The Captain's Bed - A Miniature 17th Century Inspired Creation

[@elaanfaun]

Yes, he would have had a young kid, 12 or so, a "cabin boy" to take care of his quarters and clothes, etc. That fringe looks great! So many helpful tips for working w/fabric in mini. I'm kinda scared of prints bc they seem so difficult to choose for scale!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the cabin boy info... that makes sense! I have found the best thing for finding mini fabrics is to make friends with an avid quilter lol! They go through a lot of fabric and have scraps big enough for mini use when they are done. As you work in 1:12 scale you will start to be able to look at something and tell if it will work or not😉

[@MeanJohnDean]

You dont know what a cabin boy was. He had a whole different job. No women allowed on ships.

[@ashyoung3326]

I found you through Jazza’s channel takeover and let me just say, when I say I’ve been BINGE WATCHING your videos ever since, I am not over reacting 😂 your creations are amazing and so enthralling to watch! I love your resin fountain for the Addams family and I think the captains quarters series is my favourite for sure! Totally my aesthetic haha ! Keep up this amazing work!

[@vivienneflory3287]

I've bin doing the same thing

[@brettreeves4369]

Same

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Wow thank you so much💖 I am so glad that you have been enjoying the videos and I hope you feel welcome on my channel! I love suggestions and ideas from subscribers so feel free to share away!

[@Keallei]

This sub courtesy of Jazza. Never heard of him. Just popped up on Home refresh.

[@sarahrathbone561]

Stunning work. I think the captain will be very comfortable in his quarters.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Sarah! I hope so ;)

[@Alexandriandria]

Everyone’s books (and mice, plate, barrel of alcohol, ship, and binoculars!) came out so well! I’m impressed! Seriously, the detail work that’s been done is something to be proud of, I’m glad it was a collaborative effort!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I could have never gotten such a diverse and beautiful collection of my books on my own! I am feeling blessed to have them all here!

[@emmaleehudgins6140]

Sis, loved your video! But I do have to say I was really in love with seeing all the books people sent you and the effort they put into them for your miniature! Your community is so talented and I can just feel the love from watching. HOW COOL that they have a piece of their art in your magical ship scene!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks sis! I know the books are my favorite part💖💖

[@smolanimates3697]

JAZZA THANKS FOR FINDING THIS AMAZING ARTIST!!♡♡♡

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Jazza thanks for sending me this amazing subscriber😊

[@smolanimates3697]

@@BentleyHouseMinis awwww thanks

[@Lunareon]

Thank you for sharing all these tips for working with fabric in miniature. The bed turned out gorgeous! I can already imagine the Captain choosing a book from his collection to read in bed before sleep every night. Can't wait to see those shelves filled with books!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you found it helpful! I am very excited to see how the shelves fill up. It will be the most diverse, well traveled mini book collection around I am sure!!💖

[@christinenalle8810]

The various bed styles in this fantastic video is calling my name to do a “Princess & The Pea” bed. So much imagination, so little time. .Miss Lady Chris

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

You may be very surprised to see you may have guessed an up coming project ;)

[@RavensMinis]

Ohh love this! The fabrics are so well chose and I love how luxurious the bed looks. I'm very much into victorian/edwardian kinda things so this is right up my alley!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!💖 I had these in my stash and they just seemed to be perfect for the captain!

[@melissawilliams-freeman5305]

Tassels =fringe. Love your creations! They are truly magical.

[@daphnet39]

The captain's bed is fabulous and I love the curtains and the "heat the glue" trick! Thanks for sharing the books and other trinkets too!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you enjoyed the video! The heat trick has been a life saver ;)

[@medievallassie]

OMG the books are all amazing and they do look like he has been doing some traveling! I hope to get mine done in time but maybe you should keep it going and add more bookshelves on the lower level! You have so many wonderful supporters that want to share with you...that says so much about you. :-) The bedding looks great as expected and I love the fringe idea. gonna have to borrow that one at some point.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am sure the Captain could have a few piles of books strewn about the cabin as well! ;) We will definitely find room for them all! I can't wait to see what you create! Thank you💖

[@madonnadove]

What a great idea for the book collection! Your viewers are so talented and generous! Love the barrel of booze!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I feel super blessed to have their books! They are my fav part of the project!

