aesthetic book diy✨☁️ how to make ugly books look pretty and vintage | light academia vibes
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
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Timestamps:
Mini book haul: 1:35
Book transformation: 8:35
Hello friends!
I hope you enjoy this video where I show you how to take an ugly book and make it look pretty and vintage! :) Spring and summer + books means light academia aesthetic for me, so that's the theme I went for with these two. Have you read either of them? How do you feel about book covers? Do you care whether they're pretty or not? I'd love to hear your thoughts! :)
I learned how to make my books beautiful because of Cozykitsune here on youtube. She has an amazing video going into even more depth about how to do this, so definitely go check her out! She's amazing! :)
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tbh the saying "don't judge a book by its cover" applies to everything except book covers tehe 😂
You speak the truth😅 sadly one of my favorite books has such an ugly cover and I always have to defend it when I recommend it someone because I don’t want them to judge it 😂
@@DarlingDesi what book is it?!
@@km356 it’s called A Walk Across The Sun by Corban Addison 🤍
@@DarlingDesi the cover seems beautiful, it’s like a sunset I’m not sure why it’s bad aha
Ikr
"Sometimes I don't get a book because the cover is ugly. I know it's bad but I do sometimes" I understand that on a deep level haha. 🤣🙈
So glad I’m not the only one 🙈
SAME
I totally do the same thing haha
Me too
same lol
I can't imagine anyone skipping the book haul. I love hearing about the books!
I mean I personally feel the same way 🙈 I’d never skip a book haul 📚 I’m kinda addicted to discovering new books ☺️
If there was a channel, instagram page whatever, only focused on darling desi book hauls, reviews and stuff I would totally follow it madly
Yes I subscribed to her because of her book videos!
Mee too!
That is my favourite part of any video 💕🌈💜🌼
For someone who “isn’t an artist,” you did great on the cover art! I’m an artist and I say you did an awesome job. 🎨
Oh my goodness thank you 🥺🙏🏻💗
@@DarlingDesi I second @ambergreene's comment! : - ) I'm also an artist and your lettering, color combinations, illustrations, and overall designs are smashing! Whether you identify as an artist or not, you are one! ✨😀❤
I like the rebuttal a friend of mine uses in regard to book covers: whenever someone says “you can’t judge a book by it’s cover” he says “well you also can’t read every book…”
I think there’s something to a magical looking book and these are, indeed, quite magical
everything about this channel is so magical! also that was a clever rebuttal, i'll use it next time someone tells me not to judge a book by its cover. :3
@@fairyfarms People say not to judge a book by its cover for a reason though lol
poor blurbs’ are far worst to me, especially when combined with poor covers. blurbs can mean you have a idea what you would be reading and a poor one means you don’t even read it.
My daughter gets books instead of cards for her birthday- this has seriously inspired me to recreate the outsider covers special for her too!
I love that!! Definitely something I’d love to do for my future children 💗
I'd like to get books for my birthday! That'd be soo cool ToT
My senior thesis class was about book publishing. The best thing my professor taught me: There is an entire marketing team behind each book cover; they are works of art made to be critiqued by the consumer. If you like a book and don't like the cover, the marketing team did not do their job.
Also, I just love your book covers!! You really should have gone into book publishing.
Covers attract me to a book, the first paragraph let’s me know if I’m going to purchase it(if I’m at a bookstore). I particularly love books I find at antique stores!
I totally feel ya there! The first thing I notice is the cover, so if it’s pretty, I’m more likely to walk over and pick it up.
Oh you make them look so Princesscore 💌
The roses definitely make it lean more towards princess/royalcore, you’re totally right 👑
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i was about to sleep since it's 1 AM here already, but i couldn't refrain myself from watching this immediately 🤧 honestly, tending to a book for it to "look pretty" doesn't just mean beautifying them, but it is also a form of expression in which love and care could be conveyed 🖤 (when we love something so much, we want them to last longer with us - to feel that they're a part of us so... 🙌)
Such a beautiful way to put it! I totally agree ☺️💗
Dude I'm deadass serious... it's 1 AM here too rn and i was gonna sleep and then came across this
Your hair looks so heavenly in this video, I love it! I always add so many books to my TBR when watching your videos, I keep having to pause after you show each book haha!
Hahaha that’s exactly how I always am when I watch book videos 😄
That blue Great Gatsby cover is like one of the most iconic book covers of all time. it actually influenced Fitzgerald when he was finishing the novel.
I totally get that! 🤍 I just personally don’t love it, and I think that’s okay ☺️
OMG THE DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST IS ONE OF MY FAVE BOOKS OF ALL TIME
I’m over halfway through!! It’s a bit darker than I thought it would be but I’m really enjoying it! 🙈
Does it have a lot of difficult words? I'm learning english and would love to read the book!
