Donate Books Or Reuse - Home Projects

Donate books or reuse? Today we have some crafty ideas for y'all to try instead of giving those dog eared novels abroad!

I was talking with a friend recently about books and the fact that a great leather-bound read is basically a thing of the past that doesn't seem to concur as much value in today'south world. Are you erstwhile enough to remember having to actually wait things up in a lexicon or encyclopedia pre-Google?

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Mayhap you can chinkle in because I don't know very many school-age children and wondering if everything has gone tablet yet? What about on college campuses? Practice books notwithstanding hold value in your life? Do you donate books or go on a big pile after beingness read? Do y'all love to hold them in your mitt, every bit I do? Books take so many means to recycle once you are finished reading them. If you aren't a crafter then skip this and laissez passer that novel that you are reading forth to a friend or donate books to the local library or thrift store.

I but dearest to brand things when time permits and shared this DIY on HOW TO AGE A NEW BOOK.

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Another no-neglect fun projection that I shared shows you HOW TO MAKE A UNIQUE BOOK RUNNER, so if you have some spare old paperbacks on hand check it out!

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And I shared this super Beautiful wall that I spotted when I work with the Design Bloggers Tour at Loftier Point Market place from Joanna Gaines' showroom Magnolia Homes. This would be a fun temporary installment in your kiddo's playroom!

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Today I've gathered upwards twenty of the All-time WAYS TO RECYCLE OLD BOOKS for you lot from some talented bloggers. Check them out and let me know if y'all plan on creating anything in this list!

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Donate Books Or Reuse – Abode Projects

DIY GIFT BOX FROM A VINTAGE BOOK – Make AND DO CREW

We all have that 1 person we dearest who is book-lover and I can't call back of a better gift for that special person in our lives than this fabled and creative souvenir box made with a vintage book!

RECYCLED CRAFT: PORTABLE Art Instance – CONSUMER CRAFTS

Any DIY project that caters to organize ataxia (of import clutter in this case!) has my full and devoted attention! The wonderful team behind Crafts Unleashed created this practical art case you can carry effectually with your fine art supplies out of a hardback book with sturdy binding.

Bootleg Book CLUTCH – THE SURZNICK Mutual ROOM

Take you ever loved a cook embrace so much you either stare at information technology or proudly showed information technology off on the best part of your bookshelves? Well, now you tin take it exterior for a ride and employ it every bit your handbag. 10 shows you this super easy tutorial on how to transform a book into a book-clutch.

DIY PAPER BOOK PUMPKINS – Mount MODERN LIFE

Katie came up with a wonderful manner to both decorate her house with cute little pumpkins and give good use to some very damaged books that were virtually to throw out. These adorable paper pumpkins are perfect for Halloween season or but as a simple and cute craft to decorate your dwelling house.

Book CLOCK – DOMESTICALLY BLISSFUL

Giustina from Domestically Blissful showed how she turned an old book with a stunning cover into an even more than stunning clock! It takes merely a few simple supplies and a flake of time only in the finish, you'll accept a gorgeous new clock!

DIY VINTAGE Book PAGES COASTERS – CLEVER PINK PIRATE

If you found some a book with images or illustration y'all just love simply they might be too small to frame and display on your art wall, this coaster by Sara checks all the boxes! Check her detailed instructions and beginning making yours.

DIY PROJECTS: THE BOOK VASE – KATE'S Artistic SPACE

No books were injured here, promise! Well, you only demand to be careful when you lot remove the torso from the book'southward embrace and you tin can start making this stunning and artistic vase that will truly add personality and charm to your decor.

RECYCLED Volume PAGE BUTTERFLY WREATH – DIY INSPIRED

Inspired by the always-inspiring Pinterest dashboard, Dinah did her own version of this stunning butterfly wreath using old pages from an quondam and damaged book. It's truly a lovely slice that looks blueprint-made and it costs well-nigh nothing to make.

DIY MINI Volume PAGE WREATH – THE HONEYCOMB Domicile

At present, if the idea of a volume page wreath thrills yous but you want something smaller Roxanne, the creative behind The Honeycomb Home, has yous covered! She has a fantastic tutorial on how to make this stunning wreaths, the perfect size to display around your house to spice upwardly your decor.

WALL SHELF FROM Imitation VINTAGE BOOKS – A Piece OF RAINBOW

Repurposing is might accept become more trendy lately just it has been role of the craft world for decades and for a very good reason! It offers you a style to transform one beautiful simply perhaps one-time thing like a book into a brand new object but keeping some of the same styles. Only have a look at this DIY project Ananda where she makes a wall shelf with erstwhile books… amazing (And practical!)

DIY PHONE BOOK COASTERS – GINA MICHELE

Get your old phone volume and recycle it instead of throwing away by making some charming little coasters. Gina shows you lot how to do information technology on her site Gina Michele.

DIY Knife HOLDER Fabricated FROM UPCYCLED BOOKS – REUSE GROW ENJOY

OMG! This such a creative and unexpected DIY project, I love it! It's so pretty and an awesome fashion to take and show your beloved for books into the kitchen. To know how to brand this knife holder with your olds books on Reuse Grow Enjoy.

DIY Volume PAGE FRAME COLLAGE – HYDRANGEA HIPPO

Jennifer, the founder of Hydrangea Hippo has a pretty and easy DIY project on her weblog, a lovely framed collage made from book pages. It's a beautiful and tasteful manner to pay homage to those pages and books you but dearest also much to keep them just in your bookshelves.

HOW TO Make A Book LAMP – THE SHABBY CREEK COTTAGE

Allow'southward blend functionality with creativity, shall nosotros? I loved this adorable DIY project Gina created on her blog, it has such a cute retro-vibe that would work amazingly for those homes with more eclectic home decor. Have a look at her tips and communication when you set everything to make yours!

VINTAGE Volume Table CASE – STAMPED IN HIS IMAGE

Technology and analogic times come across in this adorable and useful table cover make with old bookcases. A lovely souvenir idea, isn't? I already know a volume-lover who'll be getting this equally a gift next Christmas!

DIY BOOK FLOWER – SOME OF THIS AND THAT

Every bit part of her front entry table makeover, 10 came up with a lovely flower blueprint to decorate it… made with an old (or new!) volume. She has a few bug the showtime time around she made it so she has all the tips and hacks to go information technology right and avoid mistakes on her post.

Piece of cake GEM Book SCULPTURE – MUSLIN AND MERLOT

With a regular book, Heidi Kay created a one-of-a-kind sculpture! Using a very elementary and basic technique, she teaches us how to do it. Cheque out her instructions on her Muslin And Merlot.