You can find amazing carved sculptures from books, books that have been completely covered with mixed media artworks and even books used to make fiber art or art quilts.

I’ve got to admit, this is the first purse I’ve seen that’s been made out of a book!

For a project like that, I’d personally recommend "The Ultimate" glue.  It’s a really good quality white glue, and it’s what I used when I’m making covered notebooks.  As long as you handle it properly, I’ve never had it fail.  Just don’t let it freeze… ask me why I know that’s a bad idea

So what’s your take on altered books?  Should we find alternatives to published books and be leave the "real" books intact?  Or do you think it’s okay to create artwork out of something that’s going to end up in the landfill?

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Old Books into Cool Handbags

You can easily change the color of the paper to fit your your country.  It can even be made with heavy-duty interfacing, fused to fabric for a sturdier pinwheel.

What about covering the handle with ribbons and attaching streamers to the end?  There are all sorts of fun things that can be done with pinwheels – and they’re easy to make too!

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Easy Patriotic Kids Crafts

Comedian Leslie Hall is known for her over-the-top embellished sweaters (check out her tongue in cheek gallery on her website)  In this video she celebrates the creation of the "worlds largest gem sweater"… complete with backup knitters!

Put down the beverages while you watch though…

See, isn’t a little laughter a good way to start the day?  Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go make something sparkly

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Crafty Giggles for the Weekend

Do you want to make a fun Easter basket, but don’t want to do any sewing?  Beth has created a great how-to video for using pieces of fabric and an inexpensive Easter basket to create a unique, one of a kind basket – perfect for filling with chocolate!

That would also make a great stash-buster craft as well.  Because you won’t really see the fabric print, just the colors, it’s perfect for using up all those little bits and pieces that seem to accumulate.

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Pretty No-Sew Easter Baskets