The second book in the sevenwaters series (Son of the Shadows) is my favorite book of all books ever. Love everythingf by Juliet Marillier.
OMG 2 POSTS IN A WEEK??? IM SO HAPPY RN SJDBDBDB gonna make me a snack and cuddle up in bed to watch this
It may ne exciting and awesome for us but the amount of work and editing that went into them, damn, she must be tired rn, hopefully our Darling Desi can rest now 🥺🥺 please don't overwork yourself 🥺
Trying to make up for my lack of consistency recently. I’m so happy that you’re happy! 💗💗💗
@@emraldsakura2201 I pushed myself maybe a little hard with this one, but I’m so happy it’s up and it was totally worth it ☺️
@@DarlingDesi 🥺 it is indeed very nice I mean I would be to scared to mess up making the beautiful vintage book covers 🥺 btw diary of an island girl on Instagram is actually me 🤣 I have many nicknames lol.
@@DarlingDesi oh and I have a recipe chanel diary of an island girl xD it's all Asian recipes though.
“The Swan”….. the perfect song. 😭💖
I'm definitely going to look into What the Wind Knows. My mom is always looking for good time travel books, and that one sounds like it would be a great fit for her. I think this book craft would be great for decorating a bookish tea party wedding. Just pick up some cheap books from thrift store or library sale, have a crafting afternoon with your friends, and then you have some adorable, inexpensive table decor.
You HAVE to read it. It’s one of my favorite books of all time. All. Time.
Do I plan on painting my book covers? No. Is this one of my new favorite videos on RUclips? Yes!!!!!
Keep up the good work, I found this channel around a month ago and all I can say is that I’m so happy you do what you do!!!!!!
Edit: Scratch that part about not painting my books. I just finished this video completely and WOW I’ll be trying this on one of my books soon😄
The books were so gorgeous!!
I love the boom hauls! I don't know why someone would skip it, it's so practical too!
I tend to do screenshots of every book you describe, so that later I can read it
Oh i do the same thing!! I have so many screenshots on my phone of people holding up books from youtube videos 🙈
OH MY GOSH!!! The cottingley Secret is the book behind one of my favourite movies: Fairytale: a true story!!! I had no idea there was a book!! 😍😍😍 I NEED IT.
the books turned out gorgeous!! those of us who are too afraid to do something permanent but still want the vibes to a book can also make book jackets! it will still look great on the shelf, but it will also be reversible!
(i still can't even write in a book lol)
I have three copies of Lord of the Rings (and the new edition with Tolkien’s art as the fourth when it comes out) and two copies of both the silmarillion and the hobbit, so I’m with you on the multiple copies thing
Same for me, I have 3 editions of the Hobbit (in different languages), but I still eye the one with the 1st edition cover whenever I see it in a book shop x) your comment made me think I might follow this video to cover the one I have with a movie picture on it (ergh)
Not only I have a new project that I need to make as soon as possible, but now I also have a longer TBR. And I'm not complaining.
The diy could be a great Christmas gift too for a friend that loves books
Yes you are so right! You could personalize it based on their interests. Such a beautiful and meaningful present idea 🥰
I judge books by their covers and wines by their labels. I don’t drink wine myself (oh the headaches 🤕, so not worth it) but whenever I choose one as a gift, I pick it by how the label looks. And usually my friends love my choices. The same goes for books (which I very much do read myself 😁) unless there’s a good reason (strong recommendation) I will always start by looking at the cover, then the blurb on the back. Love your videos. 🥰
I dropped everything to watch this, because your videos always make my day. I also recently got the most beautiful teacups from my Grandma and was once again inspired to redecorate my room a little bit like yours!
I’d die of gratitude if I got teacups that had a story like that! All my teacups have come from strangers, but how magical it must be to have teacups come from a person in your life who has already lived such an incredible story. I love thinking about the life that items have had before I have them ☺️🤍
Desi, this is a beautiful diy idea! As someone who is very used to painting with acrylic though, I would caution people to be careful painting the edges so their book pages aren't stuck together ❤️ Love your videos!
Yes definitely! That’s why I mixed it with the tea water. Diluting it really helps the pages not stick together ☺️
You have no idea how happy i get when dear darling desi posts 🕊☕️💖
I’m so happy 😭💗💗💗
I could watch this video over and over. 😍 The music, the process, everything is so wonderfully magical! 🌸☕✨🕯📔
So nice to credit Kenna for her beautiful work ♥️✨
There is a movie based off the same story as The Cottingley Secret. It’s called “Fairy Tale (a true story)” and it’s one of my favorite childhood movies 🧚🏼♀️ ✨
Omg I remember that movie but I didn’t know what it was called! Thank you I can finally rewatch it now 😭
@@elizabethzelaya6710 so happy I could help!! 🧚🏼♀️
Your beautiful hair and general aesthetic shocks me anew every time I watch your vids 👗
🥺🥺🥺 thank you!
