EDGAR ALLAN POE STUDY - BOOK NOOK - NEW IMAGES - VIDEO TUTORIAL

Drowsy from too many brandies, Poe looks bleary-eyed at the chiming clock and rubs his eyes.  His cat Cattarina jumps on his lap.  He pauses and thinks, where did that raven come from? Did it just say nevermore?   As moonlight streams through the open window, he reaches to pour another drink.  Staring at his love Annabelle Lee's portrait, filled with sadness and longing, he begins again to put pen to paper.

Yes, Poe had a black cat named Cattarina, and he was "seldom without a bottle of Benny Haven's best brandy!"

Yes, that moon is glowing (I’ll show you how it is done in the tutorial.)

One thing I discovered is that book nooks need lights.  How about a chandelier made from 4 tulip sconces and a drinking straw to house the wires.

I’m excited to share my first book nook with more to come.  Since Halloween is not far away and it is my favorite subject, the theme I chose was Edgar Allen Poe’s study. I absolutely loved this project.  The small working space posed new challenges for me that I share with you in my video tutorial (further down in the post).  With this project, I think I set a new record for new image sets (10).  And I promise you that I have packed as much stuff as humanly possible in this small space.

As usual, (particularly with a project of this scale), I have created some free images for you and a free collage sheet.  AlphaStamps has created new furniture kits designed to fit into book nooks (although you could use them for other miniature projects.)  They also carry new items perfect for a miniature library or study (check out the gothic arches).  

Whether or not you want to tackle a book nook, I hope this project gives you ideas and inspiration for your own miniature projects.   

The bookcases, fireplace, and overmantle are some of the new kits for this project.

NEW COLLAGE SHEETS

TINY ANTIQUE BOOK COVERS COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet contains 76 unique book images, which are approximately 1.25" x .75".  These images work well with 1:12 or 1:24 projects.

TINY PICTURE FRAMES COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet contains 87 picture frames with 54 unique frames and 33 duplicates of different sizes.   The sizes of the frames range from approximately 1” x  1“ to .75” x .5”.  These images work well with 1:12 or 1:24 projects.

VINTAGE CORRESPONDENCE, MANUSCRIPTS & OLD PAPER COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet contains 47 unique pages of various correspondence and manuscripts.  Also included are 30 sheets of vintage paper.  

ANTIQUE BOOK FACADE COVERS COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet is filled with vintage book facades, which are approximately 1” tall and shorter.  These images work well well for 1:12 or 1:24 projects.

TINY TINTYPE PHOTOS & ALBUM COVERS ½ COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet contains 50 tintype photos and 8 album covers.  These images are sized to fit the Black Photo Album Accordion Book & Mats – for 1 Inch Covers carried by AlphaStamps.  The images also work well with my Tiny Picture Frames Collage Sheet and 1:12 scale projects.

TINTYPE PHOTOS COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet contains 34 tintype photos.  These images are sized to fit the Black Photo Album Accordion Book & Mats – for 2 Inch Covers carried by AlphaStamps.  The images also work well with my Mini Picture Frames Collage Sheet #1, Mini Picture Frames Collage Sheet #2, and Mini Picture Frames Collage Sheet #3

WINDOW CORNICES COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet contains 21 beautiful window cornices of various colors and styles with 14 unique designs.  These images will fit windows sized from 4 ½” to 1 ¼” wide.

TALL FAUX BOOKCASE FACADE

This sheet has all of the pieces to cover the surfaces of the Tall Bookcase Kit.  As this bookcase is shallow, I’ve included faux shelves with books and decorative items that can be glued inside the bookcase.  If you wish to make faux books for the bookcase, see the Tiny Antique Book Covers Collage Sheet.  I’ve also included wall-mounted lamps and extra wood and trim pieces.

ANTIQUE FIREPLACE & OVERMANTLE FACADE

This sheet has all of the pieces to cover the surfaces of the Shallow 3D Fireplace and Fireplace Overmantle – 1 Arch.  In addition are bricks for the interior, bricks with fire, fireplace screens, fireplace fender, and extra trim pieces.

