15 inexpensive and creative crafts to make with old books!
There’s little I love more than curling up with a good book (find a few of my favourites here), but once I’ve finished reading it, there’s no reason that pleasure and joy can’t continue.
Since reading The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up (read more about that journey here), we’ve worked hard to live a simpler, more clutter-free life. Which means that, instead of keeping shelves and shelves (and shelves) of books, I’m passing along any finished books for someone else to enjoy.
But every once in a while, the crafty, creative side of me takes over and I just can’t resist turning one of those beautiful books into fun little craft.
I’ve been pinning away all sorts of crafty book ideas for years now and thought it would be fun to pass along a few of my faves with y’all.
Who knew a collection of simple black and white text could look so beautiful!
Creative ways to upcycle old books
Wishing you SUCH a lovely day!
These are so cute!! The garland is my favourite 🙂
Thank you so, so much Lindsay!
Such great ideas! Would never have thought to use them as a chandelier!!
Thanks Cheryl! I’m definitely feeling inspired!!!
I love these ideas. Something about book pages just relaxes you and gives you that cozy feeling. Adding to my Pinterest queue.
Thank you so much! I couldn’t agree more Stephanie!
So many fun projects and inspiration! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!!
Thanks so much Amanda!
These are really cute ideas. I love using book pages in my crafts!!
Thanks Chelsea!!!
Inspiring ways to create something beautiful while recycling.
Thanks so much!
These are all so lovely Kristi, I’m off to find some me some old books 😉
Oh good! I’m so happy you’re feeling inspired! Thanks so much!
I have seen scrapebooks made with old books. Stick you pics & stuff over the pages they make a lively background r put paperclay molds on the hardbacked books & paint & stack them up.
What great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing Amanda!
Fantastic ideas…… thank you.
So happy you enjoyed! Thanks Trish!
May I pls ask you how long do these decors last, how do you deal with the dust that settles on them?