If you’re a typography geek or a book nerd, chances are you’ve swooned over Anthropologie’s “library letters” series of books cut into the shape of the alphabet. They are amazing, unique pieces, but at $20 each it could get a little spendy of you wanted to actually spell something out with them. Over at Handmade Mood, Marissa offers up a DIY alternative, allowing you to create this for as little money as it costs you to find the books – thrift shops are a great source – and using some basic woodworking tools. Now the only question is, what will you spell with your book letters? [how to make typography book decor]
Project estimate:
- Book, on hand or $1 and up
- Letter template, free
- Painter’s tape, on hand
- Scroll saw or band saw, on hand
Total: Free and up!