#HOBBY LOBBY BOOKENDS HOW TO#
#HOBBY LOBBY BOOKENDS MOD#

These added just enough weight to give these babies some fortitude here. SetsDecorative BasketsDecorative BellsDecorative BookendsDecorative BowlsDecorative BoxesDecorative BucketsDecorative ClochesDecorative ClocksDecorative.

I decided to fill the backs of my frames (this is why we needed shadowboxes) with those glass pebbles people use in floral arranging.

#HOBBY LOBBY BOOKENDS HOW TO#

These frames have zero leverage so I needed to figure out how to add some weight. Now the trick with bookends is, to do their job, they either need to have some leverage or some weight. STEP FIVE: Put the glass back in your frame and add your photo.

#HOBBY LOBBY BOOKENDS MOD#

This isn’t totally necessary, of course, but I like the finished look of a coat of Mod Podge. Then distress paint, if desired (I definitely desired) and give your frames a good coat of Mod Podge to seal them. STEP FOUR: Paint attached pieces of wood. These were pieces I had out in my garage and are about 2″ wide. STEP THREE: Using wood glue, attach a small piece of wood/MDF to the bottom of the frame for stability. I used some basic craft paint in Desert Turquoise. STEP TWO: Remove frame backing and glass and paint your frames whatever color you’d like. We aren’t going to use them as shadowboxes but we need some width to them. I figured this size would on the smaller side (less clunky) and perfect for small kids books. These are some 5×7 sized ones I found a Hobby Lobby for about $5 each. Choosing and Cutting Wood for the Bookends I first found scrap ¾ thick boards I found that would be perfect for the DIY bookends: To create the book ends, I needed to cut out four pieces 2 pieces of 4.5x4.5 and 2 pieces of 4.5x5.25. STEP ONE: Get your hands on some shadowbox-type picture frames. I’ve been thinking about doing something like this for a while so I am glad I finally got around to figuring out how & I am loving how they turned out! Here is a little step-by-step on how you can make a set for yourself (or grandparents!…they LOVE this kind of stuff):

🙂 Today I am sharing how to make these fun DIY Picture Frame Bookends. Owl of Athens Bookends - Symbol of wisdom and Goddess Athena - Alabaster painted. If you are here from Kristen Duke’s Decorating with Pictures series then WELCOME! Oh, and a big WECLOME to the rest of you, of course, as well. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Hobby Lobby Turquoise Teal Giraffe Figures Bookends 9 1/2 at the best online prices at eBay Free shipping for many products.

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