How to Make a Custom Book Box

[@skeletalremains3860]

Being over detailed is my jam, lol. It's one of the things I love about your channel. You are always very clear about the tiny details!

[@tharp2499]

Same.💗

[@m.zamora8005]

"It's just me being me" = and please never stop being you- I love your videos!

[@phoebea]

Nik, you're a veritable genius! From the unnecessary (but totally necessary) mitered corners, using wrapping paper to decorate the sides of the box, to the ribbon lift, I was/am in awe of all the little tricks I learned in this video. Thanks for an awesome project idea!

[@annettestalker6118]

Have you ever made one of those boxes that actually look like a book? Would like it very much if you did a tutorial on that. Have been watching a lot of different ones but I would like to defer to you as you are as precise as I am. Thank you so much for all of your videos they are fantastic! Keep on going!

[@jnails4u]

I am a lurker on your channel and rarely comment. But I need to tell you how brilliant you are! ✨️❤️ Thank you for sharing your incredible projects!

[@elizabethburnside6393]

You make everything you do look so easy, I have been looking for a book box tutorial for ages, I handmade books for my grandkids Xmas presents so this is just what I needed, thank Nick x

[@chrisclausen1796]

Nik...I love your detailed videos! "Just me being me" shows you really are a dedicated Booksmith where details are important! Those book boxes are as beautiful as they are useful.🤗😍

[@minb1217]

Fab! I can see so many uses for a sturdy box like that. It could also make a fairly mundane book gift look extra special couldn’t it. I pleased to hear your voice sounding much better - hope that reflects how you feel!

[@madebylora]

Liking the video before I even watch it because I know it’s going to be great! I always do a little happy dance (not literally, just in my head) when I see a new video pop up!

[@jamieramirez6986]

Years ago I worked in the book repair department at my university and we sometimes made boxes… this process seems SO much easier than what I remember!

[@nelsonshakespeare2881]

How wonderful...I have collected boxes of various types all my life. Not a huge collection but now, hey sky's the limit. Thanks Nik!

[@garlicgalore]

Mitered corners are a thing of beauty. We all know we can Sense Them even when they're out of sight! 😁

[@elizabethpatterson7465]

I normally don't comment on videos, but this tutorial is awesome! I have several old books that I would like to protect and this seems like a great way of doing that!! Thank You!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Excellent project Nik! Thanks for clear directions.

[@sheilamay758]

Another great project. Really useful if you have an embellished cover on your book that could be damaged rubbing on neighboring books when you take it off the shelf.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

That's a good one, I hadn't thought of that!

[@petriekaspardlov7787]

Just as so many stated, love the “over detail” one of the many reasons I love your channel 💕

[@HannahPenningtonAuthor]

OMG THE RIBBON LIFT IS GENIUS. I've solved my book box problem!

[@theresewallentin2856]

Hallelujah❣️ Your video was just the cure that I needed after a rough day 💗 Those book boxes are beyond beautiful.

[@831Miranda]

Thank you Nik!! This is beautiful and looks very doable thanks to your excellent instructions and demo!!

[@tharp2499]

...and, here comes Nik with another hit!🤩You're a rockstar! 💖! Thank you for sharing your brain with us.💙💙💙

[@tintacometa1425]

Nik… one video a week is not cutting it for me anymore. Seriously, you need to do a weekly live video or something. Just turn on the camera while you work, doesn’t even need to be edited. Just a live Nik rambler. We needs it, man. We needs the “welcome back welcome back” more often.

[@iamdawt]

I always thought I wasn't interested in box building, but after seeing this, I at least have to try it. Your lovely book is very deserving of the beautiful box.

[@lorikendrick5076]

I made a box for a huge old Bible and it was a nightmare! I wish I had used tape. I had glue everywhere since I had no idea what I was doing. I think your instructions were SO much easier than any I saw! THANK YOU!! I might actually try making another box for a different book.

[@melissaoverland692]

Fabulous project!!! You being you is why we watch! 👍✌️❤️😊

[@afeeser]

It's like you read my mind! I want to make a box for a book I just made. Thank you.

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

that came out beautiful - what a lovely idea - and again lol your tutorials are so well done that i feel like i can actually do this!!! thanks Nik - and you sound so much better - hope you are feeling well xx

[@NorthlightsStudio]

That’s a lovely book box. Nice wrapping paper!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I make a special time to watch your vids. I’m always pleased and inspired!🦌💌❤️📚🙏

[@NiktheBooksmith]

😊

[@cheryldimatteo9046]

My goodness, is there anything you can’t do? Gorgeous.

[@66britty]

Wow. Thats awesom❤

[@ValWells]

This is wonderful as I have several wood book boxes that need over haul and you are so detailed in your process. Why bother doing this if you don’t want it to look awesome when completed😇

[@carol-annegriffin6234]

Wonderful tutorial! I really enjoy your videos, and this one in particular I found to be extra appealing AND I learned at least a dozen great tips and tricks :) Thank you!

