Something About You

by Julie James
Something About You cover
Good Books rating 3.75
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  • ID: 5169
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • Reviews: 2
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henrykisor.com · Unknown · 2024-05-08
creative 4.00

The Repurposed Library offers creative ways to transform old books into craft projects, with some ideas being more practical than others. The book provides step-by-step instructions and valuable insights on which books are too valuable to cut up, making it a worthwhile investment for craft enthusiasts.

The Repurposed Library by Lisa Occhipinti presents 33 craft projects that give old books new life. While some projects may seem farfetched, others like the Book Ledge, Lettered Wreath, and Literary Lampshade are quite clever. The Kindle Keeper, a repurposed hard book cover for an e-Reader, is a standout. The book is not available as an eBook, but it's worth purchasing for its detailed instructions and valuable advice on preserving valuable books. Craft enthusiasts will appreciate the creative ideas and practical tips offered in this book.

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    Transform those tomes into craft projects.

    Specifically, the Book Ledge constructed of stacked tomes of varying widths, the Lettered Wreath made of paper rosettes, and the Literary Lampshade pasted with pages.

    Who says old-school books and the latest technology can’t co-exist?

joreadsromance.co.uk · Unknown · 2012-01-02
mixed 3.50

The Repurposed Library offers creative ideas for repurposing old books into art and practical items, but some readers find the concept distressing due to their love for books.

The Repurposed Library by Lisa Occhipinti presents a variety of projects that transform old and damaged books into new art objects and functional items. The book includes detailed instructions and photographs for creating items like mobiles, wreaths, vases, shelves, storage boxes, and even a Kindle holder. While many readers appreciate the creativity and practicality of these projects, others struggle with the idea of altering books, which they view as sacred. The book has received mixed reviews, with some praising its innovative ideas and others expressing discomfort with the concept of repurposing books.

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    This craft book has tons (well, 33 actually) of ideas to use with books, and I mean every aspect, from the hardback covers to the individual pages.

    Although having books turned into art and household items is better than throwing them away, the main image on the cover is giving me an anxiety attack just from looking at it.

    I had this love/hate relationship throughout the whole book.

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