Today I’m going to show you how to make a book page apple. It’s a super easy and inexpensive project! And, this project is the perfect project to get your kids excited for back to school! This could also be used as a back to school gift for a teacher or as an end of the year teacher’s gift! Let’s get started!
How to make a book page apple – Step 1
You need an old paperback book. Choose the small, novel type book. I prefer a book that has some yellowing of the pages. If you don’t have any old paperbacks, stop by your local thrift shop for one. I got mine for 35 cents. On a side note, we made these this past weekend with a group and the ladies were reminiscing about when they read “Sweet Valley High” books when they were young!
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Once you have cut around the outline, remove the remainder of book page – leaving only the apple shape as shown.
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[email protected] Charm
I sure hope I see this nifty thrifty apple at my party tomorrow…it's really cute!!!
Blessings,
Linda
Deanne Langford
Fantastic, love making things with old books!
Jan
Do you know how many pages in the book are needed?
Doreen Cagno
You will use the entire book. About a half inch size binding paperback works well.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Super cute and definitely doable!
Donna Huisinga
Really cute. I've made pumpkins but never an apple. Saw it at The Scoop link party.
Fairhope Supply Co.
This is very cute – always wondered the details of making these. I guess it could also be done with a pumpkin, or christmas tree, or . . .
Gotta go find some books!
Jen Carlisle
I can't believe you ruined a sweet valley high book… those were the staple of my youth! But I love the project 🙂
AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa
Oh, I just LOVE this! Your directions are so perfect and easy to follow. Thank you! Pinned! Visiting from The Scoop!
melanie
just found your blogs stunning
Sue Geiszler
Awesome Idea. Thanks so much.
Lola Brown
I love the apple.
Brenda
Love this! Will be crafting it with my granddaughter for a gift for her teacher . Thanks!!
MElissa
Do you glue the front page to the back page for a complete circle or does it just sit open with the back side exposed?
Doreen Cagno
Yes, you do glue the front to back!
Suzy
I will be digging out my Exacto knife and doing this. I’ve seen other shapes made out of old paperbacks, but your how-to is very easy to follow.
I will definitely follow this to make a Christmas tree.
Lee Durden
Great Project!! I’ll be doin’ this one come fall.
Gwen
This looks fun. I like that you’re recycling (literally!!) some older projects you’ve shared with modern stories. Thank you for tips on where to find supplies and even Amazon links. You are really kind.
Kirsten Wheelock
Could this be made larger? Like 9″ high and if so how many pages would you estimate to need, I’m thinking a centerpiece for a literary event.
Doreen Cagno
You would need to use a book that size and the book would need to be thick with a lot of pages to make this work.
Judi Johnson
I have tried for two days to save this to Pinterest so I can make it later. But nothing I do will save it. Know why????
Doreen Cagno
Judi, You should be able to pin the main images – the first and last in the post. The individual steps are not pinnable.
Christiane Lavoie
This is really original. I will try that . Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
I’m going to make this for my high school English Department! One question, you say to start on the middle of the book and cut only on the right. What about the first half of the book?
Thanks!
Doreen Cagno
You do all the pages! So sorry for the confusion!