how to make book cloth to turn board games into books. A linen texture to cover a cardboard book box for a durable hard cover. A step by step tutorial with video to get a book look for games. An easy project

John and I were out shopping last week when I spotted a book version of a board game, which was kind of like this: I immediately flashed to what our game shelf in the closet looked like, which was kind of like this: Let's face it: we all hide our board games in the closet, not because we're ashamed of them, but because the boxes are hideous. No decor on earth is going to work with that garish jumble of colors and graphics. Ahhh, but what if we could make those ugly game boxes look like…

Ashley Wilson 🏡 DIY + Decor Blogger on Instagram: "Part 2- how to make a board game into a book. Design the book cover 📚 Measure the book so the cover can be the right size. 📏 Book sizes- small is 4”x6” (cover) 1”x6” (spine) Medium is 6”x8-1/2” (cover) 1-1/2”x8-1/2” (spine) Large is 8”x11” (cover) 2”x11” (spine) I use the online software PicMonkey to design my covers. 🐒 Size the file- I convert the measurements of the cover into pixels. 👩🏻‍💻 Small is 1200x1800 pixels (cover)…

Ashley Wilson 🏡 DIY + Decor Blogger on Instagram: "Board games that look like books! 📚 These are available online- no DIY necessary (they’re linked in my bio) 🛍️ When I first saw these years ago I got obsessed and have slowly been collecting them. Which one should I get next? 🤔 These inspired making my own board game book boxes so I can store the games I already own to look like these 🙌🏻 I love that I can leave these out and they look so pretty! Yay for when you can have the aesthetic…

Are your board games a mess? Make play time quicker and easier for the whole family with these tips and tricks for organizing board games!

If you're like most of us, you have at least a couple of old board games on a shelf somewhere. Board games are a fun way to bring family and friends together. But did you know that they also can be repurposed - for unique & fun craft materials? You may be amazed and a bit surprised at some of the terrific things that can be created with board games and the game pieces as well. Make picture frames, a clock, handbag, journal and much more. Whether you have a craft business or are thinking of…

Jess || Bookstagram | This project has been on my mind for ages, and I knew I had to make it happen! I had been checking thrift stores for months and finally... | Instagram

How to dye a board game book 📚. J.Wire · Be Happy (Instrumental)

Ashley Wilson 🏡 DIY + Decor Blogger on Instagram: "Part 1- how to make a board game into a book. Dye the book box! 📚 For prep make sure to wear an apron and gloves so you don’t dye yourself 💁🏻‍♀️ Use 1/2 cup of water and 2 Tablespoons of dye in a saucepan. Bring to boil 🍳 Apply the dye to the book box with a foam brush 🖌️ Want to get an even dye? Wet the box before starting. Shake the dye bottle before pouring. Add 1 drop of dish soap and 2 TBSP salt to the dye bath. 🛀 All the…