Nov 07, 2015 creative diy bookends by shalini november 7, 2015 make creative bookends with various simple materials already available at home and they will come handy in helping you arranging books anywhere on the shelf or table not requiring a bookshelf. Concrete brick book bookends diy by pauline molinari november 17, 2015. Modern bookends on a modest budget add a touch of originality to your shelves with a diy geometric bookend, molded easily from leftover cardboard and a little concrete mix. With the help of recycled cardboard and quickdrying concrete, these modern bookends with highend appeal are budgetfriendly and easy to make at home.
This would also be a great idea for a craft night with some friends. Diy concrete bookend from chez larsson the beat that my. This project would also work well with plaster or other agents, such as mortar, depending on what you have on hand. I recently got some of the new folkart painted finishes and have been dying to try the concrete finish. The bookends are made of ecofriendly natural plywood, and you can order them in one of seven colors, including black, green, and dark brown. You can also get creative with different shapes and sizes using gift or crafting boxes for molds like in this fun cement hexagon bookends tutorial. So i am really pleased and excited that benita larsson, the brain behind the blog chez larsson has agreed to contribute a guest blog post this week recently benita was asked by hobby craft shop panduro hobby to take part in a pretty challenging competition, alongside 39 other swedish bloggers. Each competitor was sent a kit containing concrete and other supplies and were asked to be creative and come up with fun ideas that could. Diy geometric concrete bookends tutorial concrete diy.
And, to keep our books looking tidy we made some fun diy concrete quote bookends to keep them from falling over. I totally admit that im so impatient that i actually filled the moulds and then went away for the weekend just so that i wouldnt be tempted to pick at them. The valiant rescue of princess leia takes a turn for the worse when our heroes evade onrushing stormtroopers by jumping down a garbage shoot. Shop our selection of decorative bookends at great prices. Or you can put them on your desk or even on the floor. Interior homescapes offers the seed wall play gold set of 20 by gold leaf. With the help of recycled cardboard and quickdrying concrete, these modern bookends with highend appeal are budgetfriendly and easy to.
Great tutorial for making planters, using concrete and a balloon. Eco friendly, last forever, heavy stone keep books in place. Creative home charcoal marble 578 inch h pear shaped bookends set. Mary and tim vidra, the creative couple behind the. Unusual bookends designed by american company knobcreekmetalarts handmade out of solid steel, creative bookends will prevent the books from falling over and help you showcase your reading collection. This set of whale bookends will bring new life to your dull shelves. Divide as by you spraypainted theirs in gold and they look incredibly ontrend.
Enhance an upscale home office with traditional bookends made with elegant materials. Made from polystone resin and stands about 10 tall, and are limited to pieces. Fountain covers, fountain pumps, fountain lights, fountain remote control, fountain cleaner, kits, spray rings, and just about any accessory needed. Decorative bookends are a wonderful way to showcase beloved books and add a splash of personality to a room. If you have some rough spots on the cement use sand paper to smooth them out. It will transform the overall appearance of your book shelves. The storebought gift boxes have a kind of protective coating that doesnt buckle with the moisture of the cement. Once you have your cement at a height youre pleased with, its time to embed the toy. Do you have a creative coop account but havent signed up online. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Unusual bookends designed by american company knobcreekmetalarts handmade out of solid steel, creative bookends will prevent the books from falling over and help you showcase your reading collection snake charmer bookends. Collection of creative and cool bookends from all over the world. Do this sporadically on varying shelves and watch your decor come to life. Hopefully making this first concrete project will inspire them to come up with even more ideas on how to create concrete.
Cement bookends look great on their own, but you can also dress them up with bold paint jobs that complement the colors and style of the room. For anyone on a budget or for those who love to think differently about the evolution of everyday objects, this is a. Add charm to a living room with cast iron bookends in. Once the cement has cured, use your scissors to cut the mold off. Pour equal amounts of cement into each of your forms. This clever fun star wars bookend shows yoda master using all his strength to. Diy concrete bookend from chez larsson the beat that my heart. Create some open space and visual interest with some diy bookends. Whip up some of these creative and stylish diy bookends and add some personal style to your book shelves. Todays diy craft idea is part upcycling, part home decor and 100% cool and functional. I recently bought some single bricks before the halloween holiday to make these cute concrete pumpkins. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Simply turn two of your favorite animal figurines into gold bookends the kitchy kitchen way. Mar 10, 2016 once the cement has cured, use your scissors to cut the mold off. Separate some of your books and group them with bookends. The dry blend portion of the kit is divided and packaged into two separate 3 gallon bags inside the dry blend pail. Made from high quality polystone, is hand painted and measures 6 inches deep by 12 inches wide and 7.
