Making a KNOCKTURN ALLEY BOOKNOOK from scratch

[@katharinahandmade619]

Fell into a nasty depressive episode while making this, so it took an eternity to finish it lol. I‘m better now! As you may notice, i tried narrating it a little bit - i hope you like it. Feel hugged :)

[@catlee8064]

The narrating has turned it into an ASMR video, very relaxing. Choice of music was spot on and the end result looks great. I'll be honest, i watched the first 2 mins, then skipped to the end because i was late for work, i will watch it all when i finish at 5am.

[@thecalicoheart7946]

Of course we are hugging you, fellow human! 😊💝💕 Thank you for all you share and for keeping it real. 👍😙🤓XXX

[@cat3crazy]

It is difficult to be creative when you are depressed. I'm glad that you managed to complete the booknook. It looks great. I love how you came up with adding the pipe to correct an oversight.

[@susanwinter2896]

I enjoy your videos and the narration was really nice and relaxing. I'm sorry to hear you felt depressed at the time you made this. I hope you feel much better now. Sending you hugs ❤

[@cat3crazy]

I really like the booknook. You showed that using inexpensive materials doesn't matter when you are being creative. You don't need expensive materials to make things. Its your talent and the time you take that determines the outcome. Some people think that the more expensive materials, the better your project will look. I watched a person demonstrate some paints by comparing them to a cheaper brand. He didn't take the time to prime the canvas for the inexpensive paints. He did a rush job with the cheaper paints while taking a lot more time and care with the expensive paints. He made the cheap paint look bad because he was selling the expensive paints. If I hadn't seen him working on the painting, I wouldn't have known that the difference in the paintings was because of his technique and not the paints.

[@demondogmom7221]

What matters with paint is the amount of "color" versus the amount of filler. More filler results in less saturation.

[@jola5081]

The book nook is awesome, and so is the video - from editing over music to narrating! And thanks for also including the less happy parts of creating, it's great to be reminded that it does not have to always be easy! Great work and I hope you're doing fine! Have a nice holiday! :)

[@katharinahandmade619]

Thank you so much! And happy holidays to you ❤

[@ragozzinehq]

The backwards writing on the sign is slick. I don't like Harry Potter but I like this a lot. Thank you for sharing!

[@neonviolent]

The ending shot was so relatable and I absolutely loved it. Thank you for all the information and tips you gave along the way, I absolutely love how the booknook turned out. Thank you for the tip on the static grass, it's the most believable grass I've ever seen! Two things to pass along since you've taught me so much, to get the bricks to look diverse under paint them in shades of yellow, orange, green, brown, and then paint over that with a rusty red color. It'll add a lot of dimension to the bricks. Also, dryer lint mixed with acrylic paint makes great moss!

[@sharonclaridge]

Brilliant! I love how your book nook doesn't need a 3D printer or a laser cutter like some I have watched. I don't think I could do as good a job as you but at least with your guidance I can make something like it or a variation of it. I hope you are feeling well x

[@marilynpowell6881]

I know exactly what you mean, my workroom is very small with lots of stuff!! I work myself into a small portion of my desk, surrounded by drawers, materials and wood. Still I get done what I need to do. I really enjoyed your video, I wanted one of those book nook kits but they're so expensive, so your idea is great. Thanks. Happy Christmas and healthy New year xxx

[@daniellefortin7623]

This video helped me work on a sewing project I've been putting off- thank you! Loved seeing your workspace and the narration was great. New favorite video of yours!

[@jimb0b441]

This looks like a lot of work, but it was totally worth it! Proud of you for cleaning up the workspace, the struggle is real

[@raganitshu]

Wonderfull! I've watch the vídeos over and over, can get enough of all the magic details you put in your work. You make the people that watch your vídeos happier, that is for sure. Thank you

[@katharinahandmade619]

Thank you so much!

[@allsubstance]

That was really well done! I love the grass and moss additions and how you put the fairy lights in.

[@paranoidjd1351]

I had no idea you could get a static grass shaker bottle. I've only seen the big, fancy electrical ones, but that looks perfect for what I need. Thanks for sharing and I love the end result. Sinister yet cosy 😊

[@bigkeg9173]

Just wonderful 😊 Your narration is very soothing and informative You are very talented 👍 The channel will grow with the excellent work you do. Be patient 👍😁👍

[@traceywindle962]

You have pure, raw creative talent! Love your miniatures. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your projects. Well done!

