LAPBOOK PROJECT | BUILD WITH ME | the final lap

[@sheilastiles01]

You NEVER cease to amaze me with your genius!!! And I adore your "real" attitude and demeanor. It's so refreshing to see someone be their true self in a video. Love you to bits!!!!

[@karinroloff4562]

WOW! WOW! WOW!......this lap book is fantastic...mind blown..I just viewed the one from 2023, too. You did a marvelous job on both projects........😻😻😻

[@rachelpatten8889]

Looks like a folder a Disney explorer would carry on an expedition. Wonderful and magical.

[@MichelleB_96]

I had a very dear friend that i wrote back and forth with...yes, with paper! she passed away a few years ago and i have a box of all her cards, many with features that gave them alot of dimension. i've struggled with what to do with them, and i think a lap book would work perfectly. you've given me soooo many ideas of how to layer and overlap and magnetize and such...so that i can look through them from time to time..thank you :)

[@ceced3530]

Thank you, Nik for sharing your gifts and talents with us. I know you don't have to but you do and for that I am grateful. You have taught me so much and have changed the way I look at a lot of different things. Thank you and God bless you and keep you safe and healthy.

[@TheNetymags]

We need an art version. Place for pencils and brushes and water color etc. I absolutely love these lap books!

[@carried9130]

Great idea!!

[@staceydesorgo]

that is exactly what I need too. great thought!

[@marciaporcelli5885]

By far, you are THE BEST on KZbin! This lap book is beyond spectacular! 😍😍😍 I have loved every minute of this series. You are both inspiring and funny-making you a delight to watch. Stay safe and well! 😘😘

[@RutRohShaggy]

AWESOME as usual, I wouldnt expect any less from Nik The Booksmith :) I LOVE your humor, stories, originality, style, themes (or not) and all your quirkinessess lol Would be so grateful if you would make a video of your thought process of creating your awesome books and journals and take us along with you as you "shop" your studio for supplies etc. and also what objects you accumulate to have on hand to create all your amazing projects.

[@JosephinesCraftRoom]

I’ve really enjoyed this series and your lapbook holds a feast....actually a banquet of inspiration! Love all the different backgrounds, textures, nooks and crannies! Definitely “turned out pretty, stinkin fabulous!” Thank you so much for sharing your creation with us! 😃

[@clc3897]

Time spent watching you make stuff is time well spent. My brain is churning ideas a mile a second. This was a great project that I cannot wait to see how it will be interpreted by your fans and followers. The last lapbook was certainly a firestorm generator. I bet this will be an even greater one because of the many different ways it can be interpreted.

[@beckyb4074]

Hello lovely Nik, hope you and your family are doing well. This project is awesome, don't know if I'll be able to make something like this, but I do enjoy your projects you've done in the past using hanging file folders, etc. You always make me smile. Your "Welcome back, welcome back" always lightens my heart. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@rneustel388]

I think you’ve topped all the things you’ve made before with this lapbook! It must be those squirrels-they must help you come up with all these great ideas.

[@jeninepretorius6182]

I could listen and watch you for hours. I`ve learned so so much. Thank you for your time, patience and sharing of knowledge and love for making books

[@troikatuggle1343]

"That 'll do, pig." One of my favorite quotes. V.useful in every day life. (Babe)

[@christinacreatesau]

Oh, hello Brads :) Love the window Nik. Making the nautical into nature style.

[@barbaraschmidt6893]

Suggestion: I would cover up the OFFICE DEPOT on the inside of the folder/envelope on the right, it's not very vintagy. BTW.... I ❤️Everything you do and your vids are so entertaining, so thanks for sharing the love. 😷

[@cathyskrehot8925]

OMG, this far surpasses anything you've done, and I can't wait to visit your shop on the 28th to try to buy something fabulous of yours. You are so funny to listen to, all your little quips and witty comments. You are a joy to watch, girl!

[@sheilamay758]

I am going to have to steal that cover embellishment. That is super awesome. I have a similar circle cutter. To cut the rings I cut the inner circle first and then the outer ring so that the paper is still held well inside/ under the cutter.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

amazing! A truly unique book! Sooooo enjoyable!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@janehaddon7337]

I’m speechless. Absolutely gorgeous. Loved watching this series. Thank you so much Nik. Take care and keep safe x

[@staceydesorgo]

I've been trying to wrap my head around how to make an oversized lapbook to hold all of my papers, stickers, and other journaling supplies. it would be huge, but if it could open out flat with a split cutting mat surface on the very inside, it could become an amazing one stop creative shop.

[@WhiteRavenBookRook]

Well thank you so much Nik... that is just the best lapbook!! I love to watch you make and create but I think I like to watch you make the lapbooks the most.. this one is top notch.. I love it !! thanks again for sharing your time and wonderful Talent with us it is so appreciated.. stay well..

