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FREE!! Printable spell book cover – extra spookylicious!
► Posted under DIY projects, FREEBIES, Halloween, tutorials & resources by Heather
I’m cackling like a happy witch over here, because I’m so excited about this free printable!! It started out as a custom order for a MOST fabulous customer – one who cussed four times while talking about Martha Stewart in a positive way, therefore sealing the deal as one of my favorite people ever – and the project ended up being SO much fun that I wanted to share it with everybody! Here it is, just in time for Halloween: a printable spell book!
Eeeeek and CACKLE CACKLE!! Doesn’t this just make you want to stir a giant cauldron?? : ) At a Halloween party, this book would be a fantastic decoration, or it would be perfect for storytelling – just crack open the book and let your imagination run wild! So much fun!
As far as DIY projects go, this one’s a cinch. Here’s all you need:
Hardcover book
Your book does not need to be as Halloween-ready as my before picture is – hee! However, it does need to be about the same size. Looking at my bookshelves, I noticed that a lot of the hardcover books are the same dimensions, so I’m thinking that it’s a standard cover size – 6.25″ x 9.25″. My book also has a 1″ spine (that’s 300 pages, more or less).
3 sheets of 8.5″ x 11″ paper
I used a regular weight, laser-friendly paper stock. You can use any paper you like that prints nicely and will stand up to a bit of handling.
Something to cut with, and scotch tape
I always use an Xacto and a ruler, but you can also use a paper cutter or whatever else you’re comfortable with.
Everybody ready? Here’s the super-simple assembly!
1. Cut out each printed page at the edges of the image. You’ll have four pieces: front, back, and two spines.
2. Tape the pieces together from the underside – one long piece of tape down the seam, plus smaller pieces at the top and bottom edges. This helps reinforce the seam and keep everything held together.
3. Wrap the book cover around the book. Note that only one seam will be visible from the outside – the two flap seams will be inside the book for a nicer finish on the edges.
Before and after, in under five minutes (including pictures)!
The one catch: this file’s a doozy. It’s a fairly big ‘un. So if you don’t have a speedy internet connection, please be patient when you download! (Casting a few spells while you wait should pass the time nicely.)
And if you like this project, let me know!! I want to make fun stuff that you’ll like, so leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
PS. Update!! You asked for it and here it is – a TEXT-ONLY VERSION of the spellbook cover, for the crafty witches with their own antiqued papers to use!
PPS. Update number 2! In case the downloads through GoogleDocs aren’t working for you, you can also download the spellbook using these alternate links: spellbook • text-only spellbook
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Weirbk says:
We sure did have a "WICKED" good time working together ! <3
Heather - Chickabug says:
And you get absolute full credit for the idea!! Thank you so much! : )
sara -- emmyscloset says:
Once again, you outdid yourself! Amazing job!
Rosemary says:
My daughter Suzanne(Weirbk) said you were amazing- she was absolutely correct!!
Heather says:
This is AWESOME! Thanks a bunch!
Paula {Frog Prince Paperie} says:
LOVE this! Such a unique idea!
Christi says:
Beautiful :) Would be nice to also have it with a text only version to make your own aging effects - would also be a smaller file!
ThePartyAnimal says:
That is awesome - - I would just add it to a book I am reading and have fun watching the reactions when I take it out in the doctors office - lol
Su says:
Fabulous new addition to my haunting entryway table. Thanks for sharing!
Shelley says:
Heather!!!! This is so adorable. And crafty! ;) Look at you go! :)
Pam says:
Love It!!!
Pam says:
Love It!!!
Pam says:
Love It!!!
Bev @ Flamingotoes.com says:
I love it!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us - I can't wait to use it!! :)
Spark*Amy says:
What an awesome idea!! Thanks so much for sharing! Found you from the girls at eighteen25!
Terry says:
Thank you! Love the great graphics! I'll be making my own potions book this weekend!
Tina says:
Excellent idea!! I love it and I really love the font you have used for book and magical... (Any chance you can tell me what font that is? )
Sadly we don't really do much for Halloween in Australia, I've always wanted to, but it just doesn't seem to be thought about down here.
Heather - Chickabug says:
Yes! The font is called Mutlu Ornamental. Isn't it super-fancy?? : ) You can
download it here: http://www.abstractfonts.com/font/11491
Tina says:
Thank you so much for that. It's an absolutely gorgeous font! Perfect for a wedding book I'm doing at the moment, you are a lifesaver :)
Christy says:
I LOVE IT! Simple and fabulous!
Amber says:
that is awesome! thanks so much for sharing!!
Pdbingen says:
This is awesome. As my kids get older, it's nice to have "more mature" decorations around! Thanks for doing this!
Denise
Mreesadiana says:
Thank you!
