tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post3582552870071437104..comments2024-03-25T21:19:01.129-04:00Comments on About My Doll Houses: Making Books......Daydreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-70384318265872919902018-03-21T20:45:19.930-04:002018-03-21T20:45:19.930-04:00Thank you!Thank you!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-3195449979450374532018-03-21T20:44:53.247-04:002018-03-21T20:44:53.247-04:00Hi Mom! I know you have been very busy! Yes, there...Hi Mom! I know you have been very busy! Yes, there are so many options! I am trying a few.... and liking the results! It sets a great "mood" in the room.... and is so much more manageable than real ones! :)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-22690162162364071992018-03-21T20:43:04.975-04:002018-03-21T20:43:04.975-04:00Hi Kristine! Yes, I am already glad that I decided...Hi Kristine! Yes, I am already glad that I decided to "compromise" and use a lot of "fake" books! They really do look wonderfully old... and how many would I really need to read anyway?! LOL! But I will definitely also be making more "Real" ones too..... it is a project I want to master someday!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-62175231116805218822018-03-21T20:39:58.047-04:002018-03-21T20:39:58.047-04:00Dear Birgit, I am so glad you "approve" ...Dear Birgit, I am so glad you "approve" of the "quick books" method! LOL! (I do get a bit obsessed!) I am sure there will be not only a lot of methods used with these books.. but a lot of time taken up with learning to make them too! LOL! This is another big project! And as for the "condition" of the book-stacks.... (I once worked in a Library and know how to properly organize books!:)).... the museum wax allows me to "rearrange" the books later... so there is no telling just what they will look like by the time the shelves are finally filled! :):):)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-34014835395049616962018-03-21T20:30:31.202-04:002018-03-21T20:30:31.202-04:00Hi Elizabeth! I LOVE your suggestion that the Cast...Hi Elizabeth! I LOVE your suggestion that the Castle Scribe help me with completing the Bible!!! :) It definitely merits more progress!<br />As for the rest of the books.... it is a project that will lead me who knows where...! There are a lot of options! LOL! And I Love making books! :)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-56429572379185486212018-03-21T20:27:08.445-04:002018-03-21T20:27:08.445-04:00Hi Marjorie! I am learning that the mini bookshelv...Hi Marjorie! I am learning that the mini bookshelves are very "forgiving" and will accept almost anything that "resembles" a book! LOL! I hope you gather your courage and jump in... it is no harder than making tiles...;)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-26379337343142904492018-03-21T20:24:57.635-04:002018-03-21T20:24:57.635-04:00Hi Sheila! I imagine the WQ will need some very el...Hi Sheila! I imagine the WQ will need some very elegant and Wicked Books! LOL! There are so many options out there... I am still experimenting, but the shelves fill as I try new methods! I look forward to seeing what you come up with! :)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-36556570259187443062018-03-21T20:22:43.897-04:002018-03-21T20:22:43.897-04:00Thank you Contrastes-Rosa! It will take a long tim...Thank you Contrastes-Rosa! It will take a long time to finish, but it will be worth it! :)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-79279388835182472922018-03-21T20:18:49.758-04:002018-03-21T20:18:49.758-04:00Hi Jodi! Thank you for the encouragement to "...Hi Jodi! Thank you for the encouragement to "finish" the tiny Bible I started so long ago! It is now on the list of "to do someday"! LOL! And I do plan to make some "real" books to add to the variety too! It will take longer... but it will be more fun that way!!! :)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-55719298767905827842018-03-21T20:16:01.498-04:002018-03-21T20:16:01.498-04:00Hi Tiny New World! Welcome to my blog! I think min...Hi Tiny New World! Welcome to my blog! I think mini books are pure magic! I have so much to learn about making them "real"... and I am like you wanting to try to make my own.... (I have bought a lot of books!) Fortunately there are a lot of tutorials on the internet and pictures of covers to print out too! Good luck with making some! :)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-67898601489689783512018-03-21T20:11:59.196-04:002018-03-21T20:11:59.196-04:00Thank you Claude! I love books... and hope to make...Thank you Claude! I love books... and hope to make more "real" ones too!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-38016654069676651242018-03-21T20:11:16.343-04:002018-03-21T20:11:16.343-04:00Thanks Giac! I agree that all the books don't ...Thanks Giac! I agree that all the books don't need to be "real" books... but that some of them should be on display as you point out... to give the illusion that someone was just reading them! I have my work cut out for me! LOL!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-37186687128399296492018-03-21T20:09:08.566-04:002018-03-21T20:09:08.566-04:00Thank you Genevieve! I wish I could make more &quo...Thank you Genevieve! I wish I could make more "real" ones... and will probably make some of them "real".... but truly they don't need to be all readable! :)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-25519300257658531442018-03-21T20:07:47.073-04:002018-03-21T20:07:47.073-04:00Hi Ilona! The Museum Wax is a product that museums...Hi Ilona! The Museum Wax is a product that museums use to keep valuable glass and china from "moving" by accident... it is sticky but is based on wax so it will not damage the surfaces. I use "Quik Stik" a product that can be ordered through model train supplies or miniatures suppliers.<br />And yes, I will be making books for a long time! LOL!