DIY Bookpage Wallpaper
See what a book and brush can do!!
Don't get me wrong I love white. Just not that much. I really wanted to make this wall my accent wall but didn't want to go over the top. The total length of the wall I believe is 14 ft (could be more)
Oh my Gosh here’s the highlight of it all. You know what’s the best part? When I said budget I really meant BUDGET FRIENDLY.. This WHOLE wall cost me $6.. Yep six whole dollars. How awesome is that?!!! Visit my www.lilyardor.com to see why it cost me so stinking cheap. Oh and for those of you renters here’s an awesome TIP: This could be used as removable wallpaper. YEP removable. I’ve done this before with liquid starch instead of adhesive and it slid right off with a good damp rag..
(keep in mind make sure the walls are glossy, because the paint from the letters could possibly seep into paint that is satin or eggshell based….But you could do a patch test in a less visible spot to see if it’ll work) 
I used a specific pattern. Breaking it up in the end with a different pattern so it wouldn't look so uniform. I talk about this more in depth here.
And here's the big reveal 
It's been a few years and I am still in love.
It's held up really well. What do you guys think?
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I did this in a small hall bathroom with business cards! Love your idea!
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Dixie: This would be interesting bathroom reading, thanks for the share!
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In the 70’s, I did this with Rolling Stone magazine covers. Even the landlord thought it was “cool”.
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i went to you linked site. Still wish you had put one full wall picture backed up to show the whole thing finished. It mentions a change of look on the end...I did not see that unless it is the pages curled up? I like it best with the larger photo pictures, no to the shabby chic. Did you put the pages up in alphabetical order or random. I'm not sure which I would do but thinking about it might drive me crazy so i am thinking random and just go with it.
This may just be THE project for me! My landlord painted with semigloss paint (easier to clean), and I'm sick of white walls everywhere. SO...off to buy liquid starch! I have this wall in my (get ready for it) library that needs something, and what could be more perfect?
Did this in a kitchen with pages from a vintage cook book. Used watered down white glue (Elmers). Also did a wall with brown kraft paper in torn pieces. Crumple it up so added interest and texture. Brown paper bags could be used but if recycled paper they have a bit of plastic in them and it creates "dots" on the finished project.