Bridgetnotgidget says:
WOW!!! First of all what a cool looking book, gotta try this. I was wondering if it possible to get a pdf of just the words and borders without the background paper. So I can print it on my own paper I create. And also to save on printer ink?
Heather - Chickabug says:
"Save ink" are the magic words! ; ) I just added a text-only version - there's a link at the bottom of the post!
Shai says:
Thank you very much :) I plan to cover a journal with this cover to give to my friend whose hosting her yearly Halloween party. Brilliant!
Liz says:
This is just what I needed. We are doing a super fun Halloween dinner where every place setting is a different Halloween character. I needed something still for the witch and this is PERFECT!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Heather - Chickabug says:
Ooh, that's a fantastic idea!!! I'm so glad this will work for your party! :
)
Aubrey says:
Love it love it. I have one and now my mom is printing one too:)
Kim says:
Thank you so much for sharing!
Veryl says:
So fun....thank you for sharing
Kellie says:
Very cute love it, and great directions. Keep them coming!!!!
Mrs. M says:
Thanks! I am coming late to the decorating party, but there are still a few days left before Halloween.
jjpkeaj7 says:
great idea! too late for this year but definitely worth prep for next year. thank you for sharing.
jen says:
oooo! me likey! and the possibilities to cook up all kinds of book covers... could be lots of fun!
Thank you for sharing
Liz says:
Loved it! Made a great decoration for my son's Harry Potter themed birthday party!
Thanks a bunch!
Heather - Chickabug says:
Thanks, Liz!! : ) That's an awesome idea to use it for a Harry Potter party -- I wouldn't have thought of it, but it's perfect! : )
Nsiapno says:
Love it. Thank you. I think I might distress my cover a bit (maybe even burn some of the edges) before I cover my book.
Nan
Heather - Chickabug says:
Awesome!! Burnt edges are very witchy. ; )
TrendyTree says:
Fantastic idea! Do you have more versions coming out? Maybe on on curses?? Thanks for the great project))
Heather - Chickabug says:
I was thinking it might be a good idea to add another book cover this year and make it a series! Curses sound fun... : )
Deb says:
WOW! This is fantastic. I am about 9 months behind from the other comments LOL Just found your site and can't wait to make this cover. I will be using it on a regular book come Oct. Can't wait to see some peoples expressions! Anymore coming our way? You are so crafty and an angel to share it all. Thank you
Heather - Chickabug says:
You're so sweet, Deb! Thank you!! I hope you enjoy the spooktacular book cover. : ) I would like to come out with another edition of the book in time for Halloween this year, too! It would be fun to build a little spooky library. ; )
Honypop097 says:
what are you stopid
Abigail says:
I am hyperventalating at this breathtaking art, I cannot wait to make it! Thank you for sharing it. It is exactly what I like.
Heather - Chickabug says:
Such an amazing compliment - I'm so glad you like it, Abigail! : )
Donna says:
This is fantastic! Thank you so much - i found it right when I needed something like this! =)
Heather - Chickabug says:
You're so welcome, Donna! I'm glad it'll come in handy - what luck that you were looking for a spell book cover! : )
Jphussey46 says:
This is fabulous however I'm not able to download the cover. I know this is almost a year old but by chance is it still available? The links keep throwing me into Google.docs both on my iPad and pc. I sure hope you can help me out.
Have a great Halloween!
Heather - Chickabug says:
Hi! It's supposed to take you into google docs - that's where the file is stored. It's still there, promise! I'm not sure why you're having trouble downloading - I'll email the file to you directly. : )
Patvm says:
this is fantastic! i love it. i would like t know which fonts did you use in it because i need do it in another language.
Heather - Chickabug says:
The crazy font is called Mutlu. : ) I'm curious - what language are you translating the book to?
Stacey says:
It just went straight to Google Docs and I couldn't access it. I would love to have a copy though.
Heather - Chickabug says:
Sorry about that, Stacey! That's happened for a few people now, and I honestly have no idea why - I know the file is there, and the link works for me! : But, to fix the problem I just uploaded the file to my own server and you can download it directly using one of these links:
http://www.chickabug.com/free/Chickabug-Halloween-spellbook.pdf http://www.chickabug.com/free/Chickabug-Halloween-spellbook-textonly.pdf (on white - no parchment image)
Heather : )
Dcs899 says:
This is such an awesome book cover, I think this is one of the classiest Halloween decorations ever. Thanks soooooo much.
Heather - Chickabug says:
That's so nice of you to say! Thank you!! : )
Jessica A Wilcox says:
Is there a reason that I can't open this file in either illustrator or photoshop? I just want to add my own text? Let me know if I am doing something wrong. It says it's password protected!
Heather says:
Hi Jessica! The file is protected against editing, that's true. If you want to add something extra you'd have to print it separately from a blank document (i.e. run the same page through the printer twice).