22 Creative Ideas For Making Something New From Old Books

I love reading as much as the next person (if the next person happens to be a bibliophile; if not, I love reading MORE than the next person). In any case, sometimes you want your love of books to trickle into other non-reading parts of your life, and here's how you can accomplish that.

1. Book Page Art

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Learn to DIY here: http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2011/03/book-art.html

2. Book Vase

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Learn to DIY here: http://savedbylovecreations.com/2012/02/how-to-make-a-vase-from-an-old-book.html

3. Book Spine Storage

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4. Book Plaque for Hooks

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5. Book Box for Remote Control

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Learn to DIY here: http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/green-crafts-0309#slide-1

6. Book Bookshelf

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7. Book Charging Dock

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8. Monogrammed Book Decoration

Via ashbeedesign.com

Learn to DIY here: http://www.ashbeedesign.com/2012/04/altered-books-monogram.html

9. Book Necklace

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Learn to DIY here: http://www.mandipidy.com/2010/11/tutorial-book-page-necklace.html

10. Book Bowtie

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11. Book Wallet

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Learn to DIY here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=167691.0#axzz2bJlpdffE

12. Book Decorative Jar (Or Shot Glass)

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Learn to DIY here: http://www.arrowandapple.com/blog/2010/6/10/weekend-diy.html

13. Book Clock

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Learn to DIY here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Literary-Clock/

14. Children's Book Bird House

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15. Children's Book Playhouse

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16. Book Lamp

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Learn to DIY here: http://www.brooklynlimestone.com/2011/08/steal-this-idea-old-book-table-lamp.html#.UgKvUBbdaz6

17. Book Lampshade

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Learn to DIY here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-lamp-shade/

18. Book Headboard

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Learn to DIY here: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-book-headboard/

19. Book Coffee Table

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20. Book Spine Chair

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21. Book Broom

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22. And if you're ambitious enough... Book ART.

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