DIY Dog House and Sink for a Dollhouse (Using a Juice Carton for both!)

[@rc31802]

My 10 year old self is loving this series. I'm Thankful my 41 year old self is actually making my own miniatures now. Thank you for all of this!

[@daphnet39]

I love these projects and your creativity!

[@NexJen]

Loved these projects. Great video to watch before bed. Now I'm inspired to craft tomorrow!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you enjoyed it! I love how anything can become anything lol! Enjoy your crafting day!💖

[@cafffy]

I love this project! Everything is so creative and it’s amazing how it’s all made of recycled materials! An idea for future: not sure if you can actually access the inside of the tower you built but maybe some kind of bookshelf or alchemy station might work in there? If you can’t access the inside it might work to have some sort of ivy growing up the side of it? I think that might add into your “cottage in the woods” theme!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Love those ideas!!!

[@palomamiyaya]

Sometimes I feel that you need to use scissors more, it looks dangerous the way you use your exacto knife, I know you are using scissors but I am just saying this for all of your project. Beautiful work, like everything you do

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

You are definitely right! Scissors would have way more control here! So glad you liked it Paloma!

[@taal-design9835]

A shelf with plates and knobs to hang mugs on, curtains, a magical windchime, some herbs hanging near the stove to dry, a rack for pots and pans. And many more....

[@NexJen]

Ditto

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lovely ideas!! Would have never thought of a wind chime!

[@dianabizet4264]

Love these projects. The house has come together so beautifully. This has been an interesting project❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much Diana! 😊

[@spg35fem]

I have an idea for the sink drain (for your next sink). I've done this in the past and it works well. Straighten out a small paperclip and heat up the end with a match or lighter. Gently push the hot end into the sink where you want the drain. Push a scrapbooking eyelet through the hole and there's your drain. 😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks for the tip Jan! That's a great idea because then I won't have to worry about cracking ;)

[@Chattycrafter2580]

Jan Payton Great tip Jan, very useful.👍👍👍

[@spg35fem]

@@BentleyHouseMinis you're welcome! When you make a hole in the sink, if it's not big enough for the eyelet, it's easy to make it slightly larger by simply reheating the paperclip 😊

[@RavensMinis]

wow Jan, you just blew my mind! Wonderful tip!

[@spg35fem]

@@RavensMinis you're very welcome 😊

[@Unifarts]

First off; beautiful work as always. I really liked the little extra board to put the metal parts of the sink on. It is very charming. As for the dragon and the (fairy) dog, could it perhaps be one and the same creature? A dog that she has enchanted to become a dragon, so that it may help protect the house, or a dragon she has enchanted to become a dog so it's a little less... huge all of the time. Perhaps the dog you make could have certain dragon traits, like horns, dragon wings and dragon-like eyes?

[@Chattycrafter2580]

Charles Kam Great idea, it will give Ara something to think about.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Love your imagination here!!! Interesting plot twist!! ;)

[@hazeljanehopkins5652]

Two smashing ideas Ara - the sink particularly was well thought out! There’s not much more room in the house but a fireplace/inglenook might be appropriate. (Or even an outhouse: separate addition!)

[@tiffanytrippeer5401]

Oh an outhouse would be cute!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Fun ideas Hazel! Thank you!

[@madonnadove]

Could you Turn the dog into a baby dragon with sculpting on it. Magical 🧚🏼‍♀️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That sounds so challenging!

[@tinahickson6352]

Is there a place for a wall decoration of some kind? A clock? A calendar? A family portrait? A tapestry? Everything looks great.

[@ScarletHeather76]

I think the kitchen could use little things like a shelf with canisters and dish towels.

[@NexJen]

Ooh good suggestion to make a drain in the plastic jam container next time, use the tip of a hot glue gun with no glue stick. It'll slowly melt it and pop through. Safer way to get your real drain and not ruin the container or harm yourself 🤗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Awesome idea I will try on my next faux sink ;)

[@Chattycrafter2580]

Love,love,love these 2 projects. Using recycled materials is a bonus. The sink reminds me of the abandoned coffee shop. By the way I never mentioned this before the story of the abandoned coffee always bring a tear to my eyes. You are a very talented writer. Will there be a story to this house? I wonder!👏👏👏👏👍👍🇳🇿

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Paula! That means a lot to me💖💖

[@darnelleechols8556]

Thanks for this very cool tutorial, Ara. I think both of your projects came out adorable. I'm loving the whole recycling aspect of this entire process. Use what you have on hand can never be too overstated. You have no choice but to be creative and there's nothing wrong with that. ;) You're awesome as always. 😘

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@HopeEvey]

Perhaps the dog belongs to the dragon, and the fairy takes care of it as part of her rent :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Fun idea!!

