Posts tagged: Books
DIY Themed Bookends.
By ChrisjobSimple, useful, and handmade. These are the kinds of projects the DIYosphere lives for.
From EvilMadScientist: "We said that it's simple, and it is: it's a brick wrapped in a piece of paper...hese are "cement bricks" -- red dyed cement-- and cost about $0.25 each. Wrapping them up keeps them from scratching up your shelves and books." These left-brainers chose some Psis and brackets for their physics texts, but the technique is simple and could » READ MORE
How to Make a Wire Star Bookmark
By DIY Maven
A perfect little gift for every bookworm you know, this lovely star bookmark requires very few supplies, most of which you probably already have! Here they are:
Make a Bookmark Book
By DIY Maven
Imagine having a bookmark BOOK to jot things down upon when you're reading your next book club selection. Clever, huh? And what a great little addition to those books we'll be giving during the upcoming holiday season! DIY Planner innowen shows us how to assemble a bookmark book in just 5 minutes. Yup, 5 minutes! Here's what you'll need to make one: » READ MORE
How to make a headboard out of books.
By DIY Maven
DIY combined with books is about the best kind of DIY there is, so when I saw this Instructable by jessyratfink, I squealed like a little girl. To make one, you'll need some stuff. Here's a list of it » READ MORE
How to Shape a Book
By DIY Maven
That post title isn't nearly as clever as this tutorial, but it's kind of hard to describe. The results, however, speak for themselves. Basically, Sheila uses old paperbacks as a medium for sculpture. To make one of our own, we'll need....
How to Make a Teeny Tiny Book
By DIY Maven
Just like the big ones, only smaller. Although, binding a teeny tiny book does require some adjustments. Ruth gives us the rundown of the entire process » READ MORE
My New Favorite Obsession: Book Binding
By DIY Maven
If you've read my original how-tos, it probably won't come as a surprise that I'm kind of a hobby junkie. I'll try anything when it comes to arts and crafts. Some stick and become on-going pursuits; others don't. Book-binding, I have a feeling, is going to fall in the former category. I've always wanted to try book binding but was a bit intimidated. I mean, I know how to write a book, but actually make one? Scary. This weekend I threw caution t » READ MORE
Noguchi Style Table, With Books!
By lilybeeI spotted this Coffee Table at an open house this afternoon.
It has that Noguchi Table vibe but would cost considerably less than $1,299. I like the quirky humour that uses coffee table books as, well, coffee table books.
The staging company who did the house just stacked up books that the homeowner already had then jammed the tempered glass on top. I'm not completely convinced by the dead cow rug (I like my dead cow lightly seasoned and c » READ MORE
How to make magnetic bookmarks. (Free template included!)
By DIY Maven
These fold-over bookmarks are so cute and so easy to make thanks to Martha. Just download the PDF, print out the templates onto heavyweight paper, fold as indicated, adhere magnets and you're good to go! For the complete tutorial and free template, visit Martha's website.
House and Hound Friday Round Up
By DeborahAnybody else feel like it's just been such a long long week? I think the Olympics are slowly killing me, because I'm staying up way too late to watch Michael Phelps and I'm a wreck in the morning. I need those full 8 hours of sleep, and don't you tell me different.
This week on House & Hound:
The Hunt : Eli, No! Flickr Book from Katie Kirk
Practice Makes Perfect : Custom Foot Stool From Atelier de Tapisserie Decoration
Leash 'Em Up : Re » READ MORE
Freebie Time: Free, Printable Library Cards, Pockets, and Mini-Notes!
By ChrisjobIn the DIY design blogosphere, tis always the season for giving: Creature Comforts offers free, download and printable library card pocket templates, standard library cards, and mini-notes. No more description necessary, just go get 'em.
Download library_card_pocket_template.pdf
Download free_standard_library_cards.pdf
Download free_mini_gift_cards.pdf
Via Decor8.
House and Hound Friday Round Up
By DeborahOur intent at House and Hound is not only to source out unique, dog inspired products for the urban-chic home, but also to provide pet lovers with information on how to create a style-conscious pet-friendly abode. This week at House and Hound was all about Pet Proofing your floors. Check out the high performance dog products below and make sharing your home with pets nice and easy.
There's A First Time For Everything: Stain, Moisture, Odor, an » READ MORE
The Bookman
By DIY Maven
He’s my kind of guy: tall, strapping and loves books. Designed by Kazmierz Szmauz, Bookman stands 70 inches high and 45 inches wide. He’s made of mahogany and seems to prefer books that are no more than 8" high. Available in three different poses, Bookman will run you about $1,700 through Any Amount of Books. DIYable? For a skilled woodworker, sure, why not. Via.
8 Free Photography E-Books.
By ChrisjobKnowing is half the battle...and not paying for it is the other half. Be sure to peep thess FREE e-books on Curbly's fave medium, photography. These ain't no one page folded booklet pdfs, these are BOOKS, and they're FREE, and they're GOOD.
1. Tinker Tubes - Personal Lighting Systems by Dean Collins
2. Lighting 101 by David Hobby
3. JPG Magazine by 8020 Publishing
4. The Image-Space Tips and Tricks collection by Joe Barrett
How to Repair Paperback Bindings.
By ChrisjobWiliam Smith from Hang Fire Books writes, "I frequently receive vintage paperbacks where the spine glue has separated from the text block (probably due to reading-wear) and then frozen/dried in a lumpy uneven way that keeps the spine from laying flat…I was wondering if it would be possible to soften the glue with heat so you could smooth and reflatten it."
It turns out, you can. Read all about William's technique here, but be sure to try in » READ MORE
Fabric Journals by John Robshaw at Barnes and Noble.
By Chrisjob
Style continue to come to the masses. This time, textilist John Robshaw offers six fabric covered journals perfect for your daily thoughts, sketches, for illustrating, or to catalog the previous night's dreams. $15-ish, in the stationary section. Thanks, Decor8!
The Amazing Staircase
By DIY Maven
London-based Levitate Architects created this remarkable staircase to solve a big book storage problem in a small space. Via.
Free Stuff: Books!
By Ken Hoyt
HarperCollins has made checking out their latest books a lot easier. You can browse the entire contents (cover to cover) of a select cross section of their offerings on your computer.
They liken this offering, called Browse Inside, to giving the customer a chance to peruse a book much as they would in a bookstore. And they are guessing that you'll purchase the book if you find something you like.
I think it's a great idea, and I'm likely to succ » READ MORE
How To Repair Book Bindings.
By ChrisjobJust because it's tatterned and has losse pages doesn't mean the story or the information is worn out as well. Follow these instructions from Wikihow to salvage your first editions, and don't be afraid of those tired copies at used book stores.
