Ready to give your old books a new chapter? Crafting with books and book pages is all about turning once-loved stories into fresh, creative adventures.
Tear, fold, roll, and glue your way to paper flowers, quirky décor, and charming handmade gifts. Every page holds a new possibility—so grab those dusty novels and let’s turn them into something worth showing off!
This page is full of over 50 free, wonderful crafts to make with book pages. Get ready to upcycle old books into new treasures. Here is where to learn all about crafting with books.
Welcome to the fun part — where books and creativity meet! Our book page craft tutorials will show you how to transform old, worn or forgotten books into something completely new and full of personality.
Each tutorial walks you step-by-step through easy, inspiring projects that celebrate the charm of printed pages.
You’ll learn how to fold, cut, glue, and sculpt your way to beautiful paper flowers, like the Hymnal Bouquet Tutorial brought to us from Down Red Bud Drive. Each rose is made from the pages of a special hymnal.
Make stunning folded book art like the pumpkins, angel, and Christmas tree. You just need a book and a chunk of time to do a lot of folding! These sculptures make beautiful home decor for many holidays.
Check out the link to the article on upcycling old books into beautiful gift tags. Having scrapbook materials on hand adds flair, but these can be made without any special tools.
Along the way, you’ll pick up clever tips for working with delicate paper, finding the best materials and adding your own artistic flair.
Whether you’re looking for a quick weekend project or ready to take on something more detailed, these tutorials are designed to spark the imagination. Don’t worry about perfection — the beauty of crafting with books is that every wrinkle, smudge, and stray word tells its own story.
If you enjoy crafting with books, take a look at the list of projects made with newspapers and magazines!
So grab a cup of tea, open an old paperback, and get ready to give its pages a whole new chapter!
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This accordion organizer can be used for so many purposes - coupons, patterns, templates, etc. Learn how to make one with these step-by-step instructions.
Wings of Whimsy
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Learn how to turn an old paperback book into an angel just by folding pages.
It's Always Autumn
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Learn how to fold a paperback book into a Christmas tree. DIY book Christmas tree is a super easy, low-cost way to decorate your home.
Needlepointers.com
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The main supply for this project is a hardcover book. It's the perfect project for an office or to place on a bookshelf.
Julie Measures
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Turn an old book into a zipper clutch with this tutorial.
See Kate Sew
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This jute rope and book page bowl is the perfect do-it-yourself decor to enhance the farmhouse or nautical theme in your home.
The Crazy Craft Lady
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There is not much you need to make a book page angel … only paper and glue. Learn how with this tutorial.
Just That Perfect Piece
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These decorative balls are made from recycled book pages. Check out the tutorial.
Christine's Crafts
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With this tutorial, make a beautiful book page Easter egg wreath by decoupaging dollar store plastic eggs with pages from a paperback book.
Handmade in the Heartland
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This farmhouse-style garland is made with folded book pages threaded onto jute cord.
Our Clover House
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This is a super easy Valentine's decoration. See how to make it with this free tutorial.
Creative Green Living
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This tutorial shows you how to turn old book pages into charming paper leaves perfect for Fall.
Single Girls DIY
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Turn a book page pumpkin into fall decor.
Julie Measures
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Learn how to transform old books into charming book page pumpkins with this easy DIY tutorial.
DIY Candy
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Learn how to make this easy book planter by recycling books!
Spouts and Stems
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Learn how to make a clever hiding space with an old book. This is a perfect project for older kids, adults too.
Spruce Crafts
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Use the spine of an old book to make a stylish bookmark.
Crafts a la Mode
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Upcycle old book pages into bookmarks! Learn how here.
Swoodson Says
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Follow this tutorial and learn how to create beautiful calla lilies out of old book pages. Super easy!
diy n crafts
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Turn book pages into a Christmas banner by ripping pages from an old book and either stencil or paint your holiday greeting on them after which use string or jute cord to hang them.
