  I thought I'd give it a shot. <br /><br />I bought <a href="http://idevaffiliate.sparknaturals.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=654" target="_blank">Amend,</a> which according to Spark Naturals is a blend of "<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">corsican helichrysum, blue chamomile, blue tansy, roman chamomile, carrot seed, and French lavender. This is a great oil to soothe skin inflammation, sore joints, muscles, psoriasis, and eczema."</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>It is one of their most expensive blends at $24.99 for a 5ml.  Most of their 5 ml. oils are priced around $6-$10 for that size.  I decided it was worth a shot so I ordered.  After it quickly arrived I put a few drops on my foot. To my complete shock it started to feel better immediately. <br /><br />It was weird.   <br /><br />I was thinking <i>"am I imagining this because I want it to work?  Is it one of those mind over matter things??  Am I going nuts?"</i><br /><br />But I wasn't.  It worked.<br /><br />The pain would come back so I'd put more Amend essential oil on and it'd be good again for a while.  I started using it on my foot every morning and night and whenever else it felt sore.  Just a few drops rubbed in was all I needed each time.  After about 6 weeks of pretty regular use the pain was gone.<br /><br />GONE.<br /><br />Mind. Blown.<br /><br />I don't have to wear tennis shoes everyday anymore.  I can wear my beloved flip-flops again!!  (<i>However, flip-flops are terrible for your feet and I am wearing them at my own risk per my doctor.</i>)  I can also wear heels! (<i>also terrible for your feet</i>)  If I wear heels too long it will ache and I will put some oil on when I get home.  But other than that, my pain is gone and I don't have to use the oil anymore. <br /><br />I was really amazed by the results and am have started to expand my essential oils.  After Amend worked so well I bought this little 4 pack of very versatile oils.  A deal at $19.99.<br /><br /><a href="http://idevaffiliate.sparknaturals.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=654_0_1_4" target="_blank"><img alt="Essential4Pack" height="450" src="http://idevaffiliate.sparknaturals.com/banners/Essential4packBNR.jpg" style="border: 0px;" width="600" /></a><br />I have successfully used their peppermint oil to make headaches go away by rubbing it into my temples and neck and also inhaling the scent of it.  I have also used peppermint oil successfully for nausea and motion sickness. I just take several deep sniffs from the bottle and it helps me.  I've used Lavender (diluted with fractionated coconut oil) rubbed in my boys feet to help them sleep well.  I also rub it directly on mosquito bites to keep them from itching. I drop lemon in several homemade cleansers as it has antimicrobial properties and a great fresh scent.  I do the same with melaleuca.  These oils have so many more uses that this is just the tip of the iceberg. <br /><br />I just ordered some of Spark Naturals LLP Allergy blend to see if it will help me with my crazy spring time allergies.  I will let you know how it works!<br /><br />If you are looking for a healthier and more natural way to heal your body give <a href="http://idevaffiliate.sparknaturals.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=654" target="_blank">Spark Natural</a> essential oils a try.  I'm so glad I did.  I would love to hear your essential oil success stores or what you use them for.<br /><br />When you place an order at Spark Naturals use "chic" at check out to receive a 10% discount on your order. 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How I Healed my Sprained Foot Naturally

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1:29 PM

Flaunt it Friday 196!

Hey there, lovelies.<br /><br />Did you see my <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/2014/03/how-to-build-rustic-wooden-headboard-my.html" target="_blank">Bigger Boy headboard tutorial</a>??  It's a pretty easy project for those of you rookie DIYers. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i_LqFro6bgo/UxlTm2P2GQI/AAAAAAAAENk/Afhe8ZZnZK0/s1600/Rustic+headboard+button.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i_LqFro6bgo/UxlTm2P2GQI/AAAAAAAAENk/Afhe8ZZnZK0/s1600/Rustic+headboard+button.jpg" width="342" /></a></div><br /><br />I can't believe it's already Friday.  Let's Party!!!!!<br /><br />    <br /><div class="InLinkzContainer" id="380726"><a href="http://new.inlinkz.com//luwpview.php?id=380726" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div><script src="http://static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=007" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae163/kstrieg/59ed6d81-e86a-4ba0-867e-dc02200719d2_zpsa061c378.jpg" />

Flaunt it Friday 196!

Hey there, lovelies. Did you see my Bigger Boy headboard tutorial ?? It's a pretty easy project for those of you rookie DIYers. I can&#...

