Make these pretty painted pink and metallic gold books for Valentine’s Day or for any day!
I love using decor that can be repurposed for seasonal decorating and for everyday decorating. This is why when I came up with this idea, I thought they would look perfect afterwards in my daughter’s bedroom. For now though, they are the perfect decor item for Valentine’s Day!
I didn’t get around to finishing them until after sharing my Pretty Pink Roses Valentine’s Table. If you look closely, you’ll see that the sides of the books aren’t painted gold. Oops! They are so pretty now though.
Let me show you this quick and easy DIY project, painted pink and metallic gold books. I’m also participating in a Valentine’s Day tour so be sure to visit my friends at the end of this post.
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This was such an easy project with big impact. The absolute best kind of DIY projects!
Here is a before photo. And before you leave me comments about how awful it is to paint books, I know, I know. I understand it’s awful but I saw these sorry books in a bin for 25 cents in a thrift shop and now they are loved again!
Start by painting the exterior and spine of each book making sure to get the little bit on the inside cover.
These were brightly coloured books so I used a primer first then one coat of the Fusion Mineral Paint in Little Piggy. For the red book, it needed two coats.
Once the soft pink paint dried, I painted the edges with Fusion Mineral Paint Pale Gold Metallic.
I used a foam brush but a flat artist’s brush helped get into the edges near the spine. One coat was all that was needed. Stand the books upright to dry.
And there you have some beautiful pink and metallic gold painted books.
Such a beautiful project to add to your Valentine’s decor or just about anywhere.
How beautiful would these be stacked be on a table by a guest bed?
I hope this inspired you to create your own pretty pink and gold painted books.
Now be sure to visit my blogger friends and their Valentine’s Day posts below.
Make sure to pin it for later!
Click in Case You Missed:
Valentine’s Day Postcards *Free Printable* with Vellum Envelope
Pretty Pink Roses Valentine Table Setting
The Vintage Society | Tips To Make Your Roses Bloom Fuller & Larger
Shabbyfufu | Heart Decorations for Valentine’s Day
Hallstrom Home | DIY Heart Wreath Tutorial
Simply Styled Inspo | Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries
The Ginger Home | Free Printed Valentine’s Day Cards
Decorating Life Blog | Valentine Day Roses
Oh, how simply lovely. I can see myself using some vintage ribbon to secure the stack ,then possibly resting a few dried roses on top (because more is more in my book..).
Thank you for sharing this project with us. ♥
Thank you Catherine. You’re right! Some vintage ribbon would look gorgeous wrapped around it with some dried roses. You’ve just set the perfect setting. I know what you’ll be doing now 😉
Hugs, Jamie
How darling!! I am so pinning this for a little girl’s room! Everything you touch is beautiful, Jamie. I got your email and will be replying soon. xoxo
Awww you’re the sweetest. Thanks Sarah! Chat soon xo
Hugs, Jamie
Brilliant idea! They turned out great!
Thanks hon!
FYI, before you put the pink books away you might enjoy Ian McEwan’s book, Saturday. It’s a fabulous story with lots of twists. He is a wonderful author you will certainly want to read again. And I enjoy your posts and style so very much! I love the grocery store bought spring flowers too. Roses are gorgeous.
Thank you, Libby! I will definitely look into his books, sounds perfect!
Hugs, Jamie
My book will loooks amazing with this paint. How could I not have thought of this before? My house is much prettier every time I walk in here.
Thanks so much!
Hugs, Jamie
thanks for the bright idea… i used gold leaf to decorate as well just for a bit of contrast. I tried to add a photo but it would not let me.
Love all your post
Oh what a great idea! Love that.
Hugs, Jamie
Great job, it was very beautiful !!!
I’ll try to make it at home.
Congratulations!!
Great job !!
Oh very beautiful!
very nice!
Thank you!
very beatiful!
Thank you!
Great idea! Beautiful job
Thank you!
Wonderful !! congratulations, excellent idea.
Very good work!
Hi, what a great article. Thank you a lot.
Once again, congratulations .. we must thank for this beautiful post
Very nice blog! congratulations
Aposta Esportiva
Hiya very cool web site!! Beautiful .. Amazing ..
Very beautiful! I always wanted to learn this! thanks.
This article is very good, thanks for sharing this great idea!!!
Beautiful work!
Beautiful work! Congratulations!!!
Wow! I had never seen anything like painting books, I thought creative and I would certainly do it. Thanks for the tip.
Love this shabby chic look!
Thanks Rhonda!
Hugs, Jamie
I totally want to try this idea! So pretty!
Thanks Nancy! So cute, right?
Hugs, Jamie
Love this look my friend
Thanks Deborah!
Hugs, Jamie
Love these and yes I would use them all year round!!
Thanks Amanda!
Hugs, Jamie