Ideas for old books

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!

a not-do-subtle effort to cater to the growing popularity of Pinterest, Toptenz will be attempting more articles based on image-focused lists that also look to teach and inspire. Sure, we'll have our standard lists about the bizarre, food and 'Why Batman and Teddy Roosevelt are Similar' but we hope you will find these simple lists enjoyable too. And, yeah, we would be mighty appreciative if you pin a few things. If you missed the link above, here is our pinterest page for you to follow. And…

This is a guide to making recycled book art. Learn how to turn your old books into DIY home decor with this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.

It’s always hard to get rid of books, so here are some next-level DIY projects to do with those taking up space.

Easy creative ideas for DIY repurposed book projects - How to transform an ugly discarded book into chic home decor.

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

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.

This is a guide to using old books in home decor. Learn how to create unique DIY decor pieces with this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.