[@KateriBurnett]

Hello Nik, now this was fun and different. I think I’ll try this. And I love the paper you used, is it your print? So cool. I guess if I look it might be in your list😁 thanks for the video again. Have a wonderful day.

[@moirawhite8042]

Thanks for this, really love it ! You can use various knitting needles (2mm,3mm etc) as spacers.

[@sassyh154]

I really enjoyed that... I will be making these for sure... Cheers for sharing...

[@richardfinney5081]

Lynn here on Hubby's phone mines playing up 😏, Hi from England 😊, Fantastic video, Loved ever minute , Learned so much , Thank You xx 🤗

[@cat3crazy]

I love boxes and I can think of several uses for a box the size you made. Your videos are always interesting and I learn so much from them. Of course I'm going to attempt to make a book box. I've been finding out that the projects are not as easy as you make them look. LOL 🤣

[@annaengberg]

Love this! Fab instructions and, the details are good. Makes total sense, I think. I was also drooling a bit over the book you made the book box for... what a beauty! Thanks, Nik, for the inspiration! :)

[@Sujowi]

Many thanks for this lesson Nic. I have an Oxford Shakespeare that lost its slip box years ago and I’m now inspired to remake it. It’ll be less detailed than this but you show the basic principles.

[@janwright3003]

Thank you, Nik! I make book boxes, but your technique is GREAT! Your videos are wonderful and the way you teach is amazing. I am doing to try making one this weekend .. I just bought a book to give to a friend, so this was perfect timing to see your easy-to-follow video!

[@JannyHaak]

I wish I could put this box together as simply as you make it look LOL 🤣 But I will give it a go, because that's just a genius idea! Thanks so much for sharing, Nik! ❤

[@2CraftySeniors]

Fantastic. Thank you for the clear directions. 🥰 Knowing how to customize the box size will be really helpful when I make boxes for my gift books and journals. 📚It just makes them look so much more special. 🤔I think I'll add a bit of a flap-closure to the inside box top (with a magnet on it and on the box side) so that it can close easily. People I know don't like the 'fussiness' of tying ribbons. I have some that are magnetic snaps and would work really well with this.

[@melindathompson2865]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been looking do a box to fit some cross stitch patterns I have and this is going to be perfect 🥰

[@danacolosimo5874]

I love the detail of this tutorial, have always wanted to do this 😊😊 love it and thank you so much for sharing 😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@sandrataylor6507]

Wow!! Loved this. This is the first time I've followed you and I'll definitely be back 😊

[@veronicawhite398]

Brilliant, Nik!! You make it so easy for us to do our own. It would make a good ephemera box too. Thankyou!

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

Oh wow, what an amazing concept! Thank you for sharing! ❤ Tamara

[@karenhayes9221]

Thank you so much for this video. I am going to be making these for all the journals I make for gifts.

[@janelann380]

I would love to recycle a board game box into a book box to hold the game. Posible ?

[@sth.777]

Thank you for this great tutorial! I'll be trying this out for books in our library!

[@MeldaRavaniel]

Would you have suggestions on how to make the "spine" of the box curved to better mimic the look of a book when on the shelf?

[@gardensiren]

I love boxes and have made a few over the last couple months. This will be another one to add to the mix! Thanks Nik!

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

[@cryism7798]

ngl the tape is more advantageous for the clean seams and predictability it has since glue can run or wrinkle you paper from moisture

[@JanetLouise1814]

😂 I thought this video would teach us how to turn a book into a box possibly to hide things in. But a great video thanks.

[@margavanderwel1485]

Amazing :) how cool Thnx luv ya Nik Be safe, Marga

[@debe1955]

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing ❤️🇨🇦

[@ou1l]

i think im gonna make this one to store my finished bullet journals thanks

[@ann-ingridhelik3056]

Thank you for this video. You made simple enough for me to try it! Well done

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

Thank you for showing how to make this. Always wanted to know. I will try to see if i can make one.

[@giusicoluccia6594]

Awesome job as always! Thank you very much 💗

[@fionalindsay2859]

I love watching you work, even down to the ribbon to lift the book out of the box 🤩❤

[@LedgerAndLace]

So elegant and you make it look easy. This is Next Level packaging!

[@TheReaderWoman]

I think this would be a great gift for a kindle owner…

[@yesimadeitmyself]

This is genius!! What a great addition to gifting a journal 😍 you make it look easy 😍 thank you for sharing

[@susanaskew6738]

Please could Nik or someone else advise me on the best way to do the label on the spine at home.

