Weekly Craft Pick: Bedazzled Books
I love how this craft takes a loved book and turns it into a beautiful display piece. It is a great way to give your books a new makeover and to break up the monotony on your bookshelf! This is also a great group craft, especially since buying gems in bulk is more practical. You can bedazzled the whole cover or just the title words- it’s up to you!
One of the best parts about bedazzling books is how it revives the energy of your bookshelf and turns ordinary reading materials into eye-catching art. From my own experience, using different colored gems or crystals allows you to match the craft with your room’s decor or the themes of the books themselves. For example, I adore using blue and silver gems on fantasy novels to give a mystical feel, while bright gold and red gems work wonderfully for romantic or historical books. Buying gems in bulk not only saves money but opens up creative possibilities when working on multiple books as gifts or group projects. Hosting a craft day with friends, each choosing a favorite book to customize, can be such a rewarding and fun way to share your love of reading and crafting. Plus, the tactile process of glued gems adds a satisfying hands-on element that breaks up digital or text-based hobbies. Whether you decide to bedazzle the entire cover or focus on accentuating the book’s title, the flexibility of this craft means there are no strict rules. It’s all about expressing your personality and breathing new life into treasured stories. Many crafters have even incorporated themes and motifs from the books to design intricate patterns with the gems, making each piece uniquely meaningful. If you’re concerned about preserving the book, lightly adhering gems with removable glue or embellishing dust jackets can be an option. This way, the book remains readable and intact, while still gaining that sparkling makeover. Overall, bedazzled book crafts are a wonderful fusion of literature and DIY art that adds vibrancy to any room and showcases your personality in a distinctive way. Give it a try and watch your collection dazzle both visually and emotionally!