This month I've joined my blogging friends for the February Upcycle Challenge. For this month's challenge, I'm sharing a stamped book stack I made using a set of children's books my kiddos no longer read. After seeing these book stacks on tiered tray all over Instagram, I'm finally glad to make my own, so I can add them to my tiered tray decor.
To create this book stack, I used three Leap Frog Tag Junior
books that my kids have outgrown.
books that my kids have outgrown. 
I painted them with white chalk paint
. I let the paint dry overnight.
. I let the paint dry overnight.
I also found some wooden beads
from my bead stash from back when I used to make beaded jewelry many years ago, and I painted some of them white and green. I set them aside to dry as well.
from my bead stash from back when I used to make beaded jewelry many years ago, and I painted some of them white and green. I set them aside to dry as well.
I used Vanna's Choice Fern
green yarn to crochet a chain of about 125 stitches with a 4mm Clover crochet hook
.
green yarn to crochet a chain of about 125 stitches with a 4mm Clover crochet hook.
I glued the books together with hot glue. I used a yarn need to weave the green yarn chain through a strip of burlap.
I wrapped the burlap strip around the books and hot glued it in place.
I tried the yarn into a bow.
I added the beads.
I used a tassel maker
to add green tassels.
to add green tassels.
Lastly, I used letter stamps
to stamp LET IT BLOOM onto the spines of the books.
to stamp LET IT BLOOM onto the spines of the books.
I plan on adding these books to my Spring tiered tray decor, but it's still decorated for Valentine's Day for now.
Thank so much for checking out my upcycle project! Please scroll below to check out the projects created by the other blog hop hosts!
MEET THIS MONTH'S HOSTS:
I love how this turned out! Great way to use the books that you're kids have outgrown. The crocheted bow and the beads look great. Perfect for spring!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! I always love the color combinations you choose! It is very clever of you to use some books your children are no longer enjoying. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteWhat a smart idea! Painted books are really in and I never thought of doing board books. Thanks for sharing - Pinned
ReplyDeleteThat's a win. Love the own pillow. Pinned to my upcycle board.
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet. I have seen these done with fake books - blocks of wood etc but it's a great idea just to upcycle the kids old books.
ReplyDeleteThis is so creative and adorable, T'onna! You never cease to amazed me with your artistry ideas!
ReplyDeleteI have a stack of board books in the basement and this would be great to use them for. These are adorable and I really like the tassels and burlap that you added.
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that? Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 10, open March 1 to 26. All entries shared on social media if share buttons installed.
ReplyDeleteI love the crocheted tassels! I'm going to have to go through the stack of books I have in our give a way pile now!!!
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