BOOKCASE REVEAL & WHO'S UP FOR A CHALLENGE?

[@janb2162]

Your amazing handmade crafting tells a story...you put your whole soul into each piece!!! Love those stickers on the back of the bookcase...only Nik the Booksmith would have thought to include them. Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jaytee2642]

Ok, a few hours ago I watched you make the retro TV cabinet for your cellphone, and I thought it was the most amazing thing I've ever seen you make. But THIS!!!!😲😲😲 The design and the meticulous attention to detail is beyond my comprehension. I wish I had a tiny fraction of your talent. You never cease to amaze.

[@francineh.7825]

Love the labels on the back!! Wow did it ever turn out nice!

[@kykategray]

Oh how fun! I love a challenge, but truthfully I have so much stuff that (if I knew what I was doing) I could make an entire library worth of bookcases. I save all the things so narrowing down my hoard will be my challenge. This will give me a welcome distraction from homeschooling the young in’s.

[@melindadoran9620]

Once again..........you have blown our minds! TFS! 🌸

[@brendagraw3729]

Nik, you are SO talented!!!!! This cabinet is divine. Actually, I am in awe of your talent.

[@tuthillg]

Such a realistic, vintage bookcase! Incredible! Nice challenge! TFS the inspiration!

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Your bookcase is amazing. It boggles my mind how you could build something like this.

[@lalagamma4452]

In the middle of packing for moving, but I am totally enjoying this process. Can't wait to see what everyone else creates! TFS,be safe❣️🐇🧡🐞💙🐌💛🍄🕉️🦋💚🌻💜

[@susanmary4752]

Oh my...this takes my breath away. So stunning, so vintage looking. Love everything about it!

[@sherrifredrickson2509]

Every little thing you do is magic!!

[@lyndab7493]

OMG stunning work Nik. I am in awe of your talents.

[@LedgerAndLace]

OMG that label on the back of the bookcase!!! SO COOL! :-)

[@AbiNomac]

Bravo Nik. This is beautiful.

[@penelopemarshall6320]

Looks fantastic Nik! Nice and vintagy! 😊❤

[@2ndchancecreationsbychrist12]

Oh my gosh .....LOVE the tiny books ....this whole reveal is amazing ....tfs

[@morningflowerB]

Saweet! Love the crown molding look!

[@sarahs334]

Ever since you did the last bookcase I have wanted one... Challenge accepted! Luckily my hubby has a woodshop and lots of scraps

[@marilyn1228]

LOVE! The paper suits the sides. I'd love this in full size!

[@kimheron1275]

Wow! Just wow! Amazing job Nik. I don't know that I would have that much patience. Lol but I know that I absolutely love it!! Hope you're doing well. And I was so happy to see not one but two videos up today!!! I'm in heaven, cuz I love me some Nik videos!! Have a great day.

[@focus2191]

I've been workin' on it! OOOOOF! Its Tough! Used the chipboard type of backing of some graph and lettering paper I ordered some time ago. The first one I made from cereal boxes I used as a prototype. I have a Lot of Crafting Material in my stash! I Can Surely Do This! I'm loving the "challenge"! Thank You for this wonderful tutorial! You are amazing!

[@vintagestudio7175]

I love this! I think I am going to do this with my daughter as we have been making little boxes together... Fun Challenge!

[@knaples2593]

Wow just wow😍

[@JournalDreamworld]

Freaking amazing!!! You got talent in spades girl! Beautiful.

[@katyratyra]

Your bookshelf is amazing!

[@salvagedcountrycharm-alici3216]

I'm definitely working on making one. I'm so excited. I have so many scraps of stuff at home. I make journals but also redo furniture so lots of random pieces to work with. Wish i had pieces like yours though. So excited

[@susancastagna4241]

You’re on! My brain is working!!!! btw... You’re freaking amazing woman! I just love your bookcase!

[@RosemaryMarisArt]

Love the idea of the earring pulls

[@sherryrector2275]

I love the sides. Great look.

[@suelepage6970]

WOW I love it so much. Beautiful job.

[@darkmoonlady2002]

This came out so perfect, just love it. It has character and history even though you just made it.

[@karensallows9348]

You made a beautiful little book shelf. I will start to make one as soon as I learn to fly.