[@georgecunningham9175]

WHO! wudda thunk that just using some fabric scrapes and white glue you could produce such results! I have a slew of beds (14!) to dress, from a formal 4 poster to some lumpy servant's cots in my Grand Obsession, and now I am chock full of ideas and inspirations..................thank you!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Fantastic! I am so happy that this was helpful for your amazing project!💖

[@d2parrotperson]

That looks so realistic. I love the fringe detail. That really makes all the difference in the world! This is going to be another fabulous creation!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much my friend!💖 Honestly I wasn't sure about the project when I began but now I am having so much fun with it!

[@elsie104]

Love the details like fringe on the blanket!

[@tanyarichmond8313]

Wonderful! And, I cannot wait to make fringe now...so smart!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It was so easy and so effective... the best kind of mini making lol ;) Thank you!

[@karenthomas2302]

I love them books, so much talent in making them. As for the bed in them days it was most likely a board with a down feather mattress on the board so you hit it out of the park with the lumpy look. 😂 tfs hugs 💜

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Karen! So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Wolfkins1972]

Ara the Captain's quarters is looking great 👍😀 Loved seeing all the books everyone sent and all the extra minis 👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you💖

[@sandraorganizationseeking1685]

I LOVE the books. It makes me so happy that you are so cherished! Lovely project idea to involve others.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I hope they all feel cherished back💖 The books are going to end up being my favorite part! I already can tell!

[@makewithblake]

I love the tassel technique- so smart! And all the books look so great together!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am all about easy yet super effective techniques! lol!

[@DRN]

Love the way the bed turned out! I think he needs some kind of oillamp, so he can read a book before sleeping

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Definitely! Great suggestion!!

[@icooley7391]

Sweet! My favorite color choices (red and gold) look amazing. I love your attention to detail with the bed layering. If this is a military ship that bed should be well made, and tight enough to bounce a coin off of. Cabin boy or ensign would be in charge of taking care of the captain's quarters. Looking forward to the rest of this series. Thank you.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I really appreciate that💖 Thank you for the background info on military ships... I am still coming up with the exact history of this ship and that will help guide the details I am hoping :)

[@icooley7391]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Not a problem. Former Marine here so if you need any help, I'm your gal.

[@missfoxglove8989]

Can also use fabric stiffener to position the fabric for gravity to effect the blankets.

[@robbiecrafter]

Those fan slats will make perfect steps for your spiral staircase!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I hope so! I have never done a spiral staircase before so I am really excited to try it out!

[@girl4granted]

My husband is starting to complain that I am watching to many of your videos....little does he know that I am about to raid his model airplane stash and start making minutures Thank you for your videos,they are really helping taking away some of the anxiousness and worry during this time.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

🤣🤣🤣 Sounds like you have a great supply stash already then! Thank you so much for watching my videos! I really appreciate it💖

[@bewilderbeastie8899]

I've been finding it hard to reach the end of your videos lately because I'm very tired and your voice is so very soothing

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Sorry! Lol... at least maybe you can get to sleep quickly ;)

[@bewilderbeastie8899]

I do try to stay awake! I am just bad at it XD

[@lostonwallace1396]

A mermaid, whale, or octopus carving on the headboard of the bed would've been pretty rad! lol. You're so incredibly good at doing things like this, Ara. I'm always impressed by how much thought goes into your work. No wonder it's so amazing! Thanks for sharing this awesome video! Very inspiring stuff! I'm also very glad that you ran out of brown. I dig the colors you did this in! It really pops!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Definitely! I think some carvings will come into play at some point👍 Thank you!

[@ButterflyPiggy]

Your videos are captivating! Can't wait for the next one!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much😊

[@rachaelkasper5445]

How beautiful! Any ship's captain would enjoy a good night's sleep in that bed. The mattress would have been made of feathers or wool, so lumpy is accurate. There would have been a "cabin boy" (aged 8 to 16) who would cater to the needs of the captain and any important guests aboard ship. The cabin boy would also have been a general helper aboard ship. I love this video!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Rachael! I figured the mattress would be a bit lumpy but I made it before looking it up the historical reasoning. I am glad that you're backing up my decision ;) And I am wondering why I have never heard of a cabin boy?! I will need to do more research!

