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Geek Crafts: Recycled Book Roundup

April 25, 2012 by FaveCrafts

I’m Haley Pierson-Cox from The Zen of Making, and this is your weekly dose of geeky goodness!

Books and geeks go hand in hand, and a sturdy old hardcover can make for a perfect start to a craft project. So, to celebrate Earth Day, I put together a roundup of my favorite book upcycling tutorials!

Today’s green crafting posts are sponsored by Eco Green Crafts! Check out how to enter to win a $25 gift card and you’ll also get a coupon code for 20% off your order!

Want more green ideas? There are plenty of recycled craft ideas right here on FaveCrafts!

1. How To Make Your Own Book Planters for Succulents from Apartment Therapy

2. Upcycled Book Journals from Rook No. 17

3. How to Make a Handbag out of a Recycled Book from Curbly

4. How To: Not Your Ordinary Book Light from Grathio Labs

5. Book Page Pockets from Family Economics

6. Book Jewelry Box from Sincerely, Kinsey

Have you made something awesome out of an old book? Leave a comment below and tell us about it!

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