Turn hardbound books into clutches with zippers!  This upcycling project is one of the best ideas you can do with gently loved hardbound books that are past their shelf life.  It’s stylish and can be used for many, many purposes!  Male or female this is a great handbag anybody can comfortably carry around.  Men can store their travel necessities or women can use them to store makeup or as a cute accessory purse.  Additionally, they make for a great notepad and pencil holder or as unique gifts.