They say that when you open the pages of a book, you are transported into another world. Well, today let us step into a world of whimsy—with a touch of madness! Let’s make an Alice in Wonderland book nook together.
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Alice in Wonderland Book Nook
Materials
- Cardstock
- Chipboard
- Hot Glue
- Precision Craft Glue or a Glue Stick
- Bone Folder optional
- Decorative Gems optional
- A Cutting Machine or X-ACTO knife
- My Free Template
Instructions
- Use your cutting machine or X-ACTO knife, along with my template, to cut out all of the pieces of this Alice in Wonderland book nook.Note: If you are using the SVG files that includes the score lines, don’t forget to set them as such in Cricut Design Space and attach them to their shapes before sending them through your cutting machine. I used a lime green color to mark the score lines, so hopefully that helps! If you’re having trouble with the score lines, check out this video.
Assembling the Decorative Layers
- Layer the pieces of decorative sections together: the trees, the silhouette frames, the castle, the hedge maze, and Alice herself.
Assembling the Interior
- Attach the interior panels to one of the dark purple walls using the tabs/slits provided. From back to front attach: the blue pathway, the hedge maze, the green heart entryway, the grey playing card panel, and the white playing card panel. Attach two of the heart trees to the interior of the purple wall, in between the layers.Note: If you are having trouble positioning the walls and figuring out which slits go where, the rear panels are closer together and the panels near the front are more spread out.Then, attach the opposite wall, using the tabs on the other side of the panels.Take the blue rectangle and attach it to the bottom of the panels using the tabs/slits provided.
Assembling the Exterior
- Layer the decorative panels on top of the light purple box pieces.Next, attach the clipboard panels to the interior of the light purple box pieces.Attach the castle panel to the inside of the back wall and Alice’s panel to the inside of the front wall.
- Fold the tabs on the front, back, and bottom panels along the score lines.Next, take the interior section previously completed and attach the bottom panel to the base.Then, attach the front and back walls to the interior section.Finish by attaching the side walls as well as the framed silhouettes. Add any other decorative elements that you’d like, and your book nook is complete!
Notes
View the full-size photo tutorial below.
Supplies
- Cardstock
- Chipboard
- Hot Glue
- Precision Craft Glue or a Glue Stick
- Bone Folder (optional)
- Decorative Gems (optional)
- A Cutting Machine or X-ACTO knife
- My Free Template
How to Make It
1. Use your cutting machine or X-ACTO knife, along with my template, to cut out all of the pieces of this Alice in Wonderland book nook.
Note: If you are using the SVG files that includes the score lines, don’t forget to set them as such in Cricut Design Space and attach them to their shapes before sending them through your cutting machine. I used a lime green color to mark the score lines, so hopefully that helps! If you’re having trouble with the score lines, check out this video.
Assembling the Decorative Layers
2. Layer the pieces of decorative sections together: the trees, the silhouette frames, the castle, the hedge maze, and Alice herself.
Assembling the Interior
3. Attach the interior panels to one of the dark purple walls using the tabs/slits provided. From back to front attach: the blue pathway, the hedge maze, the green heart entryway, the grey playing card panel, and the white playing card panel. Attach two of the heart trees to the interior of the purple wall, in between the layers.
Note: If you are having trouble positioning the walls and figuring out which slits go where, the rear panels are closer together and the panels near the front are more spread out.
Then, attach the opposite wall, using the tabs on the other side of the panels.
Take the blue rectangle and attach it to the bottom of the panels using the tabs/slits provided.
Assembling the Exterior
4. Layer the decorative panels on top of the light purple box pieces.
Next, attach the clipboard panels to the interior of the light purple box pieces.
Attach the castle panel to the inside of the back wall and Alice’s panel to the inside of the front wall.
5. Fold the tabs on the front, back, and bottom panels along the score lines.
Next, take the interior section previously completed and attach the bottom panel to the base.
Then, attach the front and back walls to the interior section.
Finish by attaching the side walls as well as the framed silhouettes. Add any other decorative elements that you’d like, and your book nook is complete!
Since this is intended to sit in between heavy books, I decided to include chipboard in the structure of this project. The chipboard really does make this whole thing quite sturdy, and I wouldn’t have any worries about it being a part of a bookshelf display. That being said, if you don’t intend to sandwich this project on a bookshelf or simply don’t want to bother with the chipboard, it’s not a necessity.
