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Barry's Book Garden

Make a Book Garden

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/barrys-book-garden • Posted by BarryBelcher

Turn your old books into a flourishing garden.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

2 h 00

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

Turn your old books into a flourishing garden.

Instructions

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    Gather a couple of your boring old thick books.

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    Mix 3 parts Elmer's Glue with 1 part water.

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    Using a paint brush, paint glue mixture to the outside of the book pages with the book closed.

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    Use a straightedge and draw out a square in the center of the first page of the book allowing 1 inch to the edge.

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    With a sharp box cutter, cut pages along the lines. You will have to cut in sections as you go leaving enough pages for the bottom.

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    Apply spray glue inside the book center and place plastic film inside.

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    Plant your favorite potted plant inside and water carefully. The plastic will allow the book to hold water.