TWO Levels & A Secret Staircase ~ The Eternal Bookstore Book Nook Kit! ✨
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2022
- In this video I will go back to the basics. My youtube journey really started with buying and making miniature kits. And as a book lover, I decided to make another book-themed one hehe. I’ve completed a few book-themed kits before, but this is currently the most detailed and elaborate one I’ve done so far. I’m now really tempted to design and make one from scratch…thoughts?
Also a huge thanks to CuteBee. For this video, CuteBee let me choose a dollhouse or book nook kit to make. No payment was received, nor is is there any commission arrangement. I have personally already purchased and made many kits from them previously 😝.
Prior to this, I purchased almost all of my kits from Amazon (and a large number of them are from the official CuteBee Amazon store XD), but it’s nice to get a discount from time to time. However do compare the final prices and tracking services included before you purchase!
Items used in this project:
*Eternal Bookstore kit (from the official Cutebee amazon store): amzn.to/3QqtnMx
*Self healing cutting mat - amzn.to/3j9M1tO
*Craft/modelling knife - amzn.to/3WaHPrS
*Tweezers - amzn.to/3Yxn1gq, amzn.to/3YqWTU9
*Precision scissors - amzn.to/3W9ON0k, amzn.to/3Fl21QU
*Craft awl - amzn.to/3Ps84I3
*Glue applicator - amzn.to/3FoHN95
Note that I have bought and tried all of these items myself. Since I am an amazon associate, I will also earn a small commission if you purchase from the links above. You are more than welcome to purchase elsewhere, especially if you find a cheaper price, or if you prefer to support smaller local companies. I always advocate for supporting what you believe in and always comparing and being careful when purchasing online :)
For a list of all my recommended items and tips for making and customising dollhouse and booknook kits, please visit the link below: docs.google.com/document/d/1y...
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All information in my videos and comments are based on my own experiences experimenting with different arts and crafts techniques as a hobby and are intended to promote creative learning. While I endeavour to provide up-to-date tips based on my experience and research, I am not liable for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this information. These videos are ‘use at your own risk’, so don’t work beyond your capability and seek help if you need it. Always remember safety first!
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There have been some comments concerning counterfeit products. After doing some digging, I noticed that Cutebee has released a statement on its website with details on how to distinguish real products from fake ones. The safest spots to purchase will be from the official Cutebee store or the official Amazon Cutebee store. Please be very careful where you purchase your kits!
If anyone reading this has accidentally bought a counterfeit, if you would like to share any details, please contact Cutebee so they can file an infringement complaint.
Note: there were also concerns that Cutebee’s product is the bootlegged version. Cutebee has stated that this product was something that took them two months to develop with their design team, and they have the relevant certificates, patents and copyrights.
Now that that’s out of the way, please enjoy your time making the kit (and also watching the video 😆)!
What is the white board underneath called?
@@NutTwisters Hi! It is called a cutting mat :)
Unfortunately, I bought mine from an Ad on Facebook and was very disappointed
thanks, this is exactly the information i was looking for since i found it on byanavrin through an ad
Don't be naive, cutebee are resellers. It's ROLIFE that manufactures most of these, there are other manufacturers but I'ma gatekeep. FYI there are no "counterfeit" of these, they all come from the same place, just bought from the same manufacturer and resold.
Also there's nothing wrong with resellers as you wouldn't find these products if it wasn't for resellers advertising in the firstplace, theyre priced higher as it costs a lot for them to pay for FB ads and such.
Now that I’ve made a couple of book nook kits to get the gist of the structure and typical sizes, I’m now very tempted to make a one from scratch! Thoughts on possible designs? 🤩
I really would like to see Totoro or Kiki related one. Love u viseo, by the way)
@@irishkinet That’s a fantastic idea! I realised I haven’t done anything Kiki related yet ~ Jiji is so cute! I was stuck with regards to the designs and now you’ve got my idea factory running again ahaha thank you! 🥰
Since you love hedgehogs....cute hedgehog on a field under the stars. Maybe you can do hanging lights or fairy lights!