[@karenmusa3052]

Wow amazing thanku so much

[@laurawbingham]

This turned out AMAZING! Excellent job

[@Becky-pu5js]

Hey, thank you for your wonderful videos, I love them :) Your tricks and insights help a lot, that idea with just painting fairy lights sound sooo amazing!! I can't be bothered to deal with electronics too. I will definitely try that out once I make my own bookshelf decoration. Thanks a lot! And I did laugh when I read that post-it, greetings from south Germany :D

[@StephenBell]

Your videos are unique because you put your emotions into the miniatures you make and not the way you record. the process. I am so sad you were feeling depressed, you are very good at this and I hope sharing your feelings with us helps you. No, I do not think it is weird that you examine old buildings to see what makes them look old. That's an artist observing. Like @WicklePick below, I subscribed just as you took a long break. I am really pleased to see you making videos again; I am very glad to see you back. I like your narration and your English is very good indeed. Also, where it is not perfect, your accent is charming. Please keep doing it; well done. Keep making videos like this and I am certain your channel will grow and prosper. Stephen, Worcestershire, UK.

[@katharinahandmade619]

Thank you so much fot your kind words! The mean a lot to me and i appreciate you being here!

[@gerardfangeau7162]

I relly like your videos (while I skip others) and there are some reasons for it. First, your skills ! Then, the atmosphere you give to your video, and your simple explnations. And you seem to know when it's time to accelerate or come back to nrmal speed. The sum is simply great ! Sorry for your blue period. Hope you're better. And you cleaned your desk ! Bright !!! As for the tape which showed at last... Just another trick of the Fairies (they like it) and ther must be many of them around... Of course we are not alone here, and we send you big hugs ! Hope you feel it. Take care of you, sleep well and enough ( thanks for the German lesson 😉 ) Go on, Lady.

[@teenytinywedge]

I love watching your process of making these, it's very cool

[@judysrebornnursery]

Loved watching your video, I want to have a go at making a book nook. Seeing yours has made me think about what I have around the house to make one. Hope your feeling better, thank you for sharing

[@Laura-fj6kq]

Love your videos! Entertaining, educational and peaceful. The finished piece is awesome! Bonus points for not over doing the glue, you use just the amount needed. It’s inspiring to see your messy work area too 😉 Glad you are doing better, that you made it through the rough patch. 🥰

[@melissa48]

Love it! 😍 And I love your attention to detail!

[@beamonschau3058]

Immer wieder staune ich über deine Videos! Brilliante und bewundernswerte Arbeit! Vielen Dank, dass du uns teilhaben lässt! ich wünsche dir ein gesundes und zufriedenstellendes Neues Jahr und viel Erfolg ! :)

[@brianahawkins8124]

Beautiful.💖

[@istmirwunst]

Wow, der Booknook sieht super aus - ein Daumen nach hoch dafür von mir.

[@cerisekappes580]

Looks amazing!!!! 😊

[@sophiaisabelle027]

Seems like you're really talented. We hope to see more content like this. God bless you.

[@karinkeeble1993]

Well done. Really creative. Enjoyable.

[@ChrispyP]

This is such a beautiful book nook, the way you approach each step is really inspiring. You just seem to have such a natural eye for solving the potential problems. Also the narration was fantastic and really added an extra layer of quality to the video!

[@TaraFinlay]

I liked your narration and the music was mellow, which I appreciate. I learned about a number of products that I will look for here in the USA. Currently I am building and customizing the book nook "Eternal Bookstore." I was thinking about trying a HP theme nook next. I turned Eternal Bookstore into a roombox halfway through making it, and decided it would be a secret library inside Pemberley, from Pride and Prejudice. I read a series of Pride and Prejudice variations that included magic and had Mary Bennet be the main character with the magic talents. That might be a good way to combine my love for Jane Austen and my love for magic... thanks for the video. Ps the green lights turned out well! I did the same in my Georgian Christmas roombox -painted the fairy lights red, orange and yellow, for the fireplace. My workspace also looks like yours. I have adhd. I think your workspace is actually neater than mine LOL

[@azukibeanhobbies]

You’re back!!! Again amazing work as always! So glad to see you get through the depressive episode, hope you feel better and more energised. I can’t wait to see more, but always look after yourself first. Oh yup the messy workshop, mine is like that as well with things just everywhere, cleaning it feels good and then it gets messier with the next build hahaha 😆

[@marlysecomte]

Your desk looks just like mine 😂 Working currently on my own Diagon Alley, going slow, slower than usual because it’s a commissioned piece, figuring out stuff as I’m going. Always enjoying your videos. Was going to use a mirror but then didn’t like the layout. So now it’s a straight shot and the distance will be painted, probably the bank. Second guessing my choice of dropping the mirror. Ah the pains 😅😂

[@katharinahandmade619]

Thank you so much! Sounds like a great project :)

[@IvaldoAfonso-ux2gx]

Uau! ...seu trabalho é incrível, muito talento e dedicação.

