repurposing old books

I love old books. Well, I actually love all books and can be found at least part of most days with my head buried in one. I am often wishing I could find new ways to repurpose some of the old books that are overflowing the shelves in my home. Of course, I would never desecrate a valuable antique book, but there are so many books with little monetary value that I would love to save and enjoy in other ways. 


Here are some ideas I recently found that I may try to use for inspiration. 


Love this idea for a "book shelf" from curledupwithabook

or this cute one from poetichome

I'm absolutely going to have to make one of these sweet apples this fall and you can find the tutorial at 
cheekymagpie

This is definitely above my level of expertise, but really amazing from alternativeconsumer

I'm not sure how comfortable this would be, but it definitely has the wow factor going for it . From 
inhabitat

Okay, even I don't have enough books to make this unbelievable book rug from recyclart and artist 
PamelaPaulsrud

And if you just can't figure out what to do with all those loose pages...just start papering your walls with them. From Ruche

Enjoy your weekend. You can find me in the book stacks.