I Made a Hobbit Book Nook from Recycled Christmas Trash

I made a tiny cosy Hobbit book nook using mostly recycled Christmas trash and craft items from my cupboard and I just love it!
Hello & welcome, It's Shirley 😊
If you are like me the early months of the year are cold and dreary and I find myself wanting to hibernate under a blanket by a log fire, dreaming of the summer and better weather. I scratch-built a cosy Hobbit book nook from design to completion, I hope you like it :)
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Materials:
Cardboard Boxes, Christmas Paper etc
PVA, Fabric & Super Glue
UV Resin
UV Lamp
Spare Foamboard & Craft Foam
Acrylic Paints and Paint brushes
Emery Boards
Silk Clay
Craft Knife & Cutting Mat
Sculptamold
String and USB Strip Lights
Flocking, Grass Flock, Grass Tufts, Plastic Mini Trees, Plastic Branch & Foliage
Background Music:
Track 1
Get The Council of Elrond (feat. "Aniron") [Theme for Aragorn and Arwen] by Howard Shore, Enya and over 1M + mainstream tracks here go.lickd.co/Music License ID: oV5Ea8nN539
Track 2
elven-song by tilman-sillescu
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Track 3
Zac Nelson - Glory Faded.wav
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Track 4
C.K. Martin - Land of Light
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Track 5
Zac Nelson - Natural Beauty
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Track 6
Get The Council of Elrond (feat. "Aniron") [Theme for Aragorn and Arwen] by Howard Shore, Enya and over 1M + mainstream tracks here go.lickd.co/Music License ID: oV5Ea8nN539
#diy #diorama #scratchbuild #thehobbit #booknook
Disclaimer: Some of the actions seen in my videos could cause bodily harm. I am not responsible for anything you do while attempting to recreate what you see me do.

[@tarialorehand]

what I like about this is that you didn't 3d print anything. you used common things that people can find and use. thank you for that.

[@zestvisions]

Hi 😊 thanks so much, yes I tried to use as many recycled items as possible and things I already had in my craft cupboard 👍

[@CrankyPantss]

TH-cam just recommended this video to me and I’m very glad that it did. That was very well done. From the clever use of recycled materials to the beautiful and relaxing music, it was a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@zestvisions]

What a great name 😅 many thanks for your lovely comments 😊

[@justinanovak8040]

Agree lovely to watch you create

[@expatmoose]

Me too! But it’s getting late here so I’m going to watch tomorrow, liked and subbed before I left though

[@zestvisions]

@@justinanovak8040 thanks for the lovely comments 😊

[@irhonda31]

Loved the video, hated the music - had to mute.😂

[@subhadeepa1]

Just only two words for the whole project..... ABSOLUTELY AMAZING...❤

[@zestvisions]

Oh wow thank you so much 😊👍

[@ursulacook9883]

Hey! I was going to say that!!

[@BootsOnTheGround1221]

I just want to jump right in there with a cup of tea and call it a day! LOVE!

[@zestvisions]

Yes it's a bit chilly here today, cosying up with a cuppa sounds lovely 😊👍

[@the_other_apg]

Refreshing to see another true from scratch [with the odd added exception] recycling artist instead of assembly line workers!
May yer trash always be treasure!

[@zestvisions]

Thank you, this one was straight from pencil to paper and a challenge, although I have to admit most of my builds I do design in Adobe Illustrator first ☺️

[@thechickincharge1073]

That was absolutely perfect! I long to sit in that chair and gaze out the window and reminisce of my adventures! New subscriber here!

[@zestvisions]

Awesome! Thank you! Yes I agree it's a bit miserable here in January, a fire and a view like this is just what we need 😅😊

[@Sharauni]

This is awesome! I love all the details you put in it, any Hobbit would be honored to have such a cozy nook for themselves, I'm sure^^ I love that more and more crafters are showing you don't have to only use expensive crafting supplies to make art, it makes my little trash sculpting heart warm lol.

[@zestvisions]

Oh what lovely comments and yes it makes a nice change to go back to basics 😀 I was so happy how this turned out, many thanks 😊👍

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

I love using natural items and “junk” as my materials. I’ve spent very little money on mine. My neighbor picks me up items when she goes thrift shopping. And all my natural comes from our Woods on our property…of course I use items I recycle. @zestvisions work is absolutely amazing!!!! Very talented. Do you post yours? I love seeing people’s work. Kits are beautiful but I love handmade projects.

[@shinysnake]

I've never seen glass used to make mini fires before, very cool technique. And I really enjoy the garden illusion out the window.

