Halloween Book props

My Dad and I worked on a book prop for Halloween. We were trying to make some inexpensive complementary decorations. For our upcoming Halloween party. I think we might do a sort of wizard and witch (HP) party. Not exclusively tied to the movies.  We have been working on a class room something you might expect to find in defense against the Dark arts. 

So here are two of the books we made. Hope someone is inspired by this. 

This is only my second "Instructables" 

Step 1 The book!

We found the books on 70% off clearance @ a local craft store (Mikes) so we got 2 for about $4. Then  I drew out the design I wanted in pencil. It didn't show up great in the pictures. 

Comments

[kishan bharadwaj]

simple and super cool thanx..................

[rcollard]

I love this idea! I can see using this technique for more fanciful fairytale types of books too. Thanks!

[monotreme]

And the boy in the pit is because? Very amused, but I suspect this photo wasn't suppoed to be there :)

[Badleprechauns]

I was digging a hole while we waited for pain to dry.

[Tabitha de Luna]

These are really fun!

[TonyMiller]

Very nice.

[mister lamp]

these are sweet. I will probably give 'em a try. (;,;)

[l8nite]

Ghoulishly WILD, I may have to make something up just because, even if we dont have a place in the Haunt for books (maybe if I make them we can find a place)

[canida]

These look awesome! Nice job.