Re: Recycling old books from the library
Posted by Marilyn Brackney on 4/03/02

Why not make book safes? These are great for storing small
valuables, and I keep one on my bookshelf with important
information inside.

To make one all you need are a hardback book,utility knife,
ruler, rubber band, and some white glue. If you're working
with kids, the adult should do all the cutting.

Open the book. Leaf through twenty or so pages, and place the
rubber band around the cover and pages to keep them out of the
way.

Lay the ruler on the next pages, and cut through with the
utility knife. Continue moving the ruler and cutting until
you've cut out a square or rectangle section from the center
of the pages. Remove the section and set aside.

Kids can glue the pages together on the inside of the square
opening. Leave it open to dry for several hours. Kids will
enjoy making these, and they'll have fun storing their special
treasures inside.

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