Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Romancing the Book Bundles

Today I did a bit of  “Romancing”.     Romancing the Book Bundles,  actually.    It takes only a few minutes and adds a bit of Valentine’s Spirit.   Pottery Barn probably hasn’t thought of this yet or they would be charging  $39  $59 a bundle.

      All it takes is a bit of ribbon,  a bit of twine,  a piece of sheet music,  some printed script and an old photograph, or whatever inspiration you have on hand  to add…

  










…a bit of romance to your books.


The Script Book is also featured in my  Celebrating!  post.
Page of script was from the Graphics Fairy.

Hugs, Honey
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75 comments:

  1. The Charm of HomeFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Oh, good job!! These are gorgeous! Love your take on them.
    Sherry

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  2. Sissie's Shabby CottageFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I love the script print and I think that the photo is a great idea. I just love making these.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. KellyFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    These are stunning....stunning!

    Kelly

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  4. LVFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    That is a great idea. Those are all very nicely done. Thanks for dropping by my place.

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  5. Blondie's JournalFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    These are so fun to see...so many different ways to make them. I love the script pages and the music sheets!

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    LOVE these, so pretty this time of year and so romantic! So glad you're linking up to VIF!
    big hugs,
    Debra

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  7. Barbara JeanFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Beautiful basket of treasures.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  8. PatFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Have always had a soft spot in my heart for vintage script - your "bundles" are lovely & the old photographs are so sweet.

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  9. TeteFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Honey, this is so sweet and you did a wonderful job on tying the jute twine! You need to show us how you did that one!
    So romantic, just love your style of doing things.
    Hugs- Tete

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  10. Linda@Coastal CharmFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Now this is such a sweet idea...love the "old" pic!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I love seeing books bundled with pretty things. The heart with the butterflies is beautiful.

    Cheers,
    Lisa x

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  12. lvroftiquesFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Honey that's such a great idea!! And PB would probably charge $20 more than that $59 for those*winks*
    ....I want to see that english armoire now!...You can't just throw that out there my friend! Not to me...an armoire addict! *winks* I NEEDS to see it!! And don't worry about that ole bed...it'll just be me and about 12000 of my closest friends lol! Vanna

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  13. TeteFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Hey girlie, you have won an award! Come on over to my place to pick it up!
    Hugs- Tete

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  14. Mom in High HeelsFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Very cute! And I think Ballard is charging a small fortune for book bundles. ;)

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  15. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I just love how these turned out! What a way I could incorporate old family photos with accessories. Great idea!

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  16. ~✽Mumsy✽~February 3, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    That's beautiful and creative way to show personal touch..

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  17. DIYbyDesignFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    These are really stunning. I am now your latest follower.

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  18. KatherineFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Beautiful- very romantic! I'm sure they would charge a mint for that! You did great!

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  19. Heartfelt livingFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    These are just gorgeous and very romantic. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. VanessaFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Gorgeous! I just love how something can be so elegant and yet so simple at the same time. When you group them all together like that it is so very charming! Thanks so much for all of the support you have been giving to our new blog and for adding us to your blogroll! I realized that you were not listed yet under our Bloggers we love page and wanted you to know that you are now! :-)
    Vanessa

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    This is such a lovely, romantic idea. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my VTT post.

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  22. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    ...I saw them too in the PB catalog and thought to myself, yah' NO!!
    So many ways to do these pretty little bundles and they are all simple to make and lovely to look at:)

    xo, Rosemary

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  23. Confessions of a Plate AddictFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Oooh! I love this..so very pretty and frenchy! Don't give PB any ideas! They WILL charge an arm and a leg for it! lol Happy weekend!...hugs...Debie

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  24. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous and romantic!!!!
    Thanks for sharing!
    hugs~~ Daphne

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  25. SarahFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Clever of you! This makes a beautiful, romantic statement. ~ Sarah

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  26. Sandy AngFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    What wonderfully chic and stylish way to decorate for Valentine's day ! Full of vintage charm

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  27. Heaven's WalkFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I just love your book bundles! I made some this year, too, from a GW jaunt! Isn't it silly how PB charges so much when we can make the same thing for pennies??? :) Gotta love it! Happy FNF!

    xoxo laurie

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  28. My Dream CanvasFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    This is so lovely! You have a great blog. I am hosting a giveaway on my blog...hope to see you there:-) hugs Anu

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  29. La Vie QuotidienneFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    What a lovely idea...very cleaver and I do have some old sheet music that I think this would work with. Thank you for the inspiration.(-:

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  30. Chari at Happy To DesignFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Hi Honey...

    Love, love, LOVE your pretty books! What a great idea! Oh, and you are so right about PB...they would be charging an arm and a leg for these pretty books! Thanks for the great idea! Sooo pretty!!!

    Warmest winter wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  31. MaggieFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    What a romantic vignette, very pretty indeed.

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  32. Brenda PruittFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Honey, yours are much cuter than Pottery Barns!
    Brenda

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  33. missshawnaFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Love these bundles and your photos are wonderful too. Thank you for sharing. I'm your newest fan and follower.

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  34. Sandi~A Cottage MuseFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I truly think PB gets their ideas from all the creative bloggers!

    Yours are truly unique and beautiful!

