Have an old book with lots of memories or a damaged book that you’d love to do something with?
During my awesome trip to Goodwill that went down in the record books, I found this Little Golden Book, circa 1942, for 49 cents!
When I opened it, I fell in love with the artwork and colors and thought it would be perfect in Lily’s room!
The walls have been bare since we moved in and I’ve kinda neglected Lily-fying it, so this was the perfect thing to get me in gear with decorating.
Here’s a look at her bedding (oh hi, Miss Purple Soothie!)
After I found the book, I was on the hunt for simple, multiple, matching frames.
I found these IKEA Ribba frames at a garage sale for $1 each (still sell for $2.99 each), and had Doug spray paint them with two coats of flat, white Rustoleum spray paint.
I took the book, picked what pages I wanted to display, and ripped them carefully out of the book, and adhered them to the matte.
Please don’t hurt me! I’m not a book hater! I was going to scan the pages and print them, but the book was already damaged.
I put the pictures in the frames, used my picture hanging technique here to hang the pictures. and that’s it! I’m loving the vintage touch it adds to the room and now the walls aren’t so bare.
Thanks for reading! What do you think?
If you too have fallen in love with the book and artwork, I’ve found similar copies on Etsy.
OMG ANN I LOVE THEM!!!!!!! Your blog makes me a jealous blogger..lmao I love it. Your cam is always great, if you dont mind me askin what kind is it?
So stinkin' cute! I remember that book from when I was young (along with all of the other Little Golden Books). They were always my favorites. I love how they look in the frames.
Love it! It works PERFECT in her room! <3
Wow those look great! I love vintage pictures and illustrations! Sooo cute. You did a great job and now I can copy you :) haha.-Bekah
What a cute cute idea. I believe I use to have that book. Either me or my kids. I may have to do something like that in my future grandchild's room. Thanks for coming by and following me. I will do the same.
What a marvelous idea — Just darling and looks like a million bucks. Thank you for linking to the boardwalk Bragfest!
Adorable. They look like vintage masterpieces!
That is a wonderful idea! Way to think outside the box!
Now that was clever and so cute! I loved bambi books, had a few myself, and I recall reading them with such delight! Thanks for stopping by and following, gotta ya back:)
Love it – I adore Little Golden Books…
Adorable! We did the same thing in my daughter's nursery … tore out images from an old Cinderella book and make a grouping over her crib! I love it! It's featured on my blog if you want to check it out:http://designlifeinc.blogspot.com/2010/04/bellas-nursery.html
That's so cute! I love those Little Golden Books, I remember all of them from my childhood.
you are so stinkin' crafty!!! i love love love this! they look adorable and perfect for lily's room. i must go on a hunt for a book so i can do this for sage. oh, and bring on the white rustoleum!!! i think we used it for every single thing in our lil' gal's nursery.
I love it!I've wanted to do this with an old storybook I have but can't bear to tear… so I may scan in the pages and print them out! If I had an extra copy I'd be ripping them pages out!
I LOVE it!! I am going to goodwill today to find a Winnie the Pooh book to do this for my niece's room! :) Thank you for sharing this!!
What a great idea! I love it, don't worry, no one thinks your a book hater. It actually shows how much you DO love books!
This is so sweet! I think it was a great idea to use that vintage book, the colors are perfect!Happy Mothers Day!
What a WONDERFUL idea! It brings charm, nostalgia and you've found a way to enjoy that book and appreciate it like never before. I think its a fabulous idea! I remember all the Little Golden Books! So cute.
I am in love! What a FABULOUS idea!
love it!! i was recently conflicted over repurposing a children's book, but went for it, and love the puzzle blocks I made!http://www.camilledawn.com/2010/04/storybook-puzzle-blocks.html
These are adorable! I'd love for you to link them up at my party!! It's today only, so hurry on by! ;)http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2010/05/05/lets-hook-up/
I have tons of old books that work for my girls room, thanks for the idea!
They are darling. What a great idea!
I love that!! I picked up an original Peter Pan, and as much as I hate to rip it up, I was thinking of doing the same thing. Now, I'm convinced!! I would love to feature this on my Saturday Shout out…come by tomorrow to check it out! -shaunna :)
What a sweet idea! My head is spinning with the possibilities with this project. Thanks for linkin' up at the POPP.
Looks great!!! It totally adds to her room, such a sweet idea! Keep up the good work! Happy 100th post, wow, that was quick.Bonnie
Such a cute idea! The whole room looks so cozy and sweet. :)
Very nice Anne Marie!! I did the same thing with Winnie the Pooh in Skyler's room!!
I love that idea! I used to have a lot of those books when I was little!xx
What a great idea! My husband & I both have a bunch of little golden books from when we were small. I may have to do something like this with them. :-)
Love it! It reminds me of what I did in my daughter's room- I bought a package of vintage Dick and Jane flash cards at the Dollar Store and framed four of them in four small white frames. For another wall I bought a calendar of vintage Barbie images at Costco for ten bucks and framed three of them. I love your baby's room!
MOGosh… It looks great! I never would have thought to use pictures from books as art on the wall! Great Find!
very cute idea!!
What a great idea!!! I love the crib skirt too!!
Thank you again for linking to the Boardwalk Bragfest! I wanted to let you know that this project has been featured at Bobbypins Boardwalk. Take a look and feel free to grab a "featured" button. http://wwwbobbypinsboardwalk.blogspot.com/2010/05/features-from-7th-boardwalk-bragfest.html
Love, love, love this idea! Have to try this in my girls' room.
I loved Bambi when I was little-these are sweet!
Such a fabulous idea. They look great!
I love, love, love old children's books. This is such a sweet addition to the room. Looks great in those frames!Kelly
Beautiful! I think vintage children's books made the most adorable nursery decorations!Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills Party!
What a lovely idea!
I don't know if I could cut up a book, but dang – it looks so good as pictures.
they turned out great! I found you at tatertots and jello, and now I'm a follower!
I've seen other people use a variation of this idea, but I like yours the best- has such a neat modern/vintage feel!
That is adorable, what a good idea!
I love this and will have to keep an eye out for books!
I have a couple of books that I just look and look at, can't throw away because they are so darn cute. Now I know what to do. Thank You for showing us your pictures and darling nursery.
I LOVE this. The Bambi pictures are to die for cute. I did the same thing in my little boy's nursery with a vintage animal book, and Ikea black frames! http://www.fortheloveofblogtherapy.com/2009/09/nursery.htmlI just found your blog and love all the things you do!!
Hi Ann,I stumbled across your blog this afternoon and I can't stop cruising through it! I absolutely love this idea!! Great job!Keep it up!