And, select your font size, which depends on the size of your books and how much text you want to fit on them. Select your font, I used Courier New in the stacks shown in this post. Open the program and click to create a new textbox. I love that this method allows you to create any size and font in seconds, yay!! Also, you do not need to buy paint or stencils!! So….what do you need? All you need is a printer!! We will use Microsoft Paint. Stamps can work great, too, but then you are stuck to one size and one font. I just love how we can all share great tips we learn along the way to help each other out! What I love about this method is you do not need to go out and buy stamps. I believe she shared that she learned it from another blogger she follows. Janna shared this method to create a painted wooden sign in her home and it is just the best. Janna Allbritton at Yellow Prairie Interiors is just one of those people on social media who is so warm and a joy to follow. I first saw this method from an amazing blogger I follow on INSTAGRAM. Now we are ready for the AWESOME PART!!! CREATING THE WORDING!!! You are going to love this trick. You can always tear off a few sheets to pick which page you want to see.Ĥ. Perhaps, you want a page that is more blank or maybe you like to see a full page of text. You can also take a look at the top page you want exposed for the book that will be on the top of your stack. Do this for each book you want in your stack. Tear off the front and back covers, as well as the spine of each book. If you are using paperback books for your stack. Here you can see the mix of the grey and white paint on the top edges of the sheets of the book that helps create a weathered look.ģ. It also doesn’t hurt if there is a little bit of the white still in your brush, the mix of the colors creates a more worn look to the edge that works quite well. I use the foam brush, but have little on the brush. I have some books that had colored pages that were noticeable, so I did it on the first one I did and thought it gave a really nice tone to the book and make them look cohesive as a set. Once the cover is done with the 2-3 coats and is dry, I also found that on the hardcover books, I like the page edges painted, as well. I also paint the edge of the cover that rolls into the inside cover, just to keep a more uniform look and that there isn’t a color peaking through on the edges of the book. Allow the first coat to dry for a few hours and then apply the second coat. A piece of cardboard from a large box works great to paint on. A small jar will easily do more than one set, but just keep in mind that the chalk paint will go pretty fast if you have more than one stack you are doing and it may be a better value to get a larger jar. I use WHITE CHALK PAINT (link to Amazon) to paint the books. We always keep an assortment of them on hand. I recommend using FOAM PAINT BRUSHES, these are from Amazon. Selection of hardback books that I will paint for a stamped book stackĢ. Select a grouping of books that stack well together based on their size and thickness. Decide how many books you want in your stack, generally 3 or 4 works well, depending on the words you want to put on them. Decide if you want to do hardcover books and paint them or do paperback books where we will tear off the covers. Perhaps, you have old books around your house that you want to use, but if not check out yard sales & thrift stores and even ask friends who may be happy to clear out some old books taking up space. grey chalk paint (optional to paint the page edges)ġ.Head to our RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS PAGE to see some of our favorite decor & DIY items. Hardback books – Paint them w/ chalk paint.There are TWO BASIC METHODS FOR THE BOOK PART.
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