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.
Estimated Cost
$100 (my costs are higher due to where I live)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
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.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
birdsandsoap
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 11:36
how fun!
I love the whimsy in the design, truly a one-of-a-kind piece!
Ana White
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 13:19
Amazing!!!!
Amazing!!!!
keribeth
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 13:21
Holy crap. That is
Holy crap. That is astounding.
Guest (not verified)
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 14:30
OMG too cute do you have
OMG too cute do you have plans written out?
exuma_momma
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 16:03
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-b…
Thanks for the sweet comments!!!
Bwilliams06rn
Mon, 01/22/2018 - 17:52
Instructions for building bookshelf
I would love to see the instructions you have in your blog, but it says you must be invited to see the blog. May I have access? Thanks! Brooke
Bwilliams06rn
Mon, 01/22/2018 - 17:52
Instructions for building bookshelf
I would love to see the instructions you have in your blog, but it says you must be invited to see the blog. May I have access? Thanks! Brooke
Jenny94w
Mon, 02/19/2018 - 06:41
Diy
I would like instructions but it will no let me?
Guest (not verified)
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 19:22
WOW Great Job
Clever cute creative. Cant stop looking at it. I love it. Thank you so much for posting.
Guest (not verified)
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 19:52
Creative cute clever
Thank you so much for posting .You did a beautiful job. Your a good sister and a Terrific aunt.
Jenn Hoff (not verified)
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 22:16
WOW!!!!!! Wow wow wow wow!!!
WOW!!!!!! Wow wow wow wow!!! This is just beyond cool.
Legomamaof4
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 23:30
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!!!
alexhunt
Sat, 03/31/2012 - 10:50
Tremendous
Awesome job. This is really inspiring.
Marta (not verified)
Tue, 05/08/2012 - 22:04
That
is the querkiest, funnest bookshelf ever!
LaylasMOM
Thu, 06/07/2012 - 20:38
OMG
i love this design and cannot wait to make a pink one for my little girl!
miceathome
Mon, 08/13/2012 - 21:05
love it
very good job. so cool
zookeeperjay
Mon, 09/03/2012 - 08:59
;o)
I have long thought I wanted cartoon furniture for my kids. Haha. . I'm so inspired! Thanks I have to go get building!
Sheryl (not verified)
Sat, 01/05/2013 - 11:02
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 ?