EASY miniature books for dollhouses & dioramas

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  • Опубликовано: 20 дек 2024

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  • @agneschrismer9946
    @agneschrismer9946 Год назад +23

    I'm addicted to mini books. I make mine using a catalog and slicing down the spine for whatever size I want. I then cover it with dollar tree adhesive vinyl. Once they're all cut to my liking I can use a pen etc and make Mark's on the spine. To give character, I also will use a design from a magazine to put on the front. I also use magazines the same way to make mini mags. No cover needed. Thanks for showing your way. They're just so cute.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +4

      ruclips.net/video/iV_yUCDqp50/видео.htmlsi=WbCQ8fpWJLhqHZnJ
      That's so clever! I made these books and magazines a similar way.

    • @agneschrismer9946
      @agneschrismer9946 Год назад +2

      @@queencityminis I do remember that video, I forgot about the cd you made and the book mark, I'm glad I watched it again. Thanks, I'll have to look for an old miniature magazine, they have some great mini pics in them.

  • @claudiajc2686
    @claudiajc2686 Год назад +5

    OMG I really love your channel. Finding it has been a treasure for me.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +2

      I'm so glad! I absolutely love making minis and sharing with all of you.

  • @maneeratromtrairat174
    @maneeratromtrairat174 Год назад +1

    you open my eyes again . I have never thought that one book pattern could create in many different items .Thank you for your tutorials

  • @marygatdula2744
    @marygatdula2744 Год назад +8

    Love how you do your books in different heights, widths and depths. It looks so much more realistic!

    • @jori7398
      @jori7398 Год назад

      Yes! I also love every small imperfection she adds, everything looks and feels like real life. ❤️

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад

      I agree! It doesn't take much extra effort or time, but adds a lot of interest and realism.

  • @carrie4910
    @carrie4910 Год назад +5

    Mini books are one of my favourite minis 💜

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад

      They really add so much to a miniature space

  • @Inesadolls
    @Inesadolls Год назад +1

    Such an interesting idea for a miniature library! Those tiny books look fantastic.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +1

      I think so too! Little books are just satisfying

  • @elizabethmcgrath6198
    @elizabethmcgrath6198 Год назад +2

    Well that made me happy thank you. I especially loved the glasses on the books.

  • @Lilithofeden1
    @Lilithofeden1 Год назад +2

    Your minis are so cute. Thank you for all the time you take to make us these tutorials. 🙏🐦❤

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +1

      You are so welcome! It does take a lot of time but it's so rewarding:)

  • @kristajones7202
    @kristajones7202 Год назад +4

    Adorable, as always. I think it would look good to color some of the page edges gold to make them look 💫 FANCY 💫

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +1

      Great idea!! I've seen books with gold pages.

  • @debbralehrman5957
    @debbralehrman5957 Год назад +1

    They look awesome. Seems like a quick and easy way to make several books at one time. Thanks very much for the video.👏🏼🌹

  • @charannefenn8780
    @charannefenn8780 Год назад +2

    Hi from scotland... I totally love all your ideas and makes. I'm just starting out on this stuff but living all your work. I have now got a tin with bits and bobs as I see you using lots of different little bits that usually get thrown out but since finding your videos I have been keeping all the little stuff. Keep up the great work. I'm goings to be trying the books tomorrow as it's late here now . Take care x

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +1

      That's great! I love my collection of bits and bobs.

  • @nessiemonstercrafts
    @nessiemonstercrafts Год назад +1

    Love all the stacks. I'd be fighting my own OCD urges to have them all stacked particular ways. The ways you have them stacked is so much more natural and organic in style, I envy that! Great tutorial Shyra, you are an inspiration.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +1

      Thank you! I do love the look of these stacks rather than side by side by side.

  • @jenpink4298
    @jenpink4298 Год назад +1

    Such a great tips on how to make them different heights and widths!

  • @peanutbutterwave
    @peanutbutterwave Год назад +1

    I would LOVE to see a tour of your work room!!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +1

      Oh no you wouldn't 😆 It's a bit of a cramped mess. I plan to get into a bigger space and nicely organize it. I'll do a tour.

