DIY Stacked Book Decor: Easy Farmhouse Project!

Learn how to make your own Stacked Book Decor for fall, Christmas, and year-round home decor!

These DIY Book Stacks are super popular. And just wait til you see how easy they are to make! They are also super affordable. You can use books from the Dollar store, the thrift store or you can even upcycle and use old books you have lying around the house! They make the perfect decor for your home!

Watch the full step-by-step video showing you exactly how to make your DIY stacked book decor premiering during Maker Academy Weekend, November 4-7, 2021. Get your FREE ticket to this event by clicking below:

I’ve seen a few of these stacked books floating around and thought, “hey, I can make that!” I decided to try it out and was amazed at how they turned out so I decided I’d love to share these with you so that you too can have them to place in a special part of your home! What a great way to make your home feel more homey by adding “home sweet home” to the spine of your book. 

The first thing we will need are a stack of books. I’m making stacks of three, but feel free to mix it up! We’ll also need some paint, foam brushes, mod podge and vinyl. I will also be adding to my stack using some pretty greenery, twine, ribbon and wooden beads for these, but there are lots of possibilities! Don’t forget a glue gun to add all the decorative trimmings to your stack.

Then of course we’ll need a Cricut Cutting machine, a mat, weeding tool, a scraper to burnish the vinyl, transfer tape, and scissors. I will also be using butcher paper to protect my work surface.

Your stacked books take a little time to prep so I recommend planning to paint your books the day before you add your vinyl and decorations to ensure that everything is dry. Also, remember not to rush through your painting. If you apply your coats too closely, the paint may clump and pull apart from the previous layer. Slow and steady wins the race and this is a project we don’t want to rush through. I want your stacked books to not only look amazing, but to also last a really long time!

You can make these to gift to a friend as a house warming gift, or even to decorate kids birthdays! I think the best part of this simple project is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make them and there are so many different ways you can use them. You can display a personal message, a family quote, or even just have them for seasonal decor in your living room.

I’ve made few different designs for you to use, including this super super cute stack of books:

Here’s a supply list of what you need to make stacked book decor! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Read my full disclosure policy.

How to Make Your Own DIY Stacked Book Decor

The detailed step-by-step assembly video on how to create these beautiful stacked book decor will be available to watch for free for 24 hours during Maker Academy Weekend, held online November 4-7, 2021. Get your free ticket to this fun maker event here! If you can’t wait until then, learn how to get early access to the Maker Academy Weekend videos, printable handbooks, and design files with a VIP pass below:

Look at how amazing these look to add to your holiday decor! I really love how the faux holly and plaid bow made the books look more put together. You can add any quote you’d like to the book spine and also place more books if you’d like to add a longer quote. There are so many possibilities! 

Another fun idea is to add your family names, your last name, or even the date of your wedding to the stacks of books. I love the personalized look of that and love that it makes a house feel more like home. I think I will try that out next!

 

Answers to Your Questions About How to Make DIY Stacked Book Decor

Q: Where is your tutorial for this project?
This is a special project we made for our free Maker Academy Weekend event! A complete and detailed step-by-step video will premiere during the event November 4-7, 2021 — specifically, this tutorial video will be available to watch for free for 24 hours beginning November 6 at 3:00 pm ET! If you can’t make that time, there will be a replay available for 24 hours from that time so you can watch it later. You can get early access to these design files and a 13-page printable handbook that details how to make this beautiful project if you get a VIP Pass to Maker Academy Weekend, which comes with other perks and bonuses, too!

Get a free ticket to Maker Academy Weekend to see how this works!

I love seeing what you make with my designs and how you use them! Please share a photo of your stacked book decor in our Facebook group or tag me on social media with #jennifermaker.

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