LapBook 2023 | Part 7 | Specimen Boxes

[@Twenty20thrive]

Come for the bookbinding, stay for the 3D printing!

[@luannkinisky5339]

"The paddle, right here, I made with a paper clip" Of. Course. You. Did. It IS adorable. I've learned so much from you Nik! I've been following you for years. Thanks for sharing so much of your never ending talent and creativity with all of us. :)

[@whatifitnt]

YEP!!! Same here 💝

[@sushanart]

😆💖👍

[@madebylora]

I love that you showed how to make the slides without a 3d printer, thank you. But wow! All those things from the printer are amazing!!! I think my favourite might be the working padlock! So cute!!

[@allisonjames2923]

Super cute specimen boxes! And so glad you showed how the boxes can be fairly easily made using cardstock for those of us who don’t have a 3D printer. Although I do wonder if perhaps my public library would invest in one 🤔 The boxes could be made by just folding up the sides & tracing in a groove in the sides for the sliding lid using a butter knife or tiny dotting tool. A bone folder would be too thick I think

[@99zanne]

I was seeing cotton wool for the boxes to nestle into! Also, I think using the tiny match box style box would let the top “slide” and I could cut a window in the top for visibility - I’m NOWHERE as handy at building the tiny boxes as u r! TFS!

[@wandaspencer9523]

The patience you have is amazing. Your work is perfection! I always enjoy watching everyone of your videos and your projects. Looking forward to seeing what you are going to do next. Thanks for sharing your talents and creativity. ❤

[@allisonjames2923]

Love all the little charms & things you made. Looks like you had loads of fun with that resin printer! Thingaverse sounds like the best of what happens when people can create & share for free. That working padlock 😱

[@maramakesjournals2319]

I figured out how to make small boxes with lids about ten years ago. Actually, when I got a diagnosis of uterine cancer in 2013, my brain went into lockdown to a point where I turned cereal boxes into smaller boxes for many days. Between the initial diagnosis and a treatment plan, I found comfort in cutting, scoring, folding and gluing. I think I will still know how to make boxes if I find myself demented. Anyway, I would make my specimen boxes from cereal boxes. I would punch or die cut a square opening for the top. It sounds like fun! Writing this I realized I have gone ten years without recurrence of cancer. I’m a lucky one! 🍄(representation of uterine cancer) (mirth)

[@aliceadler4569]

Too cute, Nik!!! Love everything!!! So teeny tiny!!! I am impressed with your 3-D printer!!! ♥️♥️🥰🥰🌺🌺

[@JunkJournalideas]

B R I L L I A N T love the corners and the charms to bits

[@angelajoy4829]

They did their homework - you are the perfect person to showcase this tool! Love everything you made and cannot wait to see what else you do. You amaze me and I love your videos. ❤

[@hilsandhenryhiggins]

Wow. Just wow! I’m sure my fingers would be too fat to do most of these amazing tiny projects. I want specimen boxes and terrarium! Nik you’re just such an inspiration. X

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

I love it!! Wow that 3D printer is amazing! I don’t think I would be able to stop printing anything and everything! I love that mystery box, you are endless with creativity!! 🤗❤️ Tamara

[@MsFarmer37]

4) could you show us sometime how you actually create and print things like those typewriter keys? Everything you do is so cool and unique. I love your videos!

[@kathyphillips9482]

You are PHENOMENAL !!!!! Your 3D printed boxes and "do-dads" are TOO CUTE!!! Loved ALL of them!!! The terrariums are adorable! And that Kitchen Aid mixer!!!!!!! Can't wait to see what your creativity does with this cool new toy!!!! LOVE the way this lap book is developing!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!

[@caroltanzi29]

Love miniatures. You did a great job with the new tool. No telling were that is going to take you. Carol from California

[@wrlSivan16]

A video on all the tools you use would be wonderfully useful.

[@risamateo8003]

Love those miniatures!! Please don't encourage my craft habit!! Love the boxes. I've recently become obsessed with Victorian slides. So beautiful marbled paper and beautiful labels. Thank you for sharing

[@mickansj334]

🤩Wow, absolutely fantastic specimen boxes.🤩 What a fun idea‼

[@whitneykosters9102]

Your talent just goes & goes!! The 3D printer is amazing. It is so crazy how far technology has come. The box with the specimen boxes turned out amazing. I think it was a past episode but you were cracking me up as I also have “a mouse in my pocket” however 75% of the time I say it, they don’t get it. My response is always, it’s not funny if I need to explain it. Thanks for a great project series. I can’t imagine how many hours you have invested for this one project

[@diamondstud322]

Wow! I’m gobsmacked (one of my fave words I rarely get a chance to use lol) by the specimen boxes you created. They are just super cool for the lapbook. IMO, the Velcro was a great option for fastening them, I would use that or those tiny magnets. Thanks for showing how to do the specimen boxes with card stock as well. How fun that you got an opportunity to play with a 3D printer, I love love love everything you created with it …particularly the “shadow box” charms and typewriter keys. I’m really impressed you were able to do all that with no prior experience with 3D printing. Bravo!

