Drowsy from too many brandies, Poe looks
bleary-eyed at the chiming clock and rubs his eyes. His cat Cattarina jumps on his lap. He pauses and thinks, where did that raven come from? Did it just say nevermore? As moonlight streams through the open
window, he reaches to pour another drink. Staring at his love Annabelle Lee's portrait, filled with sadness and longing, he begins again to put pen to paper.
Yes, Poe had a black cat named Cattarina, and he was "seldom without a bottle of Benny Haven's best brandy!"
Yes, that moon is glowing (I’ll show you how it is done in the tutorial.)
One thing I discovered is that book
nooks need lights. How about a
chandelier made from 4 tulip sconces and a drinking straw to house the wires.
I’m excited to share my
first book nook with more to come. Since Halloween is not far away and it
is my favorite subject, the theme I chose was Edgar Allen Poe’s study. I
absolutely loved this project. The small working space posed new challenges
for me that I share with you in my video tutorial (further down in the post). With this project, I think I set a new
record for new image sets (10). And I promise you that I
have packed as much stuff as humanly possible in this small space.
As usual, (particularly
with a project of this scale), I have created some free images for you and
a free collage sheet. AlphaStamps has created new furniture kits
designed to fit into book nooks (although you could use them for other
miniature projects.) They also carry new items perfect
for a miniature library or study (check out the gothic arches).
Whether or not you want
to tackle a book nook, I hope this project gives you ideas and inspiration for
your own miniature projects.
The bookcases, fireplace, and overmantle
are some of the new kits for this project.
NEW COLLAGE SHEETS
TINY ANTIQUE BOOK COVERS COLLAGE SHEET
This sheet contains 76 unique book images, which are approximately 1.25" x .75". These images
work well with 1:12 or 1:24 projects.
TINY PICTURE FRAMES COLLAGE SHEET
This sheet contains 87 picture frames
with 54 unique frames and 33 duplicates of different sizes. The
sizes of the frames range from approximately 1” x 1“ to .75” x .5”. These images work well
with 1:12 or 1:24 projects.
VINTAGE CORRESPONDENCE, MANUSCRIPTS & OLD PAPER
COLLAGE SHEET
This sheet contains 47 unique pages
of various correspondence and manuscripts.
Also included are 30 sheets of vintage paper.
ANTIQUE BOOK FACADE COVERS COLLAGE SHEET
This sheet is filled with vintage
book facades, which are approximately 1” tall and shorter. These images work well well for 1:12 or 1:24
projects.
TINY TINTYPE PHOTOS & ALBUM COVERS ½ COLLAGE SHEET
This sheet contains 50 tintype photos
and 8 album covers. These images are
sized to fit the Black Photo Album Accordion Book & Mats – for 1 Inch Covers carried by AlphaStamps. The images also work well with my Tiny
Picture Frames Collage Sheet and 1:12 scale projects.
TINTYPE PHOTOS COLLAGE SHEET
This sheet contains
34 tintype photos. These images are
sized to fit the Black Photo Album Accordion
Book & Mats – for 2 Inch Covers carried by AlphaStamps. The
images also work well with my Mini Picture Frames Collage
Sheet #1, Mini Picture Frames Collage
Sheet #2, and Mini Picture Frames Collage
Sheet #3
WINDOW CORNICES COLLAGE SHEET
This sheet contains 21 beautiful window
cornices of various colors and styles with 14 unique designs. These
images will fit windows sized from 4 ½” to 1 ¼” wide.
TALL FAUX BOOKCASE FACADE
This sheet
has all of the pieces to cover the surfaces of the Tall Bookcase Kit.
As this bookcase is shallow, I’ve included faux shelves with books and
decorative items that can be glued inside the bookcase. If you wish to make faux books for the
bookcase, see the Tiny Antique Book Covers Collage
Sheet. I’ve also included wall-mounted
lamps and extra wood and trim pieces.
ANTIQUE FIREPLACE & OVERMANTLE FACADE
This sheet
has all of the pieces to cover the surfaces of the Shallow 3D
Fireplace and Fireplace Overmantle – 1 Arch.
In addition are bricks for the interior, bricks with fire, fireplace
screens, fireplace fender, and extra trim pieces.
HUTCH & BASE FAÇADE COLLAGE SHEET
This sheet
has all of the pieces to cover the surfaces of the 3 Panel Hutch 3D
Chipboard Kit and the 4” Wide Hutch Base 3D Chipboard Kit. I’ve
included an extra piece of wood (which I used for the desktop) and a desk pad.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
To download, click on the image below.
FREE DOWNLOADABLE MOON, RUG, BOOK PAGES & DESKTOP TEMPLATE To download, click on the image below.
Click here to jump to the complete supply list of all of the products used and carried by ALPHASTAMPS
DETAIL SUPPLY LIST
Because the supply list for this project is
extensive, I have broken the list into sections based on the individual pieces
of the project. Clicking on the title of
a section will take you to the list of supplies for that section at
AlphaStamps. Clicking on an item in a
list will take you to that item at AlphaStamps.
