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Repurposed & Vintage Book Wall Art
To highlight some of my special family pictures I created unique picture frames from vintage book covers. A DIY perfect for any room or space as a way to add interest and texture to a wall.
http://www.laurenelisecrafted.com/blog/2011/4/12/featured-papernstitch-diy.html
What Houzz contributors are saying:
added by Vanessa Brunner to DIY: Creative Vintage Book Cover Frames
This DIY, which was done for Papernstitch, will bring a unique vintage touch to any room. The list of materials is short and sweet: 1. Vintage books that you won't mind cutting up. 2. Photographs3. Metal-edge ruler4. X-acto knife5. Firmer chisel or similar tool6. Tacky glue and binder clips7. Masking tape
added by Lindsey M. Roberts to 6 Easy Ways to Skillfully Hang Your Art
An art grouping like this may not have the lasting power of framed art, but it wins prizes for creativity.
What Houzzers are commenting on:
added by Idoia to paifuulin's ideas (38 hours ago)
vintage book frames
added by tinysmom22 to vintage (6 days ago)
the pictures, can make my own
added by christyfrank67 to Vintage Looks (5 weeks ago)
I love the mix of things - art, books, pics
added by Kathi Uptain to living room (2 months ago)
Wall color
added by orlamejia to basement (3 months ago)
Cool!
added by Victoria Kight to victoria_kight's ideas (4 months ago)
frame
added by joliephan to joliephan's ideas (4 months ago)
Decoration
added by paulabutcher to paulabutcher's Ideas (4 months ago)
Memory wall.
added by kristenrkeith to kristenrkeith's Ideas (4 months ago)
Creative art hanging
added by jeannewahine to jeannewahine's ideas (5 months ago)
love the books!
added by Darien Waggoner to darien_waggoner's Ideas (5 months ago)
Interesting
added by ajothieme to ajothieme's Ideas (5 months ago)
Frame idea for paper
added by drkim84 to drkim84’s ideas (5 months ago)
vintage book covers for frames-hunter
added by nybor15 to nybor15's Ideas (5 months ago)
Cute
added by hannahrich3694 to hannahrich3694's likes (6 months ago)
books
added by janarennick to janarennick's Ideas (7 months ago)
Unique idea for wall
added by christajmoritz to DIY Decoration (7 months ago)
book picture frames
added by mis8sie to mis8sie's ideas (7 months ago)
great way to use old books and make them personal
added by zinnderson to zinndernest mbr (7 months ago)
Fun
added by jymram to jymram's ideas (8 months ago)
book art
added by Lupine Bybee to cool ideas (8 months ago)
Photos w books!
added by juj9009 to juj9009's ideas (8 months ago)
for stairwell
added by christydf to christydf's Ideas (8 months ago)
Great idea! Book covers as photo frames
added by shoen to shoen's ideas (8 months ago)
books for frames
added by sbarri to wall coverings (9 months ago)
creative....maybe good for a nursery?
added by mdsc1300 to mdsc1300's ideas (9 months ago)
Would make a great border above windows
added by mamaturtle11 to mamaturtle11's ideas (9 months ago)
interesting idea
added by dkstarfish to dkstarfish's ideas (9 months ago)
book cover picture frames
added by makeupbyjanine to Gallery Wall (9 months ago)
Interesting. Maybe with children's books?
added by chickaroonie to 1001 (9 months ago)
Love the old book covers as mats...photocopy the covers?
added by ghedden7 to ghedden7's ideas (9 months ago)
craft room art
added by jjune to jjune's ideas (9 months ago)
book picture frames
added by bizbeth to bizbeth's ideas (9 months ago)
Hanging Books on the wall as Art.
added by jan to janlynn's ideas (9 months ago)
love the book covers
added by dalianhill to dalianhill's ideas (9 months ago)
Hanging art
added by pailin to So Cool! (9 months ago)
Novel use of book covers
added by mgrabow to mgrabow's ideas (9 months ago)
book/art grouping hung on wall
added by Diana Georgarakou to diana_georgarakou's ideas (9 months ago)
????
added by hlanphier to hlanphier's Ideas (9 months ago)
Awesome
added by emeryld to emeryld's ideas (10 months ago)
display
added by tiaahlf to tiaahlf's Ideas (10 months ago)
Books and maps as frames
added by nicoleondynamite to Miscellaneous (10 months ago)
Ooooooh, i LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this :)
added by bwisearnold to bwisearnold's ideas (11 months ago)
Creative book frames with photos cute
added by evrobinson to wish list (11 months ago)
To do
added by laurabeths to decor (12 months ago)
awesome idea
added by vmcclelland to vmcclelland's ideas (12 months ago)
Pictures
added by bronwynhardick to bronwynhardick's Favorites (12 months ago)
Book cover frames
added by rooboy to rooboy's Favorites (12 months ago)
The simplistic yet complex and extraordinary look of this idea is remarkable!
