EASY miniature books for dollhouses & dioramas

[@agneschrismer9946]

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]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4fCqoh5edaja5Isi=WbCQ8fpWJLhqHZnJ That's so clever! I made these books and magazines a similar way.

[@agneschrismer9946]

@@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.

[@carrie4910]

Mini books are one of my favourite minis 💜

[@queencityminis]

They really add so much to a miniature space

[@claudiajc2686]

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

[@queencityminis]

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

[@maneeratromtrairat174]

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

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@marygatdula2744]

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

[@jori7398]

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

[@queencityminis]

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

[@elizabethmcgrath6198]

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

[@queencityminis]

Glad you like them!

[@Inesadolls]

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

[@queencityminis]

I think so too! Little books are just satisfying

[@kristajones7202]

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

[@queencityminis]

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

[@charannefenn8780]

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]

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

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

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]

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

[@Lilithofeden1]

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

[@queencityminis]

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

[@jenpink4298]

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

[@queencityminis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

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]

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

[@peanutbutterwave]

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

[@queencityminis]

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]

yessss I will look forward to that

[@amandajones6481]

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]

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

[@debbralehrman5957]

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

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@NotoriousCrafts]

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

[@queencityminis]

That sounds like a fun project!

[@cake8751]

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

[@queencityminis]

Wonderful! Have fun

[@amandajones6481]

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]

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

[@joychoquette4928]

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.

[@queencityminis]

Have fun!

[@panoramicviolinist]

These are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@vickiemullen660]

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

[@queencityminis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alesiaja1647]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@queencityminis]

Thanks for watching!

[@daniellesevolution]

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

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@tinykeyholeminis]

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]

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

[@MsSeashellsCraftyCabana]

Absolutely brilliant 👏 👌 tyfs

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much 😊

[@kkossor]

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

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@ghoulgoil5029]

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

[@queencityminis]

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

[@be_heard247]

That's amazing ❤ thank you for sharing

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome

[@maggiem4734]

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

[@queencityminis]

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

[@montarsisminiatures]

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

[@queencityminis]

It was a dream come true!

[@montarsisminiatures]

@@queencityminis i am so happy for you. Your minis are amazing!

[@tracybowling1156]

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

[@queencityminis]

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]

@@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.

[@jori7398]

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]

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

[@jori7398]

@@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! ❤️🙏🏼🌷

[@nildarodriguez3974]

Thet turned out very nice.👍

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@Dr-386]

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

[@queencityminis]

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.

[@amosminiatures3945]

beautiful 📚📚📚

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! 😊

[@Handmade-art-craft]

Love you videos

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😌

[@thoward816]

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]

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]

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

[@dinky6620]

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]

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

[@dinky6620]

@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.

[@Byjollyollie]

Awesome

[@queencityminis]

Thank you :)

[@gemanarcisacastillorojas6406]

Qué belleza

[@queencityminis]

Thank you!

[@vickytimmerman1365]

Great

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@hildamondonedo7317]

❤❤❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@pacificchick8750]

Do you use an inkjet or laser printer?

[@queencityminis]

It's an inkjet printer

[@pacificchick8750]

@@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]

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

[@fancifuldevices]

👏👏👏👏

[@queencityminis]

Thank you ☺️

[@Syreffic]

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

[@queencityminis]

I'll forgive you 😆 Thank you!

[@simonemirani2877]

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

[@queencityminis]

I'm American