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I don't much like reading books, but I do love how they look. I stumbled across a how-to online... not sure how I found it or what I was looking for, but I thought I'd give it a try and use the inspiration from a commment left at the bottom from someone about secret compartments :D


  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Follow this other guys' how to.<BR>He's got it layed out pretty good, why re-invent the wheel? However... I didn't cut a notch in my book cover. It looks fine to me as is, and I didn't do step 4 how he did.<BR><BR>If you are doing the cutouts in the book, don't complete all the steps just yet. Stop at step 4 and take your bracket out of your book. It'll make it easier to install on the wall later.<BR><BR>Also, I decided to use tiny little nails (seriously... tiny - I think they were probably no longer than ½") instead of more screws in the corners because it was easier pounding a nail in through the pages while keeping everything straight. Just run your thumb up the pages to even them back out if they're mashed down too far.


  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Now use this other guys' idea for secret compartments.<BR><BR>This is where I'll show you how I did it.


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Open your book and leave 10 or so pages untouched in the front.<BR><BR>I know I said take the bracket off earlier... but do as I say, not as I do!



  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Measure out where your bracket is and leave ¼" or so on either side. Decide how big you want your secret compartments to be and start cutting.<BR><BR>I used the words on the page to help guide my lines, but keep in mind where your nails are in the corners of the back of the book.


  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Admire any supportive onlookers no matter how bored they appear - they're actually enthralled in what you're creating!


  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    Cut down through the pages until you've reached a depth you like.<BR>I left 10-15 pages between the back pages that were cut out for the bracket and my compartments.<BR><BR>This is THE most time consuming part. I think it took me about an hour and a half - maybe more. I suppose you could start off this project reading the book and cut the pages out as you go... but I didn't really care to read this book!



  7. Step 7

    Step 7

    Install the bracket on the wall...<BR><BR>(aren't you glad you took it off earlier??)


  8. Step 8

    Step 8

    ...screw the book in place...


  9. Step 9

    Step 9

    ...hotglue the bottom flap shut...


  10. Step 10

    Step 10

    ...and hide all of your goodies :P


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Luna's acesorios

Luna's acesorios
Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:11:02 +0000

jaja just can't wait to do it ^u^ P:

RAWR!!

RAWR!!
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:35:25 +0000

I found your stash >:D!!LOL jk most people found it before me :P.Anyways cute i love your Domo-Kun!

Bluebell

Bluebell
Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:15:58 +0000

I LOVE it, thank you SOOOO much for sharing, wish I hadn't just given all my old books to charity, will have to go buy some of them back now!!!!

Rifath H.

Rifath  H.
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:37:29 +0000

this is so cool!!!

Hushgirl

Hushgirl
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:50:22 +0000

Very Cool...and your kitty looks like my kitty!

Sora_tenshi

Sora_tenshi
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:22:27 +0000

that sounds really interesting, for those of you who don't want to ruin a good book, find a book which is really boring, buy a cheap dictionary, encyclopedia etc, and if the cover is awful combine it with another craft and make your own cover first :) two crafts in one ^.^

and Domo is hiding in your book!!! <3

M3r3dith

M3r3dith
Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:01:19 +0000

lol Domo is in the compartment XD

Rachel

Rachel
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:12:46 +0000

Awesome! Must do.

ChococatRawr

ChococatRawr
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:48:23 +0000

:OOOO
I SEE A DOMO-KUN IN THE BOOK!
*High Fives*

Twinkle_Toes

Twinkle_Toes
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:17:12 +0000

that so cool!
you have inspired me!
my dog helps my mum when she is pinning her quilt on the floor by sitting on it and tests it out for her

micholove l.

micholove l.
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:19:11 +0000

really cutee proj!!
in the midst of trying it now so it shall be
ready for my hubbee to admire this evening(",)**
and the obvious choice is old reclaimed books hiding in the cupboards and under my bed, glad to be putting them 'bores' to an exciting fun use!! happy crafting ery'one, micho(",)**

Roxanna Stixx

Roxanna Stixx
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:26:16 +0000

awesome!!!!

basketofapples

basketofapples
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:39:10 +0000

sahhhhhweet! i love this. too bad my college dorm doesnt allow me to use nails or anything in the walls.

Sameero

Sameero
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:08:48 +0000

That's nifty. I may have to try it sometime...

Jet H.

Jet H.
Sat, 09 May 2009 09:56:31 +0000

great and funny

T w e e k e r s

T w e e k e r s
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:18:18 +0000

SO AMAZING i love how u have domo in it XD

Cupcake girl

Cupcake girl
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:15:28 +0000

I found an old book that my mom said I could cut up!! I and SO DO NOT want to read it! It is called. "How NOT to be a Messy" But I LOVE to be messy!!!

Cupcake girl

Cupcake girl
Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:56:36 +0000

That is AMAZING!

dinuguan f.

dinuguan f.
Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:43:26 +0000

how could you do this these books?these is a total disrespect.not because you don't read books you use them for secret boxes or whatever.this is unacceptable

LILY

LILY
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:20:07 +0000

Love this idea.

sparrow is fancy

sparrow is fancy
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:45:38 +0000

OMG IT FLOATS O_O

Heather Z.

