DIY A Giant Hocus Pocus-Inspired Spellbook With Dollar Tree Items

If the changing leaves, sweater weather, and pumpkin-spice-everything have you thinking, "It's Hocus Pocus season," this Dollar Tree DIY is for you. While it certainly isn't the only way to add witchy vibes this Halloween with Dollar Tree supplies, if you're going for Hocus Pocus-inspired decor, this giant spellbook will be an instant conversation piece. Superfans can pair the spellbook with a DIY that transforms a toilet paper roll into a black flame candle for the ultimate Hocus Pocus-themed Halloween.

If you want to make your own spellbook to summon the spookiness of the season, head to Dollar Tree and grab your supplies: two cardboard display boards, a few foam boards, tissue paper, hot glue, Mod Podge, paint, a paint sponge brush set, and one Halloween Creature Eyeball Decoration of your choice. If you see other hair-raising embellishments you want to add to your spellbook, grab them now, as Dollar Tree seasonal items tend to vanish almost as soon as they appear.

Here's the step-by-step spell...er, guide to make the Hocus Pocus spellbook all yours. First, take your display boards and cut off one side from each. Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge over the display boards, and lay tissue paper on top. Make sure to create some wrinkles in the paper to give your spellbook an aged feel. Seal the tissue paper with another layer of Mod Podge, and once dry, paint the paper your desired book color. For a more authentic look, start with a base color, and then add a few accent hues on top to really bring the book to life.

Now that the cover of your book is prepped, it's time to add the Hocus Pocus magic. Take your decorative eyeball and hot glue it in the middle of the front cover. Next, use the hot glue to add veiny details to mimic the spellbook in the movie. It doesn't have to be an exact match, so have fun and "draw" a book spine with the glue, and then add an eyelid for your eyeball along with spider webs, snakes, stitches, scales, or any other creepy-crawly details you can think of. You can also draw a lock next to the eye or even paint and attach an inexpensive latch lock from the hardware store. Once the glue dries, paint over it to make the veins pop or have them blend in with the book's base color.

Finally, glue the folding sides of the presentation boards together to form the book's spine, and glue the foam boards inside the book to serve as pages. Don't worry about filling the book with many foam board pages — you'll get the idea across with just a few. Another option is to upcycle cardboard for the pages, making it an even thriftier project. Either way, age the boards using tissue paper and Mod Podge like the cover, or simply paint them and add imperfections to the edges using a box cutter so they look worn. For a fun added detail, fill the pages with the cat spell and other quotes from the movie. Craving more ideas? Bring the Hocus Pocus theme outside by making Sanderson sister versions of this adorable pool noodle witch DIY to hang from your trees.