Book nook craft for 11-year-olds
This project is for 11-year-olds making a decorative miniature scene that fits between books on a shelf. It includes a simple box structure and battery-powered lighting materials.
What to buy
Narrow cardboard box
1
Foam board sheets
2
Cardstock in assorted colors
10 sheets
Mini wooden craft sticks
30
Balsa wood sheets
2
Battery-operated LED fairy lights
1 string
Clear plastic acetate sheet
1
Miniature printed book covers
1 sheet
Artificial moss
1 bag
Tacky glue
1 bottle
Double-sided tape
1 roll
Metal ruler
1
Craft knife for adult use
1
Pencil
1
Who this list is for
A book nook is a miniature scene made to sit between books, and this list is for 11-year-olds building one with a simple box structure and battery-powered lights. An adult should make any craft-knife cuts.
How to use this list
Measure the narrow cardboard box first, then use foam board sheets and balsa wood sheets to plan walls, floors, or dividers. Cut cardstock details and miniature printed book covers, then add mini wooden craft sticks and artificial moss with tacky glue or double-sided tape. Use the clear plastic acetate sheet where a window effect fits. Place the battery-operated LED fairy lights after the interior pieces are secure.
Common mistakes
Do not glue over the fairy-light battery pack, since it needs to remain reachable. Avoid crowding the small interior before checking the viewing angle from the front. Use a metal ruler for straight measurements, and leave craft-knife cutting to an adult.
What is on this list
The supplies include a narrow cardboard box, two foam board sheets, 10 assorted cardstock sheets, 30 mini wooden craft sticks, and two balsa wood sheets. You also get battery-operated LED fairy lights, a clear acetate sheet, miniature printed book covers, artificial moss, tacky glue, double-sided tape, a metal ruler, adult-use craft knife, and pencil. Cross off what you already have.
Before you display it
Test the lights and make sure the battery pack can be reached without pulling apart the scene. Let all glued details dry, then place the book nook upright between stable books.
FAQ
Who is "Book nook craft for 11-year-olds" for?
A book nook is a miniature scene made to sit between books, and this list is for 11-year-olds building one with a simple box structure and battery-powered lights. An adult should make any craft-knife cuts.
How should I use "Book nook craft for 11-year-olds"?
Measure the narrow cardboard box first, then use foam board sheets and balsa wood sheets to plan walls, floors, or dividers. Cut cardstock details and miniature printed book covers, then add mini wooden craft sticks and artificial moss with tacky glue or double-sided tape. Use the clear plastic acetate sheet where a window effect fits. Place the battery-ope…
What should I skip or avoid with "Book nook craft for 11-year-olds"?
Do not glue over the fairy-light battery pack, since it needs to remain reachable. Avoid crowding the small interior before checking the viewing angle from the front. Use a metal ruler for straight measurements, and leave craft-knife cutting to an adult.
What is on the "Book nook craft for 11-year-olds" list?
The supplies include a narrow cardboard box, two foam board sheets, 10 assorted cardstock sheets, 30 mini wooden craft sticks, and two balsa wood sheets. You also get battery-operated LED fairy lights, a clear acetate sheet, miniature printed book covers, artificial moss, tacky glue, double-sided tape, a metal ruler, adult-use craft knife, and pencil. Cross…
What should I know about before you display it?
Test the lights and make sure the battery pack can be reached without pulling apart the scene. Let all glued details dry, then place the book nook upright between stable books.
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