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Dr. Seuss Bookshelf

March 18, 2012 |

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posted by exuma_momma

About This Project

This was a Baby Gift for my sister and her little boy, Xander who was born just a couple weeks ago. I wanted to do something special that would last for my sweet nephew. She found a bookshelf similar to this on cool-rooms.com and we decided to try to make our own version. I've posted about it on my blog if you're interested in the process.

Blog Link:

Dr. Seuss Bookshelf for sweet baby Xander!

Estimated Cost:

$100 (my costs are higher due to where I live)

Estimated Time Investment:

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Required Skill Level:

Intermediate

Type of Wood:

Pine

Finish Used:

2 coats of red semi gloss and 2 coats of white on the shelves. Then after I had to make repairs after shipment I sanded it all and had to apply two more coats of red paint in a flat finish and sprayed 2 coats of a clear top coat.

bookshelf, dr seuss, Kids room, nursery

15 Comments

clips

how fun!

I love the whimsy in the design, truly a one-of-a-kind piece!

posted by birdsandsoap | on Sun, 2012-03-18 13:36

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Amazing!!!!

posted by Ana White | on Sun, 2012-03-18 15:19

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Holy crap. That is

Holy crap. That is astounding.

posted by keribeth | on Sun, 2012-03-18 15:21

OMG too cute do you have

OMG too cute do you have plans written out?

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-03-18 16:30

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Plans for the project

The best 'plans' I could come up for this are described here on my blog post for this... not too specific, but hopefully gives you a good idea of the process: http://alabahamians.blogspot.com/2012/03/dr-seuss-bookshelf-for-sweet-baby.html Thanks for the sweet comments!!!

<>< Tamara :0)
Philippians 4:6

posted by exuma_momma | on Sun, 2012-03-18 18:03

WOW Great Job

Clever cute creative. Cant stop looking at it. I love it. Thank you so much for posting.

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-03-18 21:22

Creative cute clever

Thank you so much for posting .You did a beautiful job. Your a good sister and a Terrific aunt.

posted by Guest (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-03-18 21:52

WOW!!!!!! Wow wow wow wow!!!

WOW!!!!!! Wow wow wow wow!!! This is just beyond cool.

posted by Jenn Hoff (not verified) | on Mon, 2012-03-19 00:16

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Great Job!!! I love the Crazyness of this Project!

I love how you have taken a typical shelf and gave it a spark that is SO ONE of a KIND! WOW! This gives me ideas! There is just not enough time in the day thought. Thank you for sharing your Awesome creativity. Your Family is SO lucky to have someone as talented as you! Keep up the good JOB!!! Again AMAZING!!!

posted by Legomamaof4 | on Mon, 2012-03-19 01:30

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Tremendous

Awesome job. This is really inspiring.

posted by alexhunt | on Sat, 2012-03-31 12:50

That

is the querkiest, funnest bookshelf ever!

posted by Marta (not verified) | on Wed, 2012-05-09 00:04

OMG

i love this design and cannot wait to make a pink one for my little girl!

posted by LaylasMOM | on Thu, 2012-06-07 22:38

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love it

very good job. so cool

posted by miceathome | on Mon, 2012-08-13 23:05

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;o)

I have long thought I wanted cartoon furniture for my kids. Haha. . I'm so inspired! Thanks I have to go get building!

posted by zookeeperjay | on Mon, 2012-09-03 10:59

Love this

Love this ... My son is having his first child and would love to make this . Do you have anymore pics of it . And does anyone have any other patterns ?

posted by Sheryl (not verified) | on Sat, 2013-01-05 14:02

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