![]() ![]() For an extra touch, add embellishments before tying the twine or ribbon. Use twine or ribbon to wrap the wood tightly together to hold all in place. Stack the finished books together, making sure the words line up correctly from top to bottom. Repeat the steps for all of the book spine edges. ![]() Slowly remove the transfer tape, rolling it away and off the edge. Apply pressure and smooth over the design using the scraper tool. Place the vinyl on the spine of the wood block, adjusting to where you want the words to be. Gently apply pressure and pull the vinyl’s carrier sheet off and away from the transfer tape. The vinyl will be left on the transfer tape. Apply the transfer tape using gentle pressure with the scraper tool. Load the vinyl into the machine on the green or blue light grip mat and hit “go”.Īfter cutting, begin to weed the vinyl off and away from the design using the weeding tool.Ĭut a piece of transfer tape to cover the vinyl design. Adjust the machine’s setting or material dial to vinyl. Adjust the sizing of the word to approximately half an inch tall (width will adjust accordingly depending on length of design). Resize the spacing of the letters to your liking using the letter spacing option. Using the text layer, add any phrase you would like for the book spine titles. Once paint or sealant is dry, prepare your words in design space. The oils in the stain will break down the adhesive on the vinyl if you don’t put this coating on. *IF YOU ARE STAINING: Once the stain is dry, add a layer of Matte Mod Podge as a sealant to the edge of the book where you will put the vinyl words. Allow at least 24 hours for stain to completely dry. If staining, do so in a well ventilatedĪrea. If you slightly curve the edges on one side, it will look more like a book spine.Īpply paint or stain to the wood “books”. Use a hand saw or automatic saw to cut the 1×3 wood board into approximately 5-inch pieces. ORACAL 651 vinyl or permanent vinyl of your choice.Cricut blue light or green standard grip mat.1X3 wood board (cut into three, 5-inch pieces).How to Make a Farmhouse Stamped Wooden Books Stack Supplies If you make crafts to sell, these handmade books are selling like crazy to those who don’t want to DIY.įor more farmhouse ideas, check out our vintage Christmas floral arrangement. They are also perfect for giving as gifts. These book stacks make great decorations to tuck on end tables, on the mantle, or display on built-in bookcases. This DIY tutorial shows how to use a Cricut maker and faux wooden books to make a similar project for Christmas. I’ve shown you how to hand stamp books into a Fall farmhouse stack. Whatever the reason, these simple farmhouse decor accessories are great for adding to your home. Maybe it’s because they are so simple to make! Or maybe it makes us think of simpler times. Stamped wooden books stacks are the hot new trend right now. ![]()
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