Monday, January 16, 2012

Fun with Old Books: A Valentine Banner


I saw on a blog a cute idea to use old book pages to make a Valentine banner.  Here is my spin on it.  I bought an old book from Forget Me Not for $5, some paper and letter stickers from Country Loft, and went to work with my glue gun.  I trimmed the pages to be 4 1/2".


Accordion fold the pages and glue two together to make one long piece. 


 Fold in half and glue the edges of 1/2 circle together.


Repeat on opposite side and then glue to your paper.


Adorn with letter stickers.


I couldn't decide between two papers, so I made two different ones.


I don't know why this posted this way, but I love how it turned out.  I have two extra: one with the red letters, and one with the gold.  Leave a comment if you would like to be entered in the drawing to receive one.  I'll announce the winners tomorrow!  Happy DIY project day!

6 comments:

  1. So cute Lisa! I'm glad you two are still posting even if it isn't as often. I check it all the time to see what great stuff you are doing!

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  2. Super cute. I am a little confused on one of the steps. I'll just stop by and see how you did it:) These turned out so cute. I can't decide which I like better either. Still loving the posts!

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  3. Great idea! They turned out so cute!

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  4. Absolutely darling! I would love to put one in my home!

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  5. Adorable- you are just way too talented! Love the idea.

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  6. Looks so good! I love it. And I love how it's a different spin on the usual valentines decorating!

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