[@debbiefletcher4781]

Oh Nik.... I’ve watched all your Lap book project videos in the last couple of days. I can’t wait to finish collecting all of my bits and pieces to create one of my own. THANK YOU for sharing with us and giving me a very joyful few afternoons. You made me smile and laugh too. ❤️😃❤️

[@punkreation8290]

Very blooming fabulous Nik! Very enjoyable. Can’t wait to see the next project XX

[@michelles9117]

One of the best 'minutes' I've ever spent! Thank you ( and the squirrels) for sharing this awesome creation. ❤

[@AurorasArtWorld]

Every time you said "brads" I expected more pictures... Lmao... I laughed so hard at that!! You're so ingenious when it comes to making these things, it blows my mind!! Love you so much, Nik!! 💖 💖 💖

[@annefernstrom9418]

Beautiful !! You explained everything so well and you were very thorough throughout. Thank you for posting this series of videos. What a fun Winter project to embark on. ❤ !!

[@mycreativespace]

Fantastic and great Lapbook - thank you so much Nik for letting us follow the process, it has been instructive and inspiring! Stay safe and take care! Hugs from Helen

[@helenediotte9898]

Hi, Fabulous, it's the right word. It was a real pleasure to follow you and discover the tresor at the end. Lucky creative owner 👏

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

This is the coolest project I have seen in many a day. I have enjoyed watching the progress and see the results. What a marvelous end result. It, and you, rock! I look forward to seeing your videos so much. Thank you for the entertainment and the inspiration.

[@xoxotoe]

New sub and floored. Awesome vid! The circle cutter thing cracked me up, I'm sorry, but when you said the blades were broken and it came that way, I instantly felt a kinship! I find with gadgets that it's usually easier to just do it by hand. Myself, I'm scared of my sewing machine so I handsew everything. I've had it for 13 years!! Lol

[@jennygee9849]

yep "pretty fabulous" is a good description Nik

[@CeciliaSteyn]

Friggin fabulous! Thank you! Love it. Love these things that you build. I don't think you have any idea how extremely inspiring you are!

[@mywithallmyart]

This is FABULOUS for sure!!! I have enjoyed watching all the videos on your process. Thank you!!!

[@lauracaballero940]

You are incredibly gifted. Thank you for your kindness is sharing the Lapbook Project.

[@terinskiojean]

So awesome! Thank you for taking the time again to show us the long process of making a lapbook! ❤

[@Wvnursey]

What an amazing work of art! You are a master and I am in awe of you!

[@santievandermerwe]

So glad I found your channel. I never made a book in my life, but I love journals and will attempt my own now. I am a writer and besides my laptop I have timelines and notes and diagrams and pictures and stuff all over the place, so I am going to make a lapbook and call it my Writers Block. Will just have to think it through properly to include places for everything I might need, including some stationary.

[@Alinor24]

Did you do it?

[@flyingdutchbird]

Writers Block... that is genius!

[@gwencook4405]

Your lap books are FABULOUS! I always enjoy watching you! ❤️ Thank you so much! Hugs!

[@reddragun43]

You never cease to amaze me. Thank you for sharing your vision with us.

[@tearalewis7532]

This is my favorite creation you have made! Absolutely love it. Enjoyed watching it come together. My son would go nuts over this. He loves making specimen slides and I just got him and myself some of the small bottles to place little found things in. We have been putting them on my little curiosity shelf in my "office/craftroom". Thank you for the videos on this!!

[@sandratheprocraftinator945]

Great lap book. Love how you created the cover, but the office depot lol. Stinking fabulous indeed. Love that it open and change it if need be 👍

[@tharp2499]

Absolutely gorgeous!😍 I love the "porthole".💖It's one of my favorite parts. I gleaned great inspiration & ideas for a lapbook I've been wanting to make for my daughter. She's an independent author & needs something for notes, ideas etc, that she can wag around with her. 😉 I thoroughly enjoyed the process. Ty so much for bringing us along.💜💜💜

[@FayeTouve]

LOVE the brads! I have really enjoyed this series -- you come up with the most fabulous ideas! Thank you for sharing your creative talent (and squirrels) with us. Stay safe and well. Love from Texas.

[@lorigordon1970]

Absolutely awesome lap book. I loved watching all the videos in this series. Thank you so much for sharing

[@bellescrapper2228]

Absolutely wonderful!! You are so creative and fun to watch. Thank you for sharing your talent and ideas.

[@traci3842]

I love this it is fantastic. GIVE IT AWAY??? I would love to have it. The cover is my favorite-I love the circle element and the bumpy spine but I also love the specimen items. Great series-so much fun watching it. Thanks

[@francineh.7825]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching you create this lapbook! The cover turned out so nice and yes, you gave me lots of inspiration for the lapbook I am working on. Looking forward to seeing what your next big creative project is that you are working on!

