Cathy kumor
by Cathy kumor
Asked on Oct 28, 2018

How to upcycle hardback books?

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HummerKleinTheHoneycombHomeAnn
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  • Sandra Allen
    Sandra Allen
    on Oct 28, 2018

    This is a good place to start, too.

    https://www.google.com/search?q=upcycling+hardback+books&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS700US700&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiav-rLgareAhVDzlQKHQXGCs8Q_AUIDygC&biw=1164&bih=555&dpr=1.38


    I have used them to prop up my bed and have them under my microwave.


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  • Ann
    Ann
    on Oct 28, 2018

    I like to keep my favorite hardbacks and also use them to decorate. I've posted two techniques to make them over to look like vintage books and accent my decor. The first pic is a stack of books I added hot glue "bindings" then mod podged with printed papers then dry brushed with black paint. The red books are crackle painted with Elmer's glue and craft paint. Here are the two blog links.

    https://makethebestofthings.blogspot.com/2014/01/how-to-restyle-books-to-look-like.html


    https://makethebestofthings.blogspot.com/2014/01/make-vintage-style-books-part-2-with.html

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  • TheHoneycombHome
    TheHoneycombHome
    on Nov 3, 2018

    I used them to decorate this living room! https://thehoneycombhome.com/one-room-challenge-the-reveal/

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  • HummerKlein
    HummerKlein
    on Aug 4, 2019

    I not sure how to get you but need to thank you for the idea my husband left me some fabulous wood and just the thing to do with it is the planters Fabulous idea I’m excited to use his wood in sush a way thanks again hope you get this

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