9:06 PM

How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard. My Bigger Boy Room Headboard Tutorial

<div class="MsoNormal">Hi there, friends!  I’m finally going to share how we made my son’s<a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/2013/07/bigger-boy-room-reveal.html" target="_blank"> <b>“Bigger Boy” bedroom</b></a> headboard.  Bigger boy meaning that he’s not a tween but he’s also not a little guy moving out of his crib into a traditional “big boy” room.  This is one of my most favorite pieces that we’ve ever made.  It turned out exactly how I wanted, which doesn’t always happen in the world of DIY.  <o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CdmzJ14F1-4/UxbEbMllRhI/AAAAAAAAEM0/Hr0X806VAxM/s1600/Rustic+headboard+button.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CdmzJ14F1-4/UxbEbMllRhI/AAAAAAAAEM0/Hr0X806VAxM/s1600/Rustic+headboard+button.jpg" title="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." width="342" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I found some pics of beds I liked and then Mr. Chic and I came up with a plan to make a pallet-inspired headboard. I’m sure you’ve seen all kinds of pallet wood projects all over blogland.  I like the industrial, rustic and weathered look of pallet wood and I especially like the price.  (FREE!)  But, I was worried about what was in that free wood.  Some are chemically treated and some aren’t.  But if I find one that isn’t chemically treated how can I confirm what it has been used for?  I can’t?  Ok, then forget it.  My kiddo has allergies and I’m not going to stick his head next to a suspect pieces of wood that could’ve been carrying bags of fertilizer or cow manure.   Ok, I might be exaggerating but I ddn’t want to take any chances with my boy. If you want to use pallet wood just make sure you do your homework first. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">We splurged on new wood: </div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span>2 untreated 4x4 posts<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span>1 untreated 2x4 top support <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">       </span></span> 10 untreated 1x6 face boards <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span>1½” finish nails<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span>4 4” bolt, lock washers, washer, nuts (to attach headboard to bed frame)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span>If including a light fixture<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">   </span></span>light<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">   </span></span>extension cord<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">   </span></span>light switch<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">   </span></span>wire nuts and electrical tape<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Tools I used:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span>Mitre saw<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span>Hammer<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span>Tape measure<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span>Electric sander<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span>Glue<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span>Speed square (important!)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span>If including a light:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">   </span></span>Extension cord<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">   </span></span>Wire strippers / cutters<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">   </span></span>1½” spade bit for drill<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">To start we built an upside down U that would give us the legs and a frame to nail the face boards to.  For some reason we didn't get a pic of this but you can see the U shape in the pic below.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">                                                                       </div><div class="MsoNormal"> I wanted the headboard to be tall and bold, so we cut the 4x4 at about 60 inches.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">We cut the 2x4 top support to be as long as a twin bed is wide, 40 inches. That make sense? <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Then we cut the 1x6 face boards so that about 3” of each 1x6 extends beyond each 4x4 post.  You can see how the face boards stick out past the posts in the pic below.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ngFtXke7GAo/Uxa8QpBLoHI/AAAAAAAAEK8/QXYencDr_2g/s1600/c+headboard+019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ngFtXke7GAo/Uxa8QpBLoHI/AAAAAAAAEK8/QXYencDr_2g/s1600/c+headboard+019.JPG" title="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." width="426" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">We sanded it all and followed with a mix of stains we’d used on other projects and really like. It’s quick and gives the wood a nice and rustic color. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A6cCPRscYPU/Uxa8hPLYHcI/AAAAAAAAELE/G01mM8iSHG0/s1600/c+headboard+7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A6cCPRscYPU/Uxa8hPLYHcI/AAAAAAAAELE/G01mM8iSHG0/s1600/c+headboard+7.JPG" title="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">First, we apply Minwax wood stain in Ebony, then quickly wipe it off.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--G69LzvsZZY/Uxa8sNjIrcI/AAAAAAAAELM/OTReJsXU0fo/s1600/c+headboard+009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--G69LzvsZZY/Uxa8sNjIrcI/AAAAAAAAELM/OTReJsXU0fo/s1600/c+headboard+009.JPG" title="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." width="425" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">The same board gets Rustoleum wood stain in Sunbleached, and then quickly wiped off. This coat creates a grayish undertone making the darker stains appear less harsh.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9gxUAIfNGx8/Uxa9DQIhMKI/AAAAAAAAELU/9PnteHfRvT0/s1600/c+headboard+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9gxUAIfNGx8/Uxa9DQIhMKI/AAAAAAAAELU/9PnteHfRvT0/s1600/c+headboard+010.JPG" title="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">The final coat is Minwax wood stain English Chestnut, wipe it off and let it dry.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JLOYtarLIP8/Uxa9wtNyfNI/AAAAAAAAELg/3tw65YNZ594/s1600/c+headboard+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JLOYtarLIP8/Uxa9wtNyfNI/AAAAAAAAELg/3tw65YNZ594/s1600/c+headboard+015.JPG" title="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." width="426" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Working on the floor so it didn’t move a lot, we attached the 2x4 top support to each 4x4 post.  