[@georgecunningham9175]

Note to self: Buy stock in the company that makes All Purpose Joint Compound......................with 35k potential makers of this series, I could be a rich mini-person...........................

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄

[@RavensMinis]

Both projects are just so adorable and well made. Really nice work, Ara! Now you just need some tiny bottles to go in that little sink cabinet! Wonderful!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 😊

[@nickic4894]

These are super cute. I have been following this house from the beginning and can't wait to make my own. Side note: Love you nail color!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww thanks!! Happy building!

[@Kai92]

Dog house looks like something straight out of fortnite

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

What a fab idea, using a sauce packet for a sink bowl 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MyName-zd9pe]

Safety tip, there are gloves you can wear specifically for knives, razors, etc., when cutting things. ♥

[@MoodyReadingPenguinn]

I love everything you do and am grateful for the tutorials and free patterns. You're incredibly talented.

[@mericanadian101]

Love love love this entire project....but the dog house! Oh em gee! It is too cute for words! The little Westie is a perfect inhabitant (and he reminds me of Wee Jock, from the program Hamish MacBeth) When you placed him in the scene I could hear the skirl of the 'pipes and the lilt of Gaelic in the air.

[@KAH5371]

A couple of thoughts...put something on the side of the sink that would hold a small dish towel, and a little doggie food and water bowl would be a nice addition to the dog house. Maybe no wings on the dog. He could be like a familiar animal. He will be able to disappear and then reappear in another place without "flying with wings". Just add a touch of sparkle to him. :-) I do love your work! Amazing talent! :-)

[@stephaniedolbeare7926]

The sink and doghouse are fun additions to the project! I agree with some other comments: a small winged dragon in the doghouse would be perfect. Perhaps curled up sleeping? And adding landscaping to the outside would add to the fairytale theme - overgrown flowering vines, nests, a tiny elf or flying creature to discover peeking out of the foliage. Also, some accessories inside, perhaps made of paper, like dishes or knitting, so it feels homier. Really enjoyed the video; made me wish I had juice boxes to work on.

[@aiferapple1246]

Yayyy! Sorry I missed the Live-stream! I fell asleep as I'd been in work all day :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

No need to apologize! Sleep is important!! I will look forward to seeing you in the next live ;)

[@brandydinsmore8214]

Have you tried using the free mailing boxes from the Postal Service.

[@bonnieharris4538]

That sink is beautiful and I am getting Little House on the Priarie vibes! Xxx

[@debbralehrman5957]

They both look perfect for the house. I do so enjoy watching your videos. Thanks

[@GenuineLhachwen]

For the sink hole it might be possible to have used hot glue gun tip to have melted thru the material before painting it-- I just think it depends on the glue gun tip. (Or a soldering iron with a round tip might have been able to go thru.)

[@rheamcdowell3498]

MAKE A SMALL OLD ICE BOX/FRIDGE TO GO ON THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE SINK. MAYBE A SMALL FOLDABLE TABLE ON THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE POTBELLY STOVE

[@GWest5068]

Some fairy's have lotion bottles...and she needs a place to eat. But I think the most she needs is a fireplace to stay warm...love all your videos...tfs

[@badgamerkat]

So cute! You can always make some accessories for the dog if you're looking for ideas to continue. A food and water bowl, a leash hanging from the wall, a ball or bone, maybe a woven rug or dog bed for him to lounge on in the house. A package of dog biscuits or a bag of dog food.

[@LuccaAce]

Both of these were so cute! I got a little sad when you were making the dog house, because it looks a lot like the dog house our family pet had, except hers was painted purple. It's been about a month since she went over the rainbow bridge, and it still hurts to think about her. On a happier note! I super love the idea of putting wings on the little dog. They could match the fairy's wings, too! Or, like someone else said, maybe the dog and the dragon are one and the same.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so sorry for your loss LuccaAce. Our sweet pups live on in our hearts and happy memories💖 I have a tribute in one of my projects to our pup we lost about a year ago💖

[@D0NCH33T0]

This is so unbelievably BEAUTIFUL 💖💖💖

[@Enfermito]

I watched all the processes but I still can't belive it isn't a magic.

