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One book's cover was beginning to separate.
Which made it very easy to rip the entire cover off and I didn't have to feel guilty for damaging a book (that's the teacher in me).
I sanded the spine a bit to achieve a more worn look. 
Then wrapped it with jute twine. 
Next I cut and frayed a piece of burlap and used a permanent marker for printing a title. Now I have the perfect addition for my mad scientist's shelf!
I was attracted to the second book because of the cover's textural pattern. I removed the label on front using a little water and a scraper.
A cotton swab and some fingernail polish remover worked for taking off the wording on the spine.
I added a new title using a paint pen and permanent marker.
It's the perfect addition to my Halloween library.
And it looks fantastic on my witchy inspired entry table!
P.S.
I am humbled to announce that I am
the Friday Feature over at A Little Tipsy.
Thank you Michelle for the opportunity.
It was fun!
I am humbled to announce that I am
the Friday Feature over at A Little Tipsy.
Thank you Michelle for the opportunity.
It was fun!
29 comments:
Oh gosh, I just *HEART* this!!!! What a fabulous idea! I'm totally saving this idea for my next Halloween party :)
What a great idea for Halloweeen!
How creative you are!! That's wonderful!
That is so cute! I love that you took off the titles and put your own. Way clever!
I love them! The textured books are great ~ it's like instant age. I did not know you could use nail polish remover on that type of lettering to remove it.
Super creative and cute idea!
Sandra
Hi:0) I LOVE the witchy books! Such a great idea!!!
WOW! I just found your blog today. I love it! I have already passed an hour of my day. I feel like I need to hurry down to the thrift store right away and get creative.
What a creative idea! I never would have thought of something like that. Great job!!
Well aren't you the clever one! What a great idea. So many more applications than just Halloween! How about romantic titles for Valentines Day, Bunny related for Easter, Christmas Themes, a person could have a whole stash of books for every holiday!
Cute, CUTE!! I LOVE the books...great idea!!
This is sooooo cool!
very cute or "witchy".
Great idea w/the books. Love it! I just went to Goodwill and bought a few Stephen King books and set them outside on my porch, I'm hoping they'll look "old" next year. Take a look at http://missobara.blogspot.com/
You are so creative! I would never have thought of something so cool.
You are too sweet Joy! I am just sad I did not get to include this fabulous idea in the feature! You are so creative!
Love that idea! And it looks so cute on your table with the rest of your halloween decor!
Those are great! You have such nice pen paint writing, I'm jealous! =) I'll be linking, thanks so much for the great idea.
I loved the idea of changing the books and they look so cool now, how creative, I am now a new follower of yours, come visit
These are fantastic! What a wonderful idea!
What a clever idea for your display! I love it!!
Very nice job on the books! I did books for my Halloween decorations also. I designed book covers and printed them at the local copy shop on 11x17 paper and then folded them and covered regular books we have. They look great and I love that I don't have Halloween specific books to store. LOVE the painted titles on the old books, though. Looks better than mine.
I love them! Thanks for telling us how to do them! ♥ mercy
I LOVE those books. The embossed detailing is A.MA.ZING! Fabulous idea!
ASTONDING!
I love what you did with the leather book. Who would have thought that nail polish remover would work? I love the new titles.
Kim
www.vintagepretties.typepad.com
I loved the potion/spells books. I found the perfect ones this weekend but when I got them home they were old hymnals. I didnt have the heart to transform them to Halloween decor...loved the idea though
I adore your little decorations. It is a highlight of my internet time to be able to see your creations. Good idea.
Love books and love decorating with books ... inspiring idea ... personalizing books for decorating ... terrific. Also didn't know could remove titles with finger nail polish. Thank you!
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