Vintage Book Vase Covers

Who loves old books?

I know I'm not the only one.

I have several shelves full of vintage beauties,
but that doesn't stop me from buying more when I find them at a good price.

Some are in great shape, others not so much.

Some I'd never cut up, while some are just begging for it (Contrary to my hubby's belief)!

Today I grabbed a few and yes, I cut them up.

How cute are they as vase covers?

Wouldn't they make great centerpieces?

They're actually just two book covers tied together.

Here's how to make them:

Carefully remove the pages from two books without cutting through the covers.
Make small cuts with an Exacto knife or sharp scissors.
I kept flipping mine over making sure that I was only going through one layer.

Once you remove the pages, you'll want to make marks for the holes.
 I marked every 1.5 inches.

Then to make the holes, you'll want to use either a drill or a Crop-a-dile
(which is like a paper punch on steroids).

I used my Crop-a-dile and it went through the covers without any problems.

After the holes are punched, use twine to tie the books together.

Then stand the covers up in a square shape and insert a vase of flowers.

You can set it so that the two different covers show. . .

or so the binding of one book shows.
They're cute from any angle.

I even made one out of vintage school books.

For this one, I used a longer piece of twine at the top holes and tied a bow on the outside.

Wouldn't this one be cute at a teachers' banquet or even a baby shower?

What do you think? Are you itching to run out to a thrift store and get some old books?
I hope so:)

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, 
who gives to all liberally and without reproach,
 and it will be given to him.

James 1:5

This post is linked to Life With Lorelai, Tatertots and Jello, My Repurposed Life,
Simple Nature Decor, Funky Junk, and My Salvaged Treasures.