--- title: "Stand up Straight! Brilliant DIY Bookends ..." description: "Woodland Bookends; Driftwood Bookends; DIY Succulent Bookend; Vintage C-clamps; Direction Signs; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/stand-up-straight-brilliant-diy-bookends/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # Stand up Straight! Brilliant DIY Bookends ... Books have but one fault. They do love to fall over. Luckily, I have no such problem - I have so many books, they are crammed together and simply can't fall down. If however, you don't have so many, or you want to proudly display your literature collection, you need bookends. And what's better than shop bought bookends? DIY Bookends! ## 1. Woodland Bookends ![Woodland Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xo/lm/v5we3tr35512d00a00d43534952306_600x692.jpg) Source: [heidisbridge.com](https://www.heidisbridge.com/) ## 2. Driftwood Bookends ![Driftwood Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/km/cv/s6ah2d265512ce9bc26a1804200364_600x706.jpg) Source: [Driftwood Bookends, Drift Wood Bookends](https://folksy.com/items/4117294-Driftwood-Bookends-Drift-Wood-Bookends-Driftwood-Cornwall-UK) ## 3. DIY Succulent Bookend ![DIY Succulent Bookend](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y2/am/kgx9a5bj5512ce9c27f19720088197_600x600.jpg) Source: [Style a Shelf With Succulent](https://goo.gl/37UBwc) ## 4. Vintage C-clamps ![Vintage C-clamps](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/j3/p9/blp1a8mr5512ce9c6798f818961860_600x600.jpg) Source: [25 Home Solutions to Take](https://www.thisoldhouse.com/design) ## 5. Direction Signs ![Direction Signs](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ji/yd/q10embp75512d09d95e47696978609_600x597.jpg) Source: [indigoamethyst.blogspot.com](https://indigoamethyst.blogspot.com/2011/10/destinations-sign.html) ## 6. Scrap Wood Owls ![Scrap Wood Owls](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s2/fu/fu3zk8a45512ce9cb3491596125393_570x536.jpg) Source: [Items similar to Set of](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 7. Vinyl Record Bookends ![Vinyl Record Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mv/y8/eshhhlgm5512ce9d92f8e334125387_600x587.jpg) Source: [Top 10 DIY Unique Vinyl](https://goo.gl/CQ5qbg) ## 8. Crochet Elephant Bookends ![Crochet Elephant Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tq/yk/zo19wu4j5512ce9e3391e086692283_600x714.jpg) Source: [Elephants on #Crochet: Free Crochet](https://www.mooglyblog.com/crochet-elephant-bookends/) ## 9. Glass Vases Filled with Colored Floral Decor Sand ![Glass Vases Filled with Colored Floral Decor Sand](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fn/zj/iayfw2g55512ce9dc296a784981679_300x333.jpg) Source: [midwestliving.com](https://www.midwestliving.com/homes/decorating-ideas/11-speedy-decorating-ideas/) ## 10. DIY Hidden Bookends ![DIY Hidden Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ks/tc/mxncdvc05512cea32fc91140166646_504x510.jpg) Source: [coffee, light & sweet: diy](http://coffeelightandsweet.blogspot.com/2011/10/diy-book-bookends.html) ## 11. Toys Glued to Wood Blocks and Spray Painted for Fun Book Ends _ Source: Gift Ideas: 20 Quick &_ ## 12. Quotation Mark Bookends ![Quotation Mark Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ko/on/v8xokjyf5512cea0e9022460083141_600x899.jpg) ## 13. Book End from the Beach ![Book End from the Beach](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/h8/sr/z2w1ls2i5512ce9fe9133602470336_300x357.jpg) Source: [Free Decorative Bookends from the](https://www.completely-coastal.com/2012/04/free-decorative-bookends-from-beach.html) ## 14. Painted Dollar/thrift Store Figures ![Painted Dollar/thrift Store Figures](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yp/mm/ckle2hah5512cea1825ff270479535_570x851.jpg) Source: [Items similar to handmade modern](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 15. Painted Rocks ![Painted Rocks](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vq/zb/nppgkslg5512cea291cc1765245476_600x656.jpg) Source: [Roundup: 10 Easy Home Decor](https://www.curbly.com/15432-roundup-10-easy-home-decor-upgrades-using-spray-paint) ## 16. Painted Mason Jars Weighed down with Sand, Rice, Etc! ![Painted Mason Jars Weighed down with Sand, Rice, Etc!](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/i8/fn/ezd9kzng5512cea3ac0c5313345728_600x400.jpg) Source: [Emma's House Buying Story](https://abeautifulmess.com/how-i-prepped-my-house-to-sell-in-one-weekend-with-printable-to-do-list/) ## 17. Picture Frame Bookends ![Picture Frame Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/w7/xi/hmo9dkoi5512cea5512b0302733351_600x840.jpg) Source: [Decorating with Picture Frame Bookends](https://www.kristendukephotography.com/decorating-with-picture-frame-bookends/) ## 18. Action Figure Bookends ![Action Figure Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/if/o6/defzbetd5512cea5635ba094060731_250x250.jpg) Source: [‘War and Peace’ Bookend](https://craftgawker.com/post/2011/11/03/26041/) ## 19. DIY Concrete Bookends ![DIY Concrete Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/re/uf/mwa8tqua5512d4ab4be61820125745_550x550.jpg) Source: [DIY Geometric Concrete Bookends](https://goo.gl/tYVnto) ## 20. DIY a to Z Book Ends ![DIY a to Z Book Ends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y8/eg/yscbuvtm5512cea781b90126225619_600x857.jpg) Source: [DIY Book Ends - DIY](https://diyshowoff.com/2014/08/15/diy-book-ends/) ## 21. Wrapped Brick Bookends ![Wrapped Brick Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vr/gm/xvktgce95512cea72a931110651157_600x809.jpg) Source: [8 Creative And Easy DIY](https://www.homedit.com/8-creative-and-easy-diy-bookends/) ## 22. DIY Bookend Wine Bottles ![DIY Bookend Wine Bottles](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ze/kw/dqpmpi8r5512cea83f73b179240897_420x340.jpg) Source: [DIY: Wine Bottle Crafts](http://www.wayfair.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 23. Cloud/sun Wooden Bookends ![Cloud/sun Wooden Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fl/fl/snc2gagz5512cea8b0737774059123_570x570.jpg) Source: [Childrens' Bookends, Wooden and Painted](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 24. Bracket Bookends _ Source: All Baby & Child_ ## 25. Vintage Phone Bookends _ Source: abeautifulmess.com_ ## 26. Gold Brick Bookend ![Gold Brick Bookend](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g9/tz/x39uedc65512ceac1ec5a718192507_600x807.jpg) Source: [so simpatico: martha monday: the](http://sosimpatico.blogspot.com/2012/01/martha-monday-gold-brick.html) ## 27. Spray Paint PVC Pipe for Gold Bookends ![Spray Paint PVC Pipe for Gold Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/a6/eq/qujn0fj45512ceac5ba1d745993997_490x735.jpg) Source: [41 Amazing Free People-Inspired DIYs](https://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/diys-for-the-free-people-lifestyle-41-amazing-free-people?sub=3299626_3129043) ## 28. DIY Shabby Chic Coral Bookend _ Source: DIY Shabby Chic Coral Bookends_ ## 29. Concrete Letters _ Source: How To Make Concrete Letters_ ## 30. Jar of Marbles ![Jar of Marbles](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kq/y0/uonle9gp5512ceafb97e6305724814_282x400.jpg) Source: [Decorative Items to Put in](https://goo.gl/GQnBfn) ## 31. Vintage Kitchen Rolling Pin Bookends ![Vintage Kitchen Rolling Pin Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vw/dy/hhn8v9t35512ceb0ac34c425236203_600x626.jpg) Source: [Thistlekeeping - Thistlewood Farm](https://thistlewoodfarms.com/thistlekeeping-20/?crlt.pid=camp.ZBX4Sd3uECgY) ## 32. Door Knob Bookend _ Source: Vintage