Things You'll Need:
- Balsa wood
- Glue
- Rubber band
- Paper
- Cardstock
- Leather
- Shoe polish
- Gold pen
- Clay
- Wire
- Large bead
- Photos or magazine clippings
- Jewelry findings
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Step 1
Create built-in bookshelves by adding horizontal slats to an inset next to a fireplace or between two walls.
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Step 2
Make your own bookshelf by constructing a shelf from thin balsa wood. Cut a 6 inch by 4 inch section for the shelf backing. Cut two sides measuring 6 inches by 1 inch and both a top and bottom measuring 4 inch by 1 inch.
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Step 3
Glue together the four sides and hold it together with a large rubber band
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Step 4
Attach the back and place a heavy object on top while the glue dries.
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Step 5
Insert the shelves evenly within the bookcase and glue securely.
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Step 6
Add a curved wooden piece or crown molding to the top for ornamentation.
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Step 1
Cut a small piece of balsa wood measuring 1 inch by a ½ inch for the book base. Alternately, fold a 6 inch by ½ inch strip of paper into small zigzags, creasing strongly.
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Step 2
Trim a piece of leather or heavy cardstock to 2 ¼ inch by 1 inch. Rub with shoe polish for an aged look.
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Step 3
Glue the book covering onto the book base. Secure under a heavy object until the glue dries.
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Step 4
Line the book edges with a gold pen, adding one or two lines on the book edge.
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Step 1
Press small pieces of clay flat and wrap around a small section of wire to create flowers.
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Step 2
Add leaves to the wire and let the flowers air dry.
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Step 3
Place several flowers in a large bead or clay flower pot. Place the vase of flowers onto the book shelf.
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Step 4
Reduce photos or magazine clippings on a color copier to a miniature size. Or cut out extra small photos from a catalog.
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Step 5
Frame the photos with small jewelry findings. Create a frame backing by folding a stiff piece of cardstock in half and gluing to the back of the frame.
