Secret Stash

Happy Friday!

All this week, I found inspirations all over the web

on how to recycle old books.

Today, I'm back at the craft table to give

you my take on turning a forlorn book

from blah to TADA!

Blah: an old hardbound book

Blah: an old box

Step 1: Detach the pages from the hard cover

using a quick slice with a box cutter.

Step 2: Remove any existing tabs from the box with scissors.

Step 3: Save the inside front & back cover of the book --

they're usually blank. Also detach these from the

hard cover with scissors.

Step 4: Use the blank pages from the book to cover

the sides of the box so you hide any print or letters.

Use glue & allow to dry.

Step 5: At this point, attach some lace or ribbon to the box

using hot glue. This will serve as a closing mechanism.

Step 6: Center the box inside the hardbound cover

and attach (top & bottom) with hot glue.

TADA! What was a sad book & an empty box

is now a sensational storage solution!

Fill it with your treasures like jewels

or secret vices like chocolate.

If you stack it with your other books,

no one will ever know where you

hide your secret stash!

Have a fun weekend!