Remember two weeks ago when I asked for opinions on which bookends I should DIY at home? Well, I wasn’t completely surprised to see an almost unanimous vote in both the comments and on twitter for the gold bricks. For my project, I took inspiration from the elements you all loved about those book ends, then made them a little more “Claire” by adding feminine lace detailing. Want to know how to make a pair to decorate your own stylish shelving? Keep reading for the very simple steps!
- 2 bricks (preferably without holes, I got mine at an architectural salvage store)
- white and metallic gold spray paint
- 1 yard lace trim
- Krylon Easy-Tack Repositionable Adhesive 7020
- Scotch Self Stick Rubber Pads
- Clean off your bricks with a hose and lay them out to dry.
- Once dry, wrap the lace trim around the brick to measure and cut 2 segments to size.
- With the brick standing upright long-ways, spray a layer of white paint on top half of it, covering all four sides.
- Once dry, spray a thin coat of the Krylon Easy-Tack Repositionable Adhesive onto the back of one of the lace trim pieces.
- Position lace and wrap around white part of brick.
- Spray a coat of gold paint carefully, covering the entire brick.
- When the paint is dry (it should dry quickly), delicately peel the lace off.
- Add the rubber pads to the bottom and voila!
What a great DIY. So simple and looks awesome. I’m loving gold and brass right now. Even without the lace trim they would look cute. There are so many possibilities. I also like how the brick looks imperfect, gives it a rustic/vintage vibe.
Quinn Cooper Style
Thanks, Quinn! I love your site, so beautiful!
love the simplicity! and the lace touch!
Thanks friend! I’m so glad you like it!
Claire, if you ever decide to put all your ideas into book form, be sure to include this one. love the lace touch!
Thanks so much!! I would LOVE to put them all in a book…someday hopefully!
cute idea! i love gold embellished anything and these book ends are a recycled piece.
xo, aiyanajane
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Thank you! Gold definitely brightens even the dullest thing.
so cute!
Thanks Emily!
This is such a great DIY, Claire! I love that the “lace” is spray painted on.
xo,
Ashley
Yay! So glad you like it! It took me a while to decide what to use to make the gold brick unique and I’m so happy that people like the lace addition.
These are awesome! I love them!
Thanks Lindsay!
So glad you figured out how to stick the lace firmly enough to get such a clear image. It really looks great. Carrie wants them!
Thanks! I’m so happy with everyone’s positive responses, they were so fun and easy to make I hope a lot of people give it a DIY try. And yes, she can have them 🙂
Brilliant idea as usual. I really like the lace.
Thanks, Gail!
It turned out great! So glad you choose the gold bricks!
Thanks Kerri!!
I found this on craftgawker and I love it! Gold spray paint makes everything better 🙂
You inspired me to get creative with the brick we were, uh, given (by way of being thrown into the windshield)! Thanks! I love your site.. so glad I found it!
http://ricedesigns.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/when-someone-gives-you-a-brick/
What a terrible story!! I am so sorry that happened to you but I love what you ended up doing with your brick! Can’t go wrong with white (or gold) is my motto! Thanks Katy!
This is so absolutely amazing. A must do, for sure! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
– Rita
Thanks Rita! So happy you like it!
Such a great simple idea, LOVE how they turned out.
Thanks Amy! So glad you like them!
Just picked up some bricks, I will be trying this out this weekend!
Hooray!! Would love to see how they turn out!
I love this, I have so many books and this is the perfect solution!
Yay! So glad to hear it!
What gold spray paint did you use? I love it!