Omg, the final book look, looks so good!!
Daughter of the Forest is one of my all time favourite books. I live in Ireland and it's such a beautiful country, I just wish it were warmer here 😅 The Wonder was an amazing book.
Loved your new book covers. I may have to do this on my Wordsworth editions, they have such ugly covers 😄
you have become my source of serenity, positivity and inspiration. im so glad i found your channel! your content just speaks to my soul xoxo all the love
It's so wholesome to watch and engage with your videos all the way to the end... It's like I'm walking through a meadow although when they end its it's like finding out that it's a dream I have to wake up from 🥺
The covers look amazing! I really want to try using dried petals now. Another book series I think you'd enjoy is Belinda Muriel's Timeslip series, which does include time travel but in a really endearing way. It starts with The Locket of Dreams, where a girl travels back to 19th century Scotland and meets her ancestors, and while it's for a younger audience I get just as invested now as I did hiding in the library in primary school.
I've had your victorian morning routine video in my watch later playlist for a while now and I finally watched it, and NOW i'm addicted to your content!
OMG 😍 The books look gorgeus! I love every single video you do: routines, DIY, decoration, activities, seasons… Thank you so much for yout content 🧚🏽♀️
Such a peaceful and inspiring addition to my break from work. Thank you Desi for bringing a bit of sunshine to my life
I get so excited when she posts lol I was going to watch it right away but we’re on vacation so I couldn’t watch it til now haha! Please continue making videos like this it’s so aesthetically pleasing! 🪴🍄👒🌸💕✨✌🏼
I'm in LOVE with this idea!!! Great job!!
I love how passionate you are when you talk about books! 💖
Your videos bring me so much joy, i feel as though i have been transported to wonderland and it feels to magical when watching your videos. I adore all your content and will happily rewatch it over, over and over again! Thank you Desi, for helping me escape 🤍
Love the vintage book transformations, I found your page recently & it gives me so much bliss. And I am a book lover & nerd especially love murder mysteries and cozy reads.
Congratulations on being a fultime RUclipsr, it is very challenging, but I'm sure you will do great. You are really good at creating magical and pretty and cosy and making the viewers warm inside. I know that when I come to your channel, I will leave feeling happy and wishing to create something magical as well :) I love the content of this video, I don't know if you are normally a crafty person, but it is really fun watching you create.. Take care, Ebru
I love your gentle nature appreciative videos with your special food touches…. They start my day in a lighthearted way thank you Desi x
Books are such an important part of my life and I thank you for your recommendations. Love you videos. Been with you since lockdown and now I'm hooked. Stay creative.
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So pretty especially adding the flowers!
Loves this. All of it. Just impulse bought most of those books you showed in the haul. Which, as a slow reader, will last me all summer. So thank you. 💜
I'm always so blown away by your creative work.
And I know you said most people don’t watch to the end, but if it helps to know I usually watch your videos in a couple snippets (10 minutes here, 10 minutes there).
I LOVE having these longer videos to come back to! It makes me excited to think about watching the rest 😍
So I don’t know if the data tracks the channels that come back to pick up where they’re left off or not, but that’s how I love to enjoy your beautiful videos ❤️ it’s perfect!
I love the way your videos make me feel gives me a place where I can just be happy. It's like my safe space. Thank you for that
What a wonderful tutorial! Thank you! And all your books look amazing!! I love the one about the dragon getting a human for a pet! How cute!! 🐉🐉🐉
For the record, I found you a couple of weeks ago and have seen all your videos to the very end. I LOVE YOUR WHOLE LIFE I’M LIVING THROUGH YOU. lol but really. Keep doing this please 🙏🏼 love you bunches ❤️
I love the way they turned out!! I love books so much xo
Wow I love how these books tired out!!!💓😚😙😁💙
Daughter of the forest is so good!!!! And your design is beautiful 😍
I’ve got the UK edition of Ariadne. And it’s stunning.
This was so lovely! Your book cover remakes are gorgeous. You are an incredible artist to be ale to do that! As always, your videos are so comforting, beautiful, and make me feel at home:) Love you, dear!
I love when I get to watch one of your videos in the morning so I can start my day with beautiful and cozy vibes!
Hey Desi! I have been sporadically watching your videos for a while, and I just subscribed because I love your videos! They make me happy and inspire my creativity, thank you so much for your hard work. Right now I can only support you through not skipping the RUclips adds, but I so appreciate what you post. Have a nice day!
The books turned out gorgeous! I love your videos, they give me so much inspiration for my everyday life. Thank you! ❤️
They turned out beautiful!
This is so cool! I especially love how the daughter of old turned out. The font is just amazing!!!! I might have to try this, too.