[@melanienicholson2834]

And it doesn't get any better than that!!!!

[@brendagraw3729]

This is a master piece, Nik! Wow, wow, wow!! Awesome job. Very fun to watch you add more and more and more. Love it.

[@chakrawitch]

OMG!!! I watch your videos all the time but I had never watched this one all the way through. This time I skipped to the end to see what it looked like and I am so glad I did. This is the type of project I have been looking for. Thank you for doing this I want to do them for different themes.

[@dawnbrown8525]

Wow! Your creativity is limitless! Thanks, Nik.

[@karenlarsen3196]

I just found your channel and spent a wonderful day watching all of episodes. The outcome of this project is absolutely is so beautiful. I enjoyed watching your 'problem solving' methods' in the construction, especially the window. Great thinking and planning. Your videos are such a joy to watch.... looking forward to watching more. PS....I'm 75 years young and have found this exciting hobby....previously used my time at quilting, beading, watercolor painting, etc....so I have lots of good 'supplies'. Unfortunately, I would have to live to a 150 to use everything up. Thank you again for inspiration.

[@faithotay]

Awesome Nik. Love it! Love it! Love it! I'm going to make one!

[@megsgonnamake]

Your mind just blows me away! This is so unique and I love it!

[@mooviewatcher3893]

That window on the cover is so cool

[@madalenacasalribeiro6430]

As always loved it. Your work is absolutely amazing. I could hear and watch you all day long. Take care and stay safe 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@Nart-ANC]

Ok whoa, I didn't expect all that as a result... I love all of it.... Especially the port hole!!! Just amazingly done... Yep I need to do something like this. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@charlotteragan6583]

That is a great example of your talent. I think I want a lap book, maybe a little simpler.

[@robinsabo6932]

I have to agree with you...this lap book IS really fabulous! Your attention to detail is very impressive! Thanks for sharing! Robin Sabo

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I like the additional camera angle.

[@sajejekyllhyde4647]

Fun trick for cutting circles, get yourself a pair of mini manicure scissors or beard grooming scissors, the ones that are slightly curved at the tip, as you cut along the line, the slight curve cuts right around the circle giving you a seamless shape at the end. I figured this out on accident one day when my scissors was too blunt and all I had were a pair of curved scissors. Add it to your crafting kit. And You’re welcome. 😅

[@charnesch4274]

Love it! Lots of inspiring ideas! Thank you!

[@jjjoy7887]

Awesome assemblage, as usual Nik! Stay safe, girl...

[@shirleymccullough2515]

Totally amazing Nik !!! Just over the top outstanding!! Wow , love the whole process and all the videos, I learn some neat stuff along the way! 💖. Thanks Nik 💐

[@copycatcraftsbyjill3008]

This is the best lap book I have seen so far. You have inspired me to try making my very first lap book. Thank you for such wonderful videos and all the inspiration.

[@PJnTEXAS1]

OH, how fun, interesting and creative, you make it all look so easy! I know better. lol I thoroughly enjoyed watching/hearing you work and explain your thought process. What a wonderful keepsake! Thank you so much for sharing your project with us.

[@amyphillips7862]

Oh the Brad's! I spit my water out! 🤣🤣

[@mistyday269]

Absolutely LOVE this lap book! Turned out fabulous!!!♥️♥️💫

[@toniahannan8362]

I have just finished watching this play list and really enjoyed it. Love the final outcome. Your ahoot to watch and listen to. Hope the walk in kitty is still doing well 💜🐈💜

[@marilyn1228]

Just so much fun....to watch, listen and see the process and end result! Love it!!!

[@49Nutmeg]

Your skill and imagination is outstanding!!!...along with your sense of humor!! I love watching your vids...TFS

[@brighteyes6585]

Dropped frame perfectly on cover... nailed it! *applause* 😄

[@InspiredLifeWithAmanda]

Gorgeous! Great job Nik! I love the merchant tag pockets and the green row of specimens pockets....and great fabric also

[@mothbythesea]

this is unbelievably dreamy! These are what I've been imagining making, I didn't know they were called lap books. I was calling them Make Your Own Adventure Books haha :) Thanks for sharing!

[@MaryJoDavis]

Stunning! Nik, you have outdone yourself and set the bar extremely high!!! Thank you for sharing this process and encouraging us to aspire to a more challenging experience. The lap book is beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed watching!!

[@TheLinda50]

Nik, Thank you so much for your videos. You are so generous to share your fantastic, creative ideas. I just love your projects, I am going to try and make a lapbook. Have a wonderful day! Linda

[@bettejowelton7459]

I did enjoy watching you build this lap book. I probably won't do one but it is simmering in the back of my mind. So many ideas that can be used in other creations as well. Thanks for sharing your art and creative processes. Looking forward to more.

