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  1. I love this idea! Decorating with books is one of my go-to tricks; this is a great way to match them to your decor style. Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday!

    1. Hi. Did you use the Dixie Belle primer (blanking in the name at the moment) before painting? Vintage Duck Egg is one of my favorites from them!

      1. No, Andie, I usually don’t prime before using chalkpaint, unless it is on laminate or plastic.

        Have a lovely day, Randi πŸ™‚

      1. I really like this look. One problem though. I am a book freak. I could never deface a book. So, I was thinking, couldn’t you buy a roll of butcher paper, cover the books with it and then paint the paper. Would that work? Thank you.

  2. I’m actually working on this project now! Did you wax at all after painting/stamping? I don’t feel it’s absolutely necessary but I thought I would ask anyway. πŸ™‚

    1. Hi Kristen. I am glad you are making this project!

      I did not wax it. I just painted and stamped the books.

      I would love to see a pic of your finished project!

      Randi πŸ™‚

      1. How do you keep from making a huge mess?? I had to do and redo. I had a problem with getting ink on the outside of the letters. I’d either get too high up or too low. Is there an easy way to do this?

        1. Hi Cheryl,

          If you look closely you will see that the letters are crooked and quite imperfect. I wasn’t happy with it at first, but once I got them done I thought it looked fine.

          Randi πŸ™‚

  3. Would you mind sharing the exact link for your alphabet stamps? I cannot find the ones with that font for some reason! Thanks in advance!

    1. Hi Missy,

      I bought mine at Walmart, but unfortunately, I do not have the packaging so I can’t find a link for you. Sorry!

      Randi

    1. Hi Beth,

      I haven’t had that happen but I am wondering if maybe the paint is being applied too thick? Perhaps it stays wet too long and causes the book to bubble? Let me know if that works!

      Randi πŸ™‚

    1. Hi Mary, Normally ink for stamps will dry fairly quickly, even if applied thick. Perhaps that particular brand requires a longer drying time?

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  5. These are really awesome. I’m curious to know if there’s a particular reason for you choosing chalk paint over any other type?

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