Are you like me and love the look of book page walls? Are you like me and don't want to commit to doing a whole wall or think, "What happens when I no longer want pages on my walls?" Kind of like this...
I took this picture from poppytalk.blogspot.com. So I had one of my...
First, I took a large frame that I had hanging in my sewing/craft room and cut cardboard that would fit the frame. Then using scrapbooking double sided tape, I took each page and just put tape on the top back of the page. I laid it on the cardboard working from the bottom corner, across that row, then started a new row above that overlapping a bit. At the top, I had just a little space unfinished so I just cut the book page in half and applied it the same way.
I then decided to hang my toile platter in the center since it matches the toile fabric that I have used in the room. A nail will go right through the page, cardboard and into the wall to allow hanging whatever you want in the center of your frame.
I do think, that to get the right effect of seeing the book pages around the center item, you need to have a much larger frame like I used.
Fantastic! Now I have the look without the commitment!!! Go ahead...you can do it too!
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I took this picture from poppytalk.blogspot.com. So I had one of my...
Light Bulb moments. And I must tell you this project took me all of 15 minutes to make! Instead of doing a whole wall, I took one of the books that I got at a recent garage sale...
See them? In the bottom left corner of the above picture. THIS is another good reason to buy old books.First, I took a large frame that I had hanging in my sewing/craft room and cut cardboard that would fit the frame. Then using scrapbooking double sided tape, I took each page and just put tape on the top back of the page. I laid it on the cardboard working from the bottom corner, across that row, then started a new row above that overlapping a bit. At the top, I had just a little space unfinished so I just cut the book page in half and applied it the same way.
I then decided to hang my toile platter in the center since it matches the toile fabric that I have used in the room. A nail will go right through the page, cardboard and into the wall to allow hanging whatever you want in the center of your frame.
I do think, that to get the right effect of seeing the book pages around the center item, you need to have a much larger frame like I used.
Fantastic! Now I have the look without the commitment!!! Go ahead...you can do it too!
NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see further details.
These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle
Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Trash 2 Treasure @ Sassy Sites
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
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Piece of Work Wednesday @ Primitive & Proper
Good Life Wednesday @ A Beach Cottage
Open House Thursday @ No Minimalist Here
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic Friday @ Remodelaholic
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Look What I Found Friday @ Vintage Revivals
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Strut Your Stuff @ The Saturday Morning Blog
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time
Before and After Party @ Thrifty Decor Chick
What a neat idea! I have tons of books that I won't read again that I could use to make this.
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Terry what a fantastic idea I love it! LOVE the plate too! Martina
ReplyDeleteHi! I love it! The frame is gorgeous too! I'm already wondering what book I could use to make this!
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Love your idea!!! Looks so unique and old. Will probably have to borrow this idea. Thanks for the inspiration ~ newest follower.
ReplyDeleteCindy
I just adore old books for display AND for destroying to use in projects! Great idea -- looks fantastic and so many possibilities!
ReplyDeleteI am a book lover but not beyond using pages of an old, tired, worn book that is beyond repair. This a cleaver and creative way to display items! I adore your huge old frame. Where did you find that treasure?
ReplyDeleteDeborah
That is really a great idea! The frame is so pretty. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Enjoy the rest of your evening.
ReplyDeleteInspired! You little creative thing you.
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Pam
Oh wow, I love it! And your frame is totally sensational too!!!
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Such an ingenious idea! Thank you for sharing this at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :)
ReplyDeleteLove it, aren't book pages just the best! I love using sheet music too.
ReplyDeleteTracey
Hi Terry, What a creative idea! I also love the plate and frame. Thanks for sharing this pretty project at my Open House party.
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Sherry
Hello! I discovered your blog from Savvy Southern Style. I am a participant too. I love your idea of using old books. I live in a country where I could easily access old hardbound books on sale. I might consider your craft.
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Great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Love.
ReplyDeleteThis is a super-duper idea. I could see using this in a lot of different ways--covering an old bulletin board, framing out a wall section with molding...see, you've gotten the wheels turning.
ReplyDeleteTerry~ first time here..and I don't know how I missed you! I love the idea..and it looks fabulous..although the pages couldn;t be from any of my favorite books...I am an avid book reader...
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Smiles~
Cricket @ gypsea nurse
How cute! Great way to use not only an old frame, but also some lovely book pages for a backdrop to a beautiful object! Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteBlessings! Doni
That turned out great!! Can't wait to try!
ReplyDeleteWhich book did you decide to use for this??
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