How can I upcycle old hardcovered books? I have many.....
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Used book store, second hand store, library, all would welcome them, I am sure. Are you wanting to keep them and upcycle or do you want to get rid of them?
I've seen them made into jewelry boxes, knife blocks, purses, clocks, and more. Here's a link with lots of ideas:
https://www.pinterest.com/melleny/repurposing-old-books/
Hi Amy Claire, here's some info that may inspire you......
https://bookriot.com/furniture-made-from-books/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/58407/15-pieces-furniture-made-out-books
Depending on what the particular books are, their age and condition, unfortunately many thrift stores and libraries no longer accept donations.
How many books do you have?
here is some info for you
https://www.readbrightly.com/8-ways-upcycle-old-books-cute-crafts-gifts/
Hi Amy, this link has some tasteful ideas for repurposing books, hope you like them!
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/9-smart-uses-for-dusty-old-books-51884
Hometalk has loads of book ideas. Try the search bar at the top left for lots of inspiration.
Hi Amy, hope this helps you upcycle your books.
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Hi Amy, if you're okay with damaging the books a little you can use them as a leg like we did when we made this side table https://acraftymix.com/blog/something-to-bookish-sidetable/
This is very sweet. https://mymodernmet.com/fox-and-dye-design-book-boxes/
Here is an idea:
https://simplygreenrebekah.com/upcycle-vintage-books-into-journals/
I use some of my old college text books as a flower press. Just put some newspaper in the pages with the flowers and stack a bunch more books on top. Let the flowers dry out for a few days.
Here are some ideas! https://www.pinterest.com/search/my_pins/?q=books&rs=typed&term_meta[]=books%7Ctyped