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June 8, 2011

Vintage WallPaper Covered Books


Ok, I confess it's not really books, and not really vintage wallpaper.


This was actually one of those book boxes....Tell me I fooled you for just a second!  



These where pretty popular at one time.


I see them from time to time at the thrift stores and always snap them up.  They're really fun to transform.


Graphics Fairy has a great selection of vintage wallpaper graphics.  I printed off four different styles.


Then Mod Podged the sheets on


I printed some French book titles on labels, also from Graphics Fairy, and Mod Podged them over the "Wallpaper".


I put these "Books" in my booth at Orange Tree and price them at $24


This was a fun and easy little project.  

Don't pass these book boxes up when you see them, you could alter them anyway you like to fit your taste and style

Happy Creating!
Carol


Joining Brag Monday at Graphics Fairy

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55 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    what a great idea,, you are the most clever crafter,, this looks beautiful,, wow,

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  2. d e l i g h tJune 8, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Those are really cute and what a creative idea!

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  3. LaJune 8, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Hi Carol!

    These are beautiful, Carol. I always love your creativity.

    I hope you are having a good week.

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  4. Sissie's Shabby CottageJune 8, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Here we go again Carol, now you are making me want to make these too! LOL!

    Very sweet and I'm sure they will sell.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 8, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Oh my...I may still have one of those! What a great idea! Super cute! ♥

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  6. DebbieJune 8, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I love these! I'm positive that you could make just about anything lovelier.

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  7. GARAGE SALE GALJune 8, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I need a bigger house to store all my "projects"!
    Love this idea.
    The HOT weather is gone and it's a wonderful day!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  8. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 8, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I love it! The patterns work great together, and the labels are a nice finishing touch. Just beautiful Carol.

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  9. SusanJune 8, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I just love these! They are so pretty! How creative that you chose those patterns that work so well together!

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  10. Bella's Rose CottageJune 8, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Hi Carol,
    I LOVE these!!! I never knew the graphic fairy had wallpaper, I am excited to play with it too:-) Thanks for the gorgeous inspiration!
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  11. JocelyneJune 8, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Oh those are beautiful! I will be keeping my eyes open for those book boxes. You are so talented. Thanks for sharing your ideas and how to's.

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  12. Honey at 2805June 8, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    How totally cute is this! Great inspiration! I will be keeping my eyes open!

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  13. Joy@aVintageGreenJune 8, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    What a creative idea. Love them.
    - Joy

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  14. StampindamourJune 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    OMG!! Carol - these are just AMAZING!!!! You are so CREATIVE and I always look forward to each and every posting! Love these! :)

    -pamela

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  15. Patricia @ 9th and DenverJune 8, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I've never seen a box like that-- but I have something similar that looks like encyclopedias but it is hollow and it holds magazines or manuals... same principle!
    They are ugly purple too!

    I like yours.
    I wanted to say thanks for your kind words and prayers for my husband and myself and for stopping in at Corn!

    Pat

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  16. stefanieJune 8, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    those are the best!!! I love them...I received my gorgeous treasures today!!! love them, thank you so much!!!!!! I will take pics and blog about them!!!

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  17. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I wish I could send you some rain,we have had enough,,

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  18. Lynn-TeacupstitchesJune 8, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Hi Carol!
    You are always such an inspiration and so generous with sharing your creative ideas!
    This is one of the MANY projects that is a Must Try for me!!!
    Hugs,
    Lynn

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  19. Scrap for JoyJune 8, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    You could have fooled me Carol! I must look up the vintage wallpaer images..they are beautiful. Very clever and lovely project!
    Joyce

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  20. CreateologyJune 8, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    You must have the most amazing thrift stores. I never find such fun items. Love your transformation on this box. It is truly useful and beautiful now.

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  21. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I love how you use graphics from Graphics Fairy. Your prints always look so great I have to ask, what kind of printer do you have?? Mine is dying a horrid death and I did abuse it but it was an ink hog. Thanks and take care. Kathleen

    June 8, 2011 11:40 PM

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  22. The Polka Dot ClosetJune 8, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Kathleen, you did not leave an email. Maybe you will see this? I have an HP photosmart premium

    Carol The Polka Dot Closet

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  23. DeniseJune 9, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I adore your beautiful book.

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  24. DebbiedoosJune 9, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Now that is a cute craft too Carol. I love how you think of these things and share them.

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  25. KarenJune 9, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    I love them! they are so pretty. You've got my wheels a turnin now LOL. Thanks for sharing this.

