You can "Spruce Up" any bookcase! For this one, I just painted the cardboard back a turquoise blue, then stenciled a "damask" pattern in a white and nailed the back on. Easy peasy!
I would love to do another one with a toile fabric added to the back. I have never done this, but I heard it was very easy!
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I love this. I could see a "lacy" stenciled back.
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This turned out wonderfully, and I love the look of the stencil!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love it, way to go! Jen
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. I think I could even do that. ~~Sherry~~
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. I think I could even do that. ~~Sherry~~
ReplyDeleteIt looks Great. You did an excellent job. It's Beautiful
ReplyDelete***Wendy from Wonderland
Wow!! This is gorgeous. I really love the way it turned out. The color and pattern is so pretty.
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Now I'm off to explore more of your blog. I am enjoying it!
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Kathleen
That is a fabulous idea! The toile fabric will look sensational-can't wait to see!
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Natasha.
I can't believe it's a stencil....I thought you used wall paper! It looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL. I may try this. Have a wonderful day,
ReplyDeleteKim
Very nice makeover. Looks fantastic!
ReplyDeletegreat job. I need to do this with rubber stamps, stencils and/or fabric.
ReplyDeleteWow, that turned out just great! You did a wonderful job!
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ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Ms. Bingle, that is gorgeous! You did a smashing job. You can come to my house and do that for my IKEA bookshelf, if you'd like :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love the touch of turquoise! Have a great weekend!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteThe blue looks wonderful! Great job!
ReplyDeleteFun idea, it really dressed up the book shelf! I can't wait to give some book shelves at home a simular treatment
ReplyDeleteIt looks so cute and pretty, bravo:))
ReplyDeleteHugs, Biljana
Wow- Look what a little stenciling and paint can do. This looks like an expensive piece of furniture with all your antique cups and silver pieces on its shelves. Terrific job!
ReplyDeleteOh this is adorable--I bet you're so excited! Wow, you take on some amazing projects--you go girl! I love it all!
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Cindy
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Beautiful ~ Now that's a Terrific Transformation.....
ReplyDeleteIt`s so beautiful Jen.Brialliant ideas!
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This is just gorgeous! I thought for sure that it was wallpaper. Even more impressive knowing that you stenciled it! I have used toile to back a little curio cabinet, I just used some spray mount adhesive to adhere it. It would look fabulous to add to a bookcase as well!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great joy you did! You make it look "easy peasy". I love the last picture with all of the vintage shiny colors in the glass jar. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteI have some GORGEOUS vintage wallpaper that I think I will use either on my bookcases (perhaps) or on some smaller pieces I have to line the backs. I've been hoarding it and it is time to get it out and display it without having to paper an actual wall.
ReplyDeleteWe'll see how it goes. hope it is as beautiful as your's turned out.
Bernadette
www.b3homedesigns.blogspot.com
An easy but effective change! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
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