@@hikariartandbujo 🤩🤩 That’s a fantastic idea! I want to try and make a little hedgehog figurine - as you know my skill with clay is a bit lacking 😂
@@azukibeanhobbies ahahaha worth another try. I'm sure you'll improve quickly ☺️
Thank you for showing a more realistic version of putting this together. I’ll use your video for reference.😊
Hope this will be able to help with your assembly! 💖
I received this for christmas. I worked on it an hour or two after work. It was so fun and relaxing. I ordered a second book nook from CuteBee this morning. Highly recommend!
I really love the fact that although very highly detailed it does seem incredibly well made.
🙏🙏🙏
Absolutely! I love how everything just fits together! (Besides from the mirror 🥲). It’s very interesting to see how it’s designed - I would love to design and make my own one day and this is a great learning tool!
Just got this kit for my granddaughter and a train one for my grandson off Amazon. Looking forward to putting these together. They both taken a liking to my Metcalf train track buildings and the detail inside them. So thanks for the inspiration 👍
They’ll have lots of fun for sure! (and do be careful with the tools) 😊
This looks amazing! I would really like to visit that bookstore, hah. I like the idea of a library booknook inside my own library, or just a really cozy reading corner in the rain.
Thank you hehe. My bookshelf has now run out of space 🥲
I just ordered this kit and was not happy with what I got. I got three panels and nothing else. I ordered from Facebook and was expecting to receive the kit shown in this video but it wasn’t what I got. This video looks fun and amazing. Just be careful where you order.
Oh no! :( Are you able to contact the place where you ordered from?
May I ask whether this was from a third party seller? I’ve seen some of those Facebook and instagram ads, but I’ve never clicked on them before
Also thank you for watching. I hope you’re able to resolve this and get the full kit or a refund!
I’m currently working on getting some restitution.
They sell a flat version of this model for less money. I just bought this one for 50. The flat one was around 17 dollars
@@tinataylor4203 Thank you fore clarifying!
I had the same experience sort of. I ordered it and
Love the 2 floors. So cute!!!!
Thank you! 😊
When I bought mine, there were several on Amazon from different companies and different prices (all had the same photo bizarrely). It was hard to know which to go for so I picked a mid-priced one. The one I ended up with has quality 3D push-out wooden pieces but the instructions are an impenetrable photocopied sheet, so i conclude i got a bootleg (for which the product page no longer exists on Amazon btw). This video has been a huge help filling the gaps...
Glad this video helped you out! I really can’t believe the issue of the bootlegs for this particular kit, lucky you got the intact 3D version.
@@azukibeanhobbies It didn't take much of the video to see that the one I have has missing pieces. I've abandoned it as a foolish pursuit and have ordered a proper version.
@@sofajockeyUK Hope you can get a full refund from Amazon!
Everything's Exquisite, a beautiful job well done. :D
Thank you Briana 🥰 and have a lovely weekend!
You are so inspiring ✨✨ gorgeous work as always 🥰
Thank you!! 🥰
What tool did you use to fold the papers into a book? I tried manually folding them and it was a big miss. Helpful tips; 1)use a Q-tip or the screwdriver provided to roll the maps really tight, 2)dry fit pieces first of course, 3)use a Wood Finish Stain Marker pen to color the back of some of the pieces that might peak out. I used mahogany, not an exact match but it's close enough. The backs of all the pieces are not stained so I colored some of them.
Thanks so much for the tips, especially for the Q-tip one, I’ve been trying to roll the papers up without them creasing xD. I don’t have any of those stain marker pens yet, I usually use staining gels for raw wood, but markers will be handy for the edges. For folding the papers, I used a pointy craft awl to score the paper before folding and it makes folding so much easier.
I love this kit 💕💕
It’s one of my fav book book kit
Wow awesome 😍😍
when I do mine I think I will order a real miniture rug and dog. These are great! I can't wait.
Have fun!
Just come across this channel and I must say it's very inspiring, especially with such amazing creations ....an easy subscribe 👍
Thanks so much for your lovely words, it’s such a pleasure to read! Please enjoy your day! 😊
Beautiful
I love this kit and I think I want to customized it . It is easier than made the new one .
