Using copyright free text is another great thing for craft purposes. Generally I find that all the free classic books in the amazon kindle store are also copyright free! But it is always best to double check before you start using bits of the books in crafts you sell! Just like copyright free illustrations, text usually comes into the public domain 70 years after the death of the author. (Unless of course the copyright is renewed) But when in doubt, use google!
Books like ‘Pride and Prejudice’ are still so popular and I love using quotes from it in my items, both items I sell and also just for fun experimentation:
The Paper Pocket Watch 