I know im not the only one out there that loves restoration hardwares vintage book sets. Use your xacto blade to remove the cover from the book pages, keeping the cover intact. How to fake an old book cover super easy home decor 5 min craft. Feb 27, 2017 today im sharing the easiest diy tutorial in the entire worldunbound vintage books. Faux leather book cover tissue paper technique duration. Diy ipad cover using a vintage book i used an old disney book the kids werent interested in. My art journal was quite small 1217 cm 57 inch so i used all the smaller elements to create this beautiful diy vintage french art journal cover.
These are very common at used book sales and thrift shops if you are looking for one. I love the bright and cheery artwork cover on this vintage book. Finally, an easytouse tool for making book mockups and 3d covers. Make your book cover appear aged by adding a few stains and giving it an aged tint. Turn an old book into a new purse a beautiful mess. Use your ruler and xacto knife to cut a rectangle 18. Ok so for this first book i removed the cover and also the first few pages of the book. The diy book cover designer successful selfpublished authors tend to talk more about their marketing efforts than the ins and outs of how they created the actual book.
Today, well make three of them, quickly and easily hey, my crafting friends. Need an optin offer or free ebook cover that doesnt look like a monkey went to town with ms paint. How to make book step by step vintage journal diy youtube. You will be left with a piece of paper the same height as your book, but wider on each side. Jan 30, 2020 ok so for this first book i removed the cover and also the first few pages of the book. How to fake an old book cover super easy home decor 5 min.
More than just listing the dos and donts of effective covers, read. Book cover from a vintage painting diy oh happy day. Then youll want to apply a tiny amount of wax on the brush and do light strokes all over the book. You can make gorgeous lamp or coffee table with some old books. Now youre the proud owner of a beautiful diy fabric covered book set. Cutting the square in the book is the most timeconsuming part. Jul 02, 2011 first, follow steps which tell you how to choose and cut the paper for the book jacket. Nov 08, 2017 how to fake an old book cover super easy home decor 5 min craft. Whether you love lacy candleholders, vintage keys, or even boot racks that give you a great vintage look and loads of storage options, there is definitely something for you in this collection. There are so many ways to use painted books in decor and im going to show you an easy tutorial on how to make your own diy vintage books.
Here is a quick tutorial showing the steps i use when creating my small vintage book covers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Derek murphys cover design secrets should be mandatory reading for any writer who is on the verge of publishing. How to diy vintage books my husband has too many hobbies. Everyone at home have a lot of books, new books or vintage books. Vintagestyle covers are big news in publishing right now, and clothbound covers are enjoying a.
Vintage and decorative books and decorative book sets can be a unique addition to home decor. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can. This simple tutorial will show you how to make your own diy vintage books restoration hardware inspired. Instead of moving to step 4, which is printing the book title, simple cover your book with the no printed title paper. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. You want it to be about 14 inch wider on all sides but theres a little wiggle room. Believe it or not, it is super hard to find vintage books that are the same widths and same thickness. The easiest way to do this is by brewing some tea and letting it cool. But what if you cant get your hands on those gorgeous leatherbound vintage books with the pretty scroll detail on the cover. Ive picked out this stout little fellow from a vintage art magazine. So grab some old books and get ready for a fun diy. Wall shelf from faux vintage books a piece of rainbow. Home labs random about this is the sister site of vintage ad browser. Give your book covers and old school vibe by starting with one of canvas readymade, and highly customizable vintage book covers.
Xacto bladefabric scissorsmarkerhot glue gunironsewing machine. Diy book jacket this stylish book jacket is a perfect gift for anyone you know that loves to write, draw, doodle, or just take notes. Today im sharing the easiest diy tutorial in the entire worldunbound vintage books. I find that the smaller patches tend to look better. Make three lines for the spine, they will be your glueing marks.
Vintage style books are beautiful accent pieces for your home. What i do next is put pressure along the edges to make sure the folds are defined, and i use my fingernail to define the edge of the spine. Vintage photo does the heavy lifting by creating a dark and moody border tea dye creates a delicate tint that ages the paper 92 years in seconds finally, a hint of soft, harmonious color will complete the look. Vintage french tooled camel brown leather book cover folder 1950s leather document folder cover w embossed dragon w crown, moire lining myfrenchantiqueshop from shop myfrenchantiqueshop. Diy book covers free book design templates and tutorials.
Jun 19, 2018 there are other books in this series, a cookbook and a diy handbook. I like to leave some of the text of the book visible. These diy books have a somewhat vintage style and i fell in love with the way they turned out so much that i couldnt wait to rip apart all of my old books. Vintage book cover templates give your book covers and old school vibe by starting with one of canvas readymade, and highly customizable vintage book covers. All i can say is that i musta been totally wellbehaved this year and that santa has lowered his expectations of acceptable behavior because i.
