DIY Book Nook Easy on Cricut or Glowforge | Free Pattern + Decor Ideas!

Get my free Book Nook pattern and files at https://jennifermaker.com/diy-book-nook !

Learn how to make your own miniature world in a DIY book nook — without a kit!

You can bring any world to life with a DIY book nook! There are kits available, but you can make the nook right now with a cutting machine! I’ll even show you how to add a mirror for depth (inspired by Nerdforge: https://youtu.be/oR80TuOCoic ) and decorations!

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MATERIALS (contains my affiliate links):

To make the book nook with a cutting machine like a Cricut:
* 5 Sheets Cricut 11″ x 11″ 2 mm Chipboard – https://amzn.to/3kvEx5x
* 1-5 Sheets 12″ x 12″ 65 lb Black/Patterned Cardstock – lining – https://amzn.to/3vZR7gl
* 4 Sheets printer paper – optional for Print Then Cut lining – https://amzn.to/3bUcsA1
* A method to cut your materials — I used the amazing Cricut Maker 3 but you can use the Cricut Maker ( https://jennifermaker.com/which-cricut-should-i-buy ) AND
* Knife Blade w/Housing – https://amzn.to/3KKLdXX AND
* Fine-Point Blade – cardstock/printer paper – https://amzn.to/41BqnQ0
* Purple StrongGrip Machine Mat 12″ x 12″ – chipboard/polycarbonate – https://amzn.to/3DTVhJ9
* Green StandardGrip Machine Mat 12″ x 12″ – calibrate knife blade, cardstock/printer paper – https://amzn.to/3i0Yhcf
* Craft Knife – https://amzn.to/3lENvxd -AND-
* Self Healing Mat – https://amzn.to/3X5q6mx
* Brayer – https://amzn.to/3sVaHsv
* Painter’s Tape – https://amzn.to/3tQ4e15
* Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks – https://amzn.to/3SBHbBB
* Finger Caps – https://amzn.to/3PtMxhb

For optional mirror effect:
* 6″ x 9″ Self-Adhesive Acrylic Mirror – https://amzn.to/3KSIonE AND
* 12″ x 12″ x 0.02″ Polycarbonate – https://amzn.to/3T3bLFX AND
* One-Way Mirror Window Film – https://amzn.to/3mDYvLV OR
* 1 mm Acrylic One-Way/See-Through Mirror – https://amzn.to/3Y7qDUL
* Isopropyl Alcohol – https://amzn.to/3sqqkHq AND
* Soft Cloth – https://amzn.to/3Fizbkn
* Several 3.3′ Fairy Lights – https://amzn.to/38hug6w
* 1 LED Strip Light – https://amzn.to/3ajADHR AND
* Batteries – https://amzn.to/3aE2oee
* Medium 3/8″ Zots Glue Dots – https://amzn.to/3KLnown
* Scissors – https://amzn.to/3uxUqKP
* Ruler & pencil – https://amzn.to/3KZ8YJd
* Scraper – https://amzn.to/3uxUqKP
* Craft Glue – https://jennifermaker.com/bearlyart
* Butcher Paper – https://amzn.to/3Smtpn4
* Inkjet Printer – optional for Print Then Cut images – I used a HP ENVY Photo 7155 – https://amzn.to/3cNRLTT
* Duct Tape – https://amzn.to/3TfMBnW
* Wire Cutters – https://amzn.to/3ZwyzAq
* Tweezers – https://amzn.to/3uxUqKP
* Design # 486 – My free design files (available in my free resource library at https://jennifermaker.com/library )

You can also use a Glowforge laser cutter instead — get one at https://jennifermaker.com/glowforge
+ 1/8″ (3 mm) MDF – https://amzn.to/3zVTFgx

Decorations I used for my Enchanted Forest (links in the blog post at https://jennifermaker.com/diy-book-nook)
* River Rocks
* Moss for the Ground
* Moss for the Trees
* Pine Tree Floral Stems
* Fern Floral Stems
* Greenery Floral Picks
* Daisy Floral Stems
* Mushroom Miniatures
* Bird Miniatures
* Owl Miniatures
* Sticks about 9″ Long

Topics covered in this DIY book nook video:
0:00 – DIY Book Nook on Cricut or Glowforge
2:11 – Supplies & Tools
2:39 – Get My Free Book Nook Design Files
4:17 – Prepare and Cut DIY Book Nook Designs
5:33 – Cut Box Pieces on Heavy Chipboard
10:11 – Cut Polycarbonate for a One-Way Mirror
12:03 – Option 1: Cut Liner Pieces Using Cardstock or Paper
14:09 – Option 2: Print Then Cut Images
14:38 – Assemble Your Book Nook
18:22 – Assemble and Attach the One-Way Mirror
20:43 – Add Decorations
21:51 – Add One-Way Mirror
22:47 – Add Lights, Box Top, Finishing Touches
27:40 – Show it Off
28:05 – Closing Notes, Link to More Information

#cricut #glowforge #booktube

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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my daughter Alexa)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer and Greg on Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K cameras
Audio and Video Editing: Team JenniferMaker
Design: A Jennifer Maker original