[@marihop5117]

This came out fabulous, great job . Tfs :))

[@MaximumCC]

Yo mama! Yes you are my craft mama... the devil is in the details and oh boy do you get the details right. I'm in for the challenge.

[@sweetcurly28]

So amazing Nik!! I wanted to see you put the little books on the shelves though! I couldn’t ever make anything like that.

[@TJ-mu6ud]

That is just completely stunning, Nik! Your talent and creativity never cease to amaze me!

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

Wonderful project that I will attempt!

[@rickiquilt]

Wow wow Wowzers

[@robertadzeima5132]

I absolutely love it!

[@shinyti]

So awesome! I think I now have to do the challenge! My only concern is, once I build the bookcase.... I will have to make tiny books to put on it. I could see that becoming a problem🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@smchalk3535]

I have never done a challenge, sounds fun. I am in. Off to research....

[@traci3842]

LOVE IT!! Such attention to detail-beautiful job.

[@GypsyRufflesFarmhouseSpurs]

It came out super adorable! LOL I am going to have to walk around the house and see if I can come up with something to make a book shelf with rofl. Hugs to you!

[@LeximbueJournals]

Will have a go! Love your bookcase! After washing fruit and veg and every other single item of my delivery today including spraying the bags with dettol (nearly sprayed the delivery guy as well from my 2 meter distance) 😷... I feel I deserve some me time this weekend! Got some balsa wood left over! Thanks Nik 😉🌷😘

[@elaine.larkinlanecreations]

Nik, NIk, Nik...this would be right up my alley however, I am in the middle of building a she shed/art studio (i have videos). I work for a general contractor and get tons of weird samples, but it is all packed up ready for when I can move in! DANG IT.

[@RWilliams0402]

So fabulous! Thank you, Nik.

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

Love this, I wish I could join in the challenge, however I can't get in my workroom at the moment so I can't, but I will enjoy seeing everyone's. X

[@annstephens4859]

I was curious as to where you got the text to use for the mini-novels. I've found text for poems, but not novels. Thanks, Nik, for all you wonderful videos!

[@ElsaInCa]

The details are perfect!

[@annieo9468]

That's just gorgeous !!! I'm going to give this a try...but it'll probably take me all of April to remember how to get it onto youtube. 🤣

[@FolkFaninMA]

Annie o, I wouldn’t even know how to put something onto KZbin. I’ve never posted anything. I may try the challenge anyway though just for fun.

[@annieo9468]

@@FolkFaninMA I only did a slide show for the deserted island challenge...and muddled my way through that. It was the first and last thing I've ever put on youtube....lol.

[@sandratheprocraftinator945]

Post them on IG

[@secretsquirrelaimee2212]

I will need to find the time. I made one the last time and had a great time!!! Game on, Nik. Lol

[@laurie7372]

I want one. Beautiful. I'm going to make one. Yes, I'm in.

[@waukonstandard]

OOOOH! Love this so much!

[@NiteOwlCrafter]

Wow! Wow! and Wow!!!

[@roseandtraincottage]

It’s awesome!

[@jwerth22]

Wow - love it

[@kathynolan1966]

I'd love to try

[@myzanyself]

Funny you talked about the back! The back of my Hoosier cabinet is a total mess! And it’s all original!

[@wonderwend]

" I'm not your Mom" 😂😂😂😂 Me:" just put the books in it....please just put the books in it " Nik lifts one up and shows measurements of book against the shelf Me: " YES!.....oh..... no no no no no! Don't take it out! PUT THE GODAMN BOOK ON THE SHELF!!!!"

[@laurie7372]

Me to!!!!!lolololol

[@NiktheBooksmith]

😂

[@vblack7770]

A glass dome clock needs to be on one shelf. So cute!

[@iamdawt]

This is absolutely gorgeous! I want one in real people size hahaaa!

[@collettekunkler7211]

I will have to look! Don’t know what I have for this🤦‍♀️

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

I’m IN!

[@franbrown5269]

Fran Brown - your usual wonderful creation. But not me, I am in an apartment in isolation.

[@sarahpettry9700]

That looks amazing!!! How can we out due yours? Lol You need to build full-size furniture

[@craft-o-matic2377]

@Nik the Booksmith How's it coming along with the challenge entries? Thanks Nik! Lisa

[@HawkaCretive]

Hey Nik, how do we submit our final projects for the challenge, did I miss something?

