Making a VERY Little Free Library in Miniature

[@celestehowell4128]

How absolutely clever your Little Library is! Now I want to make one too! I have been struggling to make realistic miniature books for a few weeks now. Your video has been a real help to me. Thank you for sharing the story about your Dad. It is a blessing that you now have understanding of where he was coming from and there is peace and forgiveness. My Father was a glorified sperm donor who died in 2021. We had things in common and I do miss him though I still have not been able to truly mourn. Thank you for this wonderful video!

[@TinyUrchin]

Thanks so much for adding your thoughts on the video and sharing about your own father. I hope you find any closure you need. And I wish your book project every success!

[@celestehowell4128]

@@TinyUrchin Thank you for responding, Tiny! I want to make several books, actually as anything in miniature fascinates me. As for my Pop, I suppose, just as it did for you, the working out/closure will come at some time in the future. I await your next video with anticipation!

[@anabelmartin7780]

Free books in every sense! This video goes much deeper than many realise. Thank you for the tutorial, the patterns and the well told story. Looking forward to more content from you, you lovely soul.

[@Kimik-oy4pc]

Enjoyed watching this video. Great content. “We don’t burn books” story was very touching. Thanks for sharing.

[@DawnDavidson]

Thank you. I watched this video on my own Dad’s 88th birthday, after we just hosted a birthday-memorial Zoom in his honor. He passed a few weeks ago. My relationship with my dad was complicated, though not as much so as yours, it seems. Still, we had the benefit of 22 extra years after his brain surgery, time in which he lost many things, but also gained the ability to apologize, and to express love in ways he could not before that. One of the things he gave me was a love of Science Fiction, and I read Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 for the first time using a copy he had saved from my mother’s over-zealous, pious book-burning phase (a particularly odd phase, given that she, like her mother, was a teacher!). “We don’t burn books.” No, we don’t. We treasure them, and when we are done with them, we share them with others. Thank you for this adorable Little Free Library build. Your clever voiceover made me laugh out loud more than once, and your story moved me. I can’t think of anything more appropriate to build it out of than matchsticks, after hearing that story. Thank you. I wish you continued peace with your Dad’s memory. You’ve won a subscriber today.

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.

[@laurawiles410]

I was moved by your story. I'm glad you have made peace with your past, but I'm sorry you needed to. You did a great job with the tiny books and library. I love books and kitties!

[@marjoriegoodwin2993]

That was a good shared story about your Dad. Love the tiny library, especially the beautiful colours you chose. Thank you

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you! Some of my favorite colors!

[@tinahickson6352]

Beautiful, creative, touching.

[@llcleary]

Cute idea that’s well executed. Thanks for the patterns, especially the book covers. The photography was great and I really enjoyed your subtle humor throughout.

[@TinyUrchin]

Thanks so much! :)

[@catherineguest1729]

Omg I love your honesty, creativity, outlook, and humor. Please make so so many more videos.

[@wendywalker3598]

Weird carpet 😂 you’re so right! What an incredible story and positive way to consider things. Very moving. Thank you for another fab video, I really enjoy watching xx

[@leighlyle2304]

I love your angry-lizard choppers. It’s kinda cute

[@TinyUrchin]

lol I love that name for them

[@floralheart]

Your dad is watching it from heaven, and he must be very proud. It's beautiful, emocional and graceful edited. Thank you for sharing.

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you

[@SomeRandomness]

Hahaha that dodge a sprinkler got me. 😂😂 Can't wait to see your channel grow!

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you. More videos in progress! :)

[@sharonolsen6579]

I adore this video. Subscribed about 3 minutes in. Please keep making videos... you have a gift and it felt so wonderful as you were sharing it. The miniatures are lovely, combined with the commentary the video becomes a treasure. I will most likely watch it more than once after I watch your other videos. Thank you for this... thank you so much !

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you so much for letting me know what worked for you :). Take care!

[@logicspock3110]

How could you have less then 100 subscribers? It was wonderful in production and in what you made

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you! :)

[@lynnez.2818]

She's new. Subscribe and like, share if possible.

