Alice in Wonderland BOOK NOOK! 📖🍄 Fairytale Diorama Collab with

[@lunatheamasingwitch]

It looks so good, imagine walking in an abandoned library and seeing a whole world between the books!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That would be awesome! Especially with them all lit up!

[@carolinegooder7091]

One of them could be the actual library again with Infinity mirrors going on forever.

[@kelleyhawk6595]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I so love this, I have a extremely hard time doing the conversions on these from 2d to 3D , I’ve been so wanting some booknooks and yours are so understandable and doable!! Thank u so much!!! I REALLY REALLY HOPE U WILL DO MORE BOOK NOOKS , any kind!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE 🤞🙏🤞

[@spankedbyaunicorn]

Great advice about stepping away from a project when crap happens- it’s taken me a long time to do that. I find the solutions I come up with after a step away, are much more successful then what I would have tried had I continued in the heat of the moment.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That is a great point! The 'fix' ideas to get better with time and a calmer mind👍

[@gigiw5896]

Maybe when you do have time you can finish the outside of the project you could different hardcover versions of The Alice in Wonderland book to the sides?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I really like the idea of using some kind of cover art to finish it!

[@maneeratromtrairat174]

mushroom light is great idea .

[@Sookielein]

The mushroomlights are genius! Everything turned out spectacular...

[@edwinacoffman6429]

I absolutely loved this and might try to make one in the future.... When I get a couple of my 80,000 current projects done

[@marianhoblyn2552]

I love book nooks. Haven't been brave enough to make one yet but the more I watch, the closer I get.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

They are very fun!! And since its such a small space you can really focus on the details👍

[@keishajackson4054]

I am so glad you made Alice instead of finishing the outside. I love your work!

[@FalcoPaola]

This is so so beautiful! I've played Alice: Madness Returns and you totally captured its atmosphere 🖤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Paola! That means a lot to me because that game is gorgeous!

[@paulwoodford1984]

yes, it’s a wonderful game. Just finished it for the second time. Life that world. The prequel is good too.

[@Randomuser6683]

God, it looks fabulous especially on the book shelf! Going back and doing the outsides of older projects would be really fun

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! Writing it down on my to-do list ;)👍

[@LuccaAce]

The Cheshire cat smile looks so good when you had the nook on the shelf! Great job, as usual.

[@anneargo-davies692]

What a wonderful way to start the day! I love this , Alice is also a favorite of mine, a real work of art. Lewis would approve I think. I learn so much from you, great teacher! You don't have to trash those lights, just solder them.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Anne!! Its definitely one of my all time favorites as well!

[@florgonzalez7128]

I am in awe at your creativity, talent, and love for making your wonderful miniatures. I always look forward to seeing what you do next. Thanks for sharing.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Flor!

[@jennylawson1980]

What a awesome book nook! Also thank you for all the advice I so needed it especially right now. I love your artistic nature and creativity very much. Thank you 🙏 for being you and your honesty with your learning processes. Hugs 🤗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad the advice was helpful and I am glad you enjoyed the video! I had so much fun building it!

[@humanerrorcrafting7546]

You are truly an inspiration. I always hear your words, "good miniatures take time". Glad you chose to make Alice instead of cleaning up the outside, she makes the diorama. Your skills keeps improving!

[@debbralehrman5957]

Wow looks great in the bookcase. The stone wall was so really in the back. And the Cheshire cat smile is awesome👍. Thanks for a new type of miniature construction.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much Debbra! 😊

[@kathysausen6493]

Ara this is Fantastic!!!! You never cease to amaze all of us with your talents!! The details are amazing !!!!

[@lizcockrum9413]

Good call on making Alice❤️ The lighting and Cheshire cat is my favorite 😻 I know lighting can be frustrating. This was great! Thanks and good luck with the class and set up at the museum 😊

[@Mewtho9]

Thank you for continuing to improve your crafting and video production!!! Not only did you make an amazing box room but you improved your video over and graphics. Can’t wait for the next update.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! I have to give a lot of that credit to my friend Brad who helped me with the graphics!

