How to Make a Tiny Craft Studio in a Book (Box!😆)

Today I will be combining two of my favourite activities - making DIY miniatures and hand painting boxes! I have had this wooden book box from Daiso for a few years now and I finally decided to paint and make a it into a tiny haven of arts, crafts and more books! This is the first of my miniature projects where the design is not based off a DIY dollhouse kit - most of the items are made using supplies I had at hand (and also washi tape of course 😉). This project took me so long to make but I enjoyed the process so much.

Items used in this project:
*Self healing cutting mat - https://amzn.to/3j9M1tO
*Craft/modelling knife - https://amzn.to/3WaHPrS
*Tweezers - https://amzn.to/3Yxn1gq, https://amzn.to/3YqWTU9
*Precision scissors - https://amzn.to/3W9ON0k, https://amzn.to/3Fl21QU
*Craft awl - https://amzn.to/3Ps84I3
*Glue applicator - https://amzn.to/3FoHN95
*Mod Podge (matte) - https://amzn.to/3VauBKJ
*Arteza acrylic paints (normal colours) - https://amzn.to/3VSkFGR
*Jo Sonja’s Clear Glaze Medium - https://amzn.to/3uSuZ5P
*Wood staining gels - https://amzn.to/3WhdfN8, https://amzn.to/3FLMafS
*Stirring sticks - https://amzn.to/3RG2wNi

Note that I have bought and tried all of these items myself. Since I am an amazon associate, I will also earn a small commission if you purchase from the links above. You are more than welcome to purchase elsewhere, especially if you find a cheaper price, or if you prefer to support smaller local companies. I always advocate for supporting what you believe in and always comparing and being careful when purchasing online :)

* For a list of my recommended items and tips for making and customising dollhouse and booknook kits, please visit the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y3mdULg7yJKBC5Fl8yEvfMjSnuPqH4z6aGpItwVj5rs/edit?usp=sharing

* If you’re interested in seeing the behind-the-scenes extras, please have a look at my Patreon! Examples include things such as detailed planning sketches, abandoned or changed ideas, thoughts I had during the making of each project and more!
https://www.patreon.com/azukibeanhobbies

Chapters if you want to go to specific sections:

0:00 Intro
0:00:31 Preparation
0:1:31 Painting the outside
0:5:13 Making the Inside
0:17:25 Putting it all together
0:23:28 Final product

*The book cover templates were bought from an Etsy store (owner has some wonderful book templates!). Unfortunately I cannot provide the link as the shop is not selling anymore. I will update this description if the shop reopens.

**The washi tape version of the miniature books is available in this video:
https://youtu.be/EZKVnmCIwaY

***The mini UV painting of the little duck is here:
https://youtu.be/UYfLrIl0JfE

If you like the washi tape used in this video, you can purchase various sets from The Washi Tape Shop. If you use the link below to access the Washi Tape Shop site, I will earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that will be a big help for my future projects :)
* Link to the Washi Tape Shop: https://www.thewashitapeshop.com?aff=611

The beautiful background music is composed by the artist TTRM. I have bought all their albums to date! The music is a great inspiration and I find myself wandering off to my own little fantasy worlds 😆. A huge thank you for creating such beautiful music! With their permission I have used some of their music to accompany the making of the little studio.

TTRM channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUyDNdy9rzowGNa_HvUSjyQ

Specific tracks used:

*My Star’s First Guest (Piano version) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLKUnd5ZMZg
*The Melody of Night - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBU--XJb6aw
*My World - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9sZe3bCDzk
*Rainy Day Small Whim - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdkzdWMMnzE&t=2993s
*A Dream I Miss (Piano version) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_PR03dfQyY

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