[@patriciaheraty7380]

You had a connection with your father AND... your father LOVED YOU! It sometimes takes time for us to understand how much our parents loved us... KNOW that your father loved YOU!!! And I'm so glad that you address that in your video. Please know that you are not alone. There are others like you! THANK YOU FOR SHARING SO VERY VERY VERY MUCH beyond "just" your creativity. The "just" being huge - perspektive!

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you for your kind words! It was definitely closure I didn't expect, or know I needed

[@patriciaheraty7380]

@@TinyUrchin ❤

[@gillianwiseman3518]

An excellent video! Thank you so much. As a librarian, your comment about carpet nearly made me snort coffee. We are going with polished concrete in the fornt third of my branch, after many tribulations with carpet and tile.

[@TinyUrchin]

Thanks so much! Polished concrete sounds beautiful (and perfectly normal, lol) :)

[@releasingendorphins232]

INCREDIBLE! I hope to attempt to make one of these to put in the box of a family that has donated books I have picked up for my Grandchildren. Won't they be Surprised! This is the Best Project Ever! Thanks for Sharing😂❤❤❤

[@TinyUrchin]

That is such a wonderful idea to give as a gift!

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

Wonderful mini library! Thank you for sharing the story about your Dad. It's strange how our perception of our childhoods and our parents changes as we become adults ourselves, we understand them in a whole new way, see them with new eyes. I'm looking forward to your next creation

[@TinyUrchin]

Yes! I really thought that chapter was done. But turns out there was more. And I am glad of it :). Thank you.

[@Milooo_64]

Came here to see a cute little library ended up crying over the story 😭 i resonate with this so hard and i'm so glad you're able to come to terms with everything :)

[@claire-amel]

This whole video is wonderful. The techniques, extra info on your process, well scripted and concise voice over. Lack of "you tuber" accent also appreciated.

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you for this feedback! I hope to improve a little with each video--it really helps to know what is working! Take care :)

[@supme7558]

Whats a youtuber accent?

[@claire-amel]

@@supme7558 that typical voice that is used in tutorials. There's a lot of going up a lot higher on the last word of a sentence.

[@lynnez.2818]

I love your sense of humor! Please continue posting videos as long as you can. Books used to come accordian pleated and people cut them to read them. My ex-partner sold books and he just about cried when a dumpster diver came in with a valuable old book. The guy proudly declared that he had cut all the pages open. My partner gently told him that the book had far more value before the mutilation.

[@TinyUrchin]

Very interesting. I had no idea they used to come in accordions! And thank you! I am loving this medium and will definitely keep posting videos! Takes me awhile, but I'm really enjoying the process.

[@miniaturemouseartist]

Oh my! I so relate to your relationship with your father. Sending hugs to you ❤ Your creations and narration are fabulous! Please do more 🎉❤

[@debrafoster4374]

Wonderful video! Thanks for the book template, as well. I share a similar story, only with my alcoholic mother. It took me many years to forgive her, but I am glad I did and I understand that feeling of a weight coming off your body. Your father must've loved you tremendously and be so proud of you, even if he's not on earth any more. I look forward to watching more of your creative videos!

[@TinyUrchin]

Thanks so much for sharing about your mom! I am so glad you found healing in your story as well!

[@VondaInWonderland]

This was a most wonderful way to start my day. You are a gifted storyteller. I collect banned books and try to get the original covers. My dog got ahold of Slaughterhouse Five and ripped the cover to shreds. I was stressed and left it on the table with its torn pieces. I'm now going to tape it back together and put it in the little library down the block so someone else can read it. Thank you for the lovely idea. I definitely subscribed, and I can't wait to see what else you have in store for us. Have a blessed day ❤🕊

[@TinyUrchin]

What a wonderful way to give the book new life! Thank you also for your kind words!