added by andrab to andrab's Favorites (13 months ago)
Uniqueness
added by mcasey11 to mcasey11's Favorites (13 months ago)
Book frames
added by lisakho to lisakho's Favorites (13 months ago)
Idee gang
added by shemp3 to oh my! (13 months ago)
Great picture display
added by saradesigns to saradesigns's Favorites (13 months ago)
Can use books as frames. Love it
added by Kelci Patton to House. (13 months ago)
books hung on the wall
added by brookesmoody to brookesmoody's ideas (14 months ago)
Pictures
added by aundy9 to aundy9's Favorites (14 months ago)
Frame
added by amycate to amycate's Favorites (14 months ago)
Basement
added by betteyjane to DIY (14 months ago)
Vintage Book Cover Frames
added by annasiebenhuener to Leanna's Cottage (14 months ago)
this is neat!
added by lydia311 to lydia311's Favorites (14 months ago)
Books
added by alinelson to alinelson's ideas (15 months ago)
vintage books as frames
added by sarahlizhenry to decor ideas (15 months ago)
Grandpa S's sermons & books
added by dburkiewicz to bedrooms (15 months ago)
Unique art and photo display
added by k8linlowe to k8linlowe's Favorites (15 months ago)
It's so unique!
added by 501allendale to 501allendale's Favorites (15 months ago)
Using old hardcover books as frames
added by mumindalur to Ýmislegt (15 months ago)
Flottir rammar úr gömlum bókakápum.
added by joe_tasha to joe_tasha's Favorites (15 months ago)
Good idea for spare toilet
added by virgingenie to virgingenie's Favorites (15 months ago)
idea
added by beachdreams to beachdreams's ideas (15 months ago)
books on wall
added by kahsas to products (15 months ago)
Like this idea... Cool concept
added by protns9 to decorations (16 months ago)
Decor
added by jrschmitz to jrschmitz's Favorites (16 months ago)
Book frames
added by chicken_doodle to chicken_doodle's ideas (16 months ago)
Repurposed & Vintage Book Wall Art
added by jacqlemon to Accessories (16 months ago)
added by laceypatrick to laceypatrick's Favorites (16 months ago)
Love.
added by anyki to anyki's Favorites (16 months ago)
This DIY, which was done for Papernstitch, will bring a unique vintage touch to any room. The list of materials is short and sweet:
1. Vintage books that you won't mind cutting up.
2. Photographs
3. Metal-edge ruler
4. X-acto knife
5. Firmer chisel or similar tool
6. Tacky glue and binder clips
7. Masking tape
added by freija to freija's Favorites (16 months ago)
Kan ook met kinderboeken
added by mwebb to creative patterns/styles/textures (16 months ago)
Neat book cover frame Idea
added by Adrienne Cobb to Art Collections (17 months ago)
book covers
added by alexiskathleen to alexiskathleen's ideas (17 months ago)
great combination of things i love!
added by akshayreddy to akshayreddy's ideas (17 months ago)
int
added by Laini Olivieri to laini_olivieri's Favorites (17 months ago)
Awesome frames
added by Heather to Bedrooms (17 months ago)
pic frames
added by mavendeb to mavendeb's ideas (17 months ago)
Recycling of vintage products
added by lizscherer to lizscherer's Favorites (17 months ago)
Book frames
added by 1978melanie to 1978melanie's Favorites (17 months ago)
Love old boks
added by Dianne Dove to dianne_d's ideas (17 months ago)
what a great idea for old books and favourite pics!!
added by leanetho to leanetho's Favorites (17 months ago)
Cool
added by distantthunder to distantthunder's ideas (17 months ago)
Books on walls
added by dantedot to dantedot's Favorites (17 months ago)
vintage book frames
added by katykw to katykw's Favorites (17 months ago)
Unique way to display
added by jmee to Crafty (17 months ago)
vintage book frames
added by frontg8 to DIY (17 months ago)
This DIY, which was done for Papernstitch, will bring a unique vintage touch to any room. The list of materials is short and sweet:
1. Vintage books that you won't mind cutting up.
2. Photographs
3. Metal-edge ruler
4. X-acto knife
5. Firmer chisel or similar tool
6. Tacky glue and binder clips
7. Masking tape
added by Monika Klimentova to electronics management (17 months ago)
kreativne fotoramiky
added by Debby to debbee16's ideas (17 months ago)
Campfire girl picture of me on the book I got from Debbie
added by niccy to niccy's ideas (17 months ago)
frames
added by megganredfield to books (17 months ago)
creative book frame
added by haroldandfuzzy to haroldandfuzzy's ideas (17 months ago)
cute idea for photos
added by badlandslady to badlandslady's ideas (17 months ago)
book picture frames
added by Mary Habres to Creative Ideas (17 months ago)
Using vintage books as picture frames to form a grouping on this wall(Papersnitch)
added by cmhowald to cmhowald's ideas (17 months ago)
Vintage and unique display of special photos
added by Carrie Applegate to new uses for old things (17 months ago)
added by Brenda Nelson_Line to Accessories (17 months ago)
Use of books
added by carolina_oliveira to carolina_oliveira's Favorites (17 months ago)
To highlight some of my special family pictures I created unique picture frames from vintage book covers. A DIY perfect for any room or space as a way to add interest and texture to a wall.
http://www.laurenelisecrafted.com/blog/2011/4/12/featured-papernstitch-diy.html
added by teekathepony to teekathepony's Favorites (17 months ago)
Neat
added by Heather to mintyfresh714's ideas (17 months ago)
interesting idea for pic frames
added by pat3 to pat3's Favorites (18 months ago)
Clever
added by liljennh to Wisterwood (18 months ago)
Great photo layout for library
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