Make these pretty painted pink and metallic gold books for Valentine’s Day or for any day.
Let’s play a game to see if you can spot what is different in this photo.
If’ you’ve checked out my Valentine’s posts the last two weeks, you will probably have noticed these books. They’ve been used as props in many of the photos.
I didn’t get around to finishing them until after my Pretty Pink Roses Valentine’s Table post but now they are complete.
And if you are like me and can’t un-see something after you’ve seen it, then I apologize for pointing this flaw out.
Let me show you this quick and easy DIY project, painted pink and metallic gold books.
Here the books are again but with the gold painted on the pages.
(See! Now don’t scroll back up to the first photo because you won’t be able to un-see those unfinished books!)
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. So trust me when I say they are going to better use now!
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 pink paint has dried, you can move on to the edges.
I painted the page 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 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 on a table by a guest bed?
I only wish I did it earlier now.
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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.
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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.