Where Imagination and Creativity meet
Show Us Your Art
Share with us a book you love by drawing your favorite part of the story
Send your drawing electronically to: [email protected]
or mail it to: 2638 La Posta Rd
CAMPO, CA 91906
or mail it to: 2638 La Posta Rd
CAMPO, CA 91906
Fun Things to Do with Old Books!
For those who love both books and crafty things
For those who love both books and crafty things
Repurpose-Recycle-Upcycle Books
Find a DIY Project to give old books a new life!
The goal is NOT to have readable books torn apart to create a craft.
Rather a crafty do-it-your-self ideas to save your beloved (or not) old broken books.
So before you proceed making a craft, make sure that your book is not valuable (as in rare and antique) and
Make sure that you really want to re-purpose the particular book
Find a DIY Project to give old books a new life!
The goal is NOT to have readable books torn apart to create a craft.
Rather a crafty do-it-your-self ideas to save your beloved (or not) old broken books.
So before you proceed making a craft, make sure that your book is not valuable (as in rare and antique) and
Make sure that you really want to re-purpose the particular book
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L i t e r a r y C l o c k
Here is a craft that will really spin bookworms wheels and imagination!
Here is a craft that will really spin bookworms wheels and imagination!
Super easy project ~ make a book into a clock.
Perfect for a child's bedroom-use a storybook. Or the kitchen-use a cookbook.
This is a really easy project that hardly needs
explanation. Once you see the idea, I'm sure you'll come up with all
sorts of cool variations.
Supplies: A book* A clock set** spray paint (optional) Tools: A drill |
*The book needs to be hardcover with a reasonably simple cover (not too much text). It should also be quite thin and large enough for the clock hands. Save money and get your book at the thrift store, no point in ruining a new book and it doesn't have to be in perfect condition.
**These clock sets sell at Michaels. I've also seen them at Wal-Mart. Easy to find. Pay attention to the length of the "stem" of the clock. They come in 1/4 to 3/4 inch lengths depending on the thickness of your book. |
Before you start, you may want to cut out a few pages of the book to frame to complement your clock. Imagine framed children's book art on the wall next to the clock made out of the cover.
Also, mark the center of your book by going corner to corner with a straight edge. Or maybe your clock will be off center on the book? Mark wherever you want to drill. Now drill a hole in the spot you made. Follow the instructions that came with your clock pieces. |
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Do It Yourself Book Purse/Hand Bag
For any Book Diva
take a beloved hardcover off the shelf and put it on your shoulder
by transforming it into a smart-looking purse
by transforming it into a smart-looking purse
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G i f t W r a p p i n g
switch it up a bit for upcoming holidays this year and use pages from old books for gift wrapping
newspaper, old maps, comics and music sheets make for some of the best re-purposed gift wrapping paper
Be creative and have fun - create a unique wrapping paper
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D e c o r a t i v e B i r d H o u s e s
Very unique and artistic idea to create a whimsical decor piece
You can make a birdhouse using books. Some are for sale on Etsy, but you can do this on your own
You can make a birdhouse using books. Some are for sale on Etsy, but you can do this on your own
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~ How to Make a Colorful Book and Unique Design ~
You can make Your own book design. A colorful writing paper and its cover is a beautiful idea
you can use to make your book. Follow this instruction in creating your own book easily.
~ How to Make a Colorful Book and Unique Design ~
You can make Your own book design. A colorful writing paper and its cover is a beautiful idea
you can use to make your book. Follow this instruction in creating your own book easily.
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R e a d i n g I s F a s h i o n a b l e
There are many ways to "WEAR" a book
At home, your passion for page-turning shows through in your large library,
but when you're out and about,
you can flaunt your hobby through book-friendly fashions
At home, your passion for page-turning shows through in your large library,
but when you're out and about,
you can flaunt your hobby through book-friendly fashions
crafted one-of-a-kind dresses made entirely out of the pages of a book
How could You not love these socks?!
When I first heard of book shoes I was taken aback!
I would have never thought of something like that!
b o o k i n s p i r e d j e w e l e r y
Jewellery for book lovers inspired by favorite characters and novels
Nail Art Inspired By Books
A good book can spur the imagination in more than one way, so if your nail art designs have been feeling a little dull lately, what better way to breathe new life into them than by channeling your favorite fictional characters? Transform your favorite page-turners into head-turners!
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Some Other Creative Artistic Ways to RePurpose Old Books
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Do YOU have any items made from books to show us?
Please email photos and description to:
[email protected]
Please email photos and description to:
[email protected]
~ ALL T H I N G S B O O K I s h~
thoughtful and creative GIFT ideas (that are not Books) For Any Book Lovers
WEAR - ABLES
Games
Cups, Mugs, Tea pots
Book Ends
T - S H I R T S
Uniquely Random
WARNING: Upon purchase of any of the items listed above, please be aware that there is a
very high chance of you wanting to keep these gift/s for yourself.
Consider yourself warned!!!