How to make bookends out of bricks method 1 paper decoupage brick bookends select the paper. You could even consider making a trip memory brick bookend, or some other memento bookend. You can build whatever you want on these baseplate bookends using lego, pixelblocks, megablocks, kreo, and k nex bricks. On both ends, youll find two studded areas that are compatible with popular building blocks like lego. If you plan to use your bookends to hold flowers, drill a hole of sufficient size on the top face of each block, at least onethird of the height. Support your books with these build on brick bookends. Transform everyday materials into sturdy, colorful bookends to dress up your bookshelves. You will get two book ends measuring cm in size making.
Just wrap a brick with wrapping paper and add details. Bricks are materials that are usually used to actually build stuff like houses, walls and what not, but did you know that they also make a great crafting material, especially for beginners. To take a little diversion from the regular news, thinkgeek has just launched new build on brick bookends that you might be interested in. Build your own bookends for all those back to school books. Build on brick bookends at thinkgeek junior hipster. With these build on brick bookends from think geek, your kids can actually keep their books organized and display their own favorite lego.
Build on brick bookends hold books in blocky style technabob. Build on brick bookends geekalerts lego system as, dk7190 billund, denmark. As long as we have space to build our own mini library. Discover the latest technology news and cool gadgets. This set of 2 bookends has an exterior building surface that is compatible with most bricks.
I dont think you will have that problem with these awesome build on brick bookends, since they have metal that goes under the books for stability. Build on brick bookends the toy store with the coolest. I remember begging for these darth vader helmet bookends from the book. The build on brick bookends works with lego and other popular building blocks, so you can use your favorite blocks to build personalized. Legos might be small, but theyll hold your books in place for a very long time. Each piece of the bookends measures 6 x 914 x 5 inches, weights 9 oz each, and as shown in the images, each bookend looks like a l.
Made from large red lego bricks and printed with the big lego lego on the side these book ends are great for anyone who is a lego fan. The build on brick mug is a shiny mug that you can decorate any way you like using building blocks. Sand your wood blocks carefully to make them smooth, including all sharp corners and edges. To build your own diy textured concrete bookends, follow the stepbystep instructions below. Here are unique book ends, made from iron pipe ends. Shop our best selection of bookends to reflect your style and inspire your home. But according to the seller, the connections are good to go with lego and similar building blocks. The project do vary from easy to realize fire pit projects up to bookends and insect homes, showcasing the brick as a resilient, versatile material that should not be overlooked when it comes to. A great way to dress up your bookshelf is with some custom bookends. With these build on brick bookends, the books can finally be secured in place and give our kids another playing surface for their other lovelego.
Valerie ott is a lifestyle writer who has years of experience writing on home decor, accessories, and diy projects. From honey bears to sign posts, these bookends have their own stories to tell. Today i have three ways for you to take a plain old brick and turn it into a beautiful home decor piece. Thankfully, the building brick bookends are here to save your personal library from collapsing. I plan to build some raised veggie beds with them in future, but today i upcycled one to be used as a bookend for my cookbooks in the kitchen.
Build basic will actually show you how to make these yourselfand on a budget. Fond memories of the show, especially samantha carter. If you have lots of books on your shelf, then these new build on brick bookends may just be the thing you need. Diy brick bookends posted in crafts by humanb on december 3, 20 my due date was two days ago, but im not complaining since i only just finished my final nursery craft project yesterday. With all the amazing books for tweens and helpful book recommendation websites weve been sharing on cool mom picks and here on cool mom tech, im swimming in books. But thats why i need these build on brick bookends. Maybe martha is changing her tune because i found this amazing gilded brick bookends diy on her site.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Build on brick bookends compatible with your lego bricks. She recommends using a hammer and cloth to cover the brick to chisel off some pieces to make it look uneven and natural. Build it how you like and have a unique one of a kind mug that is all you. Just so you know some links on this page may be affiliate links. Now you can put those left over lego, pixelblocks, mega bloks, kreo, and knex bricks pieces to good use with these buildable bookends. Felted bookend or doorstop when frugal man bashed down the chimney and double sided fireplace a few weeks ago, i knew wed be reusing some of the bricks. Begin your home improvement journey today with seasonal tips, diy projects, best looks for every budget and the latest design trends sent right to your door. You are only limited by your imagination and how many bricks you have. Organize your books with any design you like thanks to these build on brick bookends. Display your masterpiece while organizing your books at the same time. I dont care if it doesnt have a basement or attic or is falling apart. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Buy lumsburry buildon brick coffee mug, funny diy novelty cup with building blocks creative gift for kids men women xmas birthday pink. The project do vary from easy to realize fire pit projects up to bookends and insect homes, showcasing the brick as a resilient, versatile material that should not be overlooked when it. Lego, the lego logo, the minifigure, duplo, legends of chima, ninjago, bionicle, mindstorms and mixels are trademarks and s of. We obviously want to say the word lego, but instead we will say build on brick bookends. Make one for the start of each number in the nonfiction section. Great actress, i will have to get my act together and build this soon. I was totally into choose your own adventure books growing up. Living room furniture kitchen and dining furniture bedroom furniture entry and hallway furniture office furniture bar and game room furniture shop all furniture. This isnt made by lego, but the build on brick bookends will definitely play nicely with it. Best of all, with the paint color you can customize them to your homes decor. Shop our selection of decorative bookends at great prices.
Build on brick bookends by thinkgeek the brick fan. Your kids can attach most lego bricks and lego characters to it and design their own bookends. Make sure this fits by entering your model number support your books with these build on brick bookends. To take a little diversion from the regular news, thinkgeek has just launched a new product that you might be interested in. The build on brick bookends works with lego and other popular building blocks, so you can use your favorite blocks to build personalized bookends this is a pair of pretty fun bookends compatible with lego, pixelblocks, mega bloks, kreo, and knek bricks. These sturdy bookends not only stop your beloved books from falling over, they even allow you to customize their appearance. Are you an ardent book lover who is eager to stock their book collection in a unique way. The bookends give a shelf or bookcase a more interesting look and, if they have fun designs or shapes or if they are colorful, they also stand out and can be considered decorations for the room. With these build on brick bookends from think geek, your kids can actually keep their books organized and display their own favorite lego projects. Not only are they bookends, this model also contains a secret hiding spot for your treasures. Like other craft projects, this one wasnt original.
Brick projects are very sought as a result and in the following list we have curated no less than 23 do it yourself projects that use bricks as a foundation. These pieces also work with other similar bricks see the retailers site for the full breakdown, but we are guessing lego is by far the most likely to be used with it. There are many crafts that you can add to your home decor just by painting over a brick, while others might require you to make a few holes in them. By melanie 1 comment we hope you enjoy all the crafty posts. This isnt made by lego, but the build on brick bookends will definitely play nicely with it indeed, not just lego. Concrete brick book bookends diy by pauline molinari november 17, 2015. Todays diy craft idea is part upcycling, part home decor and 100% cool and functional. Wrap each brick in a layer of plain colored paper first. Just take the brick and wrap it with a piece of scrapbook paper. Diy textured concrete bookends the home depot blog. You can have fun building these and then proudly display once completed. The little crab shack is just too cute a perfect use of its parts, the water in particular. The concrete needs at least 48 hours to cure and dry completely, so make sure you have a few days to complete this project. You can also use a file for any extremely uneven portions.