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I like the idea of using worn book covers as canvases for paintings like this artist, Rose Sanderson, does.
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DIY project du jour: Turn discarded books into clocks. Links to a tutorial.
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Covers of vintage hardback books repurposed as covers for Kindles and other e-readers. This post links to a DIY / tutorial and to Swell Accessories (whose BookCases are pictured).
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Another creative new use for old books: Make book cover headboards. (This links to a brief tutorial -- looks easy to DIY.)
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Make table runners from the pages of unwanted books (e.g., books damaged beyond repair) by taping or gluing together the pages. Leave the pages as is, or embellish the edges by using a decorative-edge punch.
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Here's a good example of book pages used as wall covering / wallpaper. (The post includes a brief tutorial. Easy to DIY.)
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Turn a book into a book rack (tutorial) -- another #DIY project from the Unconsumption archive
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Books repurposed as plant pots -- #DIY idea from the Unconsumption archive
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Cuffs made from spines and covers of vintage books.
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Make a stacked-book table lamp using hardcover books, a lamp kit, lamp shade, drill, and screwdriver. (The post links to a how-to/tutorial.) #DIY
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Rachael Ashe Wow. Love this.
Unconsumption Rachael -- Same here. And it's one of those ideas that when you look at it, you think, "why didn't I think of that before?"