Loved the book haul and how the covers turned out. So delicate and beautiful!
new to your channel. absolutely LOVE your cottagecore, vintage, pastel aesthetic!!
It was such fun to get this pleasant surprise today - wasn’t expecting it. And as always, you never disappoint. Now I want to redo some of the covers of my journals as well as the covers of some tattered books that I picked up from some thrift stores. Thanks for the inspiration. 😊🙏🏻
Wow, Desi, I am so continually inspired by you! I love how you put your own spin on those book covers - and you are DEFINITELY an artist! Both of the covers turned out stunningly! You are incredible and thank you for the video
oh my gosh, I love this! The books look amazing and this inspired me so much, to do some of my books too! Thanks for your work and inspiration on this channel dear Darling Desi!
You sell yourself short on your artistic abilities. The book covers are really nice. I love the hand made look of them. Def an ideal aesthetic.
I immediately put most of the books you recommend on hold with Libby. Excited! You made the books look beautiful. The pedals were a great touch 💖
I just added What the Wind Knows into my Amazon cart! I can’t wait to read this on my summer vacation!
you did such an incredible job! your video are so comforting, thank you so much for making them
Desi you are my favorite RUclipsr! Thank you so much for making this clever and stunning video not to mention all of your lovely content. My life is better because of you 🥰
Your new set up in your bedroom is absolutely magical! Good job! 😍❤️
Wow I love how it turn out, so aesthetic and vinatagey!🤍🍂🥰
Last part so dreamy and beautiful ✨
I AM OBSESSED WITH HOW THIS CAME OUT
I never really thought of changing book covers to match the aesthetic I like. Thank you for the idea abd tutorial!
your videos are DANGEROUS for my tbr and I love it
Ooo I LOVE this craft idea! Perfect for journals too. Your books turned out SO beautifully Desi! 😍
This was such a good video and I may or may not need to do this. 😍😍😍 Also, the UK editions are always the prettiest 🥺😍.
Wow! Really enjoyed it 😊🙈👌🏼❤️ but then again I should say that I truly cherish every video of yours and watch them so many times 🙊 grateful for you 🤩😍 Lots of love from Greece 🇬🇷
if you're in a Scotland kick I highly recommend City of Ghosts by V.E. Schwab! It's literally perfect for spooky season and I loved it!! It's about a girl who can talk to ghosts and takes place in Edinburgh. The cover is spooky and adorable and the storytelling is beautiful!
This are stunning! I love how they turned out!
😮😮😮 I am obsessed with the Daughter of the Forest cover you did!!!! Those petals?? Absolutely gorgeous. 💛💛💛
You are literally an inspiration✨🧚♂️🥺
Keep doing what you're doing I love you so much💖
I think you did a beautiful job Desi! Thanks for always sharing in a positive way. It makes people feel like they can go out on a limb and try new things. I will definitely be picking up a few of those books! Hugs to you and everyone here💕✨
I love a book with gold or coloured edging. I am definitely going to do that ! Another beautiful video Desi xx
Omg you posted!!😍😍 Also I absolutely love this tutorial!!
They came out so good!!!
They all look so pretty, just like your room and outfit!
OH MY GOODNESS!!! I cannot wait to try this out!!! I’m always excited for your next video. Thank you so much for all the hard work you do in order to make these videos! ❤️😭
Thank you so much for being here and watching, Caroline! Makes the hard work more than worth it 💗☺️
“What the Wind Knows” is so fabulous. I listened to it on Audible. So so good.
They are so pretty!!
You are so creative Desi! Now I want to try and beautify every book I own with presses flower petals 😍
Desi!! You look so beautiful and your videos make me so happy! It’s a glorious day when you upload! 🥰
Thank you for such kind words! My heart is smiling ☺️💗
It was so relaxing watching you create those covers 🥰
I appreciate your videos! They make the world a more beautiful place ^^
THAT was absolutely delightful Darling Desi. I just found your channel almost two weeks ago and been working my way through your videos. I simply love what you did with book books and gave to say you certainly have a creative flair for artwork. It’s inspired me and i really looooove your colour palette, style and honestly, you are exactly like Anne with an E, every time I watch you you remind me so much of Anne Shirley 🤗 it’s just wonderful 🌸🌼🌷 I am someone who never enjoyed being read to as a child and didn’t enjoy reading them either but…. since the very start of lockdown ~ and continually doing so ~ i have been reading novels and need one on the go all the time. Think i’ve read about nearly 20 books and that darling desi is Extremely Good for me. So I am thoroughly enjoying your book hauls and have asked for a couple of LM Montgomery Anne of Green Gables books in the series, excited for them and i have even bought a couple of books for myself to throw into my stocking 😉📚🌸 Thank you for being a massive inspiration and for your fun, beautiful and creative videos x love from Fife in Scotland. x
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Omg, Daughter of the Forest!! That's my favorite book of all time! 💜