HUTCH & BASE FAÇADE COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet has all of the pieces to cover the surfaces of the 3 Panel Hutch 3D Chipboard Kit and the 4” Wide Hutch Base 3D Chipboard Kit. I’ve included an extra piece of wood (which I used for the desktop) and a desk pad.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

FREE  DOWNLOADABLE MINIATURE ENVELOPES

To download, click on the image below.

FREE  DOWNLOADABLE MOON, RUG, BOOK PAGES & DESKTOP TEMPLATE 

To download, click on the image below.

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DETAIL SUPPLY LIST

Because the supply list for this project is extensive, I have broken the list into sections based on the individual pieces of the project.  Clicking on the title of a section will take you to the list of supplies for that section at AlphaStamps.  Clicking on an item in a list will take you to that item at AlphaStamps.

COLLAGE SHEETS/PAPER/STRUCTURE

TinyPicture Frames Collage Sheet

Tiny Antique Book Covers Collage Sheet

Vintage Correspondence, Manuscripts, & Old Paper Collage Sheet

Tiny Tintype Photos & Album Covers ½ Collage Sheet

Tintype Photos Collage Sheet

Miniature Antique Book Covers Collage Sheet

Vintage Maps Collage Sheet or Vintage Maps Set Download

Miniature Antique Paintings Collage Sheet

Tiny Vintage Letters & Postage Collage Sheet

House of Horrors #1 Collage Sheet or House of Horrors Set Download

Leaves Collage Sheet or Leaves Set Download

Rugs Set Download

Gothic Stories 1 12x12 Paper Set

Gothic Stories 2 -  Backgrounds 12x12 Paper Set

Skull Quote Rice Paper

Kraft-Tex Paper – Vintage Sampler Set

Xtra Large Book Nook

Gothic Ceiling Insert - Open

 

BOOKCASES

TallFaux Bookcase Kit – Used 2

TallFaux Bookcase Façade Collage Sheet

Antique Book Facades Collage Sheet

Single LED Light – Warm White – Used 2

 

FIREPLACE & OVERMANTLE

Antique Fireplace & Overmantel Façade Collage Sheet

Non-breakable Mirror Material

Shallow 3D Fireplace

Fireplace Basket

Fireplace Overmantel - 1Arch

Griffin Sconces

Single Metal Mixing Bowl – Used as a plant container

Thin Ornate Filigree

Brass Candlesticks – set of 2

Glowing Embers Set

Chopin Bust

 

SECRETARY

Hutch and Base Façade Collage Sheet

3 Panel Hutch

4 Inch Hutch Base

 

SECRETARY DECOR

Set of Tiny Keys on Ring

Spyglass Telescope

Shakespeare Bookends

Water Pitcher

Mini Silver Resin Oval Frame

Mini Gold Resin Rectangular Frame

Tall Sailing Ship

Metal Victorian Cherub Mantle Clock

Small Metal Statue or Bust

Miniature Square Metal Box with Lid

Metal Plate Holder – Used for pictures

Metal Plate Holder

Half Scale Ivory Garden Urn – Square Base

Half Scale White Garden Urn

White Plastic Cups & Saucers

Diamond with Center Flower Gold Filigree – Used on the teacup

Black Photo Album Book & Mats – for 1 Inch Covers

 

DESK SET

Fancy Metal Door Knob – Used as ink Blotter

Metal Letter Opener  or Dagger

Miniature Magnifying Glass

Tiny Cube Glass Bottles – 3 Sizes – I used 2 10mm bottles – Ink wells

Bronze Ornament Toppers – Used as a lid for an inkwell

Diamond with Center Flower Gold Filigree – For inkwell – used 2

Jelly Jar with Lid – For Powder

Raw Brass Long Filigree  - Bent into a letter holder

Mini Cigar Box Set – Inkwell base and drawer (cover with Kraft-Tex)

