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1. 

   Use semi-gloss paint and paint roller to paint the taped-off area. Paint a second coat if necessary. Allow to dry overnight.

2. 

   Print the template on the clear acetate and project the image onto the selected area. Position the bookcase where you’d like for it to appear. Use masking tape to outline the area.
   
   (note: if you want a more personalized bookcase, you can freehand and not use the projector)




3. 

   Using a pencil or chalk, trace the bookcase (not the contents), adding a border if needed.

4. 

   Paint bookcase shelves and allow to dry.




5. 

   Starting with the top shelf, trace contents.

6. 

   Paint contents with the acrylic craft paints and brushes using your color choices.

7. 

   Repeat for all shelves, allow to dry overnight.

8. 

   

   Using a variety of permanent markers or paint, add book names of your choice.
   
   I used titles that are mentioned in the Harry Potter series. There is a complete list on the Harry Potter Lexicon.
   
   Note: If using HP book titles, the Standard Book of Spells texts are the seven together on the second shelf from the top, on the right side.

9. 

   

   Add embellishments; names on potions bottles, cat whiskers, etc. with permanent markers.

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Caty C.

09 Feb 17:40

So cool!!!

ofenjen

09 Feb 17:46

thanks!

Candace H.

09 Feb 18:15

Wow! What a great idea! You did a beautiful job. Books are such a wonderful thing to have in life anyway and this is a great reminder to see every day!

ofenjen

09 Feb 18:24

Thanks! My daughter loves it, and if we ever move, I'm taking those closet doors with us!

Lorraine

09 Feb 18:50

You did a great job! I wish you could do my walls...

ofenjen

09 Feb 19:32

hee-hee, well, thanks, I'll take that as a compliment. :D

Moe

09 Feb 20:38

this is so cute, i'd have loved to have this in my room!! Heck, whats stopping me now!! Wonderful project, great work.

ofenjen

09 Feb 21:30

Do it now, if it makes you happy! I've been itching to do another one, but I've pretty much decorated every inch of the house at this point...

asç

19 Apr 22:24

omg harry potter

DIS.AR.RAY

16 Aug 16:18

THIS IS AMAZING! :D
When I get my place, THIS is totally happening in my library! I love it!

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ofenjen »
February 09, 2008 17:35

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