DIY: curtain light headboard

I recently made a "headboard" for my bedroom in the apartment that two of my friends and I share. When I posted this picture on social media, I had so many people ask me how I did it! I actually took the idea from a picture I saw on Pinterest. Anyone who knows me knows that I am so crazy about lighting (am I the only one who can't stand fluorescent lighting?!), so when I saw this I just HAD to try it. This is such an easy and inexpensive way to add that certain magical je ne sais quoi that your room may be missing!

Materials:

• 3 packs of 150 string lights
• These are SUPER cheep (I think I paid around $8 per box at BigLots)! 3 packs are PERFECT for a full size bed.
• I hung these lights with clear thumb tacks spaced about 3 inches apart. I wanted A LOT of lights! 
• 4 sheer white 84" curtains
• I decided to do 4 curtains because I wanted to achieve a full look. I got mine for about $5 per sheer at Walmart.
• 48-86 in curtain rod
• Again, PERFECT for a full size bed!
• To hang this I used the hardware included with the rod and a screwdriver (I don't have a power drill, but it turned out fine)
• I don't remember exactly how much this costs, but it wasn't any more than $5. I just got one of those super inexpensive expandable curtain rods. 

And it's that simple! The monogram was something that I had already had for about a year now. I got it from a shop called Elle B Gifts, but unfortunately I don't think you can order these monograms online. If you are in the Atlanta area, I would definitely recommend stopping by! I hung it with the curtain rod support that I didn't end up needing for its intended purpose. If you need to use yours for your rod, I would recommend using a long screw. If you would like to watch a video tutorial, LagunaBeachLove10 has a really great one on YouTube.

Grand total: Less than $50! Definitely not bad for a custom headboard!

Bonus tip! I would recommend plugging your lights into a dimmer! It makes it easier to turn them on and off without unplugging the lights, plus you can turn down the brightness to add to the "mood lighting" effect.