Old book project

Decorating on a budget is hard but sometimes all you need is some inspiration. While sipping my pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks my friend Melissa and I went to browse some shops. My inspiration for this project came from Restoration Hardware. I saw these antiqued uncovered book bundles for $29 and thought I can do that!

So here I go with my old book project!

I picked books that inspire me and have a good spine

I just tore the covers off. Then I used some twine I had for wrapping gifts and place them under my living room end table.

There is my antique book look that cost me nothing!

Chalk Board Sign

Loving my new sign!

I found my inspiration for this sign at Red Letter Words- Faith Inspired Art. I made this sign but I still would love to own one like the Fruit of the Spirit sign. It is on my Christmas wish list:)

Supplies:
1. Chalk Board paint spray
2. Scrap wood- This piece was 51 cents....yes CENTS at Lowes
3. White paint
4. Paint Brush

Scrap wood at Lowe's

This stuff works great!

Step 1: Spray the wood piece
Step 2: Cover your painted wood with real chalk. Then erase off the chalk and you will have a chalk board look
Step 3: Cut out your saying from a word document and then trace the letters on the board

Letter's cut out form a word document

Step 4: Paint letters on board with white paint. This was the first time I really painted so I think with practice and maybe with better brushes I can have cleaner lines. I just had cheap 99 cent brushes.
Step 5: Sand down all the letters to give a vintage look

All done and in my laundry room!

 Step: Put up you sign. I placed mine in our laundry room:)