Bookish DIY

You have time on your hands, a brooch that's seen better times and a strip of pretty ribbon. It doesn't take much to turn the brooch and ribbon into a classy bookmark - beautiful enough to give away as a present. You can do the same with an earring that's lost its 'partner'.

What about books that you don't want to keep anymore? Other than giving them away, what else can you do with them? Well, what about a wreath of white roses? Click here to see how it's done.

Book pages can also be turned into book letters and you can learn how to do this here.

An old hardcover book becomes a vintage photo frame. Make a number of them to give out as party favours - a unique giveaway.

If all the above DIY bookish projects are a bit too much for you, then this could be just up your alley - use the book pages for gift wrapping!