[@craft-o-matic2377]

I love this Ara! Your imagination and creativity knows no bounds! These projects with all the crazy angles are fascinating! I struggle working with angles, but I do persevere! Congratulations on having your Addams Family Dollhouse on exhibition in Tucson! That is so awesome! Can't wait to see the footage! Have fun! Lisa

[@gojenny1233]

And, I love your life advice about walking away for awhile when necessary. Great stuff!

[@christineingram55]

WOW!..I love this..It look amazing with or without Alice.I loved how you did the transition and the check floor was a brilliant way to pull your eyes down the hall.Of course the Cheshire Cat had to be included ,clever way too.I am always amazed with what you can do it bits of card and glue lol!..Of course all of us were screaming out finish the outside.Not!..We needed to see Alice in there .It’s such a joy watching you creating your pieces of magic ..Love n Light 🥰

[@ImperialKneazle]

Fabulous, one of the best book nooks I've seen and as always you've added so many little details :-)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you😊

[@brunobruno1152]

Completely agree... this is an absolutely fascinating booknook ❤

[@jdk8452]

My mind is blown! What an amazing creation. Can not imagine working in such a small space. Just love it. Definitely worth the wait.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It was a super tight space! I am so glad you like the video!

[@Will0wFire]

I've made a load of cardboard furniture, I think I need to have a go at making a book nook. It'll be nothing as good as this, but worth a try. They're so magical.

[@HAL9000.]

Tip: Wash the prints then put them in warm water for 30sec. Remove and peel off the supports before curing. makes it WAY easier and leaves less marks.

[@ladymeropi]

Those lighted mushrooms were the highlight of this wonderful book-nook. All of it was just delightful and a pleasure to watch you create. Just subscribed, and eager to see more.

[@pambrandon4186]

Thank you for doing this one. I love Alice, too, and seeing what you create is always so much fun. You do great hallways but all of the details in this one are phenomenal.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Pam!

[@JFLATTERMANN]

That was an amazing project. Loved the mushroom lamps most.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! After the initial frustration they ended up being my favorite part too!

[@rosetorres7031]

Wow it looks amazing, I love the idea of the book nook. The lights, Alice, the Cheshire grin your ideas for this project was a wonderland.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Rose!

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Those molded lighted mushrooms are genius! The smile also is so great! Thank you for sharing your process and advice. Gorgeous book-nook!

[@amandajones6481]

You have totally captured the essence of Alice In Wonderland with this beautiful book nook. I would love to see you make a Narnia nook, using The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe as inspiration. That would make a perfect nook because it starts with a normal wardrobe and then transitions into the magical world of Narnia, in the same way that this book nook goes from a hallway in an old house to Wonderland. I love that transition from our world to another magic world. Thanks for another brilliant video. Love from Amanda Jones in Australia ❤

[@robinoleary7099]

This was awesome. Love the shroom lights!! These little Ara creations are my favorite. Have fun next week, can’t wait for the video. It’s like a field trip! So much fun!! Be safe!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Robin!! I love these start to finish projects too! Gives me hope that I can one day finish these years-long projects lol! I will make sure to update you all on how it goes!

[@deenafrayo]

That is so cool. You could use the big Alice in a room with small furniture.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That would be so cool! I could print her some arms!

[@RavensMinis]

Very well done, Ara! And yay for your first book nook! All the best with the Addams exhibit and the massive task of moving the mansion across!

[@ArtsyMario]

Oh my gosh this is such a beautiful book nook! I love how whimsy and magical that it looks. I LOVE the mushrooms! Alice came out nice too, overall this came out wonderful.😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!😊💖

[@georgecunningham9175]

The mushroom lights are brilliant! Definitely a process I will investigate. This entire project was amazing - the idea of a book nook has always intrigued me, but I have had to put a stop to any project that is not directly related to my "Grand" project. I fell it is taking me waaaaay to long to get to a point where I can take even an "in process" photo. Thank you again for the inspiration!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you George! I love that your passion for your Grand Obsession keeps you so focused. When you do get to those progress photos I hope you will share them with me!