A brand new year deserves a brand new blank journal. I decided to make a small techaccessory organizer using elastic ribbon and an old vintage book cover. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. All i can say is that i musta been totally wellbehaved this year and that santa has lowered his expectations of acceptable behavior because i really scored. Vintage book covers download free vectors, clipart. Cut the last line and remove the cut book cover from the canvas. Fold the construction paper template around the book cover.
Lines 2 and 3 mark the edges of the spine where you will glue the book boards. Jul 22, 2019 woven notebook cover tutorial check out this cool way to re cover a notebook using vintage maps and double sided tape. Make yourself one using the covers of a vintage book and archival drawing paper. Make vintage printable book or journal covers easy and fun. How to fake an old book cover super easy home decor 5. I dont think i would ever take the leap to cover all of my books, but i really like the idea of using these nifty deceptive hardbound dustcovers by alex cobbe to gussy up the real eyesores in my collection. With a ruler, draw a lovely straight line for the top and cut out. Retro vintage scrapbook photo album book for travelling, engagement, graduation, honeymoon, retirement, anniversary, wedding.
This is the perfect diy project for a vintage journal youll be able to write all your ideas and creative projects in all year long. First, follow steps which tell you how to choose and cut the paper for the book jacket. Jan 14, 2018 todays fun diy is for all vintage book lovers. Apr 04, 2016 whether you love lacy candleholders, vintage keys, or even boot racks that give you a great vintage look and loads of storage options, there is definitely something for you in this collection.
Before i get into it let me give you a little backstory for this post and explain why im sharing it. How to make a diy decorative fake book box with secret storage. Make sure to leave sufficient space on either side of the book to fold the side flaps. This is book binding tutorial, journal is made from 18 signatures or. See more ideas about vintage book covers, antique books and beautiful book covers. These book mockups and 3d devices were carefully selected, and can be arranged into limitless unique pairings and groups. Using a ruler and your gold marker, draw a design down the spine of your cover. Using your metal ruler you will measure out your square and cut through a few pages at a time, pull them out you will need to break the glued seal you made to.
Woven notebook cover tutorial check out this cool way to recover a notebook using vintage maps and double sided tape. Buy advcer photo album or diy scrapbook 10x10 inch 50 pages double sided, vintage leather cover threering binder picture booth albums with 6 colors 306pcs self adhesive photos corners for memory keep. Step number nine use scissors to trim the excess material to about 12. This post may contain affiliate links which wont change your price but will share some commission, you can find our privacy policy here. Vintage book covers are a cinch to create with the graphics fairy images. Lay the book cover face down on top of your black fabric and trace the dimensions. For deep color and stain, dip the fabric or leather into the tea and let it soak for a few minutes. If youre using a real book, i have heard that leaving a larger trimmed edge, like 1. You can use the other elements to similarly decorate other larger art journal covers, or the inside of your art journal but you could also let your imagination run free again and find other. There are other books in this series, a cookbook and a diy handbook.
Make your own hardcover books with this easy diy project. Antique book fabric book sleeve front pocket, two sizes. Create book covers with a retro feel with canvas readymade templates you can customize in minutes. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Apr 16, 2020 if youre using a real book, i have heard that leaving a larger trimmed edge, like 1. Painting from vintage book covers well, i hope yall just had the very best holiday ever and that santa was super good to you.
Now you can make your own professional looking book marketing images. If the popularity and ease of selfpublishing has you thinking its easy, think again. Combine them with the free templates at for some eyecatching book marketing graphics you can use on social media, launch emails or advertising campaigns. Book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context. Decide how big a square you want to have for planting. You do not want a lot of wax on your brush or it will be way too dark. These oil pastels are creamy, deeply pigmented and a joy to blend just add a few slapdash swipes of color. Diy vintage books with chalk paint life on southpointe drive. How to make your own book planters for succulents apartment.
Diy to turn your hardback books into vintage style decor. I dont think i would ever take the leap to cover all of my books, but i really like the idea of using. Make a new years vintage journal to start the year make. Seehan leather scrapbook album diy photo album love memory book polaroid photo album scrap booking album 60 pages. Vintage book covers download free vectors, clipart graphics. I used an old disney book the kids werent interested in.
Mar 28, 2017 this is book binding tutorial, journal is made from 18 signatures or 300 pages, all signatures is hand sewn using kettle stitch. Jealous every time your author buddies show off their pretty new promo graphics. This project can be sized up or down and customized in many different ways the best approach is to gather all the tiny tech things you travel with and see how much there is. So if you have some old vintage books that take a lot of space at your house you should make something interesting with them.
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