Book Bag Literally, Tutorial
The other day while surfing the net I came across an image on Country Living. I thought the idea was so cute that I had to try it myself and I am here to give you a tutorial. This tutorial is however just a guideline. I contemplated doing it several ways and just opted for the fastest way I could see. Hope you like it. (you could of course make this much more complicated!)
Supplies:
One hardback book
Exatco knife
1/2 yard or less of fabric
Handles of your choice.
Hot glue
Duct Tape
(p.s. I think I might have gone a little crazy with the duct tape, but what could be faster or stronger?)
I don’t know is it too cheesy?
I thought it was really fun, but I am not sure…
What do you think?
Is this something you would ever consider making?
Let me know!
>I love it! What a great idea. I am going to shop my book collection today so I can make one.
>Too cute. Do you suppose, as an asst. ref. librarian I could get away with this?! Because I would love to waltz into work with it! 🙂
>Yep, this is ABSOLUTELY something I would consider making. Your bag has turned out beautifully. Love your choice of fabric, too.
>Oh, I love this! My youngest daughter is an avid book reader and I would love to give this a try for her. I can be a little clutsy at projects like this but it is so cute!
I'd like to have one for myself too 🙂
>That turned out really cute!
>I love this! I would definitely make this. I am a librarian and carrying around a "book" bag would be perfect!
>yours looks really well-done! my mom is craftier than me, and she made a handful of these for gifts & to sell. they were really awesome, she even picked out special titles to have their bindings exposed (what's yours? 🙂 her only hang up was trying to figure out a buyer's market…i put some on ETSY for her & didn't sell any, which is CRAZY!
nice job 🙂
>That is so awesome! What a great way to recycle!
>yes, i would definitely make one of these. i might try to get activity day girls do it too…maybe with plastic tubing handles to make it cheaper.
>This is a fantastic idea…i would love this purse to call my own. You must make some and post on etsy. The colors are perfect and so NOW.
Great tutorial too.
~judi 😉
>I saw bags like this at a craft fair in Chicago a few years ago and made a note to try it… but now I don't have to do any of the experimenting! You did all the work for me. 🙂 Thanks! Love it.
>i love this! i like that i wouldn't have to sew. i use my glue gun whenever i can get away with it. 🙂
>I really like it! It does look like something I would make – I would actually even use it as decor – or maybe an inbox for mail. You did a great job and it looks like easy to follow instructions!
>I think it is a great idea, although I may fiddle around with an alternative to duct tape. And I'm off to Half Price Books!
>Very clever. I have a bunch of books that I have torn pages out of to use for decor, but I've never figured out a way to use the binding. Plus I'm a sucker for anything that involves duct tape. 🙂 Lisa~ http://www.livingmybestlifeii-lisa.blogspot.com
>I love it!! It looks too intimidating to me though, not sure if I could do it…
>Oooh….crafty. And your end result looks so professional! I don't know though, as a bibliofile I have a natural aversion to destroying a book….but I sure do love the result and the message it sends…what is the title? My library does sell 2nd hand books so maybe there is an option for me out there.
>I would TOTALLY make that! and my daughter will beg me if she sees this! bookmarking your site
>I think it is totally cute and would make a great teacher gift or librarian gift… or a great bag to take with you to the library.
>very cute – would make a wonderful gift for that 'reader' on your gift list…great job..