Book Snails Book Group discussion

What fun uses have you found for old, damaged, or unwanted books?

Sure, many of us donate our excess books to a local charity, or pass them on to friends or family (or schools, nursing homes, etc.)... but have you ever made something from old books, or done something unusual with them?

I've seen book safes, wall shelves, and other things made from books. What have you seen, or done yourself? What uses (practical, crazy, or in-between) can you come up with?

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USE # 1) Make clothing from old books:
http://themetapicture.com/made-from-p...

Wow. Neat thread. Be interesting to see the creative uses for old books!

21 Uses for Old Books:

http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/...

Examples:

Fun things to do with old books (from Pinterest):

https://www.pinterest.com/chpl7npr/fu...

Some examples:

Liven up your boring old book with this simple trick:

Googly-eyed books

If you have some old hardcover books, one of those cheap clock hands kits (about $5), and some nice colored paper:

Wow! This is great! Thanks for sharing!

20 ways to decorate using old book pages:

http://thenester.com/2011/09/20-ways-...

Make a Halloween critter out of old books:

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Greeting cards made from old books:



found at: http://www.bigdiyideas.com/35-unique-...

Make coasters from old library cards:



(found on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/listing/47488180... )

Guide to making your own coasters: https://snapguide.com/guides/make-you...

53 creative craft ideas using book pages:

https://feltmagnet.com/crafts/best-bo...

samples:

clothespin magnets & treat bags:

 

Make nice storage boxes from old Readers Digest condensed books (or any old hardcover book past its prime):



Instructions at: http://inspiredbarn.com/2012/06/count...

I love this. Although it's very hard to for me to destroy a book I will definitely use this page as inspiration for those that are too far gone to save.