[@sarahscraftyallsorts6482]

Love this. The 3D printer will come in handy for your little miniature dioramas you should do a little crafty craft room diorama haha or a little house . The possibilities are endless. Enjoy x

[@LedgerAndLace]

Those specimen boxes are the greatest thing ever! Oh, wait--those little BOOKS! No, it's the key and lion lock! OMG! The Wardian cases!!! SO COOL! Also, I think you could upload the finished specimen boxes as a digi-kit, and then people could print them out to cover their own little boxes, or to make tags. 🙂

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Well, that's all kinds of brilliant! I'll have to mull that over 🤔 thanks, Hali!

[@cheryldimatteo9046]

You never cease to amaze me!!! Love when you create tiny objects. You’re so precise. Can’t wait to make my own specimen boxes (the old fashioned way. Don’t have a 3D printer!). Thank you Nik, keep the awesome ideas coming 😊

[@britbrat4559]

Do you know if there is a video showing how to make them yourself? I'll never be able to afford a 3d printer 😣

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

how can you not get carried away 🤣the first thing i would do is create everything needed for a Miniature Doll House - my uncle made my daughter a beautiful 3ft high English Tutor House - oh my goodness did we have fun lol - but Nik what you showed us today was fascinating and i love your specimen boxes - my thoughts for attaching we to use either Velcro or Magnets - thank you - you are so very inspiring - be well xx

[@chrisclausen1796]

Nik... you are truly amazing! You must have had a blast creating with that thing! I don't know if I would have the patience to work with those small pieces, though. I can't wait for your next installment.😘

[@sandyrector3853]

You never seem to amaze me with the wonderful projects you come up with...the patience you display in the tiny bits of art you create makes me envious of your talents...love what you do...never miss a video and will continue to do so...wishing you much continued success...hugs

[@annaengberg]

Those boxes! I just love them! And, thank you for showing the diy version in paper too. :) The 3D printer is really cool! I can't wait to see what your plans are for the items you made! Love the greenhouse, btw!

[@JessicaHarris]

Ooohh - so many things! Hinges, clasps, closures, frames - so fun!

[@JessicaHarris]

It would also look cool to have a piece of foam board lined with green felt with cut outs that each box could nestle into.

[@recoveringsoul755]

That could work, any color of felt that goes with the theme. And maybe those sheets of magnets to attach them if needed. The one with sticky backs?

[@margavanderwel1485]

Well that al looks so nice 🤩 thanks for showing how without a 3D printer. Be safe

[@sharonwalruff3298]

I love minitures. That mixer is adorable! 28:58

[@Red-qn1nb]

Love the specimen boxes. The 3D printer is pretty cool, love that terrarium!

[@allisonjames2923]

The Velcro was a great idea! But if you’d just stuck the Velcro down & left the sticky bit exposed, you could have easily stuck down the box exactly where you want it even more easily 😊 Although you did make lining them up seem effortless, I’d have to measure so they didn’t go skewiff

[@Paint3dRos3]

I forsee the makings of MANY tiny things with the 3D printer! I love the lion face lock you made. Well, all of them are nifty. Can't wait to see what you have planned! 😁

[@camillecress8835]

You are an artist,I already knew that. But these specimen boxes are absolutely the coolest. I am a science nerd, retired teacher; you made my day.

[@helenbrown6092]

Arrrrrrrhhhhhh Nik!!! Mini stuff is just impossible to resist 🙈I loved this episode with the specimen boxes, I have soooo many foraged and collected treasures from life’s adventures. The children’s first teeth are definitely getting dedicated boxes 🦷love your work Nik and thankyou for cheering me up whenever you drop a video 🥰🥰🥰

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Thank YOU, Helen 🥰

[@bethcollier3789]

love, love, love. thank you for sharing this hobby with us. you have such wonderful skills.

[@sandikalin636]

Oh my goodness you’ve been a busy lady, wow! 3D printers have always intrigued me, however, I don’t have a computer set up that I would need. And to be perfectly honest I do not need anything more in this house or another hobby 🤯🤯🤯. But what fun you’re having, and omg, that mixer ! Can it be any cuter???? Love your specimen boxes, and thx for the tutorial on making them without a 3D printer, Love your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@chakrawitch]

I probably would use magnet savers on the base of the box and magnets on the specimen boxes or I would just glue them in for eternity. LOL I did something like that in the last lap book I made with you using slide frames from the paper collection I was using and some foam tape.

[@WhiteRavenBookRook]

Those little trinkets remind me of the goodies you get in a kinder eggs,

[@teresitalamas5304]

You are unbelievably talented everything you touch. I love everything you made the mixer us my favorite and your touch of the paper clip was you all the way.

