DIY old books

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.

How to repurpose a book cover into a storage box with a yardstick and decoupage. Easy repurposed book cover tutorial by Girl in the Garage blog.

Click to discover 20 genius ideas on how to upcycle old books - and most of them are easier than you might think. Let's start upcycling!

I have always loved art, and I have always loved to read. Books pull you into a new world, while art lets you see it. It made sense to me that these two mediums should come together. The books...

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Old books make great DIY craft materials that can be highly personalized. Learn more about easy and fun book paper crafts.

These adorable neutral DIY Shabby Chic Vintage Books Decor turned out gorgeous. I love all the details of the fabric flowers.

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

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 bundle of ideas is perfect for all our book lovers out there. It's fascinating to us how the pages of a book can be utilized to produce so many different things. The ideas below will undoubtedly inspire you to make some creative patterns that may be used in various locations across your home.