I’ve seen a lot of book nooks in the past, but this is my first time actually creating one myself. I went back and forth numerous times on what the “theme” of the project should be. Once I landed on the Alice in Wonderland idea, though, I didn’t go back! There are just too many great scenes to choose from in that story, and I had such a great time designing this project.
I use Adobe Illustrator for all my designs, and a Cricut Maker to bring my creations to life. For tips on creating fun paper cuts like this one, see the FAQ section on my website. Also, be sure to check out the other fun freebies available on my blog!
Enjoy making this whimsical Alice in Wonderland Book Nook! I’m excited to see your results, so be sure to share them with me by either tagging me on Instagram or by sharing your work in my Facebook Group.
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Mandee is a professional graphic designer, amateur bird watcher, and rollercoaster enthusiast. She is a wife to hardworking high school teacher and mommy to three adorable little humans. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working on a comedy website with a guy she met her freshman year of college. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She created Designs By Miss Mandee to be a place where she could merge her passion for design with her lifelong love of crafting. 17 Comments on Alice in Wonderland Book Nook – Display Cut File
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Susan Kimmet
March 14, 2024 at 8:18 am (2 months ago)This is awesome! I have looked at these to buy and thought that it would be fun to make, so I really appreciate this. As always, your wonderful projects art amazing.
Mandee
March 14, 2024 at 8:39 am (2 months ago)Aww, thank you Susan! I’m so glad you like this project!!
Noélie
April 1, 2024 at 2:25 pm (1 month ago)Waouhhh! Always amazed by your creativity and generosity! I just chose Alice in Wonderland as the future birthday theme of my daughter so this project is perfect 😍 Thank you!
Mandee
April 2, 2024 at 9:45 am (1 month ago)How perfect! I’m so glad that you can put this design to good use. ☺️
Charlotte Silber
March 14, 2024 at 9:28 am (2 months ago)This is super cute. I have a daughter who is going love having this on her bookshelf. Thank you.
Mandee
March 14, 2024 at 1:10 pm (2 months ago)Yay! Have fun making this for her, Charlotte!!
YVONNE
March 14, 2024 at 9:46 am (2 months ago)You are so amazing.
Mandee
March 14, 2024 at 1:10 pm (2 months ago)Aww, thank you Yvonne! You are too kind. ☺️
Casi
March 14, 2024 at 10:24 am (2 months ago)I can’t wait to make this! However, I have an Explore Air 2 so it doesn’t cut chipboard. I’m thinking of using foam board instead to maintain the sturdiness. Are the black pieces in the design what you cut in chipboard? Thank you!
Mandee
March 14, 2024 at 1:13 pm (2 months ago)Hi Casi! I actually have cut chip board on an Explore Air 2 before! You just need a deep cut blade in order to do so. That being said, you are welcome to try using foam board instead. With all of the layers in this design, it does end up being fairly sturdy. And yes, the dark brown/black pieces in the design are what I used for the chipboard. ☺️
Casi
March 14, 2024 at 4:15 pm (2 months ago)That’s great to hear! I do have a deep cut blade handy! I’ll let you know how it all comes out! Thank you, Mandee!!
Mandee
March 21, 2024 at 8:55 am (2 months ago)Yay! Best of luck. ☺️
Helen J Roberts
March 14, 2024 at 3:29 pm (2 months ago)Love the layers in this project. Alice in Wonderland was my great niece’s wedding theme and this will make the perfect anniversary gift. Thank you for sharing your Wonder-ful (see what I did there) ideas with us, once again.
Mandee
March 21, 2024 at 8:55 am (2 months ago)Love the “Wonder-ful” tie-in! And I’m so glad that this can be a part of your great niece’s anniversary!!
Jen
March 14, 2024 at 6:24 pm (2 months ago)Looks amazing! Cant wait to give it a try.
thank you for sharing1
Mandee
March 21, 2024 at 8:55 am (2 months ago)You are very welcome! I’m glad you like it. 🙂
Jenny
April 30, 2024 at 2:34 pm (2 weeks ago)This is so beautiful! I hope you’re able to do the other Disney movies as well!
Thank you so much!