Materials and Tools

chop saw
bucket, scrub brush and water/bleach
drill and screws (size depends on thickness of your piece -- see below)
level, measuring tape and a stud finder
salvaged wood
art canvas and a print or photograph
sealer — varnish
sandpaper

Steps:

1. Determine the size of your headboard.

2. Find random width pieces of salvaged wood. Use different species to get a varied look.

3. Cut the wood to lengths that are almost the same in height. Sand and clean.

4. Randomly layout the pieces until you reach your desired width of the headboard (image below).