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

We have one of those little lovely robbers in my neighborhood so this is just the sweetest creation😊 New subscriber

[@flash2tz]

Why doesn't KZbin allow me a hundred thumbs up? I love this and I loved your reminiscence of your dad. I don't think younger generations have the same abhorrence of book burning as those of your father's generation and before. That possibly added to his strong stand on the subject. Mostly though, I love how you were able to give him such a gift! He saw you attain that of which he had been deprived: an education. You made your daddy proud. That's so much more important as we get older. Thank you for this!

[@TinyUrchin]

Thanks so much! Your perspective of a gift is so insightful! I really hope it helped heal some of his old wounds as well.

[@TheCrabbyCrafterlol]

Brilliantly done video. Impressive story telling (words with a purpose other than to just fill space, it's a BEAUTIFUL thing!) What a wonderful project. Your dad would LOVE this and your memories and the lessons from a very intelligent man (despite a "lack of an education").

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you! For your compliments as well as kind thoughts about my dad

[@katarinashandmadestudio]

I have watched so many mini book making videos, but I have to say yours is my new favorite! Your clear, pleasant narration, the very well presented steps to making your little treasures, and your wit just had me entranced to the very end. And to top it all off, your poignant story about your dad brought a bittersweet tear to my eye. You are very good at this and I am so looking forward to many more videos in the future.

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you so much for your wonderful message! I'm so glad to hear so many aspects of the video resonated with you. Thank you again, and I look forward to sharing many more videos with you!

[@babetterobinson3808]

I enjoyed you very much. You're tutorial with your family story. "we don't burn books"

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you so much!

[@releasingendorphins232]

This video has touched me beyond belief. Your story is so close to my own. I too am Grateful for a Dad who did the very best he could. Millions of tears later, I have complete love and forgiveness in my heart. You are incredible. Thanks for your ideas, artisty, kindness and time.

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you so much!

[@Lesliejcraftycreations]

Thank you for sharing your story about your dad. Thank you for the tutorial. I will definitely try this. I love your miniatures. I just found your channel and subscribed. I can't wait to see your other creations. Hugs

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you so much!

[@brneyeqtpie]

Love you video. Glad I get to be one of your first 100 subscribers. Looking forward to watching your channel grow!

[@tobedetermined4180]

So satisfying

[@dawsie]

That’s a cute little book exchange station, thank you for sharing your journey to understanding your Dad and learning that he really was the best Dad he knew how to be. My Mom was an avid reader, it was she who gave me my love of books.my first adult job once I walked out of school was to work in a printing press company. They had an old press from the 19th century which was used for specialty jobs. Like wedding invites, the thank you cards as well as the place setting name tags it was the only printer that could print embossed lettering so I became an apprentice bookbinder. During WWII Hitler burned many books that he deemed inappropriate, during that time many old very old books were lost to the world because of him. So I knew why your Dad said “we don’t burn books” books hold the knowledge of the past and even the future as long as there are books there will always be knowledge for future generations to learn from.

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you for your fascinating story! I sometimes wonder just how many books and stories have been lost.

[@LolliMolly09]

That was such a beautiful story to go with a beautiful project. Thank you for sharing.

[@TinyUrchin]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@AedhynSynne333]

👋😊 Thank you 💞 I needed that 🥹 Your great teaching instruction, twist humor , great medium choice, and skill. 😊 a somewhat familiar storyline, split between a father born '42 in Germany d.82 and my Dad, who set a high bar of my future partners.) (😢1 year come day before my bday on this 25th of August ) But currently I'm working on myself not being the triggered one. Muscle memory stuff. My apologies, js. I adore miniatures. working on camper kit as a memory space. I have a large library I've carried like a turtle, they've suffered. Lol,pick a subject, I've cherished children's books the most, history, languages, banned or very out of print, discards educational or libraries. My kids, very grown and last 19, never had a chance of the excuse of forgetting their school books. Mine need downsizing 700+ and those 250 or so in my shed past couple years. I will find the worst (silverfish etc.) catalog and will bid a fond but heartbroken farewell by fire pit. I couldn't stand sending them to a landfill. Some dried wet I'm sure. -On dads -Isn't ingenuity amazing. 💞

[@TinyUrchin]

I absolutely love the visual of carrying a large library like a turtle

[@MsLunabelly]

Thank you for this creation, and for your story - it is indeed amazing how Time changes our perception. I too had a peculiar childhood that I now, through parenthood and my own marriage, understand. Your narration is also quite funny, so all round thumbs up. Subscribed.

