Brick Bookends DIY Project
Update your bookshelf with this easy weekend project from blogger Laurel Stavros.
Photo: Laurel Stavros
Spring is finally on its way, and cleaning, organizing, and freshening up the house are my priorities. I tackled my bookshelf first. It was a mess of books, vases, and knickknacks that badly needed organizing. These painted brick bookends only took a few minutes to make. Fast, simple organization for spring—just what I needed.
Photo: Laurel Stavros
Directions:
To cover the dull gray of the bricks, I started with a layer of white spray paint. If you use a paint and primer mix, one coat will be sufficient. Otherwise, you'll want to do two layers of white.
Once the first layer of paint is dry, make a triangle using painter's tape. Then add a layer of gold spray paint to create the geometric pattern. You can create any shape, try chevron, stripes, or squares.
I wanted another pop of color and so I wrapped my books in varying blue shades of scrapbook paper.
If I get bored of the metallic and geometric trend by next spring, I can easily spray paint over and create a new design. Maybe by next year my husband won't mind me wrapping the books in hot pink scrapbook paper?
Take a peek at some more adorable accents to update and refresh any bookshelf to the right! I love to mix classic and trendy pieces—try a vase filled with fresh flowers, a scented candle in a pretty container (save it for later DIY projects), and an oh-so-cool gold sea urchin figurine.
