Golden Books Bridal Shower Diy

 

This is the first part of our Bridal Shower planning series. This past month we celebrated our dear friends bridal shower and planned, decorated, and even made the cake for the shower. I loved how everything turned out and it felt good to say we made everything ourselves. It was simple yet elegant with gold and pink as the main colors. Here's one of my favorite projects we did for the party, and I love how I can still use them as everyday home décor and for other parties in the future.

 

For this Golden Book DIY you will need the following:

Gold spray paint- $2.99 Walmart

Old Hardcover Books- .50-$3.00 Yard sales/ thrift stores

 

 

We wanted to have these books be our centerpieces so we went with a big book on the bottom and placed smaller ones on top. You want to make sure the pages are all intact and the edges are in good condition, otherwise you'll end up with a highly noticeable damaged, golden book.

 

Spray away. It's that simple. Just make sure you allow it to fully dry or else your fingerprints will show up on the surface. It amazes me how an old book can change into something elegant looking in an instant. Gold spray paint does make everything better!

 

 

I used all these items as décor pieces that I will be showing on later posts

Cardboard Letters-$2.50 on sale Hobby Lobby

Little Love sign- $2.99 Hobby Lobby

Mason Jars- .99

 

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You can add Glitter if you would like for a special touch.

 

 

 

 

Stay Tuned for more DIY ideas from the bridal shower.

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Good reads

If you have not heard of the book The Promise of a Pencil then here is a chance for you to learn a little more about it. It is a really amazing and inspiring story of Adam Braun founder of Pencils of Promise. This For-purpose organization helps build schools in different countries around the world providing education to those who do not have the opportunity. Adam's story is so amazing and kept me from putting the book down. Adam knew his life had a greater purpose than the life he was living before and decided to take the first step and make his dreams become a reality.

 This book has inspired me in so many ways and it makes me want to go out write my own story,  and make an impact.  This book had me thinking that if Adam would have given up on his dream he wouldn't have made the impact he has. This book is full of amazing quotes and by the end of the book you will feel so inspired to do more in life, to walk with purpose. 

I loved this quote from Howard Thurman found in the first few pages in the book. 

Hope you all check out the book and I hope it inspires you also to write your own story.