Due to this, I made “faux loops” and added them in and around the flower topper to give the appearance of a bow. Regardless of the ones you choose, you will find that most are flimsy and difficult to loop in a way it will stand. Lace/Ribbon: The options are endless with lace and ribbon.From there I sporadically added more dainty greenery, individual hydrangea blooms and some left over cherry blossoms and lily of the valley. Then I pulled apart the hydrangea bloom and glued a cluster to the center. I glued the greenery so it would be trailing down the sides. For the non-doily stacks I simply wrapped the books in lace and used the same lace to create a bow. I used the chiffon ribbon on the doily books whereas the doilies provided enough of a lace-look. Also included is a beautiful fringe chiffon ribbon. I had on hand some greenery, cherry blossoms and some faux lily of the valley to incorporate as well. Now the fun starts! I purchased a variety of lace from Jo Ann’s along with a big faux hydrangea bloom.For the doily book stack I glued the vintage doily over the spine first and then glued that stack together. Again another step you can skip but I didn’t want to rely on the delicate ribbon to have to hold them together. Once I had them in order I took 2 of the book stacks and with my glue gun I glued the stacks together. I layered them with the largest book on the bottom, smallest on the top. After the spine’s were painted I set out to stack the books.I used simple craft paint and applied 2 coats. The Body in the Record Room…lol) I also wanted a cleaner look for these stacks. I did this because many of the books titles and genre weren’t exactly appropriate for Valentine’s (i.e. The first step was to paint the spine of the books red.Steps for Making These Valentine’s Book Stacks:

Stacks of books decor