Thin Ornate Filigree – Used on Inkwell Base

Raw Brass Box Feet – Ridged Bicones – Used 4 for feet

Kraft-Tex Paper – Vintage Sampler Set

8x8mm Large Hole Plastic Drum Beads – Used at "bottom of Chandelier

Antique Gold Large Rondelles – Used for the base of Half Scale Metal 

 

HOURGLASS

9mm Bronze Scalloped Bead Caps – Used 2 for bases

1cm Clear Glass Globes – Used 2

Small Antique Brass Suitcase Handles – Used 2

Raw Brass Box Feet – Ridged Bicones – Used to connect glass globes

 

CHAIR

Campaign Stool

Etched Gothic Window

10mm Tiny Tassels Black

Gothic Corners or Shelf Brackets – Used for arms

Dressed Aqua Wallpaper Rice Paper – Used for stool

 

TABLE

Candlestick Table Kit

Square Brandy Decanter with Glasses

Standing Ornate Metal Frame

Set of Gold Oval Frames – Used as a tray

 

WINDOW

Dressed Aqua Wallpaper Rice Paper – Used for curtains

5x4 Window Frame Box

Mini String of Fairy Lights

Window Cornices Collage Sheet

15mm Black and Gold Tassels

Raw Brass Long Filigree

 

CHANDELIER

Mini LED Tulip Sconce – Used 4 for chandelier

8x8mm Large Hole Plastic Drum Beads – Used at the bottom of Chandelier

Antique Gold Large Rondelles – Used to attach chandelier to ceiling

Architecture Trims Set Download – Used cream and gold ceiling medallion

 

GENERAL EMBELLISHMENTS & LIGHTING

Half Scale Metal Candlesticks - Pair

Antique Gold Large Rondelles – Used for the base of Half Scale Metal Candlesticks

9mm Antiqued Swirl Bead Cap – Used at the top of Half Scale Metal Candlesticks

Tiny Gold Line Stripe Tape – Used on urns (bookcases & secretary)

1” Detailed Resin Skull

Fancy Wright Iron Mini LED Sconce

Edgar Allan Poe & Marie Antoinette Tombs

These tombs are my Memoriam to Edgar Allan Poe and Marie Antoinette; both are gothic, one darker and serious and the other humorous.

With Poe, I featured images of people and animals from his literature.  For Marie, I decided to feature her head, which I thought was appropriate under the circumstances.  I envisioned her with gothic makeup and a crazy hairdo made from cotton balls.

The centerpieces for both of the tombs are Chipboard Tombs.

In the post below, you will find construction details for both tombs.

EDGAR ALLAN POE TOMB - DETAILS

The center section of the Poe tomb is made from a Triangular Greek Pediment Tomb and covered with Latin Stone scrapbook paper.  The pediment section is sprayed with stone paint.

I dressed up the top with tea-dyed cheesecloth, and flanking each side of the pediment are angels from the Facade Architecture Collage Sheet.  The picture of Poe comes from the Just Poe Collage Sheet, and the frame is from the Ghostmore Image Set. At the bottom is a fence made from a Chipboard Gothic Border Trim and painted black. Behind the fence is a piece of Baroque Black Dresden.

The stone texture you see on both the Poe and Marie tombs and on the tombstones is Rust-oleum Stone Accents spray paint.  It is such an easy way to add stone texture.  I used the colors Grey Stone and Bleached Stone.

I added a candelabra from my stash that holds dripping candles to the base.  A hand from a set of Milagros Relic & Artifacts Casts holds red roses, and a Die-Cut Black Cat stands on the fence, touching the picture of Poe.

The Annabelle Lee and Lenore tombstones flanking the tomb are Miniature Chipboard Reliquaries.

I sprayed both of the tombstones with stone paint.  The image of Annabelle Lee is from the Romantic Victorian Women Collage Sheet, and the embellishments are a Sparrows Compass Brass Link and a Bronze Cherub Pendant.

Behind the tombstone are two owls from the Ghostmore Image Set sitting on an 8" Creepy Chipboard Tree.  The tree is attached to the back of the tomb, and the tombstone is attached to the tree.

