Shabby Chic Fabric Rosette Toddler Headband

I wanted to make a headband to match THIS DRESS so I used the leftover fabric and a headband from the dollar store to make one.

For this project you'll need:
headband
fabric strips - approximately 1 inch wide; choose the length based on how large you want your flower
hot glue gun

Step 1: I wrapped a strip of the yellow fabric around the headband, securing it at the ends with hot glue.

Step 2:  Fold your 1 inch strip in half, lengthwise, wrong sides together.  (I think the purpose is to make sure more of the design is seen.)  To make a rosette, tie a knot at the end of the strip of fabric.

Step 3: Twist fabric into a rope, then wind it around the knot, securing with hot glue as you go.

Easy DIY Headboard

I recently redecorated my bedroom in gray and white. I decided to use barn wood as the headboard, to bring in color and texture and to add an architectural element to a plain apartment. But I saw one problem with that plan - I didn't want to lean against rough barn wood. So I decided to make a headboard that would coordinate in color, but would be a fantastic textural contrast to the barn wood. I started with a foam core board and cut it to the size I wanted.

Then I needed several yards of batting.

I chose a shimmery gray fabric for the textural contrast. (This is actually an inexpensive curtain panel from Walmart)

Then I laid everything out on the floor, fabric face down, then the batting, then the foam core board.

Then I got out my staple gun and went to work stapling the edges.

The result of adding this easy DIY headboard is an expensive-looking, layered look!