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  26. Stacy's Shabby ShoppeJune 9, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Awesome Carol, just awesome! ~Stacy~ xo

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  27. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    They look wonderful Carol, You always find the best stuff and share such great ideas, you are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing, Hugs Marilou

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  28. ScarlettJune 9, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Love it! I never see these book boxes, will be keeping my eye out for them. You'll have to let us know how quickly it sells as Im sure it will fly off the shelf! Scarlett x

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  29. GinaJune 9, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Way too cute! Once again, you amaze me.

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  30. Ricki TreleavenJune 9, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Carol, your book box is so adorable. I bet it has already sold! What a fantastic, creative idea...*love it*

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  31. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    These are so cute great job!! have a great day

    Pattie

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  32. Tammy@Beatrice BanksJune 9, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    So clever and so adorable! Love it!

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    treasures    June 9, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Yours are much prettier than the original! :)
    If you love shabby roses, you'll have to come check out my giveaway.
    I look forward to reading more of your blog.
    ~ Julie

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  34. Marguerite (Tina) Smith HartJune 9, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Oh Carol you just continue to floor me all the time with your gorgeous creations and isn't the Graphic Fairy amazing? I am a follower of hers but haven't utilized any of her graphics yet.....Maybe I should cruise over there this weekend?
    I can hardly wait to see what you are going to do next!
    Tina xo

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  35. DeborahJune 9, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Found your beautiful blog today and wanted to say hi! I love this idea with the books, you have picked some lovely paper to change it with :) Can't wait to see what else you do!

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  36. .June 9, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I love this Carol! They (or it?) looks like a stack of beautiful books. :)

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  37. Sherry@Back2VintageJune 9, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    OK...I must turn on my "book box" radar and find one! This is a great idea!!!

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  38. Ruby JeanJune 9, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    WOW!! Carol those are beautiful, I love the color combination you used...If I was your neighbor I think I would have to ask if I could borrow those books... : )

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  39. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioJune 9, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I love the book boxes and can't pass them up either. I haven't prettied them up like you have though ... great idea as always (())

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  40. KathyJune 9, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    beautiful makeover, xo

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  41. OliviaJune 9, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Oh my gosh I need that sooooo bad for my remotes! Gorgeous Carol!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  42. Betty June 9, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I love what you did with the pretend books. I must find some of my own to fix up. Thanks so much for the comments on my blog. I completely understand what you said.

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  43. Sweet Bee CottageJune 9, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    My jaw dropped and drool spilled all over my computer! Look what you've done!

    No, I mean really, look at what you've done because those are so wicked awesome! You are one clever girl (and I forgive you for making me ruin my laptop).

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  44. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 10, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    What a fantastic idea!!
    I have collections of wall paper border that I have picked up at yard sales and flea markets over the years because I loved the patterns but did not have enough or anywhere to put them in my home. This is a great idea to cover actual books and then embellish them!!

    Thanks once again for some great inspiration!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  45. VickiJune 10, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    These look great! I do see those all the time at the thrift stores. So true. Glad you liked my make it rusty tutorial. Have a great weekend.

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  46. DiannJune 10, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I love it! I even told Troy to keep his eye peeled for these went he is out and about!

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  47. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    These are beautiful. I just noticed that vintage wallpaper on The Graphics Lady site and wondered what to use it for. Of course, you, talented lady, came up with an idea! Seriously, you need to write a book!
    xo
    Roselle

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  48. Something SpecialJune 11, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    You did fool me too, and I love your ideas! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  49. GingerJune 11, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    What a great transformation. I've seen those and passed them by but no more. Got the apron and I am loving it.
    Ginger

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  50. AnonymousJune 11, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I love those Carol, I think those are one of the prettiest things I have seen you do. Welll...the big Pod comes Monday and everything goes from studio and everything else downstairs into storage. Can't decide whether to close my website down for a week or not. Hopefully downstairs will be finished by the end of next week...Yay!! Hope you are having a fun weekend. xo

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  51. BeverlyJune 12, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Pretty, pretty!

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  52. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Great job - the box looks charming!

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  53. BonjourRomanceJuly 4, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Looks fabulous Carol! What a great idea.
    Here' to a good week (and an email from me!!)
    Mimi

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  54. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I absolutely love Graphics Fairy - and I LOVE what you did with the papers! So pretty!

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  55. Barbara JeanAugust 29, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    what can i say?
    another sweeet and beautiful too

    blessings
    bj

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