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February 2, 2017 · 40 Comments

Painted Pink and Metallic Gold Books

Crafts/DIY· Paint/Wax/Stain· Valentine's Day

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Make these pretty painted pink and metallic gold books for Valentine’s Day or for any day!

Gold mirror with roses, pink taper candles, pink fabric garland.

I love using decor that can be used for seasonal decorating and for everyday decorating that’s why when I came up with this idea, I thought they would look perfect after in my daughter’s bedroom. For now, they are perfect 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.

Painted Pink and Metallic Gold Books for Valentine's Day/Valentine's cards - So Much Better With Age

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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!

Painted Pink and Metallic Gold Books for Valentine's Day / old books - So Much Better With Age

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.

Painted Pink and Metallic Gold Books for Valentine's Day/ painting books - So Much Better With Age

Once the 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.

Painted Pink and Metallic Gold Books for Valentine's Day / pink and gold paint- So Much Better With Age

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 on a table by a guest bed?

I hope this inspired you to create your own 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!

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  1. Catherine says

    February 3, 2017 at 6:13 am

    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. ♥

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 3, 2017 at 11:39 am

      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

      Reply
  2. Sarah | She Holds Dearly says

    February 3, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 3, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      Awww you’re the sweetest. Thanks Sarah! Chat soon xo
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  3. Aaron says

    February 6, 2017 at 8:50 am

    Brilliant idea! They turned out great!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      March 1, 2017 at 7:39 pm

      Thanks hon!

      Reply
  4. Libby says

    February 12, 2017 at 4:01 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      March 1, 2017 at 7:44 pm

      Thank you, Libby! I will definitely look into his books, sounds perfect!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  5. Superar Separação says

    February 13, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      March 1, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      Thanks so much!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  6. Tna says

    April 6, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      May 9, 2017 at 11:12 pm

      Oh what a great idea! Love that.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  7. Suellem says

    October 25, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    Great job, it was very beautiful !!!
    I’ll try to make it at home.
    Congratulations!!

    Reply
  8. Futebol Facil Apostas says

    January 15, 2018 at 11:22 am

    Great job !!

    Reply
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    January 22, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    Oh very beautiful!

    Reply
  10. como ganhar dinheiro com blog says

    February 2, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    very nice!

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    • Jamie says

      February 10, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. enxoval bebe eua says

    February 5, 2018 at 11:58 am

    very beatiful!

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    • Jamie says

      February 10, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. como cuidar de bebês says

    February 7, 2018 at 4:19 pm

    Great idea! Beautiful job

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 10, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. como fazer pompoar says

    February 19, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    Wonderful !! congratulations, excellent idea.

    Reply
  14. exercicios para gestantes says

    February 20, 2018 at 9:27 am

    Very good work!

    Reply
  15. Lucy Mar says

    February 28, 2018 at 4:33 pm

    Hi, what a great article. Thank you a lot.

    Reply
  16. Clique aqui says

    March 2, 2018 at 5:41 am

    Once again, congratulations .. we must thank for this beautiful post

    Reply
  17. Leandro says

    April 12, 2018 at 6:29 am

    Very nice blog! congratulations
    Aposta Esportiva

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  18. Como Perder a Timidez de Vez says

    April 20, 2018 at 4:04 am

    Hiya very cool web site!! Beautiful .. Amazing ..

    Reply
  19. Aplicação de Reiki says

    June 12, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    Very beautiful! I always wanted to learn this! thanks.

    Reply
  20. Como Fazer Sabonete Artesanal says

    August 15, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    This article is very good, thanks for sharing this great idea!!!

    Reply
  21. Angela says

    October 29, 2018 at 6:16 am

    Beautiful work!

    Reply
  22. Fabio says

    November 1, 2018 at 7:30 am

    Beautiful work! Congratulations!!!

    Reply
  23. Esquecer pessoa amada says

    February 5, 2019 at 6:17 am

    Wow! I had never seen anything like painting books, I thought creative and I would certainly do it. Thanks for the tip.

    Reply
  24. Rhonda Hallstrom says

    January 28, 2020 at 8:15 am

    Love this shabby chic look!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      January 28, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      Thanks Rhonda!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  25. Nancy says

    January 28, 2020 at 10:01 am

    I totally want to try this idea! So pretty!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      January 28, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      Thanks Nancy! So cute, right?
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  26. Deborah says

    January 29, 2020 at 10:12 am

    Love this look my friend

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      January 31, 2020 at 10:35 pm

      Thanks Deborah!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  27. Amanda says

    February 2, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    Love these and yes I would use them all year round!!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 3, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks Amanda!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply

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