21 Uses For Old Books

Tear out old book pages to make greeting cards ($5). The background is suitable for all types of occasions — birthdays, graduations, and more.

Wrap candleholders ($20) with book pages on the outside and cut little shapes to let the candlelight or LED tea lights shine through.

Use old book pages to make vintage-style wedding paper cones ($8) to hold your confetti.

Make paper-rose decorations to add an interesting twist to items including gifts and Christmas tree ornaments. To find out how to make your own paper rose ($6), read this tutorial.

Get the look of these Harry Potter coasters ($20) by using ceramic tiles, Harry Potter book pages, and a few layers of decoupage glue and varnish.

Create a book-page necklace ($19) with a cutout of your favorite text or illustration. You can paint the piece with lacquer, or glue a glass gem on top of the cutout to turn it into a durable pendant.

Turn old book pages into gift tags ($4) that you can attach to presents to better personalize them.

You can also make book-page rings ($13) to match your necklaces.

When you're making cake or cupcake toppers ($4), use book pages to give them a unique look.

Transform a book page into a pretty art piece ($10) by printing an image over the page.

Use small bits of book pages as decorative items and insert them into things like vial necklaces or even terrariums ($12).

Make garlands ($40) out of book pages to use in parties or weddings. Here's a tutorial for how to make a paper garland.

Hollow out one of your old books to hide your cash and other valuables. No one will ever guess your secret hiding place ($17)!

Decorate your home and Christmas tree with handmade book ornaments ($5).

Recycle book pages to create earrings ($10) that display your favorite quote or part.

Create a charging dock ($40) for your iPhone, tablet, or other gadgets with an old book. Here are instructions on how you can make your own book charging station.

Create a vintage runner ($13) made of old pages by taping the pages together and using a decorative edge-puncher to create a cute border. You might want to lacquer the runner so it's not too fragile.

Create furniture pieces like lamps ($95), side tables, or coffee tables by piling up old books.

Create birdhouses ($15) from the pages and covers of your old books.

Wreaths ($20) are an interesting use of book pages and would be perfect for any vintage-inspired wedding or fun party.

Use the cover of an old book to create a cover ($30) for your ereader. It's perfect for the nostalgic bookworm who made the transition from paper to digital.