Old is new

Confession:  See that arrow at the top of this drawing? Ya, that basic little black arrow pointing at that beautiful frame?  It probably took me about 45 min.  Yep, 45 frickin' minutes.  I may be Photoshopped challenged for now, but in no time at all I bet I'll be able to add other basic images (maybe I'll get crazy and add a star one of these days) in under an episode of Modern Family. A girl needs goals, right?  However, please note that stellar shading job I did (or hopefully I did such an outstanding job I'll be freelancing as an airbrush artist for the stars??)...I ended up having to "clone" and re-shade all around that cursed little arrow in a trial and error method for all of 45 min.

Enough of my Photoshop rant, and back to this awesome Old is New with a painted vintage frame and some sturdy twigs.  I think a wide range of variations could easily be adopted, including wooden dowels, decorative nails, etc, but this image is great inspiration for creating a gorgeous way to display your jewels. 

Image via Brass Razoo Boutique

Old is new: bangles

See that shiny gold bracelet above?  It was made out of string, and nuts (like from the hardware store).  Yup, string and nuts.  Pretty impressive huh?  And the instructions are easy as pie.  Get them here.  Plus, I think it would look totally bitchin' with one of these fabulous bangles below:

| fig. 001 $19.50 | fig. 002 $27.50 | fig. 003 $4.80 | fig. 004 $19.95 | fig. 005 $8.80 |

Headboards

(images via Living etc., Lonny Mag, sfgirlbybay, Padgett Hoke, Design*Sponge)
I am in desperate need for a headboard.  My bed looks so unfinished without one. I've started looking around for a headboard, and they all seem pretty expensive. Like this one from Urban Outfitters is $448!

Needless to say, a DIY Project is definitely in the works for a new headboard.  I found this great DIY on Design*Sponge in which an old door is used as a wooden headboard.  However, I think I want something more plush...so I might look into these tips from Jenny at Little Green Notebook.  The headboard in the picture below was constructed using plywood, an egg crate mattress topper, batting, and Ralph Lauren fabric.

Here are some step-by-step DIY headboard links from around the web:
1.  How to Make an Upholstered Headboard via HGTV
2.  21 Great Headboard Ideas via Sunset
3.  Build Your Own Headboard via Apartment Therapy

Have you ever taken on a DIY project like this?  Any suggestions or tips?