COLLAGE SHEETS/PAPER/STRUCTURE
TinyPicture Frames Collage Sheet
Tiny
Antique Book Covers Collage Sheet
Vintage
Correspondence, Manuscripts, & Old Paper Collage Sheet
Tiny
Tintype Photos & Album Covers ½ Collage Sheet
Tintype
Photos Collage Sheet
Miniature
Antique Book Covers Collage Sheet
Vintage
Maps Collage Sheet or Vintage
Maps Set Download
Miniature
Antique Paintings Collage Sheet
Tiny
Vintage Letters & Postage Collage Sheet
House
of Horrors #1 Collage Sheet or House
of Horrors Set Download
Leaves Collage Sheet or Leaves Set Download
Rugs Set Download
Gothic
Stories 1 12x12 Paper Set
Gothic
Stories 2 - Backgrounds 12x12 Paper Set
Skull Quote Rice Paper
Kraft-Tex
Paper – Vintage Sampler Set
Xtra Large Book Nook
Gothic
Ceiling Insert - Open
BOOKCASES
TallFaux Bookcase Kit – Used 2
TallFaux Bookcase Façade Collage Sheet
Antique
Book Facades Collage Sheet
Single
LED Light – Warm White
– Used 2
FIREPLACE & OVERMANTLE
Antique
Fireplace & Overmantel Façade Collage Sheet
Non-breakable
Mirror Material
Shallow
3D Fireplace
Fireplace
Basket
Fireplace Overmantel - 1Arch
Griffin Sconces
Single Metal Mixing Bowl – Used as a plant container
Thin Ornate Filigree
Brass
Candlesticks – set of 2
Glowing
Embers Set
Chopin
Bust
SECRETARY
Hutch
and Base Façade Collage Sheet
3
Panel Hutch
4
Inch Hutch Base
SECRETARY DECOR
Set of Tiny Keys on Ring
Spyglass Telescope
Shakespeare
Bookends
Water Pitcher
Mini
Silver Resin Oval Frame
Mini
Gold Resin Rectangular Frame
Tall Sailing Ship
Metal Victorian Cherub Mantle Clock
Small Metal Statue or Bust
Miniature Square Metal Box with Lid
Metal Plate Holder – Used for pictures
Metal
Plate Holder
Half
Scale Ivory Garden Urn – Square Base
Half
Scale White Garden Urn
White
Plastic Cups & Saucers
Diamond
with Center Flower Gold Filigree – Used on the teacup
Black
Photo Album Book & Mats – for 1 Inch Covers
DESK SET
Fancy
Metal Door Knob – Used as ink Blotter
Metal Letter
Opener or Dagger
Miniature Magnifying Glass
Tiny
Cube Glass Bottles – 3 Sizes – I used 2 10mm bottles –
Ink wells
Bronze
Ornament Toppers – Used as a lid for an inkwell
Diamond
with Center Flower Gold Filigree – For inkwell –
used 2
Jelly
Jar with Lid – For Powder
Raw
Brass Long Filigree - Bent into a letter holder
Mini
Cigar Box Set – Inkwell base and drawer (cover with
Kraft-Tex)
Thin
Ornate Filigree – Used on Inkwell Base
Raw
Brass Box Feet – Ridged Bicones – Used 4 for feet
Kraft-Tex
Paper – Vintage Sampler Set
8x8mm
Large Hole Plastic Drum Beads
– Used at "bottom of Chandelier
Antique
Gold Large Rondelles – Used for the base of Half Scale Metal
HOURGLASS
9mm
Bronze Scalloped Bead Caps – Used 2 for bases
1cm
Clear Glass Globes – Used 2
Small
Antique Brass Suitcase Handles – Used 2
Raw
Brass Box Feet – Ridged Bicones – Used to
connect glass globes
CHAIR
Campaign Stool
Etched Gothic Window
10mm Tiny Tassels Black
Gothic Corners or Shelf Brackets – Used for arms
Dressed Aqua Wallpaper Rice Paper – Used for stool
TABLE
Candlestick
Table Kit
Square Brandy Decanter with Glasses
Standing
Ornate Metal Frame
Set of Gold Oval Frames – Used as a tray
WINDOW
Dressed Aqua Wallpaper Rice Paper – Used for
curtains
5x4
Window Frame Box
Mini
String of Fairy Lights
Window
Cornices Collage Sheet
15mm
Black and Gold Tassels
Raw
Brass Long Filigree
CHANDELIER
Mini
LED Tulip Sconce – Used 4 for chandelier
8x8mm
Large Hole Plastic Drum Beads
– Used at the bottom of Chandelier
Antique
Gold Large Rondelles – Used to attach chandelier to
ceiling
Architecture
Trims Set Download – Used cream and gold ceiling
medallion
GENERAL EMBELLISHMENTS
& LIGHTING
Half
Scale Metal Candlesticks - Pair
Antique
Gold Large Rondelles – Used for the base of Half Scale Metal
Candlesticks
9mm
Antiqued Swirl Bead Cap – Used at the top of Half Scale Metal
Candlesticks
Tiny Gold Line Stripe Tape – Used on urns (bookcases & secretary)
1” Detailed Resin Skull
Fancy
Wright Iron Mini LED Sconce
