Upcycled & RecycledNo. 7924 · The 2026 edition
Tutorial | Altered Halloween Books
Turn an old album or fake book into a spooky candy stash with items from your craft bin and toy box.
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This quick Halloween project transforms a plain album or fake book into a treasure chest for treats. Using craft supplies and small toys, you can decorate the cover to look creepy and fun. Finally, hide candy inside to surprise trick-or-treaters or party guests.
You'll need
Directions
- Collect craft supplies and small toys from around the house.
- Modify the front cover of a Halloween-themed album or a decorative box designed to look like a book.
- Conceal treats within the disguised book-box.