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a secret place for your treasures
This is my secret book, it is great for hiding little things.
It takes some time but it is very easy. :)

Posted by redhat from Waidhofen an der Thaya, Lower Austria, Austria • Published
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  • How to make a book box. Secret Book - Step 1
    Step 1

    You will need:
    Book,Something Square That Is Smaller Than Your Book,Brush,Pen,Mixing Bowl,Water,PVA Glue,Stanley Knife

  • How to make a book box. Secret Book - Step 2
    Step 2

    Open your book, place your stencil on the center of the first page and draw the outline.

  • How to make a book box. Secret Book - Step 3
    Step 3

    It should look like this :)

  • How to make a book box. Secret Book - Step 4
    Step 4

    Start cutting.....and cutting and cutting.
    My book had 300 pages to cut and it took me 25 min. When your book has more pages it will take you longer.
    Try to cut the edges nicely because after this step you can not do any more clean up.

  • How to make a book box. Secret Book - Step 5
    Step 5

    Mix your PVA with some water.
    Start with the last page and glue it on the back of your book. Work your way from page to page. Make sure every single one is soaked in glue.

  • How to make a book box. Secret Book - Step 6
    Step 6

    Let your book dry over night. It might take even longer, this is also depending on the number of pages.

  • How to make a book box. Secret Book - Step 7
    Step 7

    The blue book in the middle is my try, i would love to see your versions.
    Have fun :) :) :)

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