Book Page Table Runner DIY

I hosted a baby shower last year and the guest of honor was an avid reader so we used a book theme for the shower. I want to share this book page table runner DIY that I used down my island for the food buffet.

And have used it for my dining table several times since then.

It’s super simple and easy to make!

supplies for a book page table runner

You will need some type of paper for your runner. I used white freezer paper that I already had, but you could use brown kraft paper or even wrapping paper you have on hand. It doesn’t really matter, because it won’t show anyway.

You will also need a spray adhesive (you could use a glue stick, but it would take quite a while), and an old book you don’t mind tearing the pages out of.

And before anyone gets upset that I destroyed a book, let me explain that these were free from the library and were headed to the book graveyard, so basically, I gave them a new life.

You can always find inexpensive old books to use for these type projects at thrift stores and garage sales.

I measured my table and cut the paper the length and width that I wanted.

I spread it out on my front sidewalk. The spray glue can get messy and I didn’t want to get the overspray on anything in the house.

Tear some pages out of your book, spray your paper with spray adhesive and start laying the book pages out, and overlapping them.

Keep layering the pages and working your way down the paper until it is completely covered.

You will notice, at this point, that a few of the edges and corners aren’t stuck down because of the overlapping so you will need to use a little spray glue or a glue stick in those places. This will make more sense as you do the project.

This was my finished table runner.

You can also use sheet music, a child’s coloring book (for a kids event), etc.

Just use your imagination.

This was the table runner on my back patio table set up for Easter lunch.

I set the table with off white plates and layered them with my bunny salad plates that were purchased at Hobby Lobby several years ago.

I used off white linen napkins purchased on clearance a couple of years ago at Arhaus. After they are washed and dried they’re wrinkled looking and I love the relaxed look it adds to my place settings, so I leave them that way instead of ironing.

Next, it was time to decide on a centerpiece.

This is one option I tried. It’s a cute little greenhouse made from reclaimed windows and I love to decorate it seasonally and use it on my breakfast table.

I added some neutral seed packets, small weathered terra cotta pots, a little chamomile plant and some moss for a touch of spring.

Next up was my “real touch” tulip arrangement in a vignette of a few other spring like things.

I collect birds nests, so I added one of those and used some scrabble tiles to spell out “spring”.

I added a small white cake stand for a little height and threw in one of my vintage brown transferware pitchers just for a little interest and anchored it all together on a seagrass tray.

I think this centerpiece turned out really cute, and I just shopped my house and used things I already had.

I shared some other ideas for decorating with these amazing real touch tulips here.

My final option was a moss bunny and a few of the “real touch” tulips out of my arrangement.

I left the tray, small cake stand and “spring” scrabble tiles.

I had a hard time deciding, but I ended up going with the bunny centerpiece for Easter Sunday, then changing it out to the tulip arrangement for the remainder of Spring.

My little greenhouse will take its place on my breakfast table.

Obviously, this book page table runner can be used for any event or holiday. I have used it several times for different gatherings in my home.

I hope you found inspiration from this book page table runner DIY and try one of your own. I would love to hear if you do.

blessings,

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