[@audrey5941]

That was awesome!! Book nooks are what brought me to viewing miniaturist’s channels. I don’t know the game reference of Alice and I’m sure if I did I would be even more appreciative of the nods to the game, but it really is stunning. I can’t decide which nook I like better this or the abandoned room because they are both so intriguing. Thank you for sharing your talent with us 🙏

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Audrey! I really do enjoy making these smaller projects. It feels so good to start a project and finish it within a short time span. The other projects feel like they take forever lol!

[@audrey5941]

Ara, you make it look effortless. Whatever internal angst you experience is a secret you keep well. It was a bit of a sigh of relief to see the mushroom debacle just to know you really are human inside that shell of amazing talent! ❤️

[@agneschrismer9946]

I'm in awe. Love Alice, love your work. This would look so great in my library.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@pumpkin3052]

Beautiful job as always. Alice in Wonderland is one of my favorite.

[@X45896]

I love this collab and project! Madness Returns and the first game are great.

[@KitD2365]

What a cool build! It's got me thinking you can do amazing stuff even in small spaces, which is an important idea as I am just getting started and am a bit overwhelmed by the big projects I keep imagining... Thanks for sharing your lighting disaster. It's helpful to realize other people make major mistakes and still manage to get the project done. Besides, your mushroom lights were totally worth the effort.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! And I totally agree. I think sometimes small spaces really force you to push the level of detail because you have limited space but you want to make the most impact. It's a whole different puzzle compared to large projects! Both are fun in their own way :)

[@MariaCavill]

This is awesome, anything Alice in Wonderland I love 💕💕

[@TheUndeadOfNight]

Amazing . Very creative concept , always fun watching you solve problems as you build . Your mind must be racing constantly while working on so many projects at the same time .

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! Yes sometimes my brain gets very tired of me lol!

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Looks great as always! Glad Elegoo sent you a printer, I think it will be a great tool for certain things in the future.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

This printer is already so much less frustrating than the last printer I had lol! Thank you Nic!

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

Glad u picked alice and u can always drape a piece of black material over the top and sides

[@janefox7332]

I 💘 loved it so much my favorite is Alice in wonderland 👍😁😀😉

[@dollandtoygalk8446]

Incredible, I love this so much. Alice in wonderland is one of my favs.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@navyboymommygramma]

Super SUPER cool. I LOVE Alice in Wonderland so this is extra awesome to me. ✌

[@SconeMonster]

I love the idea of a video all about finishing touches on projects. I rarely feel like finishing off mine. Watching someone else do it might be inspiring. XD

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

I'm soooo excited for the Addams Family adventure! Also, the book nook turned out fantastic!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@ResinBelle]

This turned out fabulously!!! I love love love it. (the third mushroom stem mold could be salvaged by making a cut down the inside, and tape closed for use and untape to remove item.) Also I adore the "ology" books. I have most of them.

[@JayofallTrades]

I love the illuminated mushrooms. Alice in wonderland is a favorite of mine.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jay!

[@ElaineBakerCreepyCaboodle]

This is amazing. There has to be more book nooks; they're such fun to make 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Elaine!

[@cospaws8810]

Love the game! As soon as I saw the intro I figured it was inspired by it.

[@thcusandsunny]

Your advice applies to so many things, not just your craft. Thanks for showing us it's OK for things to not work out and it's OK to make them work another time. Edit: this was extremely enjoyable to watch and the result is adorable.

[@justdessertsgaming7609]

Yes do Alice! But that said I would absolutely love to see it finished! I definitely want to do one of these! Thank you so much for the inspiration and the know how!

[@georgetteanderson8980]

You're so talented I love the creativity in your work.

[@chelseahill1257]

Omg you’re the only person I know of who actually knows what Alice Madness Returns is!!! This is such a great project and now I’m putting a book nook on my project list. I really love the idea of a hallway between worlds on a book shelf because that’s exactly what books are!

[@Alabamastrutt]

It looks so great, as does everything else you create. I also love the skeleton key earrings.

[@txspacemom765]

There is so much about this that I love but when you added the mushrooms and the little cards, it became magical!

