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How To Paint and Embellish Vintage Books

March 10, 2015 By Meegan 4 Comments

After moving furniture around our home the past few weeks (that post to come soon), I have been wanting some “new” accessories.  You KNOW how much I like using books, right?  Well, today I have a super simple and easy way to make some new accessories using vintage books without spending a penny.  Sound fun? Why don’t I show you How To Paint and Embellish Vintage Books?

How To Paint and Embellish Vintage Books

What you will need:

vintage books (I found mine at the thrift store for 75 cents)

craft paint

sponge brush

embellishments:

lace

pom poms

twine or string

doilies

anything that YOU like

Vintage Painted Books

My first step is to take off the paperback covers. It’s okay if it is a little tattered or even torn.  That adds to the character. (In my opinion)

You may have seen some tutorials other places that use some type of chalky paint.  For me, I just use Martha Stewart craft paint, and it works fabulous.

Vintage Painted Books1

Using the sponge brush, I paint the front and back pages of the vintage book.  You can also use ANY color that fits your own home.  I chose a neutral color, then I could move them from room to room.

You can do 2 or more coats, but if you want to see see the words though the paint, use a light coat of paint.  I like some of the print to show through.

Vintage Books With Doilies

Now for the creative part.  Using the embellishments, begin to create your own vintage book accessories.  Here I laid a doily on the front of the book and wrapped it with string.  Easy peasy.

Vintage Books

This adorable pom pom string was purchased at Michaels in the dollar section.  LOVE it.

Vintage Books with Rosettes

Lastly I used some left over rosettes from Stampin’ Up supplies.  They add a vintage look for sure.

Vintage Embellished Books

Vintage Book Embellishments

I had so much fun crafting and creating while I prepared How To Paint and Embellish Vintage Books.  These will look great in any room as an additional accessory.  Wouldn’t they be ideal for a shabby bedroom, bathroom and/or living room?

How To Paint and Embellish Vintage Books

What do you have around YOUR home that you could use to embellish some vintage books?

I am glad you stopped by today.  It’s fun to read your comments and thoughts.

I hope you will share How To Paint and Embellish Vintage Books with your friends.

Make it a fabulous Tuesday!

 Meegan

 
This post is linked to fabulous parties here.

Filed Under: crafting, DIY Tagged With: crafting, DIY, Home decor

Comments

  1. Christina says

    March 10, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    These are lovely! Such a creative way to use old books- I use that same martha paint all the time too

    Reply
  2. Wendi @ H2OBungaloww says

    March 10, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Super cute book idea. You have my imagination running wild with how I could use these :) Pinned and shared my friend!

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    March 15, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    Meegan, this is such a great idea and you are the book page queen with your wonderful ideas. Thank you so much for linking up to our Something to Talk About Link Party. Come join the fun again tomorrow at 6 am est (or after your coffee…..lol). have a great week, Lisa at Concord Cottage

    Reply

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