Friday, April 12, 2013

Secret Book Safe




DIY: Secret Book Safe


This craft can be done with old books to turn into a crafty keepsake! Hid all your prized possessions or tiny treasures in this space made from a discarded or damaged book.

Things Needed:
-A (thick) Book
-Modge Podge
-Exacto Knife
-Paint Brush/ Sponge

Steps:
1.) Paint the last pages of the book to the inside back cover with modge podge. Let dry for 10 minutes.
2.) Paint the outside of the book around the edges with the mod podge and let dry for 15 minutes. Don't worry if the glue gets onto the book because it will dry clear.
3.) Draw a rectangular outline with pencil on the inside page about 1 inch from each side. Then use a knife or exacto knife to cut along the outline. Make sure to cut the corners extra carefully.
4.) Cut through several pages and then stop to remove pages and continue cutting and removing pages to the desired depth.
5.) Seal the cut pages with glue.

Do not worry if the cuts aren't perfect! This gives it a vintagey feel. Now you can put this on your bookshelf and enjoy a secretive hiding place that no one will ever suspect.

*Future Projects: Keep in mind that after this project, you will be in possession of many scrap pages. These pages can be kept for later projects.

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