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Book Boxes: not to be confused with a heavy duty cardboard box, nor a set of boxed books like The Chronicles of Narnia.
These are actual boxes made to look like books, or actual books made to act like a box.
The ones on the right are made out of wood, with a hinge like a jewelry box.
I've also seen them made out cardboard, and even glass.
Here's one for the average couch potato who desires to appear more intellectual than a couch potato would otherwise appear.
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Do you own any? Have you ever made one out of an old book? Try it. It's fun!
8 comments:
Hi Michelle - those are fun aren't they. I have bought some notelets recently that come in a box like set - they're pretty for the elderly residents, who I though might use the boxes for storage purposes .. and I use the cards to write letters out - yes I do write proper letters too!
I heard a fabulous story about a little boy who was given a book by his uncle - an aged relative! - .. he opened the parcel .. a book - oh well ... and stuck it in the back of his cupboard. Many many years later - when his relatives cleared his house out after his death .. the box was rediscovered ... it was packed with Mars bars!!!!!! Tells a tale ..
Cheers Hilary
I have a cute book drawer given by my mother. It looks great on my bookcase next to the real books. I have always believed you should have a bookcase in every room (except the bathroom, gross)
Love those book boxes! Very clever.
Hi Michelle,
Although I'm fairly new to your blog site, I have been extremely impressed with its layout, information, presentation and broad spectrum of topic.
In light of this (and I hope you don't mind), I have nominated you for a 'Versatile Blogger Award'.
You can find the details at my blog site:
http://theopenhearth.blogspot.co.uk/
Kind regards,
Mark
I love the book boxes... I have seen them at Michaels's. The tutorial is very cool too!
Blessings, Joanne
I have a few book boxes. They are great for hiding clutter as well as treasures. I want to make a secret compartment - what fun.
Wow, that's really cool! I'll have to get my craft stuff out. ;)
So cute! I'd love to be able to make one using an old book but I'm not really crafty. I'd love to see pictures of the ones you've made!
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