[@rneustel388]

What a beautiful gift idea for an antique book, or even a new book! I see how you centered the detailed area for the tops of the boxes-it looks really nice. This would be a gorgeous way to protect one of those antique family Bibles, too. I’m just curious-do you have every thickness of that brand adhesive tape? 😂

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Maybe....😄

[@createglamour1515]

Thank u sooo much , I love all the tiny details u shared.

[@mabelle9021]

Hello I love your tuto. May we have have a list of supplies to do it?

[@kendrasteck1078]

I love your book box, I cannot wait to make my own. ❤️

[@amyvetter1830]

very nice, I will definitely make one or more of these1

[@kathleenseligmytatterednto8560]

Omg I love this. Thanks for the share Nik

[@maryjanew20]

I love what you do and thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@lauriesherman5340]

Wow…so cleaver and beautiful

[@dawncarter2759]

Love this Process, Thank you so much

[@mickansj334]

Nik, a Lovely box. Thank You !

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Absolutely brilliant, I love this!

[@skyqueenstudios]

Hey Nick just wanted to say thanks, I liked this project idea. Question: could the 7/8” spine piece be glued onto the main spine piece before wrapping the decorative paper onto it?

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Can't say for certain cuz I haven't tried it, but I don't see why it wouldn't work!

[@martinebuis5431]

So lovely. And a great tutorial.

[@indiecraft24]

Thank you very much, Nik ❤️

[@suemerritt1679]

I love this! Thank you. I have a large family Bible that's tearing apart. This would be a good way to preserve it, do you think?

[@NiktheBooksmith]

I think you're right, Sue, a box would def lessen the wear and tear on your beloved family treasure. =)

[@jasonclark8993]

Hi your videos are a great help! Thank you! I am curious why you sometimes use tape instead of glue? How do you decide which is better? Many thanks !

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Good morning! I generally use tape for the sake of time.

[@pamelastoddard1]

I LOVE the papers! So pretty.

[@mendyhand3895]

Very cool. Going to Israel next year. I saved the “clamshell” box for my new Chronological Study Bible. ( just released in the comfort print, NKJV BY Thomas Nelson, also comes in NIV) Its designed to have a very “ancient” look to it. Black leather soft, with raised spine hubs. I’ve been wondering how to make the box look old and grungy, good grungy,lol. Yours turned out very beautiful and elegant. I will definitely use the “ Pull up the ribbon idea to get your book out easily “ idea. Thanks Pam! Always SO creative! 👍🙏🏻📜. - Messy Mendy 👩🏻‍🎨

[@twistedoldloony]

This is gorgeous as just a BOX. Though I might make it out of a little bit sturdier cardboard especially if I want to make a big one. It would be cool if it had a flap that you could attach a magnet to to keep it closed rather than the ribbon.

[@BuffyNTinkDidImprov]

Or maybe you can even try both😃

[@lucybanta7311]

Fascinating and gorgeous!

[@shirleymccullough2515]

Wow… really amazing what you make and share with us Nik 💖. Alway so taken by your beautiful books and now this wonderful book box !! Thank you so much for sharing your process ‼️I am curious about the beautiful wrapping paper you used , can’t say it’s just off the shelf paper , it’s hearty and beautifully made .

[@roseharber-mamachipmunkscr6552]

Very informative video!

[@catherinecarey4897]

Love how you are always so neat ❤

[@lisbetwood7762]

I admire your talent..

[@aliceadler4569]

Love it, Nik!!!♥️♥️🤗🤗🌺🌺

[@geridevries839]

What a great tutorial! I love decorative boxes and now if I'm capable of making them... watch out honey I need a room added on for more boxes! Yeah this could be dangerous for me! Lmbo! TFS! Hugs from South Dakota.

[@aptwalker2009]

Great tutorial. I love your wrapping paper. It looks like it's heavy paper, almost a wallpaper weight. Beautiful boxes. Thanks for sharing.

[@KimberlyInSoCal310]

Beautiful work, as always! Love this book box so much. This comes at the perfect time, I saw a video for a corner tool by We R Memory Keepers and they showed a box like the one you made, but not how to make it using their tool! I really wanted to know how to make this kind of box - and now I do. Your method seems way more straightforward than I imagine it would be using that corner tool. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@glendaainsworth5221]

Awesome. Thanks

[@JanieAlcove9]

Absolutely gorgeous. Your work is always so precise and professional. You make it look so easy and I ALWAYS learn so much from you even if it’s not a project I plan to do. Thank you so much.

[@PetraLemié]

🙋‍♀💖 Thank you!!

[@tangojuli209]

This was a great project and your voice is so soothing I watched it and fell asleep :) But I woke up and rewatched it again with coffee! Can't wait to try it.

[@annehenriksen5828]

Great tutorial👏🏻🎉

[@matildagentle3816]

I love that gift wrap. AND the box. Thanks 😊 you sound like you are feeling better! ❤