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Old Book Crafts

Fun Old Book Craft Projects

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Awhile back I got an email from someone who works at a library requesting a make it over craft challenge using a book. While she had hardcover books, like encyclopedias, in mind, you can use any sort of book you want. Your project for this craft challenge should use the book, not just some pages out of a book. Browse through these book projects and then submit your own. If you want to be one of the first to know when new craft projects are posted, take a few moments to sign up for the Family Crafts Newsletter and you can also chat about crafts with others in the Family Crafts Forum.

Paperback Book Owl Craft

Paperback Book Owl Craft
Follow these instructions and discover how you can turn a book into this cute owl.

How to Make a Book Safe

How to Make a Book Safe
Find out how you can turn an ordinary, hard-covered book into a safe to hide your valuables and little treasures.

Homemade Booster Seat

Discover how you can easily created a booster seat for younger kids to use.

Altered Antique Book

Follow thee directions and you can transform an old book into a work of art.

Custom Lift-the-Flap Book for a Toddler

Learn how to can turn on old book into a fun book for toddlers and other kids.

How to Make a Book Headboard

Wow... How about using a bunch of books to make a fun headboard for your bed???

Hymnal Angel

Learn how to make an angel using an old hymnal.

Literary Clock Craft

Use a favorite book to create a unique clock.

Make an AudioBook

This tutorial will teach you how to create an Ipod holder using a book.

Paperback Monsters

Check out these characters made out of old paperback books.

Recycled Hardcover Book Purse

Find out how you can create a cool purse using a hardcover book.

Recycle Lamp Shade

This tutorial will teach you how to create a fun lamp using a hard-covered book.

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