DIY: Gift Wrapped Book Ends

Posted by Aleah & Nick on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 · 11 Comments

Transforming your home for the holidays, for new seasons, and for special celebrations is important. It brings a sense of freshness and energy, no matter how small or large the transformation. We live in and enjoy our homes, entertain in them, and bask in gorgeous designs, a beautiful piece of framed artwork, or handmade pieces. During the holidays we deck out our home with handmade items, sentimental Christmas ornaments, ceramic village pieces, pine cones from our other home of the Pacific Northwest, and all sorts of trimmings. It brings a sense of warmth and joy when we lug out box after box and reminds us to slow down to enjoy the season. Perhaps one of the simplest ways to change a book shelf or coffee table top is by splashing a funky plaid pattern, a cabin scene, or a cutesy print across the space.

For our Gift Wrapped Book project

You’ll need: books | wrapping paper {or sheets of scrap booking paper} in stand-out patterns | tape | twine

Lay your paper out design-side down. Place a book in the center and trim the ends down if needed.

Tape the paper as you would with a present {with tape securing the two ends together in the middle}.

Tape off the ends neatly. Easy, right?

Stack three books together with the largest on the bottom and then wrap a loop of twine around the center. Tie a knot to secure them all and…there you have it!

You can gift these books or use them in your home like we have…

We have these little plaid and cabin-inspired gems on our bookshelf to add a pop of holiday funkiness. Darling, isn’t it?

Photos by Llanes Weddings for Valley & Co.

Isn’t this such a cute way to dress up some shelves or to present gifts? Swap out the gift wrap with each season or holiday: think about floral prints, striped paper, Chevron prints, or polka dots! How to you dress up and transform your home for the holidays?

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11 comments on “DIY: Gift Wrapped Book Ends”

Laura *You Stir Me* on December 13, 2011 at 8:56 am said:

I want to jump inside your creative minds and stay a while:) this is super lovely!

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- Aleah & Nick on December 14, 2011 at 7:25 pm said:
  
  We would love that!
  
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paula on December 13, 2011 at 9:56 am said:

Laura- my sentiments exactly. I look forward to each and every post.

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- Aleah & Nick on December 14, 2011 at 7:25 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much. That means a lot!
  
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The Perfect Palette on December 13, 2011 at 10:11 am said:

such a creative idea

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- Aleah & Nick on December 14, 2011 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch!
  
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Brenda's Wedding Blog on December 13, 2011 at 10:43 am said:

How fun is this? I love it. So creative and festive. But, I definitely need some pointers from you on wrapping books. Your corners are perfect!!!!

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- Aleah & Nick on December 14, 2011 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Brenda! Making crisp edges is key, along with double-sided tape!
  
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Brit @ Landlocked Bride on December 14, 2011 at 2:00 am said:

Love this so so much! For wrapping gifts or decor – it’s perfect!

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- Aleah & Nick on December 14, 2011 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Brit! Those little cabins are too cute, aren’t they?
  
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Miriam Corona on December 16, 2011 at 7:25 pm said:

perfection.

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