How to Turn a Book into Fall Decor
This tutorial will show you how to turn an old book into a decorative piece for your fall collection.
Yield: 2 crafts
Materials
- Old Solid Hardback book
- Fusion's Raw Silk Mineral Paint
- Finger Daubers
- Harlequin Stencil
- Heat Gun
- Hot Glue Gun
- Never Ending Story Transfer
- Fusion's Coal Black Mineral Paint
- Acrylic Paint Blackberry, Brass Hardware
- Foliage Collector Stencil
- Pumpkins
- Old Scrabble Letters
- Mod Podge
- Titebond Quick and Thick
- Scissors
- Ribbon
- WoodUbend Petal Flower
- Key
Instructions
- Grab your old book and wipe free of any dust and debris.
- Paint a solid coat of paint on the back of your book to begin. Be sure to cover the entire back cover, even the little sides that show by the pages. You might need 2 coats depending on the original color of your book. Don’t forget your spine.
- Dry completely before moving on. Use a heat gun to speed up the drying process. Flip over to the front cover and paint as well. Let dry completely.
- Apply your Harlequin Diamond Stencil on the book, holding in place as you use a finger dauber to add a thin layer of black paint. Dry with a heat gun.
- Apply a Mod Podge sealer to help your transfer sheet attach with ease. If you don't do this step, it is okay if you are going for a more vintage look.
- Apply your Script transfer sheet over your dry book cover. Use a flat edge to press firmly. Remove plastic backing. Determine which transfer to add to your spine that fits your desire. It is ok to mix and match. I added the word HARVEST in the center of the spine to mine.
- Attach your Scrabble letters spelling out FALL with Titebond Glue. Play with placement. A little goes a long way folks, but good thing it does dry clear.
- Decide your fern transfer sheet piece and apply at an angle to add some new texture to the book.
- Grab your tiny brush and apply the Brass Hardware color to your open petal flower Moulding. (No need to bend since the surface is flat.) Dry completely
- Attach your flower with a bit of hot glue and Titebond to help secure. Add your white pumpkin with both forms of glue.
- Cut 2 strips of ribbon and attach on the inside of both the front and back covers. Be careful to have them line up as best as possible. Use hot glue to secure.
- Once dry. Tie your ribbon with a double knot or bow if you want that fancy look. Cut your ribbon tails at an angle