    • @peanutbutterwave
      @peanutbutterwave Год назад

      yessss I will look forward to that

  • @BentleyHouseMinis
    @BentleyHouseMinis Год назад +2

    Putting these into easy-to-move clumps is such a smart idea. I really love them and thank you for that! lol! Making them on one long stick of 'interior pages' like that is definitely the way to go. I will try this next time I have to make books! Thank you for sharing!😊

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад

      You are so welcome! Books are such a great way to fill a space and make it look finished and lived in.

  • @vickiemullen660
    @vickiemullen660 Год назад +1

    I really needed this for a project I'm doing. Thank you!

  • @amandajones6481
    @amandajones6481 9 месяцев назад +1

    I clicked on the link to these 1/2 scale books from Etsy while I was watching this video, but I couldn't find my way back to the video again straight away, so I ended up making some of these books according to the instructions that came with the download. Unfortunately, they didn't turn out very well as the folded paper strips were too wide for the book covers so I had to trim them to fit. Luckily I found your video again and I'm going to make the rest of the books using your method which is much better. Thanks for this great tutorial. I'm making a Book Nook which is going to be a Victorian style miniature library, so I need lots of vintage books. Cheers from Amanda in Australia

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  9 месяцев назад

      I'm so glad you found my video helpful! Thank you so much

  • @cake8751
    @cake8751 Год назад +2

    Absolutely in the right time I was working on a project that includes soooo many books 💗 thank youu ❤

  • @joychoquette4928
    @joychoquette4928 Год назад +1

    This was so helpful, thanks for the great tips and ideas. I just ordered the book printables from Etsy and am excited to try this out.

  • @panoramicviolinist
    @panoramicviolinist Год назад +1

    These are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing 🥰

  • @amandajones6481
    @amandajones6481 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video tutorial. I'm making a Book Nook that's 1:24 scale and it's going to be a Victorian style miniature library when It's finished. I've made lots of miniature books to go inside the bookcases, but I still need a lot more, and these books would be perfect. Cheers and thanks again from Amanda in Australia ❤

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  9 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful! That sounds like a great project.

  • @NotoriousCrafts
    @NotoriousCrafts Год назад +1

    These are great! I need to make some miniature spell books and I really like this easy method

  • @alesiaja1647
    @alesiaja1647 Год назад +3

    Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @kkossor
    @kkossor Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I Love it!

  • @daniellerodgers6493
    @daniellerodgers6493 Год назад +1

    They look sooo cute on the tip of your finger ☝🏻🥹

  • @MsSeashellsCraftyCabana
    @MsSeashellsCraftyCabana Год назад +3

    Absolutely brilliant 👏 👌 tyfs

  • @maggiem4734
    @maggiem4734 Год назад +1

    I just found your videos. I’m a subscriber now! 🥰

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад

      Welcome!! I hope you're having fun catching up on previous videos 😀

  • @be_heard247
    @be_heard247 10 месяцев назад +1

    That's amazing ❤ thank you for sharing

  • @nildarodriguez3974
    @nildarodriguez3974 Год назад +1

    Thet turned out very nice.👍

  • @ghoulgoil5029
    @ghoulgoil5029 Год назад +2

    Too cute! Books for a certain common room project?!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +1

      I'm sure some will find their way in! I made this books specifically for Ara of Bentley House Minis for our collab.

  • @tinykeyholeminis
    @tinykeyholeminis Год назад +1

    Super cute🥰❤️ and a time saver for sure... I swere you must be like the mod podge whisperer 😂 are you printing on an ink jet or laser..that makes a big difference. I have an ink jet and the mod podge always makes my ink bleed even when I let the print sit for 24 hrs thinking the ink would be completely dried🤷‍♀️

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +1

      That's awful! I used the HP Officejet 8600. It's an inkjet.

  • @jori7398
    @jori7398 Год назад +3

    Good morning, Queen Mini. Thank you for sharing another brilliant method, with which I shall make tiny art books and watercolor the covers with tiny replicas of modern art. (An Ellsworth Kelly or Barnet Newman should be easy peasy!) Cant wait! xx 📚❤️📚
    Quick question before I forget… what was the tiny little light you used in one of your tutorials? It looked like a thin pill shape, I think. And it had no wires.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +1

      That sounds great!
      Hmmm, I have no idea. I can't think of any lights I have without wires.

