Hello, Bookworm! 48 Fantastic DIY Projects with Old Books ...

By Jennifer • Feb 13, 2015 • MD

As much as it would pain me to ruin a perfectly good book, even an old one, some of these ideas are just to marvelous to pass up. Which one of these will you try first? (Note: to see the instructions, click the "Source" link under each photo.)

2. Charging Station

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"Finding creativity in every aspect of life, women constantly seek out new outlets for their talents. Among one such talent is the gift for preserving memories in an innovative, artistic way. If you're looking for some fresh inspiration, check out these fantastic scrapbook ideas to add a touch of personal flair to your collection. Let your creativity bloom!"

11. Display Shelves

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26. One-Liner Wall Art

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35. Bird Ornament

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42. Scrolls

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44. Birdhouse

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47. More Wall Art

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  • Marigold

    2015-02-14T20:00:25.963Z

    I probably wouldn't do this to just any book. But I wouldn't feel bad about making something new, art, out of an old book with a story I like. The words and the story don't disappear just because you can't read them any more.
  • Lindsay

    2015-02-14T01:19:04.319Z

    Couldn't dream of doing this. I have so many books and wouldn't party with any of them
  • Samira

    2015-02-13T19:03:06.202Z

    Beautiful ideas but I have to agree to some point with vomalley and apple :)
  • Brittany

    2015-02-14T18:31:57.444Z

    Even if I've read a book a million times, I wouldn't tear it up
  • Anna

    2017-01-13T07:02:15.828Z

    Great idea, and not wanting to tear apart any of my books, a quick visit to the thrift shop can solve that issue!
  • Daniella

    2015-02-13T20:47:46.808Z

    You shouldn't tear up books, but these ideas are beautiful
  • Lindsay

    2015-02-14T01:19:31.673Z

    Part*
  • Eden

    2015-02-13T23:30:37.233Z

    Yeah I couldn't tear up my books! 😭
  • apple

    2015-02-13T15:10:54.808Z

    I'll feel really bad to tear up a book like that...
  • Teyaa

    2015-02-13T22:44:17.032Z

    The book lover in me cringing so much, I can't even bring myself to dog ear pages.. some of these are pretty nice like the found poem but most of its like a massacre!
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