Easy DIY Mountain Bookends

by Mary @ The Handcrafted Haven

12 Materials

$30

2 Days

Easy

This mountain-themed DIY bookend could be used in a cabin, a kid’s room or so many other places. This is a very simple project that can be completed in a day or two. Let’s get to it! Below are the super simple steps to create these bookends and thereby, have a personalized gift for someone at the very last minute!

STEP 1: Cut wood using a miter saw.

Cut 4 triangles from a 2″ thick piece of oak. Two triangles should be 8″ tall with the side opposite the right angle cut at a 31-degree angle. The other two triangles should be 5″ tall with the side opposite the right angle cut at a 31-degree angle.

STEP 2: Sand the wood and use a tack cloth to remove any sawdust

My wood was a little rough in some places so I first used 100 grit sandpaper and then moved on to 220 grit sandpaper to make it really smooth.

I then used a tack cloth to remove any dust from the wood.

STEP 3: Apply Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner using a rag

After 5-15 minutes, remove any excess using a rag.

STEP 4: Within 2 hours, apply Minwax Wood Finish in Special Walnut.

Apply it with a rag.

STEP 5:

Once the stain is dry, add snow to your mountains by painting the tops with Krylon Chalky Finish Paint. I applied two coats to ensure really good coverage.