Make Book Ends

As it is now November (eek), I thought I would share some ideas for Christmas gift giving.  Today I am going to share with you how to make Book Ends.  These make a great gift and are a quick, easy project!

Recently I came across some mdf book ends on sale so I grabbed them. (You can easily cut some squares to suit and make your own)

This is how I finished them!

I had Poppy paint them white for me – I had a butterfly, a heart and a bird.

 

I then selected some paper combinations:

For the heart:

and for the bird (I’m still waiting on a bedroom redo to finish the butterfly)

 

I traced the shapes onto the paper and cut them out.

Nanny tip:  when you trace something and then cut it out, remember to cut to the inside of the tracing line to ensure it fits!

I then glued them in place

 

 

 

 

 

and found some ribbons to trim.  I love the contrast between the spots and stripes on the hearts!

Little green pompoms and some little eyes finished the birds – aren’t they cute!!

I was so happy with the results I wanted to share them with you – a quick, easy project that is sure to bring joy!

 

Until next time

Nanny xx