cat cafe Book nook: Project Two
Welcome back to the studio. I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most detailed—and drama-filled—builds in The Crafty Bandit’s history: The Kitty Corner Café.
When I set out to build this latest book nook I wanted to capture the cozy, moody aesthetic of a neighborhood coffee shop, scaled down to a tiny, book-shelf-friendly diorama. What I didn’t account for was the Chief Inspector’s opinion on the matter…
MATERIALS
Here are the materials I used for this project. I mainly shop at Michael’s for all of my craft supplies since they have a wide array of products and always have great coupons.
12” tall walnut wooden box
Balsa wood slats (but cardboard is an easy replacement)
Sculpey III Clay in several colors
Colors: Tan, Dusty Rose, Yellow, Black, White, Gold, Chocolate
Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
Twine
Darkly Ever After paper pad (so many good options in here that I’ll definitely be using in builds later!)
Craft Paper
Black Marker or Black Pen
Blue fabric
Ribbon
Paper clip or needle tool for details
Alternative cost-saving materials
Cardboard box and various bits of cardboard for nook frame and other items
Old fabric no longer used or burlap from a potato sack
1 block Plain Sculpey clay (later painted) or any air dry clay
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This project is a fan-made creation inspired by Bluey. I am not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Ludo Studio, BBC Studios, or Disney. All characters and trademarks belong to their respective owners.