Things to do with old books

Turn and old book into book crafts. Make a book page wreath, book art, book box, or just repurpose--these book craft ideas will inspire (and teach) you.

So you've decided to take Marie Kondo's advice to heart -- but what do you do with all those unwanted books? Here's how to repurpose unwanted 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!

Are you wondering what to do with a stack of old, unwanted books gathering dust on your shelves? Look no further! These are our favorite DIY home decor projects using 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.

Many book paper crafts can be done with old book pages. The possibilities are nearly endless, from the paper flower, and chandeliers to towel papers. This

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…

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