So after being married for 18 years I have never had a headboard until today…… While scouring Pintrest I saw this amazing idea to make a headboard from a door. I wanted a door that was new because I wanted it to be mostly symmetrical, so I visited Home depot and Lowes and found a door at Home Depot. They had to order it but it cost me $44, it is lightweight and easy to move. So I bought the door and it has sat in my garage for a few months until I had more money to splurge on the crown molding and paint. Went to HD and got the crown molding and a board for the top of the door. Then went to walmart and picked up the spray paint, wall patch ( I’ll explain later) and silicone and liquid nail. Total for the other supplies about $50.
Put the flat board on top of the door and measure to the end, cut and secure with liquid nail. I added a few nails on the top to secure it, I used panelboard nails because they go flush with the wood. Next I measured the crown molding. Now crown molding is a personal desire, there are many different styles to choose from, I got a piece that was 8 ft for $17. I loved it because it had some cool textures on it.
Put the liquid nail on the two points that will be touching the board. I also used some nails to secure it. I taped the pieces together until it dried.
Next comes the wall patch. If you notice at the end of each side there is a whole from the crown molding. I took the patch and cut it so it would fit over the hole. I used two pieces. Follow the directions and then follow with with some spackling to finish it off sand when it is dry. Next use the silicone and fill the edges where the crown molding meets the door and then on top where it meets the top board.
Before you paint, fill in the nail holes if wanted and sand down very well.
After everything has had time to set ( which was the hardest part for me and of course the wind delayed my next step)
Take the board outside, lay down a plastic sheet.
Next step is the fun step….spray painting
I used this paint because it had a primer and paint in one and cost under $6 at walmart.
I used 2 cans because I wanted a good coat, make sure you dust the door off from all dust before you spray.
After painting, let it dry for a few hours.
Next comes the hard step. You need some 2X4’s to support the frame. Because mine is a King size bed, I secured 3 pieces on the wood. I wanted the frame about 21” off the floor, the holes to secure it are about 5 3/4 “ and 8 1/4” from the floor. I secured the pieces on the back of the board, then secure it to the bed. Each bed frame is different so measure and check out your own bed frame. I haven’t secured it to the bed yet, but I put some extra 2X4’s behind it to make sure it doesn’t bang against the wall. A great tip on getting extra wood go to HD or Lowes (I go to Lowes) and get scraps for cheap (50 cents a piece and they are about 4 ft long)
Next step is to install and sit back and enjoy your beautiful artwork, because that is what it is.
SO after 18 years I feel so excited to have a beautiful headboard to lean against.
Years ago when we live in Las Vegas a friend on mine made these yummy chicken enchiladas. I have a household full of picky eaters so this worked out great, it is now a regular staple in our house.
Ingredients:
10-12 flour tortillas
medium container of sour cream
can of cream of chicken soup
1 c. grated cheese (whatever you want, I use Colby jack)
1/2 c. of cheese for topping
1 small can of green chilis ( my family won’t touch them if they are in it)
Shredded chicken (I buy chicken roast on sale at walmart after 7pm and then shredd them)
Mix all the ingredients
After mixed take a spoonful and put on tortilla
Spray the pan before putting in tortillas
Top with leftover mix and cheese.
Spray the bottom of the tinfoil so it doesn’t stick. Put tinfoil on and then put in oven at 350* for 40 minutes, then remove foil and cook another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Bring out the salsa and ENJOY…..
So today with no school it called for making Monkey Bread, one of my kids favorite breakfasts. Remember this IS NOT low in fat.
Making this is real easy.
Ingredients:
2 cans of jumbo biscuits or 4 cans of small biscuits
sugar/cinnamon mix (2 cups sugar and about 5 tablespoon of Cinnamon in a ziploc bag)
1 cube of butter (1/2 c.)
1-1 1/4 c. of brown sugar
1 deep glass dish or bundt pan
Preheat oven to 325*
I didn’t have any cubes of butter so I used my huge tub of butter.
First:
Open biscuits and if using jumbo cut into fourths or small cut into half.
Next: After mixing your cinnamon and sugar mix in a bag (because you won’t use it all and use it for next time) put the pieces of dough in bag. Only put a few in at a time to make sure they are coated very well with the mixture.
Take the pieces and put it in a glass baking dish, pile them on top of each other.
Next step:
Melt butter in microwave then add brown sugar
TIP: I keep my brown sugar fresh and soft at all times by putting a piece of bread with the sugar. I just keep it in there and replace it every FEW months.
To finish this yummy treat…pour the sugar butter mix on the biscuits.
Put in oven for 30-45 minutes (depends on how fast your oven cooks things)
Make sure all the dough is cooked and then take out of oven. (if not done in the center take out and then microwave the few few pieces that didn’t cook so you don’t burn the rest of the biscuits)
The last step is the best and most important. Get a cookie sheet and either put it on top or on the counter and then dump the biscuits upside down on the tray, all the yummy gooey sugar pours on top of it.
Dig in and enjoy.
When I was a teenager my mom taught me to make heart shaped cupcakes. The trick was using marbles. Yes, the ones you played with as a kid. So I told my teenager I would teach her the trick. So we headed to walmart and found the marbles, nice and cheap $1. We bought strawberry cake mix because I am not so homemakey on making homemade cakes (is homemakey a word???) And of course bought the pretty pink frosting with the cute sprinkles. First step is making the mix. Put the cupcake wrappers in the cupcake pan, fill them with batter and then put the marble on the outside of the wrapper and shape them into hearts.
Bake them according to the directions. Remove from oven and TaDa…there is your heart shaped cupcake.
Have fun and enjoy the yumminess….
