My Resene Upcycling Award entry
Always wanting a tufted headboard I decided to google it and make one myself. I discovered that instead of buying expensive foam you could use in its place 3 cm thick mattress toppers.
Being the recycling enthusiast that I am - i enjoyed the challenge of religiously frequenting charity shops until I hit the jack pot TWO queen size mattress toppers!!
Once I figured out the pattern I drew it on my ply board (we had an off cut), drilled holes and then attached the mattress toppers with a spray adhesive, then covered with a thick cotton sheet I also got from charity shop.
To finish it off I used for the main fabric, a piece I had left over from a sewing project .
I attached all the self covered buttons with a needle and pocked thru the holes and stapled down, then fluffed around with the tufting and eventually got it all stapled off. this was by no means a weekend job yet well worth doing.
DISCLAIMER!! NO RESENE PRODUCTS WERE HURT OR USED ON THIS PROJECT!!
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.3% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
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