Book Art

You've seen book art like this before, I'm sure. I love it!
Etsy had a shop featured today with tons of prints for sale that I absolutely thought were so fun. If I could, I would buy these and cover my walls with them:


As I was drooling, I realized that we could make these in like, five seconds!


If you don't already have an old book to use, check out a yard sale or thrift store for a large dictionary or something like that. I happen to have this old book that I--brace yourselves antique lovers--tore a couple of pages out of. (It's my book, I can do that.) :o)


Use the pages in your printer like any old sheet of paper and print some silhouettes that catch your eye.
I chose some nautical pictures to go in my bathroom, my current work in process.

Oh, how happy they make me!

I'm planning to cover the walls with different photos of that lovely, maritime nature. :O)
I really love the bold look of frame-covered walls!



Comments

  1. Sweet Little SmoothieMarch 30, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Oooh I LOVE those! Thanks for sharing :)

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  2. Rhyah--March 30, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Brilliant! This may just be what I needed on a wall that has been bugging me lately! Thanks so much for sharing! :)

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  3. Two Shades of PinkMarch 30, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    What a fabulous idea! I love gallery walls too...thank you so much for sharing that creative mind of yours!

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  4. HarmlessColorMarch 30, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    You know, I've been seeing these and thinking they would be easy to make. But I'm glad you just got up and did it and shared how easy it really was! Thanks!

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  5. LauraMarch 30, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    What a GREAT and easy project! I'm TOTALLY doing this and adding it to MY photo wall (in progress) too. Funny-- I JUST posted about loving photo walls too.

    http://serialcheapskate.blogspot.com/2011/03/im-still-obsessed-with-my-coffee-filter.html

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  6. Christie // lemon squeezy homeMarch 30, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Love it! As always! Thanks for sharing, Disney!

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  7. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Oh my goodness I love that idea! I've been looking for something to give my book lover of a friend for her birthday and I think this might just be it.

    Thank you!
    XO Kelsey

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  8. KatieMarch 30, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    WWHHHAAAAAT, I am having a *facepalm* moment here. I too, saw and lusted, but then became distracted and never did anything about it. I have literally hundreds of book pages laying around from the hard cover books I repurpose into notebooks. Thanks so much for sharing, this is such a good idea!

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  9. BrigitteMarch 30, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    That is so neat and EASY ! I saw those and thought that they would be hard and complicated to do :) Thank so much for telling us how ! And your bathroom is looking pretty good :)

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  10. JessicaMarch 30, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    ooh great idea about putting them right in the printer! waaaay easier than i was imagining. love the bathroom!

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  11. Buttons and ButtercreamMarch 30, 2011 at 7:03 PM

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  12. Buttons and ButtercreamMarch 30, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    These are too amazing! How quick and easy. Thanks for sharing this.

    BTW, I'm a new reader and just wanted to let you know I love your blog.

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  13. Taylor {Sew Much Love}March 30, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Oh my goodness SO cute! Amazing again Disney!

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  14. BonnieMarch 30, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Wow! Why didn't I think of this?! Glad you blogged this brilliant idea! I see a birthday gift for my sister in the near future.

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  15. Mariana D. March 30, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    this is a really great idea. thanks for bringing that up. i'll try it once i have my own house. :)

    ps: i am so glad you're back to the blog.

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  16. JeanetteMarch 30, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    i love these! so gorgeous. My heart did stop though when I saw that fantastic book now missing some pages! ha! :)

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  17. littlebeemamaMarch 30, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Ooo... this is wonderful. I am working on a nautical nursery for my son. Do you mind sharing the source for where you found your maritime silhouettes?

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  18. My Oatmeal KissesMarch 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Yum! I love that art! You have such taste to find and make all of the best stuff! Whenever I see you have a new post, I giggle as I click on your cite. It's like getting a persoalized pink card with ruffles in the mail!

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  19. DisneyMarch 30, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    little bee: I think I just typed "nautical clip art" in Google Images-some are free, some aren't, so you just have to click around a little. :o)

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  20. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    What a great idea Disney! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. EmMarch 30, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Those are wonderful! I would never have thought that they could be so easy to make!

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  22. Ai DihaycoMarch 31, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    just thinking what to do with our bare walls and when i click into your site, you gave me such a good idea. tks for sharing this disney. as always you have a wonderful inspiring post and tutorials.

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  23. CREATIVE KHADIJAMarch 31, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Such a nice idea..Disney you are always AWESOME..thanks a bunch for sharing this smart idea

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  24. Jessica at Me Sew CrazyMarch 31, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    WOW - love, love, love!!!! Amazing!

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  25. Sarah CMarch 31, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    I saw those on Etsy and fell in love too! I never thought about doing some myself!! I cannot wait to try this project.

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  26. MeganMarch 31, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    LOVE it! You are so crafty!

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  27. PonytailsMarch 31, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    That's so smart! I never thought of putting the old book pages in the printer. Great job, Disney! I love your blog.

    -Ponytails

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  28. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I. Heart. This. So. Much.

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  29. Lisa RussellMarch 31, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I have made these too, and the fun thing is, you can change the color of the print! Red, blue, etc. Really pretty!

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  30. SueMurphMarch 31, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Merging my love of graphics with my dad, a merchant marine,lover of all things relating to the water...LOVE IT! I think the cottage is calling for these.

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  31. NikkiMarch 31, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Wow! Love it!!

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  32. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Oooo I like :)

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  33. PalmerMarch 31, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I'm a new reader too. Totally love these!