Door Knob Crafts_ ## 33. Painted Stones Bookend ![Painted Stones Bookend](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yw/dx/ocd4nqq05512ceb26e7ed590314483_360x450.jpg) Source: [PAINTING ON STONES IS A](https://feltmagnet.com/crafts/PAINTING-AND-DRAWING-ON-STONES) ## 34. Vintage Singer Sewing Machine Book Ends ![Vintage Singer Sewing Machine Book Ends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/li/yh/xtrzu32m5512ceb468389753252926_350x350.jpg) Source: [Estate2](https://goo.gl/jgj725) ## 35. Scrabble Bookend ![Scrabble Bookend](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z3/b6/dsy1kajb5512ceb575588378339273_570x812.jpg) Source: [Vintage Apothecary Jar - Tall](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 36. Utensil Bookends ![Utensil Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ar/mq/uku5jqk55512ceb68130e560691261_425x640.jpg) Source: [valdirose](http://valdirose.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-04-11T09:11:00+02:00&max-results=20) ## 37. Gold Sharpie Monogrammed Bookends ![Gold Sharpie Monogrammed Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qw/wg/eowhlpu85512ceb774c60426410479_600x857.jpg) Source: [Cuckoo 4 Design: Gold Monogrammed](http://cuckoo4design.blogspot.com/2013/01/gold-monogrammed-greek-key-bookend.html) ## 38. DIY Glass Vase Bookends ![DIY Glass Vase Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/je/pn/rmxkcpl55512ceb8c78d3142762626_565x1552.jpg) Source: [Home Made Modern: DIY Glass](http://homemademodern.blogspot.com/2014/10/diy-glass-vase-bookends.html) ## 39. Brick Books ![Brick Books](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sc/nw/t0i8i38v5512d675323b4425219141_500x436.jpg) Via [pinterest.com](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/219198706836430413/) ## 40. License Plate Bookends ![License Plate Bookends](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sx/g0/rr3hj5yc5512d6da18ed6728347246_600x635.jpg) Via [funinthemaking.net](https://www.funinthemaking.net/) Are you ready to make some bookends to keep your tomes in order? ## Related Posts - [cute bangles](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/amazing-ways-you-can-turn-wire-into-beautiful-bangles/) - [eiffel tower ideas](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/eiffel-tower-craft-projects-to-make-for-your-home/) - [cool drawer handles](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/beautiful-and-unique-drawer-pulls-and-cabinet-handles-that-you-can-diy/) - [pringles can height](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/awesome-things-you-can-make-using-old-pringles-cans/) - [watermelon craft](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/wonderfully-fun-watermelon-craft-projects/) - [pillow talk placemats](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/incredibly-awesome-things-that-you-can-make-using-place-mats/) - [old door corner shelf](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/shelfies-the-best-diy-shelves/) - [west elm bentwood pendant](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/wonderfully-cheap-and-fun-west-elm-knock-offs-you-can-make/) - [crafty clothes](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/ways-to-get-crafty-with-clothespins/) - [sassy license plate ideas](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/if-you-like-it-put-a-monogram-on-it-awesome-ideas/) - [8 Fun Ways to Arrange Your Books ...](https://allwomenstalk.com/8-fun-ways-to-arrange-your-books/) - [10 Beautiful Bookcases to Add to Your Home ...](https://allwomenstalk.com/10-beautiful-bookcases-to-add-to-your-home/) ## Site Information - [Main page](https://allwomenstalk.com) - [Contact us](https://allwomenstalk.com/contact.html) - [HTML article](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/stand-up-straight-brilliant-diy-bookends/)