Craft ideas with old books

While the thought of destroying a hardcover tome might make some book lovers squirm, there does come a time when an old, musty, or damaged book may have outlived its usefulness. While there's no sense in destroying truly rare and valuable books, for the run-of-the-mill old book, there are many ways to repurpose it. Here are just a handful of ideas.

Express your creativity and love of reading with these unique DIY crafts with old books! Included are upcycled books crafts like a literal pocketbook, book knife block, book page roses, book plant holder, repurposed books coat rack and more!

Upcycle old books with these clever book page crafts. Easy DIY projects perfect for home decor, gift giving, and a little crafty fun!

Looking for something new to upcycle? Why not your old books and papers?

Valentine's Day sneaks up on me every year! So this time, I'm trying to plan something in advance...or at least more than the night before! These window hearts (made from melted crayons) would be a fun project for littles: And I love these little pouches that can hold candy or other small treats on each bedroom door or chair: I also like to use Valentine's Day as a day to give little tokens of appreciation to some of my friends - it doesn't carry the weight of Christmas or a birthday, so…

Are you wondering what to do with old encyclopedias? I figured out a way to reuse them in our home without damaging them!

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