So I’m a tad obsessed with old books. I’ll go thrifting and come home with a ton of booksjust because I like the way the cover looks. Usually, I never have any intentions of reading said books. To turn my hoarding into a productive outlet, I’ve found a few ways to upcycle my thrift store treasures. Hopefully you can use them too!
1. Book Page Banner
This would look so pretty on a dark colored wall! You could even string it with Christmas lights!
Pretty self explanatory, but check out this link for a step by step!
http://www.brooklynlimestone.com/2013/01/diy-dictionary-bunting.html
2. Book binding bookmarks
These seem simple to make and would hopefully keep me from losing my bookmark.
Here’s the the link to the tutorial:
3. Vintage book cover postcards
Imagine getting one of these bad boys in the mail. They’re an inventive way to send a sweet message back home.
How-to link:
http://iamthebee.blogspot.com/2010/08/vintage-book-coverslovely-postcards.html
4. Mod-podge jars
I’m always looking for a creative way to hold tea candles and this is so cute.
As you’ve come to expect, here’s the link:
http://www.arrowandapple.com/blog/2010/6/10/weekend-diy.html
5. Book plant holder
This is such a lovely way to spruce up your desk!
Here’s a look at how to transform your book:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/diy-book-planters-145212
6. Book binder
Get a new look for your classes with this book binder idea!
Here’s the step by step:
7. Book book shelves
Create these literal book shelves with a few vintage books from your local thrift store.
As usual, here’s the tutorial:
http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/home-improvement/create-book-shelves/books-to-shelves
Okay, well, hopefully you can use some of these and make your room a book lover’s dream.
Good luck!