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

How totally cool is that! Can't imagine the fun you'll end up having with that. They couldn't have chosen anyone better than you to put that thing through it's paces. If it can make all the tiny stuff you like to do, I'm sure it will work on most normal size stuff like a champ. Keep us posted on how much fun you're having. What you come up with just amazes me. Now when you say printed whatever we won't know if you mean the ink kind or 3D kind. I think I'm more impressed with the ones you made from scratch than the printed ones. You've made some wonderful trinkets. The lock is WOW as are all of the pieces! Sorry I'm rambling.

[@amythomas9204]

Very fun! I always enjoy your nifty creative ideas!

[@petriekaspardlov7787]

🤩 Wow! You are amazing and just love everything you created . ❤️That KitchenAid mixer 😊

[@ChrissieNicely]

This is awesome, Nik! 😃 Thank you!! 😘😍

[@sherrifredrickson2509]

Oh. My. Gosh!!! Is there anything you can't do?!?! 🥰🥰🥰

[@judyofthewoods]

Oh my! that 3D printer opens up a whole new universe.

[@rachelpatten8889]

You can also check your local library. We have a 3-D printer that anyone can use. It costs a little depending on how long it takes to print. These boxes are really cute.

[@jatzygirl3120]

How awesome for you to be able to produce them. Very exciting 😀 😄

[@lisamr40]

Those little boxes are absolutely adorable. I never even heard of this type of printer. So fancy! Lol I love your work. Thanks for your awesome videos !

[@vickiefowler1429]

I shudder to think how overboard I would go with a new 3D printer! How fun! And I love the specimen boxes. I’m such a nerd for that kind of stuff, too.

[@kathykeough6598]

Love learning new stuff. Thanks!

[@JannyHaak]

OMG Nik ... how do you think these things up?? You are a very VERY gifted and talented creator!! I adore your work! 😍❤

[@lauracolacino4084]

You never cease to amaze me! Thank you for sharing.

[@katherinec3463]

Killing me with cuteness! Amazing!

[@tripletgirl2484]

WOW! Now we are on to 3D printing.😀 So amazing and fun. However, I think I'll just use some matchboxes😂 Thanks for the series!

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Mind blown 🤯by the printer and the specimen boxes wow...

[@theresewallentin2856]

Yay another Nik video 🥳 All your creations are stunning 🤩

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

Love those little specimen boxes.

[@lauradelacosta]

Nice video. Congratulations for your new machine..enjoy your petit world

[@lillyr437]

You are amazeballs!!!!❤❤❤

[@neorachana5604]

The 3d printer looks amazingly fun, although I can imagine there is a substantial learning curve! Love the tweezers!

[@kykategray]

Boy, the 3d printer people sure picked the right person to send their printer. I am constantly amazed by your ingenuity, but this is some next level stuff right here. Buckle up ladies, Nik is getting ready to take this craft to places we can’t even imagine! I, for one, am very excited! Hugs from Ky.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

😄 thanks Katie!

[@CrowsNest2012]

I *LOVE* the arch charms. Can’t wait to see what else you come up with. Your attention to detail and imagination never cease to inspire. So many possibilities for what you do! OMGoodness, the case! (I’m gonna learn some day not to comment til the end. 🥴)

[@recoveringsoul755]

I can never wait to the end. If I were on my laptop I could open another window and type a comment in Word and keep adding to it. But I'm not

[@catscarborough9944]

oooOOOOOOO the ideas! Would either the clear 3D printed resin or the liquid resin from the bottle be clear enough to create a window for the specimen boxes? Like, could you switch the resin types throughout the printing of one design so the 1st 'layer' could be a black resin that lays out the structure of the frame and acts as a mold/reservoir to then fill in with clear? Now that I've typed it I realize some of the pendants you showed might have been done like this - gahh this thing would be seriously addicting

[@ochervelvet9687]

Incredible.💛

[@glennissalls4734]

You are amazing at the tiny details.

[@lightbulbnirvana]

I am so jealous of the Elegoo. Do you like how it works? I want one so bad. I can understand how you would go berzerk as a printing maven. Do you recommend it? The machine, not going berzerk. I love how you've been able to incorporate it into your lapbook mystery box project. 💗

[@jeanninethames2523]

This is a fantastic video! Bravo!

[@susanmary4752]

Love the specimen box tho I have to say I love your tweezer hahahaha!!!

[@marysmith9515]

So interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

Just awesome

[@beckyb4074]

Hello Nik, I pray that you and your weather are all doing well 🙂. Love your work, but another gadget I don't need currently. I'd be happy to just have a space of my own to play with the toy's/gadgets I already have. Anywho, thinking about you and yours. God bless you young lady. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@nevilgrubb]

How cool is that 3D printer!!!

