10 Great Ideas for Upcycling Library Catalog Cards

Way back before digital systems, libraries organized their books with things called ‘catalog cards’. (Maybe you remember this.) Ironically, these cards now placed beside library computers so people can write down where books are located. They’re unique sources for upcycling, too.

1. Necklace
via Sovereign Sea

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2. Wedding guest book
via The Binding Bee

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3. Thread storage
via A Place To Lay My Thread

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4. Little painting
via Winged World

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5. Applique
via Moxiedoll

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6. Decorated note cards
via Sweet Turquoise

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7. Tie tack and cuff links
via Written Nerd

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8. Save the date / wedding invitations
via Graham & Olive

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9. Notebook pages
via Phantom Limb

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10. Pocket book covers
via To Boldly Fold

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