The book is hollowed out and attached to a wooden block on a hinge. If your child needs help with their homework, use some chalk to work out the problem. Hidden real book lock box by barska this unique hidden real book lock box by barska has been designed to appear like the wellknown novel pride and prejudice by jane austen, but opening the front cover reveals a hidden compartment for storing valuables. On instructables alone, you can find over 20 different variations of this project.
Then take a look at our other furniture makeovers for more great ways to repurpose other outdated pieces. You are probably already familiar with the classic secret book compartment project. Can keep cash, cards, coins and other things inside. Multibook secret storage compartment by jason poel smith via make. Choose a book with a cool cover or one that has an important meaning to you and your fiance.
Fold middle books and mark for all of your book bindings that rest in the middle you will need to fold the book cover over and mark where the title edge of the binding meets the side cover. With this clever little camouflaged box, you can hide small valuables in plain sight. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe step one. Also this allows for the door to not go too far into the room. When the diamond glaze around the perimeter of the pages dries, its time to cut out the secret storage cavity in the book. Were jennifer and kitty from, and were back to share a cool upcycle project with you a diy jewelry box made from an old book. You will be covering the hollowed part of your box with the page, but don. Youre not destroying the book, youre turning it into something else. To create your own secret library treasure box, use this tutorial that lets you turn an old book into a stealthy container for your prized. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Lay a gift card or treasure you want to hide on the page and scribe a line for the hollow compartment border.
This has been awesome set with the secret compartment storage access for you. Hollow book safes provide the perfect hiding and storage place for your small valuables. Upcycle a thrift store book into a diy jewelry box. Its one of those things that i thought id have to buy because i thought itd be a really cool gift. Jan 05, 2010 instead of trashing your old dresser, turn it into a colorful shelf worthy of displaying your favorite books and collectibles. I will probably move this to be among other books, making it an even greater chameleon, but it looks like a stack of books even standing on its own. A hollow book can be a nifty way to hide something, whether its a spare key, a secret note, or even money.
The idea of having a secret storage space or a hidden feature nobody knows about is very attractive for a lot of people. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe book safe. Nov 22, 2017 finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communicationsnovember 22, 2017. Arranging books by author last name is how most public libraries organize their collections. Carefully apply glue and turn the whole page over to be glued down. Heres how to make a secret storage book for your ring pillow. Instead of trashing your old dresser, turn it into a colorful shelf worthy of displaying your favorite books and collectibles.
It will really anchor those pages together so that we can get a firm cut into the book with our exacto knife. This is an update of a previous post by sharon rickson. A bookshelf just equals a bit of upright storage, so when you turn it on its side and add some legs you get a great table. Use a supersharp exacto knife or box cutter to slice a rectangle about an inch away from all the sides of the page. Making a secret book safe is a lot easier than i thought. Make this out of scrap wood and old books found at a thrift store. It is often easier for people to take inspiration from the text on the page than to create their own poems from scratch. Book safes are an ageold way to stash ones treasuresthe key to a. But what if you cant get your hands on those gorgeous leatherbound vintage books with the pretty scroll detail on the cover. If you want to go even further you can add compartments and different sections into your book box as well.
Only you will know that this book has a secret compartment. Do you have some jewelry or cash in the house that you wish to hide. Apr 29, 2015 9 crafty ways to hide valuables in plain sight. Brush your glue mixture around the outside pages of the book. The simplest option for book organization is to arrange books by title alphabetically.
Nov 05, 20 remove the dust jacket from your book and flip into the book a few pages. I suggest rummaging through books at yardgarage sales. Turn an ikea bookshelf into a beautiful storage table. Decorative book with hidden storage inside pretty handy girl. Book safes are an ageold way to stash ones treasuresthe key to a safe, a private document. Great for securely storing handguns, valuables or personal items, keeping them hidden in plain view so that only you will know where to access your valuables. You can turn an average closet door into something of a hidden room.
Hide valuables in plain sight with this diy secret hidden book storage box. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If these were on display and you didnt know any better, would you be able to tell the difference. Using a ruler, measure and mark a rectangle the size you want your box. Its a nice alternative for a wall that is usually used for displaying photos. Shelving should be narrow in hallways or small spaces, that way your library doesnt overwhelm the space and make it feel smaller. Flip the protected cover out of the way, and hold the rest of the pages together.
Mar 25, 20 another very spaceefficient and smart storage idea would be to have your staircase wall turned into a bookcase. Make your own secret compartment book the spruce crafts. Heres an activity thatll show you and your child how to construct your own secret storage book. A simple box is transformed into a secret storage solution that will fit right into the shelves of your personal library. Hollowed books provide the perfect secret space to keep a small stash of money, candy, or toys. Turn everyday items into super secret storage spots.
