Book safe

A hollowed-out hardback book can turn into a safe to keep trinkets and valuables out of plain sight. Store it with the other books on your [bookshelf](http://www.ehow.com/how_12340585_build-decorate-bookshelf-8-creative-ideas.html) to blend in seamlessly with your decor.

This is a fun DIY! How to make a book safe to hide your treasures!

Better Book Safe: I wanted a book safe and didn't like the versions that I saw that looked like they were hacked out with a rusty hatchet. So I came up with my own way of making one.Materials neededThick book - find a book that will look like it belongs in the booksh…

This is a fun DIY! How to make a book safe to hide your treasures!

Have you ever wanted a secret hiding place? Come see how to hollow out a book easily to keep treasures hidden where no one would look!

It’s a bit of a nerdy DIY, with a little childishness thrown in but it’s fun to make and cute to keep!This is my second diy post of the year. I’m trying to stick to doing a diy pr…

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN STASH BOX TUTORIAL! May 03, 2017 By Jane 72 How to Make Your Own Stash Box Tutorial! Not all of us have a loose floorboard to hide things under, but most all of us have space for a book. With this smart, upcycle DIY, you can transform a hardcover book from your local thrift store into a secret storage compartment.

LED Book Safe W/ Secret Compartment: I wanted to make a really cool book safe that featured a wooden insert and a LED light that turns on when you open the book. I've always loved the idea of secret hiding places, and it seemed like such a fun project to attempt to make a really nice s…

I like to keep a few dollars and some change in the house for emergencies, bus fare, or whatever, and I used to keep it in my underwear drawer! Underwear Drawer is the First Place Checked by Intruders! But according to a police report I read, the underwear drawer is the first place a burglar will look. So scratch that idea! I like the idea of some cash simply because when the power goes out in various storms, ATM machines don't work and neither do cash registers, so it doesn't hurt to have…

The first step into making the hollow book is to select a book. Make sure this is a book your own, and not one belonging to the library, or your family. I suggest rummaging through books at yard/garage sales. Make sure it is a hardback; otherwise you will cut all the way through the other side when you are cutting out the insides. You'll also need: Elmer's white glue a container to hold glue solution (I've chosen a film canister) X-acto knife, and/or box cutter. Both if you have them brush…