[@rachaelkasper5445]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Glad I could help! Here's some more... www.thepirateking.com/historical/ship_roles.htm This website refers to pirates specifically (which were often employed by governments to make shipping difficult for "enemy" governments), but much of this would have applied generally to ship crews in the 1700s. During battle (whether pirate or legitimate trade or military ships) the cabin boy also served as the "powder monkey", bringing gunpowder from the supply to the gunners who were manning the cannons. (There's nothing like the smell of black powder in the morning! And...on everything you own after a weekend of reenacting LOL)

[@CryptidSystem]

Came from Jazza, love this video. It is very relaxing to listen to and very informative. I'm excited for your content :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for coming over and welcome to the channel!!

[@chrisscinta1973]

The pliers trick is genius!! I’ll be using that one for sure!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It is super helpful in this tiny scale lol!

[@LionmaneElsie08]

That’s one cozy bed!

[@sondrasmith50]

CONGRATS ON BEING CHOSEN FOR JAZZA’S CHANNEL! I’m so proud of you! Great job! ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Sondra💖💖

[@sondrasmith50]

You’re very welcome! ❤️

[@Crazy.Sheller]

Love those books, great idea. The bed looks fantastic

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@robertine.atelier]

amazing participation for the books !

[@foxhousecreations4869]

The bed is amazing! But I have to go back now to see how you did the walls! Totally and always impressed! Now I know how to make the curtains for my victorian houses!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad it was helpful! I think there are a couple videos on the walls you can find in the Captains Quarters playlist ;)

[@darlenehathorn8127]

Love the bed. Looks regal and comfortable. I'd love to crawl in and sleep.

[@darlenehathorn8127]

Need a cat on the bed.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Darlene! And yes you're right! He def needs a cat!

[@j.m.y.t.5440]

This Bed looks so cozy, I love it!!😍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! 😊

[@kellieevetts2637]

That last book could be the log book for the captain to record his journeys in.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

So true! A log book would probably look like that one ;)

[@chrissy24-7]

Love the bed, inspired to finally make the bed for my dollhouse. The fringe detail is perfect 👌 oh the books 📚 so wonderful and the mice, too! 💕

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Chrissy! I had so much fun putting it together! I hope you have just as much fun!💖

[@TheNetymags]

The bed is gorgeous! But I love all the books so much!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Me too Neta! The books are going to be my favorite part of the whole project!

[@SpellboundMiniatures]

Great video Ara and oh my all those fabulous books!! Real treasure that's priceless!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I agree! They are going to be my favorite part of the project no question!

[@darnelleechols8556]

❤️ Love the bedding details and the great pieces sent in. The mini books are incredible. The tiny flocked mice are super cute. I like this project more than I thought I would. Fun! P.S. Bummer! Lol!! Sorry you ran out of brown paint. That was unexpected. Though I guess it shouldn't have been. (Every thing is brown). 🤔 Enjoyed seeing the book I sent in. That was a priceless, pleasant surprise. :) I'm not a miniaturist, but it fit in with the rest of them. 💃🌞 Oh Happy day!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much for taking the time to send the book into me Darnelle! I can already tell the bookshelf is going to be one of my favorite parts of the build because it will be made by so many wonderful people! You're book is spectacular!!

[@ImperialKneazle]

Another fab tutorial. Perhaps you could have a robe or cloak of somesort thrown over the bed, the Captain would be out in all weathers so would have outside clothing - that would also add do a rumpled look. As would - and I look forward to seeing you make them, a couple of pairs of knee high boots. Maybe the captain would also have a wooden tray with a lip on it so he could write in bed - I think some of the ships tables had them in any case to hold the items on the table. The drapes are superb - they really lift the whole idea and give it the luxurious feel you were after :-)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I love the suggestions! I had the same thought about a coat thrown on the bed💖 The boots would be fun to create as well!

[@GenNairick1]

ohhh love this bed.. very well done.. I always learn so much watching your videos.. and I see now.. I should have bought that craft iron.. years ago LOL

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! And yes for real... the iron is a life changer when it comes to mini fabric!

