Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter or a stencil, trace out the shape on a ripped-out page of the book. Cut the heart out of the book page and place it over the exposed part of the clock movement.

If you’re like me, you probably have shelves, boxes and closets full of old books. Although they are nice to stack on a trendy bookshelf, too many books can start to look cluttered. Instead of storing ...