Heather Z.
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:35:49 +0000

Id love to do this but i just cant cut up my books like that ;)

GrammaBev

GrammaBev
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:16:31 +0000

I love this - and I immediately recognized the way the instructions were organized as being from one of my favorite sites. You can find it here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Invisible-Book-Shelf/

kalen s.

kalen s.
Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:50:07 +0000

amazing.

Lola and Emilin

Lola and Emilin
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:08:34 +0000

So cool!

michelle-dee

michelle-dee
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:22:08 +0000

wow that must've taken FOREVER
its awesome, i wish i had that kind of patience

RayGun UnDone

RayGun UnDone
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:35:32 +0000

looks great... I have a bunch of really cool old books that would be perfect for this, can't wait to try it out!

Crystal R.

Crystal R.
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:10:34 +0000

This is a super cool project and I have decided I have to do it. The left over pages you have could be decoupaged to something. I know there are projects on this site that call for book pages. You could rip the edges and then decoupage o make a cool old fashioned feeling trinket box. Aren't imaginations wonderful? :P Thanx again for posting.

k!m

k!m
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:57:47 +0000

super amazing :D

Melissa M.

Melissa M.
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:14:22 +0000

You could always make plates! I was looking through a crafting book and it had clear plates and on the back of them they had used a mixture of glue and water I believe to brush on the pieces of book they cut up in pieces. They finished it off with a glaze of some sort so it could be hand washed. I have the craft book packed up and can't get to it until next week, but I'd be glad to send you some more info on it if you want.

Kenneth O.

Kenneth O.
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:12:47 +0000

I love your kitty and just step 5. That's an awesome step.

This is also a great idea! I must do this sometime...now to find the books....

mariah s.

mariah s.
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:01:43 +0000

my fam thinks this is crazy-cool! we are sooooo gonna make this project. thanks for sharing.

Violinagin D.

Violinagin D.
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:09:18 +0000

There are a ton of books that are bound and useful for a year at most. I got saved a lot of books that my friend's dad (who is a lawyer) couldn't do anything with and he kept getting updated ones every year and was just going to throw the old ones away. I used those!

But I'd never do this with the books in my library. @_@ I had to search out books to use!

Katti!

Katti!
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:03:27 +0000

niceeee!

PENNY V.

PENNY V.
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:14:10 +0000

Hey, this looks sooo clever! I will hit the local thrift store and find just the right books for 25 cents each. I am thinking about an old set of encyclopedias that would look fine.
thanks for the inspiration!

Candice C.

Candice C.
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:49:10 +0000

I KNEW I'd get a loct of grief for this one!
I originally found a Dracula book with a really cool spine, and I COULD NOT make myself use that one :) so I understand where everyone is coming from, but don't let the whole "ruining your books" keep you from trying it - just find crappy, good looking books. Think of it as giving new life and purpose to books that would otherwise not be loved. This isn't something you want to use your favorite reads on. I thumbed through the book I used beforehand and it SUCKED. I also bought a book titled "Out of The Box" because it was a pretty nifty title and the book looked good on the outside - it's about strategies for achieving profits today and growth tomorrow through web sevices... who the crap cares??? :P They were both begging to be cut up ;) It's best to find books that have something wrong with them - maybe missing pages or water damage, but definitely not Dracula :D

Pumpkinniki, please do share a project with the leftover pages! I can't figure out what to do with all mine... I feel bad throwing them away when I KNOW someone else knows what to do with them :D

Hannah

Hannah
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:48:40 +0000

amazing!

Goth Ninja

Goth Ninja
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:30:24 +0000

On second thought... I will try this!!! For sure!!! AND I'll call my friends to come over when its done!!! Hehehe I can't wait to watch them!!!♥

Goth Ninja

Goth Ninja
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:20:45 +0000

There's a thrift store with cheap books near my house... I might try this!!!

kermit

kermit
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:52:31 +0000

this totally rocks!

Pumpkinniki

Pumpkinniki
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:22:32 +0000

I saw something similar a few years ago and just loved it...but I also loved my books and couldn't bring myself to destroy one. Now, on the other hand, I have plenty of boring books and I feel it is my duty to prevent someone else from wasting their time on them! LOL

I already have another project idea in mind for the page pieces I cut out! :)

Kalli

Kalli
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:56:02 +0000

I wish i could...but I don't think I could run a perfectly good book...

Käpt´n Toasterkopf

Käpt´n Toasterkopf
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:54:27 +0000

Wow, I could never do this because I my love for books is too big and I would constantly cry while cutting holes in the pages, but it looks quite intellectual + very cool.

mangolicious

mangolicious
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:03:13 +0000

ingenious...

Mi.ezekatze

Mi.ezekatze
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:02:55 +0000

I admire step 5! ^^

Kirsten B.

Kirsten B.
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:14:39 +0000

Ah I'd wanted to do that too. Lol, it looks great:D

DIS.AR.RAY

DIS.AR.RAY
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:07:02 +0000

THATS SO AMAZING :D Awesome.

Lilim

Lilim
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:36:44 +0000

Aww That's cute, now I wanna go to a yard sell or something and buy some books ^^

camilaustral

camilaustral
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:25:30 +0000

that looks good!

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