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  34. Whim and PearlMarch 31, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Oh, oh! I bought one of these to hang in my bathroom! I should have made it myself :)

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  35. NikellMarch 31, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I love it! You are so clever. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. Blissful & DomesticMarch 31, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    What a gorgeous and simple idea! I love it!

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  37. Busy MammaApril 1, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    One of my favorite parts of my Grandmother's house was always her wall of photos! An entire wall covered with random pictures of family members, in mis-matched frames! So fun, and I am planning to carry on the tradition in my own home.

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  38. LyndaApril 1, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Oh I love this!!! I am definitely do it, and it is so simple. Thanks for figuring it out.

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  39. TraciApril 1, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    love, love, LOVE!!!!!! Thank you! I am officially inspired!!!!

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  40. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I have so many old books and have been dwelling over what to do with them besides...sitting in a box! I love this!!!! Thank you! Definitely going to do this!

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  41. becky@purposefulhomemaking.comApril 2, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    VERY COOL! :) Love this idea!

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  42. ClareApril 2, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Such an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing...Now off to tear some pages!

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  43. BrittanyApril 3, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    These are so fantastic! I'm going to go make some straight away!

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  44. KylieApril 4, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    WooHoo!!

    Love these. I've got a big box of old books from the library here and access to the photocopier at work...lets hope I don't break it!!!!

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  45. LeonoraApril 7, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Disney,
    Thank you so much for posting this idea. It is exactly what I am looking for! We are a family of readers and wordsmiths and this look expresses who we are a family perfectly. I can't wait to add this look to our home.
    Thanks so much,
    Leonora

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  46. Stay goldenApril 28, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Great idea! If I ever get some frames I'm totally doing this too!

    p.s. You desperately need some visible share buttons (post to twitter, facebook etc).

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  47. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I love this ,very good and thanks for shareing your talent it's very kind of you.

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  48. perdantasterxMay 11, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I didn't realize how easy this could be done! I am SO doing it this way! :D Now I can splurge on the frames :)

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  49. CJMay 11, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I love these too and I collect old paper, so I started doing my own on etsy, check them out: http://www.rarepaper.etsy.com

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  50. Kirsten @ Triple Max TonsJune 25, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Genius - a thrifty and chic DIY! Yours turned out phenomenal. Dare I say you could start your own Etsy shop?!

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  51. jess@balancing the dreamAugust 24, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    I.LOVE.THIS.IDEA!!!!! I just found your blog through Pinterst, and i'm hooked!!! -your newest follower!! :)

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I really like those. Anyone know where I could get some silhouettes like the dragonfly and the camera?

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  53. Ashley BewleySeptember 13, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    You are so creative...I love this idea and can't wait to try it in my own home! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  54. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Can you post the title of the book you tore the pages out of? Thanks!

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  55. AimeeOctober 23, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I saw these on Etsy and was hopeful I could find a how-to. Thank you so much for sharing!
    I have a wonderful old Shakespeare book I am going to use for some fab Halloween prints!

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  56. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I love these and have old books too! I like the maritime theme in your bathroom! Where did you find the detailed silhouettes? I'd love to find some "victorian-esque" ones!

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  57. AnneNovember 10, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I love these! I never would have guessed they were so easy to do!

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  58. Holly DunningDecember 14, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Just discovered this blog post and absolutely love this idea and the DIY side. Thanks for the share!

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  59. MakePaducahMarch 18, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Just found these on pinterest and came over to see them! Had to pin!! love!

    blessings,
    kijsa

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  60. Sarah :: Plucky in LoveApril 11, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Oh my gosh! I absolutely LOVE this! Thank you for sharing!
    www.pluckypicaroon.blogspot.com

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  61. Kelly GriglioneApril 29, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Love your inspiration!

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  62. HeatherMay 13, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Fantastic idea!

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  63. KariJune 22, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    HI!! First of all I love these. Any insight on a site to find the pictures to print?

    Thanks!

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  64. Chalkboard ChinaAugust 3, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Wow, what a creative and classic craft! These are perfect for studies! And for gifts we can use favorite books!

    -CC

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  65. laurareidSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Wow, I love to copy crafty people like you! Where did you find sillhouettes to print?

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  66. Susan@Organized31November 3, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Love your pictures. Can't wait to try one! Target had newsprint wrapping paper in the dollar section. Book lovers could use that instead of destroying a book. :) You can read about my project with the newsprint paper: http://organized31.blogspot.com/2012/09/tuna-box-cd-dvd-holder.html

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  67. UnknownNovember 4, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    I fell in love with these when I saw them too!! I am planning on doing this with vintage sheet music.

    I was wondering if you made sure to find pictures with a transparent background? I was thinking that the white background would print. The woman from the Etsy shop told me printers don't print white, but the guy from the print store told me that the white does print sometimes.

    Either way I taught myself how to remove the white background with the free paint.net. Good to know. I'm just wondering if I'm doing all the work for nothing. I can't test it because I don't own a printer.

    Let me know if you get time.

    Thanks,
    Stacy
    contactanastasia@yahoo.com

    P.S. Here is the link on how to make your background transparent for anyone who wants it.
    http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/12196-making-backgrounds-of-images-transparent/

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  68. UnknownMarch 24, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Wherrrre do you find the silhouettes?!?!!

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  69. MadeleineMarch 26, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    I love that kind of art! It's really beautiful. Great projects!

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  70. AnonymousJune 20, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Great idea. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely try. Best wishes,
    Carina

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  71. Mama LaCroixMay 3, 2017 at 4:30 PM

    Came across this post as I was looking for craft projects for co-workers, and I noticed Orphan's Lifeline link on your page. That town is where my son was born and where I met my husband :)

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