Reuse Inspiration: Five Repurposed Book Projects Slideshow!

A quick trip to the thrift store can return a bounty of books that make you wonder how they ever got published. Sometimes, you’ll run across damaged books, too. With a little bit of crafty love, you can give those old pages a brand new life! Here are some ideas to get you going:

1. I just love this chandelier made from old books by designer Lucy Norman.

2. You could try your hand at making a purse from a recycled book.

[Image Credit: Creative Commons photo via Topeka Library]

3. Got some old comic books? Julie shows you how to turn them into gift tags with this quickie tutorial.

4. Check out these lovely book collages by Lisa Kokin. She makes beautiful altered books, as well.

5. How awesome is this book diorama by Flickr user queenmum? It looks like she cut into a chunk of pages and created a little secret surprise in the hollowed out bit. Genius!

Have you guys made anything fun with old books? We’d love to hear about what you’re up to in the comments!