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-89514269711868719262018-03-21T20:02:52.782-04:002018-03-21T20:02:52.782-04:00Hi Jean-Claude! I LOVE your Library! I am sure I p...Hi Jean-Claude! I LOVE your Library! I am sure I probably got these covers to print from your blog? I will think of you while I make these books and remind myself of the pleasure to find in crafting them! :) And I will try using card as well as wood... it might be easier to get the right size! :)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-12912060100659405742018-03-21T19:59:57.429-04:002018-03-21T19:59:57.429-04:00Hi Alexandra! It would take too long to realize th...Hi Alexandra! It would take too long to realize the "dream" of real books for all of them! I have decided that the "fake" books will be good enough for this project! And they will take long enough to make! LOL! But I will make more real books someday! :):)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-80784947601335581292018-03-21T19:56:41.665-04:002018-03-21T19:56:41.665-04:00Hi Margot! I have a lot of books to make! LOL! Usi...Hi Margot! I have a lot of books to make! LOL! Using the wax means I can re-arrange them later too! I am glad you like it! :)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-11426561002310848802018-03-19T00:51:23.283-04:002018-03-19T00:51:23.283-04:00wow these books look wonderfull & amazing dear...wow these books look wonderfull & amazing dear love your work..<br /><br />https://clicknorder.pk online shopping in pakistan Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918621960650714314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-64643768863707839292018-03-18T10:51:28.000-04:002018-03-18T10:51:28.000-04:00Those "fake" books look wonderful on the...Those "fake" books look wonderful on the dark shelves.<br />Sorry I'm so late this week - I really enjoyed the blog, with all its questions...<br />Love, MomHarriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607850290415958747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-62194771706659501712018-03-16T08:47:03.088-04:002018-03-16T08:47:03.088-04:00Hi Betsy, I really enjoyed reading through this po...Hi Betsy, I really enjoyed reading through this post. I love the readable book you made, it's such a treasure. I do think you made the right choice with the faux books for this project. There are just so many to be made! Happy book making ;)Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-40928477651701959972018-03-14T19:32:51.318-04:002018-03-14T19:32:51.318-04:00As your blogfriend I really must thank your saner ...As your blogfriend I really must thank your saner self for winning this argument! Even for Mrs. "But I will know it's there" it's okay to fill plenty of rows of many bookshelves with the easy made versions of miniature books aka non-readable books. Believe me - you will still have enough opportunities to display the splendid ones made with the 1:1 methods in your nooks, at tables, on the floor. ;O) The idea with the plastic strip is terrific, it will give you all the creative freedom to find the best shelf for the books. Your first test runs look awesome - I'm already looking forward to see all these rows of books being drawn on this year's Christmas card... *shows-a-very-broad-grin* But I'm amazed how neat and tidy your witches are with arranging their books - my beary magicians cause chaos even with just paper stacks and having Gertie's cupboard in mind... oh my... does this reflect on me in any way? *pant*<br /><br />Hugs<br />Birgit (who still needs to say that your early miniature bible is a masterpiece)BiWuBärhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624262663621307478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-42855541518723962962018-03-13T13:13:50.354-04:002018-03-13T13:13:50.354-04:00This was a Wonderful post Betsy! I already think ...This was a Wonderful post Betsy! I already think that you are a Genius when it comes to all of the mini things you make, and I always Applaud your dedication to getting things RIGHT no matter how tucked away or small they may be. <br />I truly LOVED seeing those cherished mini books you made during your youth because very often those items become lost or discarded as our crafting skills advance.<br />The illuminated Bible IS SIMPLY AMAZING!!! It is something your mini scribe might enjoy helping you with, once his current work at the castle is completed. :)<br />Meanwhile, the row of books attached to the acetate is such a Great Idea! Keeps them all aligned and much easier to re-arrange in those Fab corner bookshelves-<br />I LOVE IT ALL! ♥<br />elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-37592094537771476072018-03-13T13:10:40.158-04:002018-03-13T13:10:40.158-04:00Hi, Betsy - As another ardent book lover, I enjoye...Hi, Betsy - As another ardent book lover, I enjoyed this post immensely! But I haven't tried - yet - to make my own mini books. Your beautiful books are inspiring, though, and make me want to try it myself. The plastic strip idea for arranging and holding the books is an ingenious one; I will certainly try that method, even if I don't make my own books. I love seeing all your books on those attic shelves; they do light up the dark corners! Thank you for a lovely and motivational post!<br />MarjorieMarjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-26016787970101272432018-03-13T11:50:00.342-04:002018-03-13T11:50:00.342-04:00I love your little row of books. And I intend to ...I love your little row of books. And I intend to watch you very closely as you continue to fill your library shelves. My WQ needs some books of her own and I'd like to try and make some so this will be fun for both of us!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074992134112478195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249478764637750851.post-58230083391577253922018-03-13T10:55:38.892-04:002018-03-13T10:55:38.892-04:00Genial que te hayas decidido con los libros, te qu...Genial que te hayas decidido con los libros, te queda genial así las estanterías. Animo ,merece la pena.Buen día:-)Contrastes-Rosa Mªhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353723185639488150noreply@blogger.com