I love the two-level structure and the staircase at the back 🤩
I made this and it was a lot of fun! Just realize this isn’t something you can whip together in a couple of hours. The most tedious part is making all of the books. The instructions were clear but this video really helped, especially with the lighting. It comes on lettered panels-A,B,C,D,and E. So when the instructions talked about panel F I was a little dumbfounded. Turns out the instructions were wrong and F was actually A. Another fault to the kit is that the battery pack is in the back, a very inconvenient spot. It took me three days to complete. It’s beautiful!
Thank you! I’m glad this was able to help you with the incorrect instructions. And I totally agree with the battery being at the back. It’s a bit annoying having to take the entire book nook out of the shelf every time to turn on the lights. I made a book nook that’s (not a kit) after this, and I decided to put the battery pack on the top!
This is awesome!
Thank you! 😊
Hi! I'm about to start this very kit myself. I saw your glue recommendation for Deluxe but I was also wondering how long you leave each glued piece to dry or if you use clamps to keep the glued pieces together while they dry. I've never crafted anything like this before so I'm looking for all the tips I can get! I will definitely be referencing this video as I go along because you did a masterful job!
Hi! Thank you for watching 😊. Deluxe glue is pretty strong so no need for clamps. The waiting time is not that long, the label says it dries in 30-60 minutes but I’ve never actually timed it myself, I usually move on to the to the next piece and by the time I’m done with that, the previous piece should be ready. It’s also quite flexible, so the pieces can be manoeuvred a bit even after drying (as long as you don’t but too much glue otherwise the bond might be too strong)
Also some of the pieces are very delicate so please be very very careful! I’ve broken a few of them as I was too hasty, but they can be very carefully glued back together. Have fun making this kit!
@@azukibeanhobbies Thank you so much for the reply and the tips! I saw that you used an x-acto knife to gently pop out some of the pieces so I shall buy one tomorrow for that same purpose! And I am a slow sort of worker so sounds like the Deluxe glue will have plenty of time to dry while I prepare other pieces. I really appreciate the help :)
And from Danmark
Your message asking about where to purchase the kit popped up in my ‘waiting for review’ - UA-cam automatically removes all comments with links so I’m sorry if you were waiting for a reply!
In answer to your question, I have a link to the site where you can purchase this kit in the descriptions.
Also I approved your comment, but it is not showing up at all here :(
Wow I didn't even know this was a thing! I just discovered book nooks earlier in the year and immediately fell in love. I just finished making my first one, which looks like the backrooms. Looks amazing considering it was made out of found materials and garbage. Though I really enjoy and want to do stuff like this. This totally opened me up to so many possibilities. 🤯
That sounds wonderful! It’s really interesting looking at how the kits are designed - I want to make one from scratch one day!
@@azukibeanhobbies oh, if you have the skills to put one of these awesome kits together, you can definitely build one from scratch. 💙 UA-camrs like yourself, who build miniatures and book nooks got me started. 😁
@@misuruchan ahaha other fantastic youtubers inspired me to try it out as well xD
Thank you for sharing. Somehow my kit didn’t nominate where to put the spot light… you helped a lot! Cheers
Glad this was able to help!
Oooh it looks so cozy and warm 🥰 I’ll have to check and see if they have any kits appropriate for my bookshelf… The only things that go on it are horror books and Monthly comic magazines xD
I don’t think they have horror themed kits xD, but there are some you can change to suit! Imagine a comic store library, filled with comic magazines + comic books, or changing the books to tiny versions of the horror books you have already on your shelf 🤩😆
@@azukibeanhobbies maybe I can make something into a witch’s workshop? 🤔
@@katzkinder7031 That’s a great idea! I just had another look at the site and they have one that’s based on the darker side of Diagon Alley from Harry Potter - the kit is just plain wood though - but that makes it perfect for changing to suit your shelf!