[@lali3486]

Thanks once again Ara for sharing so many ideas which then spark my imagination!

[@nancyyoscreative]

You never cease to amaze me. Love both builds! Fun and easy to do.

[@bewilderbeastie8899]

Yes, fairy dog! That sounds adorable!

[@scrapfancy]

Sink and dog house is wonderful. Add wings on the dog.

[@willow4827]

You could under-mount the sink to make it look even more cottage like.

[@gailpearson9447]

A pet dragon sounds good or maybe give the dog two more heads.

[@happybleh5086]

I think i can do this for my school project.

[@Lady_Chalk]

I don’t remember ever seeing cartons in a store. 🤔

[@rachaelkasper5445]

These turned out beautifully!

[@signaltome]

Phew, that poor fairy is not alone in the house any more. ;-) I wonder, we don't have juice in those 1/4 liter containers any more in Norway but I do thing we have cream in something similar, I do thing those are thicker card stock. Of course that lining makes it almost useless for crafting, or so I thought. I liked the builds today as well, especially the doghouse. Nice! :-D

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! Someone else mentioned that milk cartons are thicker so they may definitely be easier to use!

[@michaellindsey1543]

Well done and entertaining, thank you!

[@goldysminiminis2154]

I adore watching you!

[@BejaVue]

I really love the dog house!!

[@MaryGatdula]

Both projects turned out just too cute!

[@sinjaja5836]

The sink looks super cute 😻

[@ALittleMoreMinis]

Amazing work Ara! 👌🏻 Loved both of your projects 🥰 very inspiring 🧐

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@LunaTheDoodle]

I love this 😍 adorable

[@pamelapalmarini7297]

Discovered you through the Square to Spare lady, whom I have been watching make dollhouse furniture for quite a while now... You are so inspirational, as is she!! I made furniture from all kinds of things as a kid, and did some techniques like the ones you both use, for the dollhouse my grandpa built me as a kid, which I completely reinvented when I was in my twenties. Thank you for making my heart sing, and spark my inspiration again for minis!! It is soooooooo wonderful to see the inventive manor in which I have always worked, in the creative work of someone else! You rock!!!💜💜💜

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I love Square to Spare too! She is so sweet and her stuff is always beautiful! I am so glad you have enjoyed the videos and welcome to the channel!💖💖 Happy creating!

[@rexanne1000]

I've been missing your post. Mostly staying busy organizing my art supplies in my new studio. When I'm closer to done then I can indulge in watching you more if I done now my studio will be half finished while I stop and ART your just to inspiring. Lol love and hugs

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for watching Rex!! I hope you get it all organized!💖

[@cheriwhitley8385]

Love this type of building u r doing with this house..I guess u and Sharon r wearing off on me..I too was at breakfast and all of a sudden I said a farmhouse sink!!!my hubby said what?i said that jelly container will b my farmhouse sink hehe.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha!! That's great!

[@threadsandpurrs]

fairy dog!! yes please.

[@manuelurdaneta8649]

I have been following your wonderful works, I only have a secondary comment, in the dog house, it seemed to me that you identified triangles as rectangles and rectangles as triangles. Don't bother with this comment, it's just good intention, although I may be wrong.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yes I did get them mixed up! lol. I noticed after I had edited it all but figured you all would know what I was talking about ;)

[@michelemitchell8035]

Little dog bowls and bone

[@nikipinz]

Hi! I was watching a video you did a couple years ago, and there was a big discussion on how to make little glass coffee pots. I'm not sure if you've come across a technique for doing that yet - if so, never mind! But just in case, here is a video showing how to make jars out of resin. This person uses molding plastic for the mold, but I'm sure you could do the same thing by making a little mold out of molding compound of some sort. You know, if you decided you wanted to do that still. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3yXpGWQas2WnJo

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for the link... I have clicked through and will give it a watch!

