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21 Things To Make From Old Books

Although we love reading and know that books are for treasuring, there are also some amazing things you can create with those vintage tomes to be found in every thrift store across the land. Here’s some of our favourite ideas!

21 Things To Make From Old Books

1. Turn it into a garden

21 Things To Make From Old Books

2. Try kusudama balls

21 Things To Make From Old Books

3. Make a beautiful wreath

21 Things To Make From Old Books

4. Create mini gift pouches

21 Things To Make From Old Books

5. Craft a guardian angel

21 Things To Make From Old Books

6. Make a unique bouquet

21 Things To Make From Old Books

7. Use pages to make a monogram

21 Things To Make From Old Books

8. Try these paper lillies

21 Things To Make From Old Books

9. Create a trinket box

21 Things To Make From Old Books

10. Decoupage a table

21 Things To Make From Old Books

11. Try a Christmas wreath

21 Things To Make From Old Books

12. Fold a birdcage

21 Things To Make From Old Books

13. Cover a lampshade

21 Things To Make From Old Books

14. Print onto them

21 Things To Make From Old Books

15. Fold this book art

21 Things To Make From Old Books

16. Cut them into butterflies

21 Things To Make From Old Books

17. Make a wedding centrepiece

21 Things To Make From Old Books

18. Turn it into artwork

21 Things To Make From Old Books

19. Create a simple card

21 Things To Make From Old Books

20. Decorate a lampshade

21 Things To Make From Old Books

21. Construct a mini village

21 Things To Make From Old Books

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