We used some blobs of glue, then drilled three pilot holes through the 2x4 and into the top of the 4x4 to prevent splitting. (We did this after we stained it but we had laid them all out first to see how they fit)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NiPZspRU1tk/Uxa_ZD6-yEI/AAAAAAAAELs/w6iVIrEJkRI/s1600/bed+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NiPZspRU1tk/Uxa_ZD6-yEI/AAAAAAAAELs/w6iVIrEJkRI/s1600/bed+003.JPG" title="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal">This gave us the upside down U the width of the twin bed. Being square isn’t critical at this point and it will be flimsy.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">The next steps are where it’s hip to be square. (Those of you old enough to know Huey Lewis, I’m sorry – that song’s stuck in my head now too. Those of you too young to know Huey Lewis can Google it!).<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wZo-ORojIKE/UxbAHJkn9rI/AAAAAAAAEL0/xWaWmaGMYsI/s1600/A.-Front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wZo-ORojIKE/UxbAHJkn9rI/AAAAAAAAEL0/xWaWmaGMYsI/s1600/A.-Front.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Starting at the top of the upside down U, we ran a bead of glue along the 2x4. Using my speed square, I put finish nails in the first 1x6 face board, making sure there were three inches of face board extending beyond each post. I used the speed square to make sure it was square to EACH of the 4x4 posts.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-A5kfgXAwIuM/Uxa6Ctp1SUI/AAAAAAAAEKw/JT6w7FhtQng/s640/blogger-image--1645199295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." border="0" height="299" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-A5kfgXAwIuM/Uxa6Ctp1SUI/AAAAAAAAEKw/JT6w7FhtQng/s400/blogger-image--1645199295.jpg" title="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that there is a speed square :)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Then, I glued and nailed the rest of the face boards to the frame using the speed square to attach each face board to each post. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">It might seem like since we squared up the first board, we can just butt each new face board to that one and be square all the way down. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">But remember, the leg posts aren’t square on the upside down U – so don’t forget it, or you’ll regret it.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Next, we let it air out for a couple days to let the stain smell go away. Then, we drilled through the 4x4 posts and attached the headboard to the bedframe with the nuts, washers and bolts. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Ours isn’t attached to the wall, but it’s heavy, so if your kids (or you) like to jump on the bed, you might want to use some L brackets to attach to the studs.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Here’s how we did the light.  We got this little beauty at Lowe's, this particular one is discontinued so I don't have a link for you.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NS2qDcE1EA4/UxbAyNKKLUI/AAAAAAAAEL8/UUg0sV8qyi4/s1600/Portfolio+24.95.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NS2qDcE1EA4/UxbAyNKKLUI/AAAAAAAAEL8/UUg0sV8qyi4/s1600/Portfolio+24.95.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Ours is an outdoor light meant to connect to an outdoor electrical box – so it didn’t have a way to be plugged in or anything to attach it indoors.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Here’s how we solved that:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I bought a <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_40273-1811-862L_0__?productId=3659568&Ntt=lamp+cord&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dlamp%2Bcord&facetInfo" target="_blank">lamp cord</a> at Lowe’s – which is a cord with a plug on one end, and bare wires on the other.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VIzHcHu9ppQ/UxbBS1f-IBI/AAAAAAAAEME/MAxFmrel08g/s1600/081069506580lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VIzHcHu9ppQ/UxbBS1f-IBI/AAAAAAAAEME/MAxFmrel08g/s1600/081069506580lg.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I connected the cord to the light using wire nuts and wrapping the connections with electrical tape.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I drilled through the top of the headboard, and since there was no way to connect the light to the headboard (it’s designed to connect to an electrical box), I drilled a hole in the middle of a scrap piece of 1x4 and attached it to the back of the headboard with a couple of screws. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">It looks janky, but who’s gonna see it, right?<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3ukdrFCvm04/UxbC1W3uaWI/AAAAAAAAEMc/gw7XXKPYQkI/s1600/c+headboard+40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3ukdrFCvm04/UxbC1W3uaWI/AAAAAAAAEMc/gw7XXKPYQkI/s1600/c+headboard+40.jpg" title="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." width="538" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Then, I drilled a hole at the bottom of the headboard for the cord to run back through the front – where little chic could easily turn the light on and off when he wanted. (As you can see it got scraped up a little bit but this part is hidden by the mattress so I haven't gotten around to touching it up yet.)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iSjr89Oz03g/UxbDJIEBAoI/AAAAAAAAEMg/EkQvMgXyQKk/s1600/c+headboard+30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iSjr89Oz03g/UxbDJIEBAoI/AAAAAAAAEMg/EkQvMgXyQKk/s1600/c+headboard+30.jpg" title="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I attached an in-line light switch following instructions on the <a href="http://www.familyhandyman.com/electrical/wiring-switches/how-to-install-an-in-line-cord-switch/view-all">Family Handyman website</a>.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AoWRbzwkIqw/UxbEEXz2LXI/AAAAAAAAEMs/62DkcSia9yw/s1600/c+headboard+024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AoWRbzwkIqw/UxbEEXz2LXI/AAAAAAAAEMs/62DkcSia9yw/s1600/c+headboard+024.JPG" title="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. Headboard Tutorial by Chic on a Shoestring Decorating." width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="MsoNormal">And that was it. We got a simple, industrial, non-chemically treated headboard that our son can use to read by before he goes to bed each night. Let us know if you build something similar! <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IrBhpMG3C_Y/UxbMeffEt6I/AAAAAAAAENM/5rBil-n5DMU/s1600/c+bigger+boy+room+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Build a Rustic, Wooden Headboard with an attached light fixture. 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