Lately, I've been a spending a lot of time on
Etsy. For those who don't know, Etsy is a website where people sell vintage and handmade items. It's like the world's biggest craft show, online. Only better. But don't start looking, because it's seriously addictive. Instead, take a moment to see what I found. It's artwork created on vintage book pages. I love it! Perfect for the walls of my imaginary (for now) library. Here are a few of my favorites:
My Red Umbrella by carambatack
Gold Leaf and Gold Leaves by Copperinc
So, what do you think? It took me a moment to get over my cringe at the idea of drawing in a book. But I love the idea of recycling the pages of a book that would otherwise be a total loss. Hurrah for appreciating the beauty of these old pages and finding a way to enhance and display it.
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15 comments:
What beautiful finds.
I love it.
I adore the first one.
Etsy rocks!
That's pretty awesome!
Oh, they're beautiful ! I LOVE My Red Umbrella, and there's one with an owl that looks really nice too. Great idea. Ah, Etsy's such a nice website.
They're amazing, once I got over the writing on book pages. But you're right great way to recycle.
I am so totally addicted to Etsy! I bought a ton of things for the wedding...including Upcycled Vintage books that had been turned into journals that I used as guest books. I felt the same way about them taking out the pages but I love that it gives them new life.
I MUST HAVE THESE for my imgainary library as well.
What gorgeous finds! I must have at least one beside my shelves. Hate going on etsy as I can't stop looking at all the stuff I want to get but couldn't have.
Beautiful! Be sure to check out the book sculpture on etsy, if you like these!
Juju- It certainly does!
Charlotte: I love the Red Umbrella too.
Zia: A landfill would be the ultimate horror.
Dandy: I am extremely jealous of your vintage journals. I want the one with the birches on the cover.
Claire: I know, it's insanely addictive.
Connie: Heading off to check those out right now.
Oh my goodness the Red Umbrella one is absolutely gorgeous. I love Etsy! Thanks for sharing!
I agree that once the initial shock of writing and drawing in books wears off, they are pretty fabulous. I am now seeing how this could easily become an obsession- looking for cool new recycled book drawings!
I too cringed when I saw "drawing in books" but you're right, it's a wonderful way to recycle and they'd make a great addition to any room that have books.
I love these, especially the first one!
Oh wow, these are lovely.
I love Etsy too, it's so addictive!
I think these are pretty neat, I mean I would cringe at the idea of drawing in a book but if these were otherwise going to waste then I'm ok with that. I really like the first one :-)
love the ideas. it's a great way to recycle.
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