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DIY Bookends
These bookends have interchangeable decor that can be switched out with the seasons!
Keyword
bookends, diy
Cook Time
3
hours
hours
Total Time
3
hours
hours
Servings
2
Bookends
Author
Amy Lanham
Equipment
Miter Saw
Exacto Knife
Nail Gun
Ingredients
Acrylic Paint
Wood Glue
Truck with Interchangeable pieces
4
pieces
1/2" wood cut down to 3" wide by 5" long
Velcro
Instructions
Paint all of the individual pieces of the truck and decor
Cut down 1/2" wood to 3" wide by 5" long. Need 4 pieces.
Glue 2 pieces of wood together to make an L, then nail the pieces together. Repeat with the other 2 pieces.
Cut down the truck from the middle, separate the trunk from the front.
Cut off the spot to attach the interchangeable pieces from the back of the truck bed.
Attach the truck to the wood pieces using glue and nails.
Using an exacto knife, cut the tabs off the bottom of the wood decor.
Use a small velcro piece to attach the wood decor to the top of the 1/2" wood and balance it on the bed of the truck.
Display your new bookends!