[@Myhotpoptarts]

I love booknooks! I really hope you do more of these! So much to do with these! 💜🌌🌜

[@gailorr1088]

I too reacted the same way as Sean from Dolphin Magic when you took apart the electrical because of that cut. It is so easily fixed. It won't come apart if you superglue or solder. What a shame. Love the nook, as usual you used your wonderful and inspiring imagination to create a fantastical miniature. I watch them as soon as they come out and am impatient all week as I wait for the next one.

[@princess20-sideddie95]

Oh man, my stomach dropped on your behalf when you said you cut through the wires after almost finishing the lights! I think we've all been there at some point, and can totally sympathize. It turned out so well in the end, and seems like it was worth the heartbreak.

[@pattiscraftcorner3530]

I love this, I have always wanted to do a doll house but this would be a fun starter project. Love the book nooks. TFS

[@therealJamieJoy]

TERRIFIC! Love the imaginative aspects of your design.

[@janpayton6671]

I love how this turned out! It's really amazing. I also like how you kept the "boo boos and oopsies" in. It shows that everyone makes mistakes and that it's ok. 😊❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jan!! Oops are just part of the mini experience!

[@BlondeJenny83]

Alice in wonderland is one of my favorite fairy tales. You definitely captured all of the feelings of the strange story. I love one scale going to the other! So well thought out and the execution is as always on point! 👏❤️❤️❤️

[@ZoeShears]

It looks so cool, I gave up on one project I had in mind as I just couldn't find the right base for it. Now I am going to attempt a book nook of my own but I want a Christmas one, thinking of maybe the nutcracker or the grinch

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh my gosh a Grinch one would be so fun with the Dr. Suess style!! Nutcracker would be beautiful too!

[@karentidwell8970]

I am in LOVE with this book nook!!

[@cherylflynn9978]

When I finally sit down to my Narnia book nook I hope to find a motion sensor light for the lamp post. Loved this, got so many ideas!

[@azteclady]

It looks absolutely amazing! Seriously, when one thinks it's cardboard boxes and hot glue...OH MY GOODNESS!!! What a talent you have. Thank you for sharing it with us. Smooth and safe travels next week, stay safe!

[@edwinacoffman6429]

Great advice. I had that problem with the little house, I need to get it done now tho

[@artsymaddieDIY]

Incredible, I love and appreciate every detail and all your tips and tricks 😍❤️ Thank you so much for all the effort you go to, sharing your creations ❤️❤️❤️

[@misscatalina711]

Amazing as always!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@yungzubass9648]

Now you need to complete the Alice the wonder land story house. That looks so neat. 🥰

[@jorjcattocotti5405]

This is absolutly amazing great work I love how the mushrooms and chesire smile turned out and then the transition was supurb great work. Also I odly think a vid on finnishing the outsides of projects could be intresting you always have great ideas.

[@srocarg]

really amazing as always, Alice in Wonderland is a book that is prepared for these dioramas

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

So true! So many iconic things from Alice!

[@vinny142]

I'm sure you coud have fixed that broken wire, if it was copper you could have soldered it, if it was alimunium you could probably scrape some of the insulation off and just wind them together. Not easy, sure, but definately worth a try I'd say.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I tried to and talked with my husband who is better with wiring than I am and it was a lost cause. Even if I did manage to patch it together it would have easily come loose later.

[@christinastalder4727]

It looks amazing..I love watching my daughter play this game and the newer one. I'm not a real gamer so I watch her..I love how you put the smile in on the ceiling. I almost looks as though he's welcoming her in to wonderland. Just love how it came together.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Christina!! I know that if it was me and there was a glowing smile like that above a door I was about to enter... I prob would not go in lol!

[@pinkyysk]

This is so amazing I need to finish my craft/reading room sort out then make my own nook. No idea what it would be inspired by. So fun to watch thanks

[@louisameece1105]

So cool! A book nook is on my miniature to-do list one day. I’d love to see how you finish off the outside. ☺️

[@NScaleDystopia]

The mushroom lights are fantastic!