[@zestvisions]

Thank you very much!😊👍

[@DawnDavidson]

Yes! Adding the literal depth to the scene really increased the illusion of the whole outdoors right outside the window. :D

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much Dawn 😊@@DawnDavidson

[@jacquesheperd5466]

You have taken crafting to a new level! Your ideas and craftsmanship are amazing!

[@zestvisions]

Wow, thank you!😊👍

[@theysayiamdifferent]

Your builds are so beautiful, crafty, and soothing. I'd love to cozy up in that chair! Enjoy a book, and that view. Well done! Thank you for sharing.

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so much, yes especially at this time of the year, stay inside near the fire under a cosy blanket in a comfy chair, thanks for the lovely comments 😊

[@helenrobinson2782]

Brilliant!
Love the use of the calendar scene, gives it real depth.

[@zestvisions]

Thank you very much!

[@recoveringsoul755]

That view out the window is perfection

[@johannaholmgren8088]

Well if the tirle didn't hook me, the music was sure to. I love this, love remaking trash into beauty. Gorgeous work!

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so much for your lovely comments 😊

[@sabinereimer7809]

That's just BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤❤
AND THANK YOU ALSO FOR THE MUSIC!😊

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much, yes I love Enya😊👍

[@AnnieWarbux]

Fantastic! And, you do it with such grace. Kudos for the editing and the music.😉

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so much!😊👍

[@marieherrenschmidt2924]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so much 😊👍

[@LarissaMandarim]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊👍

[@gerardhoare7625]

Really love this video my wonderful woman. I know how long these take to make and edit. You just love doing it. Xx

[@zestvisions]

Bless you my lovely 😘

[@cerisekappes580]

I love this book nook!!!! So beautiful and unique 😊😊😊

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so much Cerise ☺️👍

[@cerisekappes580]

@@zestvisions you are very welcome 🤗

[@zestvisions]

@@cerisekappes580 ❤️

[@RavensMinis]

Adorable!

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much Chantal, it means a lot 😊👍

[@RavensMinis]

@@zestvisions you're very welcome

[@Keyswiz71]

That is simply wonderful! 😀

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so very much 😊

[@marshawargo7238]

As many miniature craft channels as I Subscribe to, I can't believe it took this long for TH-cam to hook me up with yours! Subscribed Instantly❤!!!

[@mariaetheridge8343]

I can see Frodo sitting there! Sweet!!

[@zestvisions]

Hi, yes it's just the right size for my Lego, Bilbo is in there now reading 😅 many thanks 😊👍

[@pathogge2707]

What a beautiful hobbit nook. You are very talented

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so much 😊

[@42Grammy]

Amazing! I love the window into the Shire with changing lights to reflect the day and night. Nice detail.

[@zestvisions]

Thank you very much!😀👍

[@istmirwunst]

Thumbs up for this amazing book nook

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊👍

[@ugurtayefeh9991]

SÜPER THANK YOU SO MUCH TURKIYE
❤👀❤️

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so much 👍😊

[@pretzeltime3900]

So very creative and simply enchanting ❤

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊👍

[@albertdeloach9067]

What an awesome talent you possess 😍

[@zestvisions]

Thanks Albert, very much appreciated ☺️👍

[@bknight7698]

Wonderfully done!
Couldn’t have picked better music for this!❤👍

[@zestvisions]

Thank you very much😊👍

[@Zuxiasunicorn]

Ahh, Aniron, my favorite piece of music from LOTR. You do great work, loved it. Thanx for posting.

[@zestvisions]

Thank you too 😊

[@anamariamartinezlinares662]

Es una preciosidad!❤ Muchas gracias!

[@zestvisions]

Wow thank you so much 😊👍

[@fionam8284]

Absolutely amazing ❤️

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Achdujeh]

This is a lovely result, I want to sit down there and dream of Middleearths heros who fight on the fields of honour, while I'm sipping my afternoon tea and eating some gingerbread 😅
But honestly what an affront to put George Martin right beside J.R.R. Tolkien! 🤭

[@zestvisions]

Thank you and sorry about that 😅 just love Game of Thrones also 😊👍

[@helenstone7600]

Totally amazing, this video calmed my soul and brought me back home!!

[@zestvisions]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much 😊

[@kate-ip3ok]

the window illusion is incredible

[@zestvisions]

Oh thank you 😊👍

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Very well done! Extra points for makimg mini-books without printing out book covers from the internet (I always found that cheating). It's the hand made and the recycling that's so cool! Love all the details of the view and cabove ground.

