Cast a spell on your friends and family this Halloween. Create your own Halloween Spell Book with this easy craft tutorial. This Halloween craft is spellbinding!

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“I put a spell on you, because your mine.” I am channeling my inner Winifred Sanderson today. You can thank me later if you won’t be able to get that song out of your head. Today’s post is a fun Halloween craft.

I took a step back from crafting all those Disney Inspired Pumpkin Ideas and created this fun Halloween Spell Book. This Halloween project adds a spooky touch to your bewitching Halloween decor

These spellbooks are my take on the infamous spellbook in Hocus Pocus. It is not a hard project, but there are a few steps involved.So, don’t be intimidated by that fact. These spell books are a great way to use up an old textbook or two that you no longer have use for. You can also hit up your local thrift shop to find used hardcover books to use as well.

Here is how you can make your own set of these Spell Books.

Halloween Spell Book Supplies

3 hardcover books

Foam, puffy or 3d letter stickers

Hot Glue Gun With glue sticks

Embellishments of choice (plastic bugs, , gems, stickers)

Mod Podge

Paper Towel – separated into 1 ply and ripped into sections

Black Paint

Metallic Paint

Distressing Ink

Ribbon or suede

Paint Brushes – small bristle brush and a sponge brush

Hairdryer

Halloween Spell Book Instructions

Step 1:

Start by attaching the foam stickers to make the titles on both the cover and the spine of the book. You can title your spellbook anything that works for you.

Step 2:

Place the book open with the hardcover sides facing up. Apply a layer of mod podge on the book and begin applying the damp paper towel in small sections to the cover, back and spine. You want to make small wrinkles and work the pieces around any lettering.

Step 3:

Use a sponge paintbrush to apply black paint to the entire cover, back and spine of the book.

Step 4:

Use the small bristle brush to apply metallic paint to the lettering and any embellishments that were applied.

Step 5:

Use the distressing ink to apply stain to the edges of the pages. Crumble and bend the pages without tearing them to create a worn-in look.

3 Books

Make Your Own Halloween Spell Book

Active Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour

Cast a spell on your friends and family this Halloween. Create your own Halloween Spell Book with this easy craft tutorial. This Halloween craft is spellbinding!

Materials

Tools

Instructions

Attach the foam stickers to make the titles on both the cover and the spine of the book.
Use a glue gun to make studs, or patterns if desired and attach any embellishments that you would like to be black.
Make sure your paper towel is separated into one-ply and moisten with a couple of drops of water. Squeeze out any excess. You want it to be barely damp.
Place the book open with the hardcover sides facing up. Apply a layer of mod podge on the book and begin applying the paper towel in small sections to the cover, back and spine. You want to make small wrinkles and work the pieces around any lettering.
Apply another layer of Mod Podge using a dabbing motion.
Use the hairdryer for about 5 minutes to dry.
Use a sponge paintbrush to apply black paint to the entire cover, back and spine of the book.
Use the hairdryer again for about 5 minutes to dry the paint.
Use the small bristle brush to apply metallic paint to the lettering and any embellishments that were applied.
Use the hairdryer again for about 5 minutes to dry the paint.
Use the distressing ink to apply stain to the edges of the pages.
Crumble and bend the pages without tearing them to create a worn-in look.
Finish your craft by adding gems or wrapping in ribbon/suede.