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Transforming a Plain Ornament into Heirloom Treasure!
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Transforming a Plain Ornament into Heirloom Treasure!
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![Upgrade your Home Library / Clever way to cover your books
Transform ordinary books into vintage-inspired decor with this creative DIY book makeover tutorial. In today’s project video, I’m sharing a beautiful upgrade for your home library using NEW IOD Paint Inlays, stamps and moulds to completely reimagine plain books into statement pieces for shelves, coffee tables, and styling vignettes.
This project is a wonderful way to create custom decorative books that look collected and timeless while adding personality and texture to your home. Whether you love vintage decor, French-inspired details, dark academia style, or creative DIY projects, this technique is full of inspiration for turning simple items into something truly special.
Thank you for spending time creating with me at ellen j goods. If you enjoy vintage-inspired DIY, creative home decor, mixed media, decoupage, and artistic decorating ideas, be sure to subscribe and join our creative community.
Supplies Used:
Debi’s DIY white Swan
https://ellenjgoods.com/products/white-swan?_pos=1&_psq=white+swan&_ss=e&_v=1.0
https://ellenjgoods.com/products/white-swan?_pos=1&_psq=white+swan&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Debbie’s DIY Bohemian blue
https://ellenjgoods.com/products/bohemian-blue?_pos=1&_psq=bohem&_ss=e&_v=1.0
IOD Alfred O. Peats Inlay:
https://ellenjgoods.com/collections/iod-summer-release-2026/products/alfred-peats-and-co
IOD Brayer
Pentart Varnish Mist
https://ellenjgoods.com/products/varnish-mist-60-ml
IOD Bookish Mould
https://ellenjgoods.com/products/bookish?_pos=1&_psq=bookush&_ss=e&_v=1.0
IOD Air Dry Clay
https://ellenjgoods.com/products/air-dry-clay-14-0z
Debbie’s DIY Dark wax
https://ellenjgoods.com/products/dark-wax
Debbie’s DIY Clear wax
https://ellenjgoods.com/products/clear-wax?_pos=1&_psq=clear+wax&_ss=e&_v=1.0
IOD The Connoisseur’s Library stamp
https://ellenjgoods.com/products/connoisseurs-library
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![Unique Upcycled Storage Piece
In today’s project, I’m transforming a simple cardboard tube packaging into a vintage-inspired decorative box using decoupage, crackle finishes, and a unique IOD Oluve Crest label. This is one of those projects that reminds us—it’s not about what you start with, but what you create from it.
We’ll explore techniques like:
✨ Building structure from unexpected materials
✨ Creating an aged crackle finish
✨ Adding dimension with decorative elements
✨ Layering floral decoupage for that soft, romantic, old-world feel
This piece is perfect for storing your creative tools—or simply adding a handmade touch to your space.
If you love transforming the ordinary into something meaningful, you’re in the right place.
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SUPPLIES USED:
https://ellenjgoods.com/collections/upcycled-storage-box-4-27-2006?_pos=1&_psq=upcycled&_ss=e&_v=1.0
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