Cheap and Easy Headboard

I can't be the only person to be cheap. I have to say that non-functional furniture has been the lowest priority. So NerdDad and I have been married almost 12 years without a headboard. But maybe not to much longer! Yahoo has an easy How-to piece on making your own upholstered headboard. I have seen it done on tv before but it seems a lot simpler with written instructions.

(HT: Tipnut)

Cool Switch Plate Ideas

Isn't this cool? I admit it, I am not the handiest person in the world but I am frugal. I have 4 kids and I think that all of them would love these personalized switch plates that I can do. Go over to Pink Chalk Studio to see how she did it. All it takes is some cheap fabric, a switch cover, glue and Mod Podge. Let me know if you do it. If you send me pictures, I will post them!