Got Books? : Creative Reuse

by Sarah

If you are like me, you love books. However, every few years, my library tends to outgrow the bookcase and I find myself with too many books and nowhere to put them all. So, here are some environmentally friendly ways to find new homes for your old books: How to Get Rid of Old Books

If none of these great ideas strike your fancy, come see what some of the artists at Etsy Recyclers Guild have done with their old books and magazines:


1930 Hardy Boys Book Handbag by retrograndma



Paper Duck made from the pages of an old wildlife book by paperleaves



Flower Barrette made from old magazines by An Bláth Páipéir

Easter Treats from The Etsy Recyclers Guild Teams

As originally featured on my IraMency blog today:

Happy Easter to all of you! If you take some time to shop in between the dying of eggs and running to the parents for dinner, do check out these cool easter things on Etsy!  From top left to bottom right, Milly the Bunny from WrittenWorld on Etsy,  Baby Pink Daisy the Eco Friendly Elephant from RevivalVintageDesign on Etsy,   Petunia the Rabbit from SarahE on Etsy,  Pink Bunny Suit (Possessed) by BeatUpCreations on Etsy,  Little Rabbits by PaperLeaves on Etsy.

For the rest of you non-shoppers enjoy the beauty of the day!

Paper Leaves

Shop Name: Paper Leaves

Name: Kristen

Location: Camarillo, California

Shop Link: http://www.paperleaves.etsy.com/

Kristen's shop is full of "recycled randomness." Having a great appreciation for paper, she has a wonderful assortment of recycled and upcycled cards, some that even "pop up" when you unfold them. She is only in her 20's and loves to create, share and promote upcycling of goods that would otherwise be discarded!

Check out her shop HERE.