Coming Soon: Bluey inspired Book nook: Project One
At The Crafty Bandit, we’re stealing your boredom and replacing it with miniature magic; all under the watchful, treat-motivated eye of our Chief Creative Officer, Bandit.
Our debut project takes us straight to Brisbane with a handcrafted tribute to the Heeler household. This Bluey-themed book nook is a "real life" slice of Bluey’s bedroom, featuring a hand-sculpted Bluey figure, that iconic glowing stained-glass window, and the most adorable kiwi rug you’ve ever seen. We’ve even tucked away a sneaky Longdog for you to find!
Whether you’re here for the cinematic process vibes or ready to get your paws dirty, our project page has everything you need: a full video tutorial, a downloadable template, a complete materials list, and a gallery of the finished build.
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.
Balsa wood slats (but cardboard is an easy replacement)
Sculpey III Clay in several colors
Colors: Sky blue, blue, navy, white, black, yellow, gold, ballerina, spring lilac, red
Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
Craft Paints (Light pink, butter yellow, and lime green)
Craft Paper
Paint brush
Colored Markers, Black Marker or Black Pen
Alternative cost-saving materials
Cardboard box and various bits of cardboard for nook frame and other items
Plastic sheet that is cuttable such as the a plastic strawberry container, a ziploc bag, saran wrap (for window)
1 block Plain Sculpey clay (later painted) or any air dry clay
Interested in more materials and resources for this book nook? Check out my membership page to unlock exclusive content like templates, claymations, detailed sculpting videos, and more Bandit!
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.