On a recent trip to Longwood Gardens we admired this arch created with books folded into interesting shapes and flowers. The base appears to be created with gnarly branches and moss.
As a lifelong lover of books, I have mixed feelings about using books for crafts, although I have done so on numerous occasions. I enjoy cutting phrases out of books to use on greeting cards. You can see a sample and how-to on using these cut out phrases on The Flower Ark/Tulip Greeting Card.
I might try to make a few of these book page flowers for a Valentine’s Day Centerpiece.
MINDING MY P'S WITH Q 
Kathy
This gives me a gulp in my throat too, though the craft is good and the idea superb. I would hate to deface any book thus.
But I guess it teaches us not to hold on to worldly possessions and to look forward to a world where there are no possessions.
Susie
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Susie, when I use books for craft I tend to only use those that I have more than one copy of at the time. I find books so often in the library sales that are a bit beat up and ragged, so I use those and never spend more than a quarter or two. Yard sales are also good ways to find old books you love that you can use for crafts.
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That is a very clever idea but I would hate to destroy some of my favorite books.
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I would have to find copies of books I liked.
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I cringed for the books.
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I know…I do too…but I still thought it clever.
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I’m a bit late in responding to this but… I know how much you enjoy crafts, books, etc. and wanted to post this excellent pin showing a woman’s amazing decoration (related to books) of a stairway using paint.
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Thanks so much Janie. A lot of beautiful book spines, great authors and titles.
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It is gorgeous! ❤️ If I ever own a house again, I would consider doing this. Bet it was a massive undertaking.
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