Today you will find a collection of ideas from polymet clay and concrete. As the concrete quote bookends are quite thick its really important to let them set for a couple of days at least. With the help of recycled cardboard and quickdrying concrete, learn how to make modern. Nov 17, 2015 todays diy craft idea is part upcycling, part home decor and 100% cool and functional. You can also get creative with different shapes and sizes using gift or crafting boxes for molds like in this fun cement hexagon bookends tutorial that meghan from happiness iscreating shared on blitsy. Make creative bookends with various simple materials already available at home and they will come handy in helping you arranging books anywhere on the shelf or table not requiring a bookshelf. Let yoda jedi master manage books on the shelf for you. Rest the molds faceup atop of paint cans or mixing buckets to set and dry. These diy arrow bookends from domestically speaking dont.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I had an idea to create some faux cement bookends, and i love how easy they were to make and how cute they turned out. The natural wood look is nice but my kids love to paint. Selling a book is even far more bookends on the today show. Mod podge rocks has given a basic wooden bicycle bookend kit a mod podge. The whale shaped piece is both a whimsical and classic design. The distressed navy finish provides the look of a timeless piece.
When the concrete has just started to set but is still pliable, push in the magnets, leaving just the very top. The standard ace mix kit is packaged in two pails dry blend and mix water to yield 6 gallons of 16. Push the feet into the cement so that the screws go in deep, but not so much so that the feet are covered. Hanging cement isnt impossible you just have to make sure your rope is strong and your concrete not too thick. While many book collections look somewhat eclectic on their own, the right combination of ornaments and bookends can bring the entire room back in line with your chosen aesthetic. Oct 22, 2009 collection of modern bookends and creative bookend designs that will look great on any bookshelf star wars trash compactor bookends. Jun 05, 2019 i love how concrete looks in decor, but have no idea how to create something with real cement. Blitsy will teach you how to create this diy cement hexagon bookend to add some. Creative for cement and leaves idea for a flower boat. Our home decor accents category offers a great selection of decorative bookends and more.
It must be my all time favourite diy blog, just crammed with super clever projects and diy tutorials. When it came to making cool diy bookends, twelve o eight opted for a horse of. Diy concrete quote bookends little house on the corner. Dont know if you were making a wall street set of bookends, but that is not a bull. Apr 17, 20 the natural wood look is nice but my kids love to paint. Erick and emily from hello home shoppe show us how. May 03, 20 8 creative and easy diy bookends the bookends give a shelf or bookcase a more interesting look and, if they have fun designs or shapes or if they are colorful, they also stand out and can be considered decorations for the room. Jun 9, 2019 67 35 cement ideas that are so easy youtube.
Geometric forms are brought to a substantial echelon with our geometric cement bookends. Sure you can just cram it full of books but what is the fun in that. The incredible ripped bodice bookstore was featured on the today show earlier, and we were so happy to see some get to know jessica faust. And lately, ive been building a small collection of berlinthemed books for us and our airbnb guests yes, were still planning on doing that.
The first half of this post is dedicated to pop culture and geeky themes, and. Mod podge rocks has given a basic wooden bicycle bookend kit a mod podge makeover using paper and material in pretty patterns. I love how concrete looks in decor, but have no idea how to create something with real cement so this simpletouse faux finish is perfect. Collection of modern bookends and creative bookend designs that will look great on any bookshelf star wars trash compactor bookends. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Check out this great tutorial for diy cement bookends. If you want to create something similar youll need rocks of different shapes and sizes, hot glue sticks, glue, gold leaf adhesive and gold leaf, a hot glue gun, toothpicks, an old paint brush, soap and a toothbrush. See how colorful and fun the bookends look painted, especially next to the kids books. Crafted sophistication is the talented blogger behind this creative project.
You can get creative and paint the bookends or leave as is. Keep your deep sea stories proudly propped up with these resin bookends, which mimic the look of an aged wooden figurine. Track your carts, orders, and invoices and get uptodate notifications about your shipments. You can create your initials or use a and z as diy candy has done. Each competitor was sent a kit containing concrete and other supplies and were asked to be creative and come up with fun ideas that could inspire others to try the crafting with concrete. I have to admit, ive never considered using concrete for my projects because id imagined it would be too complicated to use. Get creative to suit the needs of your project or space. Cast of solid cement with smooth, matte finish they make striking support for favorite tomes.
Look for a quickdrying smooth concrete or cement mix at your local hardware or craft store. Valerie ott is a lifestyle writer who has years of experience writing on home decor, accessories, and diy projects. Make a diy cement kit gift mother daughter projects. Even if i dont have my dream library just yet, i cant seem to resist buying books.
Geometric cement bookends 646964084429 item barnes. Oct 12, 2015 for the bookends i gave in sets as gifts, i used storebought boxes so the shapes would all be the same. Here are quirky and fun bookends you can make out of inexpensive plastic animals. Jan 12, 2018 with the help of recycled cardboard and quickdrying concrete, these modern bookends with highend appeal are budgetfriendly and easy to make at home. Repurposing abandoned bricks into objects with a new use is something anyone can do.
Bookends are a fabulous way to decorate a home library so that it matches your interior. But, having seen these cool diy concrete bookends, i think ive found my project. Creative coop cement whale set of 2 pieces bookends, grey. Here are glittery bookends that are pretty simple to make. Use a tool, such as an old chop stick, to even the cement around the feet.
Aug 12, 2012 design, inspiration and technology blog. Create a whimsical atmosphere in a childs room with adorable baby animals or charming owls. Its time to get a little bit geometric with these diy orb bookends from the view from here. Feb 15, 2019 cool crafts from cement we love making crafts from different materials. Grab your kids or make some bookends as gifts, kids are sure to love this fun project. This is a great, creative gift to give your friends and family this holiday season.