I found these cute book spine bookmarks by way of Pinterest. Which led me to Green Paper and then of course to Etsy (P.S. I love vintage!), which is where I always end up. I think the bookmarks are a creative way to deal with old books that are kind of falling apart. But I'm not sure I could do it. You know... make that final tear. What about you? They are falling apart any way right? But I do feel guilt-free just buying them.
Holy moly, I LOVE those! I'm with you though...I don't know if I could rip the spine off! While I am a complete advocate of writing in books, underlining, etc. and of breaking the spine (on paperbacks), I just don't think I could do that. Those are awesome though :)
ReplyDeleteI don't write in books either. I think the books would have to be so horrible that I need to take them out of their misery. Is that possible?
DeleteI LOVE these!
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cute but i couldn't do it at all not even write in a book.... they are too precious in my eyes
ReplyDeleteI agree. It's so hard to imagine but they are super cute.
DeleteThese are awesome! I understand how you could feel guilty. I personally would not do that to a book but I do see myself buying these. Maybe because the damage is already done?
ReplyDeleteI would definitely buy but would feel so guilty doing it myself. I agree. Damage done and I didn't do it. That's my story and I'm sticking to it :)
DeleteThey are lovely but I am torn (get it, torn?).
ReplyDeleteLol. I get it. That was a good one. I really did laugh.
DeleteOh I would love these. But I am with you, I might tear up if I have to rip apart an old book!
ReplyDeleteI know. I would feel pretty bad. But I wouldn't feel the same if I was buying it. Go figure.
DeleteOhhhh. Those are TOO adorable!
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeleteIf it was totally falling apart (I have one in that condition actually - it's even missing pages) I could do it. But only in that case. Great find though. These are super dooper cute!
ReplyDeleteMissing pages is definitely a sign that there is nothing one can do to save the book. That's definitely a time when I'd feel less bad (wondering about my phrasing).
DeleteI think it's very creative!! they look lovely and most people would just throw away a book that was falling appart anyway.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't but I'm a pack-rat :D
I wouldn't because I don't throw books away. But if the alternative is throwing it away, this is definitely a better use.
DeleteI like them, too. And I think it's a better use for all those old books that end up as part of the window display at Anthropolgie.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Those are totally awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove right?!
DeleteI would never have thought to do that but this is such a neat idea! And an easy way to recycle or reuse an old, falling down book. Nice find!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great idea. I would still prefer to purchase (I'm lazy like that)
DeleteI couldn't do it! At all! But I would love love to have the Girl Scout Handbook bookmark. But it is a great idea. By the way...Welcome Back!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It actually feels weird being back. But I missed it so.
DeleteI love these vintage bookmarks too, I hope I can find similar ones here in our place. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNo problem!
DeleteI love Etsy ^^ and I like these bookmarks too, but I couldn't do it!
ReplyDeleteI know, I'm so torn
DeleteWhile I am horrified by people who write in books, dog-ear them, etc., once a book is old and falling apart, I'm generally ok with destroying them for artsy purposes. :) I recently bought a couple of paperbacks that were in really rough shape at a yard sale, and I'm going to use the pages to make wedding decorations!
ReplyDeleteOh I bet that would look awesome!
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