re-using/recycling books

Jen · **Posted: 09-06-2009 , 09:44 PM** #1

I've a bunch of books - some will go to happy homes, and others I know will be harder to rehome. So I'm looking for suggestions (ideally so others will take my books and run with them;)

1. charity shop - Only give them books they'll use

2. Jumble town - Off course

3. Local library - Only for specific books and depends on your library

4. Make a lamp/lamp shade out of a book
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/960255...le_lamp_shade/

5. Make a secret book - a book with a hiding place for money/passport/etc..
http://www.instructables.com/id/secret-book/

6. Make a bird house/book case from old hardbacks
http://www.thisintothat.com

7. Wrapping paper - but I only need so much

8. Using decoupage to re-vamp some furniture you got on jumbletown.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8271144@N05/2486464508
This isn't mine - but I did see a mirror that had this done before and it did look super.

Any other suggestions to have the masses looking for my old books!

louise01 · **Posted: 09-06-2009 , 10:11 PM** #2

what types of books have you

I've been looking for all types in the wanted section to help in the literacy classes i teach - my daughters school is also have it's annual book sale next week...

where are u located

Jen · **Posted: 09-06-2009 , 10:17 PM** #3

They're in the books section and some in the school section. At least what I've got posted so far. I've given up for this evening.

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	Posted: 09-06-2009 , 09:44 PM #1
Jen Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chapelizod, D20 Posts: 93	re-using/recycling books I've a bunch of books - some will go to happy homes, and others I know will be harder to rehome. So I'm looking for suggestions (ideally so others will take my books and run with them;) 1. charity shop - Only give them books they'll use 2. Jumble town - Off course 3. Local library - Only for specific books and depends on your library 4. Make a lamp/lamp shade out of a book http://www.metacafe.com/watch/960255...le_lamp_shade/ 5. Make a secret book - a book with a hiding place for money/passport/etc.. http://www.instructables.com/id/secret-book/ 6. Make a bird house/book case from old hardbacks http://www.thisintothat.com 7. Wrapping paper - but I only need so much 8. Using decoupage to re-vamp some furniture you got on jumbletown. http://www.flickr.com/photos/8271144@N05/2486464508 This isn't mine - but I did see a mirror that had this done before and it did look super. Any other suggestions to have the masses looking for my old books!

	Posted: 09-06-2009 , 10:11 PM #2
louise01 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: co. waterford Posts: 105	books what types of books have you I've been looking for all types in the wanted section to help in the literacy classes i teach - my daughters school is also have it's annual book sale next week... where are u located

	Posted: 09-06-2009 , 10:17 PM #3
Jen Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chapelizod, D20 Posts: 93	books They're in the books section and some in the school section. At least what I've got posted so far. I've given up for this evening.