I dripped black wax over the Lenore tombstone, glued some chipboard from my stash to the front, and added red beads (to serve as berries).  The image of Lenore comes from the Gothics Collage Sheet.

The tomb is attached to the fence.  A Creepy 5" Chipboard Tree is attached to the back of the tomb, and again you see an owl sitting in the tree.

In order to make the tombs stand, I used the lid of the box and a piece of chipboard cut smaller than the tomb, both of which are covered with paper.

MARIE ANTOINETTE TOMB - DETAILS

The center section of the Marie tomb is made from a Roman Pediment Tomb.

In the picture below, you can see the various components of the Marie tomb.  The back is covered with Sandstone scrapbook paper.  The Chipboard Columns and pieces of the pediment are coated with the stone spray.  Notice that I used both colors of stone spray to add depth and interest.  I used a pediment image from the Ghostmore Image Sets in the pediment opening.

The image of Marie I used is from the Off With Her Head Collage Sheet (in the upper left corner).  I gave her a gothic makeup job and hairdo.

Her hair is made from cotton.  I pulled cotton balls apart in long sections.  Next, I glued the sections to her paper hair until I felt like it was full enough.  It would be easy to shape it into a pouf or any other style you might like.

The crown is made by slightly bending and gluing together two pieces of filigree from my stash, attaching fleur de lye and purple beads to the top.

Her head is held by a hand from a set of Milagros Relic & Artifacts Casts.  I filed a slit in the hand to create a place to attach the head (the collar slips into the slit and is glued in place).

I wrapped Black Stitched Leaf Ribbon around the columns and attached Black Dresden to the base before I glued the columns in place.

The gold frame is from the Large Vintage and Elegant Digital Image Set and is backed with Black Suede Paper.  Around the frame is dyed cheesecloth.

I made a batch of Purple Twilight Alcohol Ink and Alcohol Blending Solution to dye the cheesecloth.  The Blending Solution dilutes the ink, making it lighter.  I made just enough of the mixture to cover the cloth.

I soaked the cloth in the bath for a few minutes, lifted it out, and let it dry.  Once dry, I wrapped it around the frame.

At the top of the pediment, I added a Gargoyle Pendant and Griffin Architectural Finials. The griffin finials are painted with stone paint to add texture and then painted with black acrylic paint.

On the sides of the tomb, I used a Spiderweb Gate painted black and rubbed with gold.  To dress up the columns on the gate, I added gold Dresden, a piece of filigree bent in the shape of a bowl and a 10mm Clear Glass Marble.

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Edgar Allan Poe Tomb - Detail Supply List

Ghostmore Manor Collage Sheet Set or Ghostmore Manor Digital Image Set
Romantic Victorian Halloween Women Collage Sheet

Gothics Collage Sheet

Just Poe Collage Sheet

Latin Stone Scrapbook Paper

Triangular Greek Pediment Tomb

Miniature Reliquaries

Mini Chipboard Wrought Iron Fence

Chipboard Gothic Border Trim

Relic & Artifacts Casts – Milagros

Die-Cut Black Cat

8” Tree

5” Tree

Ceramic Raven Beads – Large

Tiny Felt Black Bat Stickers

Baroque Dresden Borders – Black

½ Inch Red Paper Roses

Mini Rose Buds - Red

Cherub Pendant – Bronze with 2 Holes

Sparrows Compass Brass Link

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Marie Antoinette Tomb - Detail Supply List

Ghostmore Manor Collage Sheet Set or Ghostmore Manor Digital Image Set
Elegant Frames Set Download
Off With Her Head Collage Sheet

Sandstone Scrapbook Paper

Black Suede Paper

Round Roman Pediment Tomb

Chipboard Columns – Set of 4

Small Architectural Finals

Spiderweb Gate

10mm Clear Glass Marbles

Relic & Artifacts Casts – Milagros

Gargoyle Pendant – Brass Oxide

Stitched Leaf Ribbon - Black

Black Dresden Border Sampler Set

Purple Twilight Alcohol Ink