3 Ways to Use Vintage Books
If you're like me and you love reading, writing and antique things, then you may have started to accumulate a collection of old books. If you haven't done so already, then maybe you should pick up a few books that speak to you! Vintage books are beautiful on the inside, but their beauty really shines through on their covers. From design to pictoral images, old books have that feel-good charm. I wanted to show you Bloomers three ways to use old books that don't include reading them!
Here we go!
1. Stacking to Create a New Surface
One of the most efficient ways to use books is by simply stacking them to create a different dynamic to your shelf or table while showing off the pretty embroidery and lettering of the book. Not to mention it creates a whole new surface to display your favorite things on!
2. DIY "Book Bag"
A few summers ago I was at a craft fair and came across a vendor of handmade purses made from old books. The artist was so sweet and talked about her process in creating this bag! Every since then I keep telling myself I'll make one of these (and suggest you try too!). All she did was cut the pages away from the binding and created a pocket out of fabric and fastened it to the hard cover of the book. Then she simply created a strap and hooked it into the bag! I love how she gave new life to an old favorite.
3. Wall Art
Last, but not least, I use some of my books as wall art. This book titled, Ballads of Home, is embossed in gold etching and beautiful type font. The front cover is so pretty it may as well be displayed for everyone to see! I simply rested it on an item already on my wall, but you could easily drill two small holes in the back on the book and fasten wire to each side and hang it up. This adds some diversity and dimension to your wall pieces instead of just having prints.
I hope this has inspired some of you to find some old books you like or to use your existing books and find a purpose for them!
<3 Annalise
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