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you for sharing your experience. And for visiting! I am really loving making these, so more to come :).

[@MsLunabelly]

@@TinyUrchin I am also a miniaturist (1/6 scale) and I use it to sort my mind out. I’ll spend hours in my studio, it’s soothing.

[@ShawnStafford-1978]

That's a awesome looking tiny bookcase model. Our neighbors have one down the road outside.

[@carol-annegriffin6234]

I just found your channel and watched this video…saving it to my Favorites both because I’m wanting to make a miniature free library and because I was immediately captured by your sense of humor and then your poignant story about your dad.

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the video and that it resonated with you. Best of luck with your little library project-I’m sure it will be great!

[@angelhartman]

The video is amazing and I thank you so much! Your story about your dad touched me deeply, thank you for sharing it with us.

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you so much!

[@CajunCraft24]

This is so beautiful. ❤

[@user-tk5ww3qi6m]

Beautiful! I am so glad I watched❤

[@elizabethhart1802]

Beautiful!!

[@user-un8sm9dz9q]

My heart broke and then healed.

[@barbaravenuh]

I'm literally crying 😭 The story is so similar to my own relationship with my father.

[@CarmenFlores-zo4px]

Loved your video; the process of making each tiny book as wonderful as it could be and where it should keep. I'm tearing up halfway through but everything is all right at the end. Thank you from México with love and a new subscriber. Muchas gracias.

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you so much!

[@user-vo2iv5kq1p]

How is it I just found your content?! I’m hooked.

[@angelacarrasco3804]

You got me with your story and Cute little library. I’m happy to be your 250 subscriber ☺️

[@TinyUrchin]

Yay! Thank you!

[@patriciaheraty7380]

This is the best miniature book making video ever! Your work and research on how to do it is much valued! Also, you ARE a marvelously educated bibliophile. Thank you for this video!!!

[@brittanynorae]

Love this video

[@Blackflamefire]

Love the Books design and i didn´t know that so many good books are banned :O That is terrible

[@Aegopodium]

I love this video. Only one thing: you don't need to cut the cover paper near the spine. Hi from a bookbinder from Germany 💜

[@TinyUrchin]

Thank you!

[@ambergreenwald879]

Forgiveness ❤

[@Blaise2211]

I started making miniatures like this a year ago. Made a tiny bookshelf into a picture frame for my Mom and she loved it. I really would like to use your little books, but unfortunately the link doesn't work :(

[@TinyUrchin]

Link fixed! Thank you :) www.tinyurchin.com/lfl

[@Blaise2211]

@@TinyUrchin I have to thank! :)

[@D03-H03]

This is an amazing build and an amazing story!! Could I ask what program you used to format the little pages and how did you print it??

[@TinyUrchin]

Hello, thank you! I used Affinity Publisher from Serif to lay out the pages. It's a great and affordable suite! Then I printed on a 75 gsm cotton paper using an Epson EcoTank Photo printer on highest quality print.

[@zulmabeatrizmolina9443]

😍😍👏👏😍😍

[@jasonsin8288]

pls make more

[@TinyUrchin]

Working on it! :)

[@kathyallen8323]

I absolutely love your Little Free Library. Your story is similar to mine except I had no good memories of my father. He was an alcoholic and mentally ill. He died when I was in high school. I use to tell people that I was so happy when he died and that I hated him. I’m 65 years old and finally forgave him when I was in my 50s. I came to the realization that he could never be the father I always wanted because of his metal illness. I think he was Bipolar and his alcoholism made things worse. I am at peace now.