Edit: I had a second look, yeh this one is more ‘horror’ themed, with skulls and everything. You can remove the Harry Potter references if you don’t like Harry Potter XD
@@azukibeanhobbies PERFECT 🤩 I got some new paints in I’ve been dying to use, and even some glow in the dark glitters… slowly but surely I’m building my arsenal of crafting supplies!
@KatzKinder Yay!! You can never have too much art or crafting supplies XD
Btw if you do end up deciding to purchase and work on a kit, I have a code that the CuteBee company gave me that gives you $5 off. I usually buy the kits I do from Amazon as the delivery is pretty reliable, but I think it’s more expensive there. I’m pretty careful/nervous when it comes to online purchases, so I hope you receive yours with no issues!
I can’t wait to see/hear more about this upcoming work of art.
P.S I’m already picturing the glow in the dark glitters on the skulls 😆
awesome
I like it❤
Thank you hehe 💖
@@azukibeanhobbies welcome😊💕
Thank you very much for your video ❤. I ordered this kit and will soon be starting with building. Which glue did you use?
You’re welcome! 😊
I recommend a type of craft glue called “tacky glue”. Here is a link to this on amazon which I have used in many projects and is very affordable and easily available: amzn.to/42I0fVy
(note that I do get a small commission if you use this)
Do these book nook kits come with english instrucions. Watching you put this together is amazing. How much time did it take for you to make this.
Hi, thanks for watching! This particular one comes with English instructions. There are some other kits that come with diagram only instructions. It would take maybe a day or two to put this together (it took me a bit longer since I was filming and doing each step carefully).
Since I first saw you make this kit a few months ago, it's been in and out of my amazon cart. During that time, I started doing 1:12 scale dollhouse rooms and thought I could just make my own. However, now that I have experience messing around with putting wood boxes together and spending the mortgage money on well-crafted pieces on Etsy, I'm starting to think it would cost me the same, if not more, to make one myself, compared to buying the kit. This looks pretty intricate, but I see it as a personal challenge. I guess I could add a few of pieces of my own. My primary concern is whether the lighting will be too hard to put in. Thoughts? Thanks.
Hi! Kits are a good starting point as it contains all the basic pieces you need to complete it. All the pieces of these book nook kits are made of wood and are pre-printed and pre-cut and don't look very realistic when you view them up close.
If you prefer a more realistic-looking book nook, you could make one yourself, but it will take considerably more time and effort and possibly cost (if you buy separate supplies instead of using what you have at hand).
The lighting that comes with the kit is many times easier than doing it yourself. The entire kit has been designed to make the lighting fit and unnoticeable, whereas making your own book nook, you will need to figure this out.
In my next video, I make my own book nook that's not a kit, so maybe you can have a look and see which you prefer :)
Update: I checked the beginning of the video. I believe I see a little screwdriver in one of the packs in the box!
hi, I wonder what kind of glue is suitable, and how long did it take u to finish the whole thing?
Hello! I recommend using tacky glue. There are lots of brands available - the brand I use is called “Deluxe Materials”. In terms of time, I would say maybe a day or less to complete. It took me around 2-3 weekends since I was filming and editing as I went along, but just doing the kit would be much quicker.
@@azukibeanhobbies ic. let me check out what 'tacky glue' is. thanks!
Do these diy kits come with the necessary glue/ adhesives needed??
Hi, most kits don’t come the glues or battery. You can use normal tacky or craft glue. There’s a link in the description with my recommendations of what you need to make the kits. Hope that helps.
What type of glue do you use?
I used tacky glue in this video :)
Can you tell me if the glue is provided by the shop or has to be purchased elsewhere and if so, where can I buy it?🥺🥺
Hello! The kit doesn’t come with glue :( but I recommend using a type of tacky or craft glue. The brand I use is called “Deluxe Materials” tacky glue, however this might not be available where you live. Do you have access to an Amazon online store? They sell one called “Aleene’s Tacky Glue”. It’s not as good as the Deluxe one, but it’s quite affordable and was the one I started off with. Perhaps you can go to a local arts and crafts store and see what sort of tacky glues they have there :)
@@azukibeanhobbies Can I have a link to the store that sells that glue, please?😙😙
@@user-ww4cx6ow3k There is a link in the description that has a list of the recommended tools for making miniatures and kits :)
@@azukibeanhobbies ok, thank you🥰
Where exectly did du brought it? I really want this one!
