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DIY Book Page Wastebasket

September 10, 2013 By Meegan 5 Comments

I have been thinking about this DIY Book Page Waste Basket for months now. And have been wanting to make it for awhile now.

I finally got around to it.  And, loving the results! It was easy and didn’t even take me too long.

DIY Book Page Waste Basket

Here are all the details how to make your own DIY Book Page Wastebasket…

DIY Book Page Waste Basket

Gather the components which are linked below:

plastic wastebasket

vintage dictionary book pages (I bought mine at the thrift store)

washable mod podge

botanical decoupage paper

soft bristle decoupage brush

DIY Book Page Waste Basket

After brushing on the mod podge, carefully place the dictionary pages on the plastic waste basket. Try to keep them smooth, brush mod podge over the pages, without tearing them.

DIY Book Page Waste Basket

To cover the bottom and top edges, tear smaller book page pieces to fill in all around the waste basket.

DIY Book Page Waste Basket

Now the book pages are ready for the botanical cut out.  As you can see in the picture, cover the whole wastebasket with thick and smooth layers of mod podge.

DIY Book Page Waste Basket

And…Here it is!  It looks pretty, doesn’t it?  This DIY Book Page Wastebasket can go in the office, bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, or even the living room.

This DIY Book Page Wastebasket was easy, fun and it looks pretty enough for guests to see.  To make your own, you could use wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, or any paper you like.

I just happen to LOVE book pages, so this is just right for me.  I would love for you to make one soon with your own style and taste and let me know all about it.

*To watch a step by step tutorial on a my Facebook Live here.*

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. It’s always an honor.

Make it a terrific Tuesday…

More ideas…

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Filed Under: bathroom, book pages, cottage, crafting, DIY, Living Room, thrifting, vintage Tagged With: Bathroom, book pages, crafting, crafts, DIY, Living Room, Thrifting, vintage

Comments

  1. Serretta says

    September 11, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    Love the flower on it! Came out great! Cute idea!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      September 12, 2013 at 3:58 PM

      Thanks sweet girl! xoxoxo

      Reply
  2. Heidi @ Happiness is Homemade says

    September 24, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    This is a great idea! I have a boring wastebasket just screaming for a makeover!

    Reply

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