[@mariep-MAPAT]

such a cute make, Nik!

[@kimboss8721]

Wow Nik! For free ?! Nifty neato! Happy for you, I like those little boxes, now wish I'd have kept my leftover film slides, but I'm already told I have too much stuff, but what do they know!? Right? Lol

[@kathleenseligmytatterednto8560]

Too cute!!!

[@concegoodwin6170]

Que cute!

[@stephaniewhite7788]

I wish there was more than a “like” button…I loooove your videos :)

[@recoveringsoul755]

Originally they had. A 5 star rating system. You could leave blank or give 1-5 Stars. Since we don't have dislike anymore, maybe they should bring that back

[@sherrys8615]

Nic, I love this project, and your commentary. I'll be doing one of these myself, soon.

[@sherrys8615]

Omg, I spelled your name wrong. I hadn't realized I was so tired... lol! Sorry Nik!

[@sushanart]

3D printer is not for me but I'm sure it's fun to play with. 😊 Checking your videos to get inspiration to get started with my first stamp/dies/stencil storage books made with laminated pages. Thank you for all your tips and tricks! 😇💖🙏🙌

[@calliegauldsheher7284]

So cute!! Love the 3D printer boxes with your garden finds!!!

[@NorthlightsStudio]

Looks like you had a lot of fun!my son is trying to convince me to get a 3D printer. You may have just made a good argument for him! Lol😅 Love the specimen boxes, I wonder if you could make the slides too?

[@kchaystack]

Have you considered uploading the specimen box stls somewhere so others can print them? :)

[@sherryvanderpool8644]

Very interesting

[@WhiteRavenBookRook]

Yeahhh your back !

[@recoveringsoul755]

I hadn't thought of using 3D printer for books. People are printing their own custom toys, its crazy. You can get Clear resin too, people use it to make glassware for dollhouses . Bottles, jars, cups, plates, light fixtures...

[@secretsquirrelaimee2212]

You are just busy busy! That lock is awesome !! Everything is awesome! I would have a ton of little stuff all over 😆 Do you make journals anymore?

[@debbiecarter6430]

Yaaay! I’ve been itching to find out what the box is for! 😁

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Wow!!

[@MsFarmer37]

Oh my goodness!!! 1) Would you consider making those little boxes and selling them? 2) when you use the velcro, if you don't take them apart but put one of them on the back of the box (so they are still together) and then tear the backing off the other strip and put it down in the box there's a better chance of getting them exactly where you want them, and 3) do you sell those little tiny labels? this is fantastic!!!

[@lindakilmer2548]

I’m drooling 🤤 🤤🤤🤤!! Are you planning on selling those on Etsy????😁

[@madebylora]

You asked for ideas about attaching the slides…. The Velcro is great idea but you might find it easier to line the slides up if you leave the hooks and loops stuck together on the back of your slides when you stick it in the box (so you wouldn’t have to measure gaps and line up with a ruler when attaching the hook parts in the box). That’s not very well explained but hope you make sense of my description.

[@danaroth1525]

OMG! We need to build a dollhouse

[@cat3crazy]

I am so far behind, like 4 videos. LOL I keep buying kits and papers from Esty and... It's going to take me a while to do everything. I just wanted to pop in to say hi.

[@vicky-akastichr-davis4676]

Magnets? maybe use a magnetic sheet in the box, covered to look good of course, then put the tiny magnets on the specimen boxes? Not sure if the magnets will be 'attracted' to each other, but it sounds good. I also thought of snaps, and hook and eyes...just trying to think outside the box...I mean, inside the box....

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Funny you mention magnets, I tried those first. When I'm putting the Velcro on the bottom, you might notice a circular spot, that's where the magnets were! Ended up taking them off cuz I thought maybe not everyone would just have those lying around. Silly reason, I guess. Lol

[@vicky-akastichr-davis4676]

@@NiktheBooksmith Not silly at all. We all have something that might work. Chewing gum, that blue tack stuff.....Flour and water has held many a paper Mache creation together for eons! [spell ck. says that word needs capitalizing, witch I couldn't spell either either]

[@KodyK2024]

@NiktheBooksmith after trying all manner of the words, specimen box, lid, sliding lid, lid with window……can you tell me what I need to search for in Thingiverse? Thanks!

[@0MrFox0]

Is there by any chance a link available for the print files?

[@stephaniewhite7788]

How about small match boxes…save your sanity with the small stuff ;) looove the resin printer! And the price is fantastic…I see all sorts of bobbles in my future :)

[@kykategray]

I was pleasantly surprised at the price, too. I do have a birthday in a few months. Hmmm…

[@BumblebeeFern]

Omg. I have a 3D filament printer, but never even thought about using it for anything in my journals 🤦🏻‍♀️ do you have the files you used/created for sale anywhere??