[@CrixJoki]

I really like the bed area, turned out really good :D Awesome to see that 2 fellow Swedish ppl sent their books :D To all of you that sent books, you did an amazing job! and the mouse, so cute! :D Gorgeous plate and the spirit bottles ;) 💜

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you💖💖 It's just so exciting to me that the books are literally from ALL OVER the world! A true travelers collection. I feel super blessed to have been gifted these mini books!

[@CrixJoki]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I wish I could send you one too, but I really, really suck at making them! lol and, I saw that you already got two Swedish books, and one of them looked like the one I´ve been trying to make so lol Maybe I can make something on another project in the future :) I love when ppl comes together like this, sharing their passion with others and want to contribute :) it´s very amazing to see what other ppl comes up with and how willing they are to want to help out :D It´s a really beautiful community we have here :) and it´s always a joy to watch you and reading all the comments 💜

[@avathepanda3394]

This is awesome I discovered you from jazza and I'm so happy he did because I love miniatures and anything small keep up the amazing work❤️😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you and welcome to the channel!!

[@avathepanda3394]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I really want to make a book but I have never made one before should I try to make one?

[@dastinchen]

Really a wonderful bed and so many great books! I really enjoyed your video again. Thank you! ❤👍 LG vom Tinchen

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you💖 I think the books are going to be my favorite part!!

[@candychicken]

Love this community so much! ❤❤

[@dolfinmagikpro]

Outstanding! Just lumpy enough to be comfy!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Sean! And I hope so :)

[@ligaskirbauska8652]

OMG! How cute Cabin! 😻 And now I have urge to make couple books for that book shelf😄 aww,God,next videos I’ll watch will be about miniature books and you already know what’s my plans for the evening 💝🤗💝 Congratulations on colaboración with Jazza, You deserve it! Hope it will bring much more exposure and nice public you’re Chanel deserves! 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much for the kind words💖💖 There are several great book tutorials out there so I hope they are helpful! Thank you for thinking of making a book! They are already my favorite part of the project!

[@jenniferhilliard2249]

Thanks for the plier tip for flipping, that is really helpful.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I started do that when making dolls... my fingers were no longer helpful in those little clothes lol!

[@deloresdavis1299]

Great job on the bed! Love it!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you😊

[@TJ-di1iq]

Congrats on being "youtube creator on the rise." Glad i found your channel. Pretty cool.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I was quite surprised about it! Welcome to the channel :)

[@TJ-di1iq]

@@BentleyHouseMinis thank you! Love your channel. Best wishes 💫💥🌟

[@donitaintheredwoods2889]

You really are very inspiring. I love how this is coming along. ⚓

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww thank you😊

[@alyaanimations2899]

Haven't even watched it yet but but i know it's gonna be cute and teeny weeny

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

haha yes.... always teeny weeny!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Very NICE!!!! i truly need that MINIATURE IRON tool you used. PLEASE advise where to purchase that!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Its super helpful (but also gets very hot so be careful!). You can find an affiliate link for the iron in the description box below the video! ;)

[@thoughtfulwatcher]

This is so amazing. I've got to go back and watch your older videos. I came her from Jazza but I'm in the same state as you are. (It's huge so not that it means much - LOL) I'm obsessed with tiny things so I was so pleased to learn of your channel.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Welcome to the channel and thank you so much!! Yay a fellow Texan! If you ever get the chance there is a big miniatures show in Dallas in June called the Dallas Miniatures Showcase! I always tell other Texas mini enthusiasts about it. 😉

[@heatherwise8450]

Love it! And I just ran out of brown too! I’ve been using a lot of brown for my Tudor. I added water and i mean there is not a drop left. Hey, Alexa...

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha we are in the same boat! Except no Alexa for me lol! Ah darn I will have to go to the craft store😄

[@heatherwise8450]

Bentley House Minis Yeah. Living in the sticks, it’s easier. We don’t have craft stores. We have stores that carry craft supplies but not much variety. Well. Or it could be I am lazy. It’s a toss up! Lol!