[@zestvisions]

Oh wow thanks so much 😊👍

[@user-gu6th3md8g]

Как красиво получилось спасибо за идею 👏👏👏👏💞👍

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much for the lovely comments 😊

[@gamigirlHeatherB]

Wow!!! Amazingly clever way of “using what you have!” 😍

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jenpink4298]

This is so cozy and adorable!

[@zestvisions]

Thank you 😊

[@NeurospicyJenn]

I love to recycle things into art!!

[@zestvisions]

Yes me too, my scrap box keeps growing as I just can't through things away 😂😅

[@NeurospicyJenn]

@@zestvisions same 😂

[@user-tu4ro8cu6d]

Awesome so very talented talented beyond words

[@zestvisions]

Oh wow thank you so much 😊

[@kel.sharpe]

This is just phenomenal!!!! Truly the most mystical and magical way to upcycle some rubbish ♻🌞

[@zestvisions]

Oh thanks so much, Kel much appreciated 😊👍

[@katherinemorgan560]

What a wonderful book nook, congratulations and thank you for sharing 😊

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Krutakova_Tatiana]

Вы для меня просто находка. В нужное время увидела. Много нового, интересного,нужного показали. Творческих успехов и вдохновения Вам!❤ Подписалась!😊

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊👍

[@vezhopkins714]

This is so cool!!! I love that you did an outside bit as well as the hobbit house 😊

[@zestvisions]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks 😊👍

[@feltaria9177]

So cute! Just needs a pair of slippers and a pot of tea and I’m moving in 😊

[@zestvisions]

Oh yes 😊 sounds perfect 👍

[@raymondmanuel4485]

Absolutely love this. Thank you for sharing❤

[@zestvisions]

Thanks for watching!😊

[@dekuthecat4125]

That was so impressive! Your creativity is inspiring!

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so much 😊

[@amandajones6481]

What an awesome Book Nook you made out of old Christmas paper and cards, and I love how you used the lid off a Pringle's can to make the round window. But my favourite part of your Book Nook is the scene you created beyond the window so it looks as if there's another world back there. I'm stunned by your creativity and talent. Love from Amanda Jones in Melbourne, Australia

[@zestvisions]

Hi Amanda, thank you so much for your lovely comments and watching 😊 the scene in the back looks so much better in real life, it's hard to show it well on video, I was so happy how this turned out and will definitely try this effect on other projects in the future 👍 I bet it's nice weather in Melbourne at the moment... Just what I would be dreading of sitting in the chair 🤣 many thanks Shirley in grey Worcestershire

[@user-zt1ey8kp3m]

BRAVO !!!! 👏 👏 👏

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊

[@andreiamusallam7426]

Belíssimo! Obrigada por nos transportar ao aconchego de uma toca Hobbit! ❤❤❤

[@zestvisions]

Thank you for your lovely comments 😊

[@theresanewbury2276]

Amazing! I love it!

[@zestvisions]

Thank you! 😄

[@mminmakes]

ohh this is so lovely and cosy 🥰

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so very much 😊👍

[@rejoyce318]

What a gift you have!

[@zestvisions]

Oh thank you so much 😊

[@romans8385]

The house is beautiful, and what skills you have! Thank you for this video. I just subscribed.

[@zestvisions]

Thank you and Thanks for subbing! 😊

[@simonefersing7386]

Perfect, wonderful and nice 🤗👌👍🤙🍀

[@zestvisions]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊👍

[@Momcat6]

This is wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing your process ♥

[@zestvisions]

Thanks for watching! 😊👍

[@cathyfrankland9158]

First video of yours I have seen (thanks TH-cam for the suggestion!) - absolutely fantastic, what a beautiful work of art ❤ 👏🏻💯

[@zestvisions]

Oh thanks Cathy, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@lucyl6425]

Oh my goodness, this is amazing!

[@zestvisions]

Many thanks Lucy 😊👍

[@amyrohrer8049]

I love your music choices😍

[@zestvisions]

Oh I am so glad you liked them, I do spend so much time choosing the right music 😅

[@gailcurl8663]

Simply Adorable!!

[@zestvisions]

Thank you! 😊

[@radar_radar]

Oh my! 🤩 that is so cool! 😎 what a great little creation!

[@zestvisions]

Thank you 🤗

[@mistac5050]

Beautiful! Glad this popped up on my homepage!

[@zestvisions]

Awesome! Thank you 😊👍

[@MoniqueAO888]

Well done...thanks for the video !!!

