On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 6:36:08 AM UTC-4, dadiOH wrote:
DerbyDad03 wrote:

The head board may end up being more of a random length style because
there
isn't enough long stock to run single pieces the full length. I
haven't
worked that out just yet.

Rip narrow strips from long boards.

Butt short boards end to end

Glue narrow strips to top & bottom of butted shorts

If I understand you correctly, you are suggesting something like one
these, correct?

http://i.imgur.com/pqnuoZL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VGHrxKV.jpg

I like the idea. Of course, I'll have to see what my daughter says.