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DIY Bookends

These bookends have interchangeable decor that can be switched out with the seasons!
Total Time3 hours
Author: Amy Lanham

Equipment

  • Miter Saw
  • Exacto Knife
  • Nail Gun

Supplies

  • 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!
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