If you're always on the lookout for cute but inexpensive home decor items to decorate your home with, then you came to the right spot. For today's project, I'll be showing you a simple DIY on how to transform any old books into farmhouse-inspired decorative book stacks that are perfect for spring. A few months ago, I purchased a couple books from the dollar tree and finally thought it was time to give them a fresh new look, so let's get crafting!
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- Any hardcover books (preferably old)
- Alphabet Stamps
- Ink Pad
- Paint
- Sponge Brush
- Twine
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.) Begin by covering your workspace. Then start painting each book with one thick layer of chalk paint, allow it to dry completely before applying the second coat.
- Add enough paint to the spine of the books until the letters are no longer visible.
- If you happen to run into the same problem as me, and the letters on the side of the book are still noticeable.
- You can cut a piece of thick paper, the size of the spine of the book, and glue it either with a hot glue gun or mod podge.
3.) Allow the books to dry thoroughly for at least 1 hour.
4.) Once the books have dried completely, you can stamp on a personalized quote on the spine of the books.
- TIP: You can always practice on a blank sheet of paper first before stamping on the books.
- I wasn't too worried if the letters didn't come out perfectly, I actually liked it that way.
5.) OPTIONAL: Decorating the books with a decorative ribbon, twine, or flowers.
- Stack the books, take a piece of twine and wrap the books together.
HERE ARE THE END RESULTS, I LOVE HOW CUTE THEY TURNED OUT.
I HOPE YOU LIKED TODAY'S CRAFT TOO, AND DECIDE TO TRY IT OUT!
