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20+ Unique & Creative Upcycled Crafts with Old Books

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by Robin

I love books and I love crafts – how have I not combined the two and made creative crafts with old books?!

I’m fixing that with today’s post!

We probably all have old books that we know we won’t read again, but can’t bear to get rid of. Maybe they’re sentimental keepsakes?

I think a worthy way to honour these old books is to make decor crafts so we can enjoy them even more!

Sometimes I’ve spotted some great old books with beautiful covers at thrift stores – a great next life for them would be for creative crafting!

I’ve found for you some unique and creative crafts with old books to inspire….

creative crafts with old books for decor

Unique & Creative Crafts with Old Books

birch bark painted book covers
Birch Bark Painted Decorative Books from Sustain My Craft Habit
old book magnet craft
Dictionary Magnets from Crafts By Amanda
upcycled book clock craft
DIY Book Clock from Julie Measures
repurposed books coat rack
Repurposed Books Coat Rack from Knick Of Time
upcycled book storage box
Repurposed Book Cover Storage Box from Girl In The Garage
upcycled book light
Repurposed Books Light from Knicks Of Time
comic book letter wall art
Superhero Comic Book Letters from Cherished Bliss
upcycled book pages wreath
Upcycled Book Pages Wreath from Rae Gun Ramblings
upcycled childrens book calendar
Upcycled Children Books Calendar from Little Vintage Cottage

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Anne De Tremerie

Thursday 4th of July 2024

Have you considered bookfolding ?

Robin & Ed Hicken

Tuesday 9th of July 2024

Nice idea, Anne! :)