[@doubleblessings-royalcrowr1669]

I created a craft storage shelf from 2 fence pickets recently. Is this challenge something we mail to you? Can i send you pics of my project? What are the overall rules or outcomes intended on this deal? Ive not done one.

[@CordeliaFox]

Thats amazing

[@mariam8464]

Wowzzza 📚📚📚

[@milolink6993]

Inspired from your work I am building a small bookcase of my own with different material

[@milolink6993]

My materials are from work so I am using those! Does that count as not buying

[@lindaknox7725]

Working on my bookcase but won't finish by end of month. Oh darn

[@MadCatLady9]

This would be a beautiful piece to have. Will you be selling the pattern for this? 🥰

[@trishnonya522]

I'm dying to know, to!

[@annieo9468]

Is there a place to post our 'contributions'....like we did for the 'deserted island challenge' ? I just spent the WHOLE day, (once again)...trying to make a video. I did it....such as it is....but now what ?

[@TanBraeDesigns]

WOW!

[@dianneblake]

If I do this, I want the shelves to fit the wee little books you are going to teach me to make in your upcoming Teachable course (still anxiously awaiting). Can you give me the dimensions of a typical wee book? This will be a lot of effort and I want mine to be cute but functional. Please....please. Already picked out a bookcase I want to create. It has a simple shape and styling but has "glass panes" and sliding doors.

[@trishchaney7212]

♥️

[@TheLadyWoreBlack73]

So if we make a bookshelf, what next?

[@Craftistemv]

Dear Ms Nik, you are a marvel with card board and glue (when in doubt, glue it out!)! Thank you for yet another inspiring video. So I took you up on the challenge and finished my mini bookcase today. I had so much fun working on it, I thank you for the inspiration. How would a challenge participant enter the challenge so you can take a look at our work? Do we upload a video on our own channel with #nikthebooksmithchallenge? thank you (again) for any insights on that.

[@beckyb4074]

Really nice job Nik, the bookcase and the shadow box - you must have the patience of Job. All these tiny things are adorable, but too much of a challenge for my old eyes. Don't put Bill Gates up on too high of a pedestal, cause he doesn't belong there. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B

[@iamwhatiam4075]

[@mysylvia]

Hello Nik! My name is Isaac. I have been an avid fan of yours for a few months now, and i was wondering if i could ask for a but of advice concerning e-commerce. I'll start by explaining my situation, as this will make it easier to understand my business idea. I live in a small town up in the Canadian north, with a population of about 1300 people, and sits on the edge of a giant national park, and the largest mountain (by size, not height) in the world. We also are very close to the Alaskan border via a small international highway. This brings alot of tourism to our small humble town, which local businesses flourish in. Several of these businesses have created themselves a relatively large and active fan base. This is great for them, but I see a possibility that they have largely not invested in. I am, primarily, looking at a fast food style icecream restaurant, and a small (but oh so delicious) bakery. If you would like you can easily find them through Google, "Village bakery Yukon". This brings me to my idea. Neither of these businesses with such a strong fan base, have any merchandise! Well, apart from bamboo travel mugs, which sell once a year it seems. So my idea was to partner up with these businesses and design/create merchandise for them. I was thinking along the lines of sweaters, phone cases, shirts, etc. I would benefit the traffic to my store (not to mention a cut of sales) and they would also make money as well as gain advertising by having the're logo marching around town on a tourist's chest! Now this is all fine and dandy, but I haven't a clue where to start! I was wondering if you could give me your opinion, and then point me in the direction of software/ websites I could use. I have ruled out print on demand due to the prices of products, and I already have a shopify account which I thought I could use as an online storefront. I also thought that with success, I could put some of these products in the bakery as a small physical storefront. Any Ideas? Thank you!!

[@Aegopodium]

So. I made a bookcase. Note to self: do not EVAAAA use that cardboard with several layers if paper swirly things in between. They HATE glue... Grrr. But I made one. Anyhooooo: now what?

[@FolkFaninMA]

Absolutely love the way this turned out, and you listened to me....for a change. 🤪 I had made what I refer to as a witch’s cabinet last Fall but I suppose it would be cheating to use that huh.