[@zestvisions]

Thanks for watching 😊👍

[@sherryharding5792]

Enchanting! So creative.

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊

[@nicolecalhoun7670]

Love this! Sooo cozy! Tfs❤❤❤

[@zestvisions]

Thank you! 🤗

[@romans8385]

P.s. The books on the floor is a delightful detail.

[@zestvisions]

Oh thank you 😁

[@jamielandis4606]

Love!♥️ Brilliant! 💚

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much

[@cathyschwegmann2003]

I absolutely love it, Well done

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Jezidka]

Wishing i was that tiny and living in there.

[@zestvisions]

😅 yes me too 😊👍

[@dorisschmelhaus7621]

Sehr sehr schön, vielen Dank!

[@zestvisions]

Oh thanks so much 😊

[@samcraftstoo7616]

I wouldn't know where to start. It looks awesome

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊

[@artofescapism]

Great job- this looks lovely, and very cozy! You did fantastic work!

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@TrinaHaller]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@zestvisions]

Many thanks 👍😊

[@irenehough4441]

I just love it! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊

[@irenehough4441]

You are so welcome. 🥰

[@jessicakelly1418]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊

[@elizabeths4371]

BRAVO!!! 👏👏🏆

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊👍

[@gripioti9322]

This is simply inspirational. I can see from the way you work on this that you must have years of experience. It was cool to see how you used all these different things and I really want to try something of my own. It is beautiful! Thank you

[@zestvisions]

Oh wow thanks so much, I am blown away 😊 I hope you do have a go 👍

[@juttakoch7527]

Absolutly amazing!!!

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊👍

[@crashq8784]

from your imagination to a beautiful object. Brilliant. Subscribed.

[@zestvisions]

Wow thanks so much 😊

[@chilltekalp5857]

Absolutely incredible keep it up. Amazing piece of art. Amazing video

[@zestvisions]

Wow thanks 😊

[@echognomecal6742]

Wow, a lovely result AND an actually useful video!

[@zestvisions]

Many thanks! Glad you liked it ☺️

[@percypino8962]

Wow! 😃😍👏

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊👍

[@anyonecandiy]

Positively amazing!!! Well done!

[@zestvisions]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@TheSpinky13]

It’s stunning.

[@zestvisions]

Oh wow bless you thanks ♥️😊

[@jillburkett6876]

A true artist!

[@zestvisions]

Oh wow thank you ♥️

[@darlasands8467]

In the mid or late 1970's my mother built a cardboard parking garage and fuel station for my Matchbox cars because we couldn't afford the similar toy set advertised on television. Folks like her and you inspire me. Thank you for sharing!

[@zestvisions]

I remember those times very well 😊 and even though we have so much now, I remember all the fun we had back then. Thanks so much for making me smile today, have a great day too 🙏

[@blackbones15]

I love it!!! You are incredible! And the music, well, I want to go watch LOTR all over again, even though I just did over New Years eve and day! Thank you! I hope to see more from you. Maybe give us some tutorials.

[@zestvisions]

Oh wow thank you so much, and thanks for the suggestion, still working up the courage to do tutorials 😂 maybe a goal for 2024 😊👍

[@laiscoelho2610]

So amazing!!!!

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊

[@nadezhdald]

BRAVO!

[@zestvisions]

Many thanks 👍😊

[@DIYDollhouse84]

I believe this has to be my favorite. Just perfect 😍
🎉🎉

[@zestvisions]

Oh thank you so much 😊

[@DIYDollhouse84]

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[@elizabethwilson7892]

Well done! You are very talented and it was amazing to watch!

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so much!

[@lynnbargewell3833]

Very clever idea 👍😁

[@zestvisions]

Thank you! 😊

[@craftykat]

THis is absolutely delightful!

[@zestvisions]

Thank you so very much 😊👍

[@pattiscraftcorner3530]

Woo cool, TFS 😮

[@zestvisions]

Thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@Esther-rehtsE]

wow, so beautifull😍😍😍😍

[@zestvisions]

Thank you! 😊 ❤️

[@stumcconnel]

This is magnificent!

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊👍

[@oldcrowcreations]

Fantastic! 💕

[@zestvisions]

Thank you! 😊

[@GusMcGuire]

Blue Peter has come a hell of a long way since I was a kid.

[@zestvisions]

Haaaa blast from the past 😅😂😅

[@cocoscrafts6410]

Great idea on the 🔥

[@zestvisions]

Thanks so much 😊