[@teresaweatherford6262]

I'm a little behind in watching your videos, but I have to say, this one is in my top 5. I love fantasy and miniatures and you covered both. Keep them coming, Ara.

[@rachaelkasper5445]

That was amazing! I love everything about this project and you taught me how to use fairy lights in miniatures. I've been agonizing over that forever. The resin printer is awesome and I did bite the bullet and got the washing and curing station. I'm excited to get back to all the mini work I've been missing and you keep me inspired! Safe and happy travels with The Addams Family MiniMansion! It'll be exciting to see what you bring back on film from the trip.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad I was able to help with the fairylights. They can be so helpful when you don't want to do an entire electrical job. Thank you for the traveling wishes!💖

[@lyndilee2955]

Oh, this is sooo great! I just love watching you create all of your art pieces! So inspiring! One day I hope you have your very own art museum displaying your works of amazing pieces!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Lyndi!! 💖💖

[@Kellas_Kat]

I really love how this project turned out! You had so many great ideas that fit perfectly into such a small space.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@llcleary]

This is so wonderful! Your imagination about transforming the hallway from real world toWonderland is just amazing. As always your attention to creating details makes this work even more fascinating. I am currently wanting to make a book nook and yours is one of the best I’ve seen.

[@tametsin1320]

It looks so good! I love the mushrooms so much, they really add to the space.

[@desicatedlimbs]

Third time watching this video, and I actually really love the "hobby horse" mainly because it’s a real world item a young Victorian girl would have had at the time anyway (or an older Victorian teen snatching it from a younger cousin to credulously say "grow up" and then running around with it in private as an ode to childhood) and I think to finish a book nook with lights all you really need is to make a sleeve around it, so it looks finished but it easy to remove for battery replacement or light replacement. I still love this project so much, and hope you do another one of these for different genres of your favorite books to read! Maybe a Coraline one, or a Gulliver’s Travels (wink… because miniatures) or maybe a Little Women one? Something with tea and decrepit nature like Pride, Prejudice and Zombies? Something easy to break into to get a little fun for others looking just to skim the miniature sector without breaking the bank (since book nooks most times don’t need characters, just things that look like furniture). You’re amazing Ara, long live the miniature!

[@veronica5896]

Looks so enchanting - love it!

[@whitneydickinson3526]

PHENOMENAL!! So creative. Thank you for all the detailed information. I'm so so so impressed with the musichroom lights!

[@Craftypumpkin1]

Fantastic, love the little mushrooms, You are so talented Ara, Ilook forward to every video, Thank you for sharing ♥️🌷🎃

[@nymphsandshepherds]

What I love about this video was the moment I turned into a creeper, paused the video to see all the book titles on your shelves!! LOL

[@zuitsuit80]

Quick tip: Beginners can make moss, mini grass or “flocking” by mixing acrylic paint to saw dust and letting it dry out flat.

[@ArabellaPottery]

FYI... If you cut any wires just melt the coating away and expose the wires. Then just twist them back together, they will work again. also if you cut the lights to size the lights below the cut will still come on. Great video!

[@Pinkbutterfly74]

Hello! Hope all is well with you and your family. I just have to say your channel is amazing I love all of the projects you do. So interesting and creative. Thank you for all of your hard work. Can not wait for the next video. Much happiness

[@Chill1332]

Aw. Man. My heart hurt when you snipped that wire. It's always frustrating when you have to do something again. But your persistence was SOOOOOOO worth it! All the little details in here are so fun and clever. The rook, the Queen of Hearts on the wall. But my favorite has to be that vine with the tiny tiny little cards growing out of it. The wallpaper you chose fits the scene very well too. That Cheshire Cat smile is BRILLIANT!!! What a fun technique!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!! Alice in Wonderland has so many iconic imagery that it was fun to try and figure out how to fit the most into the small space! So glad you enjoyed the video and project!!😊

[@nancythomas1954]

I always love watching you make something amazing out of nothing. Great job I love it. I watched someone else play the game, so the reference is spot on! Thank you for sharing this with us. I would like to see how you would finish the outside of it though ;)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Nancy! I will make sure to do a 'finishing the outsides video' sometime soon!