    • @jori7398
      @jori7398 Год назад

      @@queencityminis ok thanks for answering! I did find one on Amazon. It’s a box of 100 for about 10 dollars. They’re about .375” around. I’m going to try using a Copic marker to tint them and also tone down the brightness. If that doesn’t work, I might try wrapping some lightweight fabric around instead. They don’t get hot, so it should be safe.
      “Aogist 100 pieces white LED balloon lights” would be the search. They are really pretty bright! Enough so that I put some in the kitchen drawer in case of a blackout.
      Lols, I just noticed they come in different colors, too, plus warm white. Looks like I bought the plain white ones. The other color options are 16.99
      Have a great day! ❤️🙏🏼🌷

  • @montarsisminiatures
    @montarsisminiatures Год назад +1

    So amazingggg. I am jealous of these amazing collabs!!! ❤

  • @amosminiatures3945
    @amosminiatures3945 Год назад +1

    beautiful 📚📚📚

  • @tracybowling1156
    @tracybowling1156 Год назад +1

    I love love mini books. I think it's bc i love to 📚 read.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +1

      I used to read all the time but got out of the habit. I just signed up for a library card and started reading again a few days ago.

    • @tracybowling1156
      @tracybowling1156 Год назад

      @@queencityminis If I'm anxious, I read. It's the only cure for it that I know. Reading is so fun, you won't regret your decision to start up again.

  • @Handmade-art-craft
    @Handmade-art-craft Год назад +1

    Love you videos

  • @Dr-386
    @Dr-386 Год назад +1

    You need to watch Lady Miniac.’s tutorial on making medieval books!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад +1

      I have! I love detailed books like that. It's too much effort to put into filler books for the shelves (since I'm a lazy crafter). These are lazy filler books.
      I'm glad you reminded me of that video. I'll need to make some fancier books for the Gryffindor Common Room project.

  • @thoward816
    @thoward816 Год назад +1

    Great video for us beginners. I’ve been a plastic scale modeler for years, figured I’d try something new. How many times have you sliced your finger with the hobby knife? I got three stitches one slicing my thumb open.😂

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад

      Ouch! I've sliced myself less often than I would've imagined. One time though I dropped the Xacto and it stabbed me on the back of my other hand. That was bloody and unexpected.

    • @thoward816
      @thoward816 Год назад

      @@queencityminis with all the work you do it had to happen eventually. Keep up the awesome work

  • @dinky6620
    @dinky6620 Год назад +1

    I've been watching one after another. I was wondering if you coated your pieces with glossy mod podge awhile back and now I am presently trying to finish it. The problem is when I use my pastel black to put in shadows the chalk doesn't want to stick. I got some to stick, but most just stays on the brush. Any suggestions?

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  Год назад

      Pastels stick better to surfaces that aren't smooth or glossy. I'd add it before sealing.

    • @dinky6620
      @dinky6620 Год назад

      @queencityminis I had thought when I made the little coffee shop I was going to have it pristine, I put it away and went on to something else. But watching your videos and you talking about adding interest, I started making it like a well used shop. But then I ran into this issue. I kinda figured you might say that. I sanded the floor a bit and got some to stick....sorta. Thanks. BTW, do you have a fb page to ask these kinda things. I'm just learning so much and have all these questions that come up. I'm about halfway through your videos.

  • @pacificchick8750
    @pacificchick8750 10 месяцев назад +1

    Do you use an inkjet or laser printer?

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  10 месяцев назад +1

      It's an inkjet printer

    • @pacificchick8750
      @pacificchick8750 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@queencityminis thank you! I'm getting back into miniatures after being out of the loop for three decades...I have really enjoyed your videos😃

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  10 месяцев назад +1

      @pacificchick8750 that's great! I hope you're having fun making minis.

  • @gemanarcisacastillorojas6406
    @gemanarcisacastillorojas6406 Месяц назад +1

    Qué belleza

  • @Byjollyollie
    @Byjollyollie Год назад +1

    Awesome

  • @vickytimmerman1365
    @vickytimmerman1365 Год назад +1

    Great

  • @hildamondonedo7317
    @hildamondonedo7317 Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @fancifuldevices
    @fancifuldevices Год назад +1

    👏👏👏👏

  • @Syreffic
    @Syreffic Год назад +2

    Sorry if I accidentally clicked dislike I meant to click like 👍🏼

  • @simonemirani2877
    @simonemirani2877 4 месяца назад +1

    Why don't you speak in cm instead of inches?? =(