[@lrstudio3221]

This great. Well done!

[@7spiritualcompass706]

Although I'm not into any Harry Potter theme, I like this book nook. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@darynf8500]

Love the way you wrote mirror image on the back of the sign so it would be readable in the mirror. Great attention to detail. Shout-out to South African Redbush tea 25:25 Love the behind the scenes too :)

[@OKat001]

This is sooo cool and helpful. Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year 🤗🍀

[@DrawingconclusionsMatt]

This is so so amazing, you really are amazingly talented! Keep up the good work 😊

[@tw4982]

At 12:10 ..the unpainted cobblestone street had a very "Rosetta Stone" look about it, like a tablet of an ancient language 😉

[@katharinahandmade619]

Oh you‘re right! Now i see it too 😁

[@ricklepick9148]

So sorry to hear you weren't feeling well for a while, but nice to know you are feeling better now. You disappeared right after I subscribed, I was worried it was my fault :-) You do amazing work and this looks fantastic! It was nice hearing your voice narrating on this one, too! Hugs from your viewers back to you!

[@katharinahandmade619]

Thank you so much! :)

[@gerardfangeau7162]

Same for me. I subscribed some weeks ago... and understood you began your art studies... so the booknooks have to wait a bit more (and the fairies play with your stuff in the meantime 😜) Big Hugs !!!

[@Puhding.]

Ohmygod I'm so happy im not the only one always going for the cheapest options, AND also having the world's messiest crafting area. What a relief lmao.

[@furogman4327]

本当に　素晴らしく　素敵です

[@ingeharizslak3031]

Spitzenarbeit, ich liebe es.🤎

[@TheBarbc]

Magic!❤

[@hildapriore472]

Meisterwerk.....😮❤ Du bist soo begabt!!! Bei mir sieht es auch meistens so aus.... Ich beende heute meine Waldbox😅 Ich möchte dann auch etwas mit einem Spiegel machen,aber es ist noch sehr neu für mich....😅❤🍀👍🙏🇨🇭🤗

[@jammiegoodwin9519]

You are inspiring me to want to give this a go! I first watched the video with all the books!! Nice work and I really enjoy the narrating. Do you mind to share what material you were using to make the books in some of your other videos? Glad to hear you are feeling better as well. Those depressive states can be brutal.

[@katharinahandmade619]

Thank you! I‘ll soon make a short tutorial on how to make the books since so many people are curious. Stay tuned! :)

[@NostalgiaBrit]

You have the _loveliest_ name, and most _hypnotic_ (in a good way) accent… Just thought you should know! 🤟🏻🥰❤️

[@aliloucreations1817]

Astounding ❤❤❤

[@ЯнаТимофеева-ю4в]

ОЧЕНЬ красиво! Талантище! Желаю вам хорошего настроения и новых творческих успехов!

[@debbielb2325]

What kind of brush or marker are you using for the writing? Loved your video

[@sankyo5870]

your voice is so calming, i think you should make asmr video ❤

[@centibastelt2023]

Oh, fein, wieder von dir zu hören! Ich hoffe, es geht dir dauerhaft wieder besser. Das ist echt sehr hübsch geworden... außerdem eine meine Lieblingslocations bei Harry Potter. Die grünen Lämpchen sind eine prima Idee!. Übrigens, wenn du Dachschindeln aus Papier machst, kannst du auch einfach längere Streifen mit Fransen versehen und dann unregelmäßig kürzen. Die Streifen sind viel schneller und einfacher aufklebt und lassen sich elegant um die Ecken drapieren, falls gewünscht. 😉

[@katharinahandmade619]

Dankeschön! Und danke für den Tipp, so habe ich es mit den Dachschindeln beim Fuchsbau gemacht. Dieses Mal wollte ich es mal auf eine andere Art versuchen :)

[@suezanezanson3364]

You deserve many hugs so here's a hug ticket 🎫 it's infinite so you won't run out of hugs Plus I love your voice it's soothing

[@angelacoleman8426]

I love the narration. You should try it more. I wish I could double like a video.

[@JEDIDIAH7]

I love harry potter