[@susanconnell9397]

Love that bed

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you💖

[@anthonystike6034]

I would suggest that for brown you purchase Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna and Burnt Sienna in the size that you normally buy the Brown as well as the Brown. This will give you many variables of Brown.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the suggestions👍 I can never have enough brown ;)

[@richarddantz4256]

Such a big fan! I started out watching Luke Towan who is Incredible! I just wish I had come up on your channel sooner!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I agree Luke Towan is amazing! Welcome to the channel and thank you for the kind words😊

[@mljokszies6912]

Found you through Jazzas channel - Super calming and really amazing to watch this process! :O

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks for checking out my channel! I am so glad you enjoyed the video😃

[@aiferapple1246]

Ooh, what about a sleeping ship's cat on his bed? :D The cabin boy would make his bed :)

[@smolanimates3697]

Yessssss

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Definitely! You're right... he will NEED a cat! Especially with all those mice about lol!

[@aiferapple1246]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Yayyy!! :D

[@aiferapple1246]

I sent my home-made book off to you today from the UK :D

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

Cool project. I saw your video on Jazza's channel. Great job!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks for coming over to my channel! Welcome!

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I actually found your channel a few months ago, so seeing you on Jazza's channel was a pleasant surprise.

[@patriciablue2739]

Beautiful.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

💖💖

[@thecreepycollector7368]

You should make a fantasy style loft bed sometime with a desk underneath

[@CajunCraft24]

love the tassels!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@MiniatureWorlds]

*Thanks for sharing 😊 nice video 🌺✨*

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for watching!

[@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697]

So incredibly cool! The bed looks really comfy, although all I can think about is how sick I'd be, lol. The books are so rich and beautiful, what an awesome thing to have in your Captain's quarters. You are doing a spectacular job, as usual. So much fun to watch and imagine. BIG HUGS :) P.S. If you get the time, could you link me to Jazza's video showing your work, thank you. I'll be trying to find it, as well.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Anastasia! 😊 The books are going to end up being my favorite part for sure! Everyone did such an amazing job💖💖 Here is the link to my video on Jazza's channel ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIDYqmytaNV_gdE

[@najrenchelf2751]

Mandatory FIRST comment. 😂 Your creations are amazing btw... are they used afterwards for something? Or are they created just for creating‘s sake?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😃 Typically when I finish a piece I will take it to a few shows so that people can see it in person. Then sometimes I give them away as gifts. Some are displayed in my home and I think I have only actually sold one but the interiors were stripped so that they could create their own scene!

[@najrenchelf2751]

Bentley House Minis, cool to know that these creations outlive their videos! So much time and effort put into them. _tips hat_

[@ElicBehexan]

OMG! I came from Jazza, but your work is awesome! And you are another Texan - well, technically I'm a Damned Yankee, but I've lived most my life in Austin.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! A fellow Texan! Welcome to the channel and thank you for the kind words💖

[@hayleeleonard408]

Thank you for your kind words Ayra! I'm so excited my book made it safe and sound! If you need anything else I'll be happy to help!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for sending it in!! I feel so honored to have works of art my you guys💖

[@karenk5917]

Great tutorial!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@肖雷-c7j]

Very Very Good I like you video

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@sarangshlizzy6]

Could you maybe do another scene like your jazza video, prompted from his app? That would be so amazing and I honestly just love how your story develops and the backstory and characters you create !!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Definitely! Every now and then I do something like that where it is one video that shows the entire process of a scene. But a lot of the time I am working on longer projects like this one. If you enjoy the story you can go to my 'Abandoned Coffee Shop' Playlist. I actually write a story for that scene at the very end of the project! It was fun! And I am so glad you enjoyed the video!💖

[@xphoenixrising]

How do you cut your foam board so neatly?? I've been struggling with getting my foam board to stop beading along the edges. Never used to do that :(

[@yezzyjames]

Absolutely love how you layered the sheets. That bed looks comfy enough to snuggle into. :} Still working on my book. But the ones you've got so far all look amazing. :}

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!😊 Wow I am so excited to see what you created!!

[@tso_438]

I came from jazzas channel takeover, and I just want to say, YOU ARE SO FREAKING TALENTED AND DESERVE SO MUCH MORE LOVE

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Wow thank you so much😊 Welcome to the channel!

[@Maggie-cx9tu]

I love the combination of colors and fabrics that you used for the space and how you created the tasseling effect. It looks like a space befitting an esteemed Captain. Could you use watered down black paint or pastels to age the fabric a bit and make it look like it has been there for awhile? Personally, I would be afraid to attempt it, but you are so brave and very good at aging stuff!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much💖 Yes I probably will add a bit more of that once everything is permanently in place. I can't help but age things lol!