[@jilldiaz7546]

Another stunning project! You must not have gremlins... they play with my craft projects every time I turn my back and can teleport that thing I was just using clear into the other room. I always love what you do and look forward to what's next! Be safe.

[@InkTheEdges]

This is tremendous. I’m rendered speechless by its scope and beauty

[@MaximumCC]

Thank you so much for revisiting the lapbook. Thoroughly enjoyed both your process and your creation. Feeling inspired to get back into the craft space and create 👍

[@lalagamma4452]

This picture is a TO DYE FOR lap book!! TFS 🥰🐞😘

[@amylandry4108]

This is such an incredibly beautiful lap book 💝 thank you so much for sharing your wonderful work!! 💝 Peace ✌🏻 please stay safe!

[@bettyereece1951]

My third time to watch the videos for this project! It was just as entertaining and inspiring this time as the first time! I so appreciate all the time it took you to make and video the process. Thank you! I'm starting to gather materials to make something similar...well, I hope similar. 😊

[@Britgirl58]

I hadn't heard of a lap book until I watched your "From discarded to regarded" videos. I thoroughly enjoyed watching that series. I made a journal with a sewing theme a few years ago for my best friend who lives in England. She was putting me up (or was it putting up with me?) for a couple of weeks after my Mum passed. She loved it but wasn't sure what to do with it, so when I decided I wanted to make something else for her it couldn't be an ordinary journal. I had asked in several groups on Facebook what I could do. She loves to go walking with her husband, especially since lock-down and covid. I knew I wanted something that she could use to store any items she might pick up along the way - such as feathers, seeds, flowers, etc. She lives about 5 miles from Sherwood Forest so their walks are often woodland type walks. I can see how your lap book would be perfect for her - BUT I could never accomplish what you have done here, but there are so many aspects/ideas that I love in your book. I was thinking of doing a little travel journal type insert for each season, but not quite sure how to incorporate them yet, but your accordion-folded files might be perfect! I have to go away and stew on it for a while. I can't wait too long, though or else Spring will be here before she gets her book!! I know I have rambled on, but I wanted you to know how grateful I am for all you share and so honestly, and freely. I have already been doing a little simple designing in Design space for some bookplates and tags/labels etc.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

You've made my day, Julie, thank you! I just know you'll make something fabulous to send to your bestie. =)

[@cindychrist638]

This lap book is AWESOME! I want to make one! Similar but couldn't ever be the same, yours is so fabulous! Than you for the journey! Blessings --Cindy

[@bonnierosendale]

I love it! But it needs an old fashioned fountain pen attached in it somewhere.

[@angierahui]

Wow Nik the queen of lapbooks, that was outstanding x

[@michellebrown7000]

Wowser! This is pretty phenomenal! You never cease to amaze. Tfs

[@debdance2502]

I had an absolute ball!!!!🥂

[@rebeccajanemae]

Love it and enjoyed watching your process. 💜💜💜💜💜I really like that side view for the camera 📷💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@lesliekenreich9992]

OMG!!! This was such an awesome project-your creativity is never ending. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

[@dfrost6573]

This is spectacular! I’m new to your channel. I appreciate seeing all the steps and materials because I want to make one for myself. I really liked when you added a few different camera angles to show how you did things. I would love to get one of your creations but it seems like those are snatched up faster than a container of Lysol wipes at the grocery store...😉

[@risamateo8003]

I absolutely love this lapbook! When I finally make something for myself this is what I'm making. It would be great for an herbarium! The tag pockets are a fantastic idea

[@sarahlongshore2605]

This is fabulous! !!! I really enjoyed watching this series. Thank you.

[@kimheron1275]

Oh my gosh!! This was amazing!! I can't believe all the work that went into your laptop!! I'm sad it's all done.lol Hopefully you will soon be thinking up something new to show us. You are beyond awesome Nik.....thank you so so much for sharing your amazing talent and humor with us. Hugs

[@teresaco]

Nik, wow! The finished product is seriously smart looking. Thank you for all the work you share and create! I especially love how you finished the cover. Bravo! I just started my own lap book... I'm really appreciating how easy you make every decision look.

[@recoveringsoul755]

oh a porthole! I love it

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Nik, I really really love ❤️ this book it’s really really stunning and gorgeous too and you are so very very inspirational to me, and everyone I should think 🤔. The focal point on this book 📚 is Fantastic and utterly incredible.....Love Love ❤️ LOVE LOVE ❤️ IT. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@beejayoung1546]

Phenomenal! It’s a work of art. Thanks so much for sharing the build of this awesome book Nik.