Happy Friday my dear friends!
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This week, I featured crafts from this
an inspiring blog.
Jason Thompson, the author, has this to say
{and it's one of my favorite lines}
about old & forgotten books:
Is there a purpose for some of these
unwanted books? Answering this question
leads us to artists, designers, and artisans
who appreciate books in a uniquely different
way. Although the fundamental parts of a
book might consist of pages and covers,
the artist's eye sees something more: raw
materials to create unique objects far
removed from the book form. To these
artists, books are resources to rearrange,
recycle, and re-imagine into
functional and decorative objects.
Apart from crafty ideas, the book also
highlights work by different artists.
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If you think old books are blah,
take a look at these pieces and
I guarantee, you'll say "TADA!"
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by Betty Pepper
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by Betty Pepper
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by Laura Cahill
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by Laura Cahill
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by Jill Sylvia
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by Jill Sylvia
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by Su Blackwell
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by Su Blackwell
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by Su Blackwell
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by Robert The
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by Robert The
Aren't these mind-blowing?
Oh the possibility of books!
Here's to a great weekend!