[@navyboymommygramma]

Are you familiar with " Where the Gnomes live" ? I just blanked on the lady's name, please forgive me, but she makes such cute things and all from foil and masking tape and cardboard I think. You should check her channel out. Her creation is so big she's had to give a whole room in her house to display it and it all started from a little doll house, a broken one even hahaha. I love your sink here, it turned out real cute.😁💟

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh yes I love Sharon's work!! We are friends and I am inspired by her constantly!! Thank you so much💖

[@CelticLibra]

If you add a seed bead to the top of your sink drain, it could just be plugged? Also, I really hope that the occupant for the dog house has little fairy wings, like Miss Periwinkle!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's a great idea! Thank you!!

[@oberakdragonprow2695]

Love your ingenuity. What if the dog had bee wings like Bumblelion in the Wuzzles?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I will have to look that character up!

[@AuntieVeraCharles50]

The Q-tip faucet is BRILLIANT! I slaved over polymer clay to make the outside faucet on my last mini. I learn so much from you every time I watch. Thank you, dear lady.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Glad it was helpful! I always tend to lean towards paper crafting before I try polymer clay lol! I think each artist starts to 'vibe' with certain materials as they go along😄

[@maggiehughes4283]

Your cardboard house is fabulous. I love your ideas, and! Enjoy your site. Thank you for your time.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@robinoleary7099]

You were a surprise for me today! Yay! So cute and fun! Thank you for the info for the stairs! You have such great ideas to steal! Iol 😳

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! Thank you!

[@robertine.atelier]

the pieces are both cute and fit really well with your project, bravo ! Really like your work ! Thanks to share !

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 😊

[@pambrandon4186]

The doghouse is perfect and I can't wait to see what you do with painting the dog. I think there could be all sorts of critters here. Like a cat sleeping by the stove and an owl on a perch in the tower. The sink is perfect for the kitchen. Maybe the cat shoulld be there. My cousin's cat always sleeps in the kitchen sink.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's such a fun idea Pam... maybe that's why she looks so tired... lots of animals to take care of 😄

[@coveredinbees3909]

These are so cool! I had to use cardboard to make my sink coz we don't have juice boxes like that in the UK but this was a massive help!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh awesome! I am glad it was helpful!

[@slytheringingerwitch]

This is why I love you. Two different projects but using the same item. Just amazing and awesome as always Ara.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 😊

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Oho! I have been wanting a poultry coop thingie and this will do the job perfectly in fact I have 2 1:12th goats too so I can make them a house too! You could have used a little bead cap over the black circle for the drain to look like the little grid bits in drains which might have made it look more convincing but really, it looks fine to me. Just stick a kettle on her stove so she can have a cup of tea and maybe hang up a couple of pots that can go on top of the stove to finish the kitchen. I don't think there's much else needed. I love this whole project Ara!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! I am so glad it will be helpful for you! A chicken coop with this style would be so fun!

[@Cleansweep38]

Would you give me a link to where you decorate the Addams Family house?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

If you go to my playlists you can see the Addams Family playlist. I decorate several parts in different videos so that will be your best bet ;)

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

One thing to add to the kitchen is just some small shelves over the sink to hold a plate and a cup? This project is so much fun to watch come together!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great idea!

[@CatS55587]

I'm curious, why do you use the cutter that you have, in your videos instead of regular scissors?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Mostly likely because I have it sitting next to me all the time. But I am sure scissors would work here too. Mine are pretty dull though so I need to get them sharpened! lol!

[@SpellboundMiniatures]

Fabulously creative as always Ara! 😍😍😍💖✨✨✨

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 😊

[@jobes4525]

You could put a washing line in the kitchen area with Victorian style pantaloons hung on there? X

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great idea!!

[@denadonaldson7259]

My grandson is so excited to start these projects. He is saving all sorts of paper supplies

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's awesome! Happy building!

[@gkspain1]

Love it,all the best Garry

[@JayofallTrades]

I have a ton of these in my recycle bin, thanks for the inspiration they look so fun to create and my fave is the dog house of course cuz I have 4 dogs

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

You can make one for each dogs personality! ;) Thank you!

[@DRN]

Love the result, turned out perfect for the house ❤️

[@suzanneduncan6468]

an outhouse :)

[@katmorgan5919]

great ideas :)

[@eddietorres9922]

Icebox maybe

[@renees766]

Super cute!

