10 of the most amazing things to make from your old books now that you have a kindle

Why take you old books to a charity shop when you can turn them into amazing things for your home. You may want to keep some of your most loved books, maybe you're on a complete de-clutter and want to use the space taken up with copious numbers of read books, after all you have a Kindle and won't ever be picking up a paper book again. Whatever your reasons I've found some of the most amazing things people have made from their old books; recycling at its best.

Inhabitat

1. A table and chairs made from used books would look great indoors or on the patio during the summer.

Craft Gawker

2. Turn an old book into a clutch bag to hold your Kindle!

Design Everyday Blog

3. This amazing headboard is made from open books.

Home Edit

4. Don't have the time or inclination to make a headboard like the one above – no worries, just stack-up your old books into piles behind your bed and voilà an instant headboard made from old books.

News Discovery

5. If you like relaxing in a hot bath with a book you'll love this bath made from books.

Bridgman

6. An amazing style of rug made from book spines.

Recyclart

7. This amazing desk is made from books and is used as an information desk in a library.

Instructables

8. Make a lamp from an old book.

Trend Hunter

9. A vase made from an old book is a great up-cycling project.

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10. Grab a pile of books, drill some holes large enough to hold a test-tube and you have an trendy style of vase.