Hi! You can buy this from Cutebee (either from their official online store or from their Amazon store). There is a link in the description. Please be careful where you buy from as there are known to be fakes circulating for this particular model.
I saw you used a little screwdriver. Please tell me what to buy. I'm sending this as a Christmas gift and have bought batteries, glue, and wood stain pens. I'm also buying am exacto knife. Many thanks!
Hi! I have a link in the description that has a detailed listing of the items I recommend. For this kit though, all you really need are a cutting mat, the batteries, glue and exacto knife - most of which you already bought :) and the wood stain pens are a good idea for filling in the edges of the pieces.
Most book nook kits also come with a tiny screwdriver and mini sandpaper filer - I can’t recall this 100% since I used a different one in the video, but I believe this one does as well. Will you be sending the gift directly, or will you be receiving this first? If you receive this first, you can check if it comes with the screwdriver.
Also, I recommend only buying this from the Cutebee store, either from their Amazon store or directly from them. There have been lots of people who bought bad quality bootlegged versions of this particular kit.
Do you have a video for the greenhouse?
Hi! I mostly make customised projects nowadays, though occasionally I will make kits with minimal changes if I love the design! Which greenhouse kit are you referring to? I can have a look :)
@@azukibeanhobbies I’m not sure. Just want to know if you have a greenhouse
Hi! Your video is lovely! What kind of glue are you using??
Hello! I use tacky glue. There are a number of different brands you can get but my go to is the “Deluxe Materials” tacky glue.
Mine took about 3 days
do you see new cutebee booknook ? it is witch and black cat style . it is very good design .
I did! It looks really nice! My bookshelf doesn’t have space for books anymore 😂. I’m currently working on the next big project atm and it’s taking all of my time 🥲. There are a few kits I want to do, but just can’t get to it right now. Hopefully I can fit one in between the next big projects :)
Where do you get these ?
Hi, you can purchase the kit from the official Cutebee store @ cutebee.net
Where can i buy that things?
The google document link in the description has a description of the basic tools you’ll need for book nook kits :)
What glue did you use?
Hi :) I used a tacky glue from a brand called “Deluxe”. Best glue I’ve used - very sticky, but also flexible enough to fix mistakes after the glue has dried!
@@azukibeanhobbies Can you also share the glue stick you used as well? Or is it also Deluxe?
@@JF-uz5xn I used Bostik blue stick, it’s a pretty normal stationary item used by school kids :)
Wow mine was not as colorful as this. I probably got a cheap one..even though it was 100$ 😡
oh no! :( be sure to leave feedback and tell cutebee, there’s been some counterfeit of this particular product circulating about
where to buy??
You can buy this from the official cutebee store (linked in the description)
lo queria comprar, pero soy muy torpe con las manos como para que me quede bien jajaja
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Nice. I like these kind of videos. The book nooks that I make represent my Fantasy world. Videos are on my channel
Thank you! I checked out your channel and it’s awesome how you make dioramas of your own fantasy worlds and also write! Seeing the world building and the maps reminds me so much of the time I tried to write my own stories xD
@@azukibeanhobbies never give up. Never surrender.
Is the sizing 1:12?
Unfortunately no, it is closer to 1:24 scale
Does it come with instructions? i
Yes it does! :)
Your book nook are all amazing thats why i like ur channel but you seem too focus all ur video clips on how u assembled it and FORGOT to GIVE US SOME TIME TO SEE AND VIEW YOUR BOOK NOOK EVEN FOR 60 SECS. ..we waited to see the results but SAD TO SAY u just aloted just 10secs...or 5sec.s ...CAN YOU PLS. SPARE A TIME ALSO FOR THE FINISH PRODUCT FOR US TO SEE AND APPRECIATE..i hope u will not take for granted by comment thnks.
Thank you very much for providing your feedback. I wasn’t aware that the final product clips might be too short! With this, I’ll be able to improve my future videos :)