--- title: "Hello Bookworm! 48 Fantastic DIY Projects with Old Books ..." description: "Storage Bin; Charging Station; Sketchbook Pages; Zipper Clutch; Envelope Book; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/hello-bookworm-fantastic-diy-projects-with-old-books/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # Hello Bookworm! 48 Fantastic DIY Projects with Old Books ... 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.) ## 1. Storage Bin ![shelf,lighting,wood,furniture,Pilcher,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tq/go/gmk8z_shelf_lighting_wood_furniture_pilcher_450x679.jpg) Via [DIY Decorating Ideas: Thrifty Thursday ...](http://decoratingfiles.com/2013/01/diy-decorating-ideas-1/) ## 2. Charging Station _ Via 23 Life Hacks Every Girl ..._ ## 3. Sketchbook Pages ![pattern,art,design,leaf,drawing,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vq/xr/uh0r1_pattern_art_design_leaf_drawing_500x667.jpg) Via [alisaburke: paper flowers holiday wreath](https://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2011/11/paper-flowers-holiday-wreath.html) ## 4. Zipper Clutch ![art,textile,label,Zipper,book,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xt/nh/o2nci_art_textile_label_zipper_book_600x1199.jpg) Via [bloglovin.com](http://www.bloglovin.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 5. Envelope Book ![color,yellow,green,art,wood,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z7/a8/g6hf8_color_yellow_green_art_wood_570x788.jpg) Via [DIY Envelope Book: Instructions (PDF)](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 6. Vintage Dictionary Flowers ![tree,flora,christmas decoration,flower,land plant,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/po/tk/mbgy4_tree_flora_christmas-decoration_flower_land-plant_300x400.jpg) Via [From Dahlias to Doxies: DIY ...](http://fromdahliastodoxies.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-vintage-dictionary-flowers.html) ## 7. Heart Garland ![petal,branch,leaf,lighting,art,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/iu/ps/z1cyh_petal_branch_leaf_lighting_art_600x861.jpg) Via [Old book paper garland, Wedding ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 8. Artists' Bag ![product,fashion accessory,brand,The,agabond,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ds/dj/eu7pa_product_fashion-accessory_brand_the_agabond_450x880.jpg) Via [100 Ways to Repurpose and ...](https://www.diyncrafts.com/6081/repurpose/100-ways-repurpose-reuse-broken-household-items) ## 9. Fluttering Butterfly Collage ![fashion accessory,jewellery,silver,bling bling,Papillonner,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/o7/as/vwre8_fashion-accessory_jewellery_silver_bling-bling_papillonner_400x533.jpg) Via [(Créations © Par un beau ...](http://unbomatindhiver.canalblog.com/archives/2012/04/19/24055892.html) ## 10. Tiny Garden ![plant,bonsai,houseplant,flower,produce,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/n4/qd/ifkx6_plant_bonsai_houseplant_flower_produce_537x485.jpg) Via [DIY: How to Create a ...](http://inhabitat.com/diy-how-to-make-a-beautiful-book-planter/) ## 11. Display Shelves _ Via Inspired By: Books as Display ..._ ## 12. Monogram Art ![art,wood,lite,suc,acrid,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kk/a4/ul0c8_art_wood_lite_suc_acrid_426x640.jpg) Via [Green Submarine: DIY: book letters](http://greensubmarinediydesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-book-letters.html) ## 13. Headboard ![furniture,floor,bed,wood,interior design,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/e6/iq/qq57s_furniture_floor_bed_wood_interior-design_600x693.jpg) Via [9 DIY Projects Made From ...](https://diyprojects.com/projects-made-from-old-books) ## 14. Found Poetry ![text,font,poster,sketch,drawing,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oi/h2/rxxiu_text_font_poster_sketch_drawing_520x861.jpg) Via [visual and found poetry](https://letterpile.com/poetry/visual-and-found-poetry) ## 15. Heart Wall Art ![art,writing,wood,design,calligraphy,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gw/p5/g8b5j_art_writing_wood_design_calligraphy_212x556.jpg) Via [Creative and Awesome Do It ...](https://grrrlhub.com/) ## 16. Lamp Base ![man made object,wood,lighting,light fixture,interior design,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p7/nr/hjk5l_man-made-object_wood_lighting_light-fixture_interior-design_600x800.jpg) Via [Repurposed Books - 5 Things ...](https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/trash-to-treasure-14-creative-ways-to-make-good-use-of-old-stuff-45831) ## 17. Envelopes ![wood,art,carving,relief,adp6,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qr/r6/l3z4w_wood_art_carving_relief_adp6_300x400.jpg) Via [Beautiful Ways to Repurpose Old ...](https://grrrlhub.com/) ## 18. Kitchen Wall Art ![art,writing,design,document,glass,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m1/j5/nr5kd_art_writing_design_document_glass_600x800.jpg) Via [Holy Craft: EAT book page ...](https://www.rachelteodoro.com/2011/05/eat-book-page-and-utensil-sign.html) ## 19. Paper Ornaments ![jewellery,fashion accessory,art,flower,lighting,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zt/k1/r1v3s_jewellery_fashion-accessory_art_flower_lighting_600x800.jpg) Via [5 Paper Ornaments book pages](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 20. Paper Hearts ![light fixture,lighting,art,interior design,chandelier,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x5/wr/dbnv7_light-fixture_lighting_art_interior-design_chandelier_495x495.jpg) Via [my little box](https://mylittlebox2.tumblr.com/) ## 21. Lovely Art ![text,hairstyle,moustache,drawing,sketch,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yr/sh/m2y68_text_hairstyle_moustache_drawing_sketch_431x706.jpg) Via [Gil: JORNAL, reciclando na decoração, ...](http://coisasdagil.blogspot.com/2012/03/jornal-reciclando-na-decoracao-flores.html) ## 22. Keepsake Box ![box,writing,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fz/q2/jhzdv_box_writing_550x550.jpg) Via [Daily Mail Organizing Center](https://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/projects/daily-mail-organizing-center/) ## 23. Bookmarks ![art,wood,flooring,HANDBOOK,GIRL,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vd/vt/fqfz1_art_wood_flooring_handbook_girl_332x331.jpg) Via [Book Spine Bookmarks](https://totallygreencrafts.com/product-reviews/) ## 24. Sweet Snowman ![lighting,art,pattern,wood,design,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gm/m1/lm3vo_lighting_art_pattern_wood_design_600x839.jpg) Via [Vintage Book Snowman FROSTY teacher ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 25. Christmas Ornaments ![wood,food,coconut,material,Aar,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/j2/em/hj8oq_wood_food_coconut_material_aar_553x665.jpg) Via [Commona My House: DIY Christmas ...](http://commona-myhouse.blogspot.com/2012/12/diy-christmas-craft-paper-glitter-glue.html) ## 26. One-Liner Wall Art _ Via Newspaper Blackout Poetry_ ## 27. Lamp Shade ![man made object,lighting,coconut,material,Req,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/t2/c1/c48sk_man-made-object_lighting_coconut_material_req_400x300.jpg) Via [Mari Makes: Budget Anthropologie Tutorial: ...](http://themarimakes.blogspot.com/2011/08/budget-anthropologie-well-defined.html) ## 28. Laptop/Tablet Case ![red,furniture,product,brand,leather,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ad/jz/t6ix8_red_furniture_product_brand_leather_540x1359.jpg) Via [Community Post: Book Laptop Cover](https://www.buzzfeed.com/derekl4/secret-laptop-cover-1vx6) ## 29. Glitter Stars ![christmas decoration,christmas,been,n's,mot,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hs/d4/bczdx_christmas-decoration_christmas_been_ns_mot_534x800.jpg) Via [Sweet Something Designs: Vintage Christmas](http://sweetsomethingdesign.blogspot.com/2009/12/vintage-christmas.html) ## 30. Cool Clock ![lighting,wood,u.a,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yh/jy/vjaro_lighting_wood_u-a_576x864.jpg) Via [DIY – Vintage Book Clock ...](https://www.hillcitybride.com/2012/04/diy-from-our-everyday-weditorial-by-clutch-intern-lauren-mossett/) ## 31. Display Piece ![wood,hardwood,floor,wood stain,furniture,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z9/ub/a4y5z_wood_hardwood_floor_wood-stain_furniture_425x640.jpg) Via [Repurpose old encyclopedia's into aged ...](https://jenniferrizzo.com/repurpose-old-encyclopedias-into-aged/) ## 32. Photo Frame ![watch,clock,hand,picture frame,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hk/br/emlvo_watch_clock_hand_picture-frame_312x400.jpg) Via [Vintage Book Crafts](https://goo.gl/WuvjZx) ## 33. Gift Tags ![necklace,pendant,earrings,locket,fashion accessory,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kg/gx/ep9ie_necklace_pendant_earrings_locket_fashion-accessory_600x900.jpg) Via [9 DIY Projects Made From ...](https://diyprojects.com/projects-made-from-old-books) ## 34. Painting Paper ![Big Ben,Houses of Parliament,red,poster,art,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/j7/yx/sbcux_big-ben_houses-of-parliament_red_poster_art_437x589.jpg) Via [Dishfunctional Designs: How To Upcycle ...](https://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com/2012/07/how-to-upcycle-thrift-shop-finds-into.html) ## 35. Bird Ornament ![fashion accessory,art,wing,material,roop,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qc/g9/t17yr_fashion-accessory_art_wing_material_roop_400x300.jpg) ## 36. Star Wreath ![wood,sculpture,roof,furniture,Him,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gh/nm/rsczp_wood_sculpture_roof_furniture_him_267x400.jpg) Via [House Revivals: New Star Design ...](http://houserevivals.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-star-design-from-vintage-bookpages.html) ## 37. Photo Album ![cash,product,art,brand,document,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tm/fk/q79yt_cash_product_art_brand_document_500x750.jpg) Via [Tutorial | Make a Photo ...](http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 38. Mixed Media Art ![tree,plant,branch,font,wall,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pd/g5/ptbqi_tree_plant_branch_font_wall_600x838.jpg) Via [Vintage Dictionary Book Page Original ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 39. Table Runner ![tablecloth,table,art,textile,material,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qm/n9/llr4e_tablecloth_table_art_textile_material_550x733.jpg) Via [Roundup: 8 DIY Table Runner ...](https://www.curbly.com/13929-roundup-8-diy-table-runner-ideas) ## 40. Photo Paper ![art,wood,ancient history,called,hthe,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gm/qi/gzyph_art_wood_ancient-history_called_hthe_600x600.jpg) Via [KHughes Photography: Something fun! Wedding ...](http://kaydeewindsor.blogspot.com/2012/06/something-fun.html) ## 41. Paper Flowers ![fashion accessory,art,ear,bead,pattern,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yg/su/zg4mi_fashion-accessory_art_ear_bead_pattern_550x550.jpg) Via [221 Upcycling Ideas That Will ...](https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Cool-Upcycling-Projects-24338804?slide=124&image_nid=25011141) ## 42. Scrolls _ Via A Glimpse Inside: Guest Post: ..._ ## 43. Page Wreath ![flower,floristry,christmas decoration,lighting,carving,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/k8/it/zdons_flower_floristry_christmas-decoration_lighting_carving_400x602.jpg) Via [DIY Faux Curled Rosewood Wreath ...](http://www.bystephanielynn.com/cgi-sys/suspendedpage.cgi) ## 44. Birdhouse _ Via Children's Book Birdhouse - Make:_ ## 45. Garden in a Book ![plant,floristry,houseplant,wood,bonsai,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ek/uw/x8e5l_plant_floristry_houseplant_wood_bonsai_500x874.jpg) Via [Crafty Goodness!](https://grrrlhub.com/) ## 46. 5 Pointed Origami Star Ornaments ![art,origami paper,symmetry,LAPUS1,1A11,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xm/x7/q2xjt_art_origami-paper_symmetry_lapus1_1a11_500x291.jpg) Via [Folding 5 Pointed Origami Star ...](https://www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com/5-pointed-origami-star.html) ## 47. More Wall Art _ Via Cuadros con siluetas / Silhouette ..._ ## 48. 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