Sarah Joy
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Learn how to make a SIMPLE clock out of an old book.
House of Hawthornes
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Here are instructions on how to use comic books and Mod Podge to make easy comic book letters! Perfect for budget-friendly wall decor.
Mod Podge Rocks Blog
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On this page, you will learn how to make dictionary magnets using words.
Crafts by Amanda
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This wreath uses book pages from an old book or you can use vintage music sheets to create a book page wreath.
Gathered In The Kitchen
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Here is a fun Easter craft idea for repurposing an old book. Make a decoupaged book bunny by reading this post to learn how.
Sum Of Their Stories
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Pumpkin decorations can be used all fall, from Halloween to Thanksgiving. Learn how to make cute decoupaged pumpkins with dollar store finds.
Needlepointers.com
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This tutorial shows you how to make your own stacked rustic books for your coffee table decor with recycled old books, stencil and a few other supplies.
CraftBits
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Craft your own gift tags from recycled book pages and this free tutorial.
Christine's Crafts
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Bring autumn colors indoors, or to your front door, with a DIY fall book page wreath.
Julie Measures
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Turn an ugly filing cabinet into a work of art by reading and following the instructions and using old pages from books.
Woman In REal Life
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Take an old paperback book and learn how to fold it into a book angel in 30 minutes.
Christine's Crafts
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Learn how to turn an old book from the thrift store or one of your own into a cute Christmas decoration with this folded book Christmas tree craft.
It's Always Autumn
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Making gift bags from old books is easy and eco-friendly. Can be made in different sizes, which makes them perfect for gift cards or small gifts.
Sun Of Their Stories
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With this tutorial, repurpose an old book into gift tags and/or cards. It's easy and fun and eco-friendly.
Sum Of Their Stories
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Music book pages can be transformed into a flower bouquet with this free tutorial.
Down Red Bud Drive
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Learn how to make a kindle cover from a hardcover book.
Come Together Kids
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Recycle old book into a cover for a Kindle or Nook.
Carolyn's Home Work
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Here is a tutorial on making a knife holder from upcycled books.
Reuse Grow Enjoy
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These 5-pointed origami stars are easy to fold from magazine, book pages, sheet music or scrapbook paper.
Homemade Gifts Made Easy
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With this free tutorial, learn how to repurpose an old book into a paper garland.
Sum Of Their Stories
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Phone book to pencil holder instructions.
Chica and Jo
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Follow this tutorial to make a book page pennant banner using pages from an old book and scrapbook paper.
The Crazy Craft Lady
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Watch a video or read the written instructions to make a book picture frame.
It's Always Autumn
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Making a planter cover requires no crafting skills. All you need are two old books, scissors and tape. It can be completed in under 10 minutes.
In My Own Style
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Turn an old book into a purse with this step-by-step tutorial.
A Beautiful Mess
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DIY book page roses are stunning and easy to make with these free instructions.
Christine's Crafts
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This rustic planter is a decoupage craft made with book pages.
Making Joy and Pretty Things
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Make an entire vase with pages from an old book. All you need is a sharp craft knife and some glue.
diy n crafts
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Rolled book page, along with a star shape, is used to make this unique DIY home decor.
Just That Perfect Piece
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How to make a secret hiding spot for treasures and money in a book.
How to Do Stuff
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Here's how to make a secret storage box with old unwanted books.
House of Mahalo
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This project uses an old storybook page as the paper insert for the coin purse.
My Poppet
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Create a succulent planter with an old book or thrift store book, following the instructions on this blog post.
Dream A Little Bigger
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In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a beautiful sunflower using book pages, complete with a DIY stem.
Just That Perfect Piece
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It's time to repurpose, recycle and reuse an old book plus some rulers and turn them into a trinket box.
Lovely Etc.
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This shows how to use three old books plus a few other supplies to make a wall shelf.
A Piece of Rainbow
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Recycle book pages into an upcycle project.
Creations By Kara
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