An Upcycled Book Craft

Inspired by beautiful English gardens, this craft made from an old upcycled book was a real treat to make and a joy to display.

June 9, 2022 · 1 min · 118 words · Dr. Robert Martinez Jr.

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HomeArts and Crafts IdeasAn Upcycled Book Craft

Looking for a creativeupcycling craft to make using an old hardcover book?

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Start by preparing the paper to cover the surface of the book.

Next, paint the wooden door in any color of your chooing.

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Upcycled book craft with decorative paper, painted wood door, twigs and flowers.

Upcycled book craft with decorative paper, painted wood door, twigs and flowers.

Close up of an upcycled book craft.

Close up of an upcycled book craft.

Upcycled book craft with decorative paper, painted wood door, twigs and flowers.

Upcycled book craft with decorative paper, painted wood door, twigs and flowers.

Cutting scrap book paper.

Cutting scrap book paper.

Adding glue to a book.

Adding glue to a book.

Gluing scrap paper onto a book.

Gluing scrap paper onto a book.

Painting a wood door white.

Painting a wood door white.

Painting a wood door in Teal.

Painting a wood door in Teal.

Hot gluing twigs onto an upcycled book.

Hot gluing twigs onto an upcycled book.

Hot gluing faux greenery onto an upcycled book.

Hot gluing faux greenery onto an upcycled book.

Upcycled book craft with decorative paper, painted wood door, twigs and flowers.

Upcycled book craft with decorative paper, painted wood door, twigs and flowers.

Close up of birch bark painted decorative books.

Birch Bark Decorative Books

Close up of birch bark painted decorative books.

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