[@bitaP79]

Some tiny art work on the walls would look so cute!🥰🦋

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I think so too! Great idea!

[@abandonedpast6410]

Great projects! I loved how the sink turned out with the curtains. I was thinking some ivy growing on the exterior of the house would add intrigue, especially around the stairs.

[@swearenginlawanda]

Sweet!!!

[@brentwheeler7189]

Love it

[@CrixJoki]

I LOVE the doghouse! 💜 the crooked planks in the front, the small (but effective) details :) I just saved a milk carton that has a similar look to your juice cartons, tho it seems like my carton is a bit steadier than the juice one, I was thinking of making a small cottage or something out of it, and thanks to YOU, I know how to tackle the roof now :) and since my carton has a round hole instead of the way the juice boxes are opened, it would make a chimney very easy to do :D 💜 I´ve been loving this project from the start, so much inspiration, and you really show that you can do just about anything with things you already have lying around :) all you need is some imagination and inspiration :D So, THANK YOU! :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great tip to know that milk cartons are sturdier!! There is just no structure at all in these juice boxes lol. A chimney in place of the hole is a perfect idea 💖💖

[@CrixJoki]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Well, at least hey are sturdier where I live, but I have a feeling that they should be, in general, where ever you are, the only different might be the opening. :D 💜

[@rachelblue2656]

I love the dog house! Maybe I'll try that (looks basic enough for my skills). Would have to find something to make the bottom with, though. We don't have such small juice boxes here we only have larger versions (1L) with screw caps on the 'roof'... Needs some thinking what to use as a floor and how to carefully remove the screw cap.

[@Chattycrafter2580]

Rachel Blue Rachel where are you from? I was thinking, could you cut the carton down and cutting the shape of the side walls, then layer a roof the way Ara did. If the dog house is a little bigger it would just mean it’s for a larger dog.

[@rachelblue2656]

@@Chattycrafter2580 I'm form the Netherlands. I think I can do it, I just wouldn't have a bottom. I'd have to glue it to a cardboard plate or somethng

[@kaitlynhenson214]

So cute! I love your videos ❤️ Would you ever consider doing a weeping willow tree tutorial one day? Or maybe have some tips you could share? I'm wanting to start a new project with that as my focal point but I just can't seem to get the tree right..

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Hmmm... That would be a lot of fun but I am not sure when I would have time to do it so I will give you my initial thoughts and see if it helps a bit! I would create the tree trunk a bit like I did for the Abandoned Coffee shop but thicker to support the top of the tree. And instead of using a straw to sculpt the trunk around maybe twist some wires that will eventually shape the top of the willow branches. Once the trunk was dry bend the wires so that you have the weeping willow shape. Then use some embroidery thread in a few earth tone colors and start gluing them along the wires adding more and more threads until you are happy with the thickness of it. You can even dip the threads in a water/glue mixtures to get them to stay in place once they dry. This is just my first thing I think I would try. I have NEVER done it so take it with a grain of salt but maybe it will spark some ideas for you!

[@kaitlynhenson214]

@@BentleyHouseMinis thank you! 😊 I will try that!

[@Sky-cz9lj]

I just subbed to you cuz I've been enjoying some of your videos. You are so talented in what you do. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much and welcome to the channel!

[@Sky-cz9lj]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Your welcome. Thank you for a warm welcome.

[@donitaforrest9064]

Your nails look beautiful.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh thank you!

[@EM-fh2tx]

Love seeing recycled materials being used, and the shingle 'strip' is genius!

[@sarinawolfe8681]

Are u going to make a dog for the dog house

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

yes

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

In case you don't know, if you add 00:00 as your intro timestamp in the description, then it will add the times/divisions on the actual video progress bar. Love these projects.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

OOoooh... I was wondering how people did that! Thank you so much!

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

@@BentleyHouseMinis You're very welcome. :)

[@nathaliemercier1485]

Wow, those are very cute, for pokinf a hold on plastic you cant use the tip of your hot glue gun, you have ton go slowly ... :) love your minis

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great idea! I already had it out for the project so I will try that next time I use the jelly tubs for a sink ;)

[@nathaliemercier1485]

@@BentleyHouseMinis and i love it :)

[@jobes4525]

Sooo cute! TY 😃