20 great ways to put those old books to use?

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Journal Remove the covers from an old book, stack blank sheets between the front and back cover and bind them together for an authentically literary journal.Purse Cut the covers off a vintage book and find a literary print that matches to make this smart fashion accessory.Wrist Cuffs Join the spine of an old book with soft leather and you've got yourself a bookish bracelet.Wreath For a beautiful door decoration that can be displayed all year, use some book pages to turn into a wreath.Roses With some careful cutting, you can turn beautiful old pages into literary roses. Cut out spirals, fold, and glue, and you have a bouquet of words.Envelopes Whether you're looking for unique wedding stationary or just enjoy sending letters, fold your envelopes out of old book pages for a literary twist on the mail.Picture Frame Frame your memories with a gorgeous old book cover.Headboard Glue old books on a piece of wood and mount it at the head of your bed. If you're lucky, the adventures on the pages will end up in your dreams.Shelves Books don't only sit on shelves; they can be used as shelves too. Bust out the hardware to make a new place for storage.Lampshade The familiar black text on off-white pages never gets old. Turn some old pages into a literary lampshade for an illuminating object.Clock This one sounds tricky, but it's not. With an affordable clock kit and a book cover, you can have a brand new wall piece.Fabric Turn old pages into multi-use material by coating your favorite pages in silicone. Get creative with the resulting material.Vase With some clever cutting and gluing, a book can become a vase-shaped accent.Art Books are art in themselves, but paintings done on old book pages are beautiful in wooden frames.Storage Cut out the pages and use the covers for storage. Perfect for a hidden space.Origami Origami is beautiful as it is, but folding a crane out of old book pages adds an extra element.Wallpaper If there's a story you love so much you want it around you, paste the pages on the wall. It creates a delicate but striking effect in any room.Necklace Keep your favorite words close to your heart. Cut out a pendant of your favorite words and fasten it to a chain.E-Reader Case Even if you've made the switch to e-readers, don't give up to pleasure of holding a book in your hand. Find an old book around the size of your e-reader, cut out enough pages so that it can fit comfortably between the covers, and glue some elastic to hold your e-reader in.

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