I love book page projects and this little book page fox is one of my favorites! He reminds me of fall and could easily be part of your fall nesting. It’s easy and if you’re like me, you run across those old Reader’s Digest books at the thrift store…this is what you can do with them! (Really, a Reader’s Digest condensed book is a great source for old book pages. Don’t feel guilty about tearing up a book…this is a condensed book after all!)
With a few book pages …
And some DecoArt Metallic Paint, your favorite woodland creature can add a little shimmer to your fall decor.
Item’s Needed:
*Book Pages
*Frame w/ Cardboard insert (or make your own cardboard insert)
*Template of a woodland animal- (You can print one online or use an image from a coloring book or picture book)
*DecoArt Metallic Paint (I used Multi Surface Silver, Gold)
*Decoart Decou-Page
*Decorative paper (color of your choice!)
First, tear your book pages so you have no straight edges…
Add the Americana Multi Surface Gold Metallic paint to a paper plate along with a little water…mix the paint and water.
Either paint the edges or dip the edges in the watered down paint…this is a way to give your final product depth and of course it ages the book pages even more… 
When your pages are dry, use the Americana Decou-Page glue/sealer to glue the pages onto your cardboard…
Using your template, trace your little woodland creature onto your decorative paper…now, cut it out!
Add water and Americana Multi Surface Silver Metallic to a paper plate and mix…using the gold (from your book page edges) and the silver, watercolor your cut out until you have it just like you want it! Be conservative if you want your decorative paper to show through-you can always add more later! The metallics give the image a beautiful shimmer!
When the image is dry, use the Decou-Page to glue it onto book page background…then paint a thin coat of Decou-Page over the entire project…
My little fox just shimmers!
Thanks for hanging out with me my crafty friends!
Oh my…this is a perfect project. My first grandchild…boy…is arriving in December. My daughter is using woodland animals theme. This will be a terrific addition to his nursery. I can’t wait to make this. THANK YOU!!! ???
Kathleen! I’m so happy you like my little fox! I’d love to see yours if you decide to do one! If you get a chance, maybe you can share a photo on my blog Facebook page! ox
I love this little fox, and your directions are right on!
I can hardly wait to get started……thanks so much for the fun idea!
Lisa
So happy you like it Lisa! I’d love to see yours when you’re done! ox (if you get a second, share it on my Facebook page! All Things Heart and Home) ox
every single thing you make is my favorite!