This is a very easy crafty project that makes up into a cute Halloween decoration.
A few years ago I started gathering used books that had black covers to recycle.
I wanted to make a"Old Salem School" themed Witches Spelling Books.
After designing the new cover for my books, I printed off copies and glued them onto the book covers.
Tied them closed with a piece of cheesecloth or homespun.
If you like a more primitive look you can rub a bit of ground cinnamon to the book and cheesecloth tie.
Next came Old Salem Apothecary Spell bottles
A few labels and homespun ties, very easy.
If you do not want to design your own labels I do sell the files for you to print and make your own books and spell bottles at home. You can purchase them here.
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! And what a great idea!~
ReplyDeleteHello Rhee, what great labels, neat idea,thanks for sharing. Blessings Francine.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!! So cute :)
ReplyDelete~Trish~
Ree, I love this!! And thanks for the tip about cinnamon....I never would have thought to use it like that! I have to say, those bottles are my favorite - they are awesome and old-looking!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you finally got your blog up and running Ree!!! Love the spell book!
ReplyDeleteLove both the book and bottles!! Thank you for sharing. Sure wish I had a working printer, sigh.
ReplyDeleteThese are so fun! I love the idea of the 'spelling book.' Reminds me of one of my favorite halloween movies-- The Worst Witch!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!~