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  35. missshawnaFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Thanks for following me. I would love to see your chandelier when you get it finished! So many ideas, so little time!

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  36. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Hi there- Love this idea! Especially loving the music books all wrapped up and pretty! Beautiful, beautiful bundles! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!:)

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  37. PondsideFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    What a pretty thing to do - so romantic, especially with the old studio portrait.

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  38. Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio PhotographyFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    These look fabulous and so very romantic...

    I am now your newest follower.

    Blessings Kelsie

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  39. DebbiedoosFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    That is precious. I see it done, and just never have done it...I may have to try.X0

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  40. BubbeShellFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    So beautiful! Romanstic and Elegant. I love how each item is wrapped so uniquely. Great idea!

    ps...thanks so much for stopping by and being so encouraging :)

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  41. Courtenay@Signal Hill InteriorsFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Nicely done! I love the penmanship on the hand-written piece. No one has writing like that anymore.

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  42. Amy@HomeRemediesRXFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Very pretty! Just the right romantic touch for a Valentines Day display!

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  43. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    So pretty. You are right, PB would be charging 59.00 if they came up with that! LOL
    Visiting from My Romantic Home!
    Roselle

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  44. RenéFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Books are so fun to decorate with and your bundles look great!

    -Rene

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  45. Handy Man, Crafty WomanFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Very pretty! Love this idea.

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    This is wonderful. I love the embellishment you added to the tied books.

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  47. Allison ShopsFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    You did a wonderful job. I just love old sheet music and script writing.
    Dropping by from Met Monday. I hope you'll come see DD2's dining room redo.

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  48. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    You made this into such a beautiful project!!! Kudos!!!
    Have a beautiful week!!!

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Oh, this is just too cute! I saw you featured over at Under the Table and Dreaming! Don't mind me... if I copy :D

    Hope you've had a wonderful weekend!

    Hugs,
    Michelle

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  50. HeidiFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Fun idea. I always wonder---who is copying whom? LOL Pottery Barn from us, or visa-versa!
    Happy Day! ~Heidi

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  51. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    You have used two of my favorite things, ephemera, and old books. I love what you created.

    Karen

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  52. ChristineFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I love these, so romantic. Love the twine tie, and yes, PB will be selling those for 1 million dollars!
    Christine
    greatoakcircle.com

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  53. LindyFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I love your books, the way they're tied up and the way you're displaying them!!!!

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  54. MaryFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Wow, those are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing at Masterpiece Monday. Have a nice week! Mary :O)

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  55. Laurie at Turner FarmFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    How pretty! Love the look of the books. Simple elegance ~ fabulous photos

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  56. VictoriaFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Gorgeous and your comment about PB was too funny! I think yours is much nicer and definitely more 'thrifty'. I didn't have the courage to attempt one myself so I bought one off Etsy, still half the price of PB!!!

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  57. ChrissieFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Your book bundles are just beautiful! You are wrong about PB though, they would be STARTING at 59.95 and the really cute ones would be 119.95 LOL. Love your blog!

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  58. time worn interiorsFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I love books with no covers and have been doing these for years. It's funny how you see them everywhere now, but I love the spin you put on yours!
    Theresa
    aka:tot

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  59. www.MaisonStGermain.comFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    LOVE your books!!! I need to make some too.....today;)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  60. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Love it and thanks for linking to the party.

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  61. KammyFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I love your love books !
    Great job on the photos !
    Hugs,
    Kammy

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  62. Heaven's WalkFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    So pretty and creative! I made some PB knockoff book bundles, too this year and just love them! I want to make some more! I adore your feminine white ribbon and vintage pics!

    xoxo laurie

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  63. VintagesouthernlifeFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    So creative! The vintage photo sets it off perfectly.

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  64. DonnieFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Those book bundles are really different with the script paper and sheet music. Very pretty.

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  65. At The Picket FenceFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Hey friend! I know I commented above but I wanted to stop back by and say thanks for linking this up to the party this week! :-)
    Vanessa

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  66. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Loving your book bundles and you Valentine additions make them extra Lovely! thanks for joining Junkin Finds Friday this week. Hugs, Linda

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  67. Tammy@Beatrice BanksFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    So pretty and sweet! Don't know how I missed your lovely blog but am very happy to have found you via Holiday Haven! I'm your newest follower and would be delighted to have you follow me back!
    Happy Valentine's Day!
    Tammy

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  68. Jeri ~February 11, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    What a great idea - I love these bundles!! I am your newest follower!

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  69. CindyFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    This is so pretty and charming! What a great idea...

    Cindy

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  70. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    So pretty, I will have to try this! I like the vintage photo you added. I am your newest follower.

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  71. By the BluegrassFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I love old french writing and old sheet music! These books are so pretty!
    xo,
    Sena

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  72. saltbox
    treasures    February 14, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Your romantic book bundles are so pretty!
    ~ Julie

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  73. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    The photography on your blog and the blog itself is gorgeous! I'm now a new follower...thanks for your kind comment on my blog.

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  74. JessaFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    How beautiful, and beautifully done! I have some old family photos that I should do fun things with, thanks for the wonderful idea! And thanks so much for adding this to The Valentines Party, I hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day!

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  75. d e l i g h tMay 26, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Those are some of the most beautiful book bundles I have seen! Just lovely!

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