Its an easy diy home improvement that not only adds a little more room to your space, but it really brings back that childhood adventurous spirit. Use a supersharp exacto knife or box cutter to slice a rectangle about an inch away from all the. This stepbystep tutorial illustrates how to convert a real book into a box by hollowing out the actual pages. Here are 10 pieces of furniture with hidden compartments to help you store everything from cords and cables to craft supplies, remote controls and even your car keys.
A book box is a place for special treasures, so its totally appropriate to use one as a practical prop for your ring bearer. These poems are common in altered book journals see here. I feel like this secret book compartment is straight out of a movie. Another very spaceefficient and smart storage idea would be to have your staircase wall turned into a bookcase. Book safes come with a completely customized jacket and flyleaf, hollow area, and one doublesided page inside. I show how to make a book safe that can be used to hide small items. A hollow book can be a nifty way to hide something, whether its a spare key. Brush glue into the inside pages of the box to seal them shut. Set some glossy nonsticky magazine pages between the cover and the glued part of the book, and shut the book. Students can even pick a page from their favourite book as an inspiration. May 03, 2017 upcycle a thrift store book into a diy jewelry box. Sindy stevens from ikea hackers did just that while adding a little ply.
Book hiding place whipstitchdesigns hidden compartments secret compartment book crafts. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe ehow. However it is possible to hide larger objects by combining multiple books into one large multibook container. This extra book piece that you are leaving attached to the title edge is going to be used to fold over and will be glued down to create a flat surface you can attach to the box while still allowing the title edge to puff out naturally. It can be tough to remember the title and author of a book you read a long time ago. The 15 bookcase is there to allow for the door to open bring the hinge to the front of the door.
Make sure this is a book your own, and not one belonging to the library, or your family. Remove the dust jacket from your book and flip into the book a few pages. Apply a coat of chalkboard paint to closet walls for a distrationfree space. You could turn your hollow book box into a jewelry box or keep it looking like a. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Save the discarded book pages to use in other creative projects. An excellent solution is a do it yourself book safe. How to make a super secret book safe with images the secret. Make a secret book safe to stash your booty in just four easy steps. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new york. If you dont have a book thick enough to store what you want, you can put together this fun book storage compartment that involves hiding things behind books rather than in them. Any width will work but the thicker the book, the deeper your box. Using a ruler, trace an outline of the secret compartment on the first page of the glued together section of your book. Many libraries or yard sales offer old hardback books that can be a great starting place for this project.
Finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communicationsnovember 22, 2017. Gema ensenat shows you how to turn an old book into a secret compartment to hide all your special belongings. If you like to hide your valuables but keep them close you can stash them inside your pretty book. I love books but i love to hold and read a book and turn the pages, but if the book is boring. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe with. This makes it easy for you to find a specific book quickly. I teamed up with my friends at ryobi tools to share the tutorial for this secret hidden book storage box.
Simply replace the runofthemill door with a bookshelf door. Use your own creative team with our templates, or hire us to do the design too. You could turn your hollow book box into a jewelry box or keep it looking like a hardback and stash goodies on the book shelf. Jun 11, 20 however it is possible to hide larger objects by combining multiple books into one large multi book container. The first step into making the hollow book is to select a book. I think i will use mine to store paintbrushes and paint to. So this is how you can create a hollow book for hidden storage of special things. It can be any size or shape you want, but leave at least a half an inch border all around it. In this video tutorial, well show you how to hollow out a book to create a box. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe with images.
Exacto knifemod podgeany embellishments you would like. You dont want to start carving out the secret compartment on the very first page. Using the xacto knife and your ruler, cut through one page along the scribed lines. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe even hardcover books, like bibles, are subject to the wear and tear more frequently associated with softcovers. Most people wouldnt think to browse your library for private or personal things. Painting book cases the same color as your walls helps to make your room feel bigger. Vintage and decorative books and decorative book sets can be a unique addition to home decor. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new. Once your materials are prepared, get ready to start gluing your book. Select the first few pages that you want to have free at the end of the project plus one more. Check out selected results from nypl title quest 2019, held august 2, 2019, as well as title quest 2018. From 5 to 500 or more, secret storage books will deliver a handmade book safe, on time and on budget. Cut middle books along your marks slice or cut down the book from the mark that you just made in step 3.
An added bonus to your diy decorative book is the secret storage. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe book. The idea of a secret room behind the bookcase or a hidden storage compartment inside the wall or under the floor seems a little bit fantastic but theres no reason for it to be since all these elements are possible. Nov 04, 2014 when the diamond glaze around the perimeter of the pages dries, its time to cut out the secret storage cavity in the book. If you press hard, you should be able to get through about 10 pages at a time. It has the great portable safe with the overall dimension of the 0. Turn everyday items into supersecret storage spots. Rotate the book and cut through the next side of the niche just a few pages. If youre looking for a place to keep everything out of sight and help keep clutter at bay, youre in good company. Bored panda has come to the rescue of homeowners around the world with a guide to turning everyday, household items into hiding places, including stashing.