[@richardsteele6469]

Beds during the time you mention were shorter than today's beds and I think called rope beds. People were shorter and the beds were lower to the ground. The frame would have pegs on them to to wrap the rope around to make a coarse net. The mattress was a cheap material like muslin and either stuffed with goose feathers, eider down, or beaten rushes or corn husks that have been separated and dried. They would be laid on the rope frame and all the sheeting were flat sheets made of cotton or linen(no fitted sheets). The cabin boy would maintain the captains quarters. He would have to tighten the ropes on the bed on a regular basis because the ropes would stretch over time. The cabin boy would also have to climb into the bedding to warm the bed for the captain and sometimes slept at the captains feet to keep them warm as well.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the details Richard! I will have to look up how the rope beds worked. It sounds very interesting👍

[@vitiviti6548]

I am addicted. Thanks, Ara, love your creativity! Weren't the captains sleeping in hammocks as well, like the other sailors on the ship?

[@munirasart]

looks great! i saw you're video on jazza's channel , congrats :D

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! on both counts😊💖

[@gailpearson9447]

Saw your build on Jazzas channel. Loved it!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Gail! That was so fun and I feel super honored he featured my video!

[@michellebrady3621]

Ara, once again another great video. I thought you were going to age the blanket. Where did you get the gold fabric?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I probably will add a bit of aging once it is permanently in place and has any thing I want sitting on top of it. You know I can't help but age things lol! I think the gold fabric is a remnant of some upholstery fabric I got at an estate sale ;) Thank you!

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

Gosh I love your projects! The colors & patterns on your captains bed are so perfrct! I was wondering, what kind of glue are you using on the pillows? I'm assuming it's a heat set glue as I see you using a little heating implement?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! I am just using Tacky glue... it is not a heat set glue but the iron helps it dry almost immediately.

[@zacarriahross5733]

AMAZING!!

[@crazycraftlady7858]

I didn't see your po box address.. I 100% want to send a book. I love the bed for the captain.. Maybe a photo of his wife or lover on the wall by his bed? And maybe a handkerchief or flower that she'd given him as a farewell gift? Even the captain needs a reminder of what he will be returning to one day ☺

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great suggestions! I definitely want to do a lot with the art around the cabin ;) You can find my PO Box in the 'about me' tab on my channel or in the linked video that tells you all about the books. I am looking forward to it!💖

[@jaspirita]

I'm in love with this

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

thank you!!😊

[@gffgfggfg6947]

Jaspirita Qedgzx

[@Foxiepawstotti]

I wouldn't know about C17th because I am not quite that old, but I do know about C20th ships and a cabin steward would have done his bed.

[@cambella6428]

Now she needs a doll that looks like him

[@LizGridleyArtist]

So tim buton-esque with the color pop ♡♡♡

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I love Tim Burton so that's a huge compliment! Thank you💖

[@FaithOriginalisme]

WAYYY too cute

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you😊

[@joepvanmoorsel4140]

Where to do i sent a book? Would love to make one

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

You can find my PO. Box in the 'about me' tab ;) Thank you so much for wanting to do that 😊

[@wasserklaenge3667]

Oh, it is so beautiful! 😍 I just love the books and the whole shelf. And I live near Schwäbisch Gemünd. 😅 I think its hard to find a german city with a more difficult name!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! I listened to Google Translate say it over and over again before I attempted it lol! And we know what a great reputation google translate has. Hopefully I got a little bit close ;)

[@jademoon5103]

What kind of glue is she using on the fabric

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am using hot glue here... I don't always use that though... just depends on the situation.

[@adityapadadune3656]

you know what ..... you looks beautiful

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww thanks😊

[@ynnej001]

Ara when did you do the build for Jazza? That was so awesome to featured you! 💕 Everything he said was so true! I love your channel!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I finished the build for Jazza right before Christmas. I think the submission deadline was Dec 18th. I feel so honored he chose me!💖

[@goldieroberts6304]

The captain's book will be in the mail tomorrow..

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay thank you! I can't wait!

[@goldieroberts6304]

@@BentleyHouseMinis not sure i am more excited to send you something for this project or if im more excited for u to get it..i think your gonna like it.. I hope u love it.. 📚❤📖💎