Crafts I've picked up along the way

The folded tree was a craft I picked up at a wonderful little shop in Farmington, Utah called "Just a Bed of Roses". It was my first inspiration to working with old books for crafts.

I Just Keep Folding Old Books

Folded Heart Valentine Book

This little book is titled "A Time for Tenderness". It's a bit thinner than my other books but still just as precious. It's an older slightly worn book that was published in 1962. I've lined the inside covers with beautiful papers, then tied it together with a gold colored ribbon. I also made the rose that is on the cover. A glass star bookmark hangs over the binding. A great gift for your sweetheart or even something special just for yourself.

Folded Heart Valentine Books

Here's a new project I've been working on. It's a bit time-consuming, but I like the results. Folding the pages of old books is relaxing for me, and definitely not an exact science........there's a lot of guessing here. Some old books have pages that are somewhat fragile, so that adds to the challenge. Decorating the cover after all the pages are folded is a snap and really fun. Enjoy!
I've put 4 of these on my Etsy page called Rescued Treasures.