DIY Dollhouse Couch made from Cardboard with FREE Pattern!

[@ОлиВа-н3ж]

Браво, красиво!! Красивый диванчик, вы прекрасно его выполнили и рассказали . Спасибо ! Еще и лекала подарили, успехов вам во всем !

[@EmjayG129]

Wow, this does not look like cardboard, it looks like weathered stone. Adorable piece!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much 😊

[@coreymerrell6673]

So apparently I squealed when I saw the notice and scared the heck out of my husband haha. This came out so amazing!! I love the little details you added with the leaves. Maybe a side table or a bookcase would go nice beside the sofa. Something for the kitchen would also be lovely. I’m sure you’ll find just the thing to add next. Thank you for sharing!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha that made me laugh out loud! I am so glad the video brought some joy today💖 Love the bookcase idea!

[@PrimarchEldarAutarch]

just for info: when making this type of furniture you can choose to use all chipboard; of course it takes many layers (and do the curve as it dries), but there are no corrugations and you can get a smoother look wherever the piece curves (so don't have to use the glue/compound mixture to cover holes). (just make sure to lightly sand each layer of chipboard for good glue hold) ... also for your inquiry: a whimsical dresser or chest of drawers would be nice addition to your great work

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Very true! It might be a bit sturdier too ;)

[@queencityminis]

Such a clever design!

[@maureenrandazzo2645]

This is so fascinating. Love. How about a grandfather clock

[@Chattycrafter2580]

That is so sweet, it has a Rocco look to it I love it. Definitely needs a couple of wing backed chairs and a low oval coffee table to finish the ensemble.🥰🥰👏👏👍👍

[@donitaforrest9064]

An ornate chandelier (of course....) & (i asked for this before for the captain's quarters, but....) an elephant foot umbrella stand...200 years ago it was all the rage...fun to make with polymer clay. And, an exotic old persian carpet. That's what i'd like to see, since you asked. And, thanks for the excellent couch pattern, i want to try that.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha the project I really need to make that for is the Addams house!! 😄😄

[@AutumnFictions]

Oh my goodness! It's beautiful! 😱 Not that I doubt your talents, but I was surprised because it looks like an antique sofa.

[@recoveringsoul755]

Yes it looks Victorian. Not a very easy pattern with all the curves

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 😊

[@artbylesleymilne]

That is awesome! How about a display cabinet next with some weird and wonderful items inside?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great idea! I love that!!

[@cheryltucker6589]

Thank you for making it clear to us "laymen" your description of "Chipboard". I was imagining stuff like the big construction stuff that is like 3/4" thick! Duh. Now, I'm glad I've hoarded all the cereal, cracker, etc. boxes; instead of going ahead & recycling them! LOL! In fact, I was going to be commenting (asking) what you meant by chipboard after I watched this particular video. Thank you, Ara! Keep making things small!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Its funny how materials can have such different names in countries that all speak "English"! I am glad the description helped ;)

[@jennip8585]

Thank you so much for making this idiot proof 😬 I made one, but I ended up with a little bit different pattern than yours because I couldn't print it. Also, I can't find my spakle, so I used caulk instead. Caulk worked really well because a.) I could smooth it out with a damp finger, So no sanding, and b.) I was able to put some decorative elements in, and round out the feet of the sofa since I went with more of a Queen Anne style. I love yours and would really like to make one more like yours because I love your idea for using it on a patio. Instead, I painted mine to look more like wood so it matches the Queen Anne coffee table I already have. ❤️ Thank you again for this. I just discovered your channel and have been binge watching some of your tutorials. 🥰

[@karenmusa3052]

Im so glad I found your channel, your tutorials are at a great pace, your thorough and easy to understand 😁 Totally love the couch and will definitely be looking to u for ideas and inspiration 🥰 Im 62 and have had my doll house kit for approx 30yrs..I know..shocking right lol. Been a miniature nut since childhood but my doll house always seems so daunting I usually end up putting it back in the box 🤨. My sis also bought me all the furniture that comes in the panels u push out and put together. They have the lil wooden tabs all over them which drives me crazy so cutting them off and gluing them all was just another job I sadly couldn't be bothered with. So slack of me I know! I think I've seen so many dolls houses over the years im brain dead as to where to start lol. I've painted the outside but had to move house so back into the box she went..sigh..😧 Im leaning towards an older style, run down bush home. Im an Aussie and love the old farm property houses out there. Anyway I just wanted to thanku for your wonderful tutorials and look forward to all your projects. Cheers Kas from Oz 👍👍

[@d2parrotperson]

It's lovely! The leaf details make all the difference too. Maybe an old vintage vanity table for upstairs? A table...whatever you do, I know it will be fab! ~ Stephanie

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much my friend! 😊

[@florenceflossflossiephilip4807]

Look forward to your program...clear and easy to follow instructions...thank you

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@caraamor]

Love it! Maybe a bed next??

[@patriciabradley8267]

Love your style❤.

[@Riene_Emers.]

The Finished Piece Looks So Realistic And Antique Like. Really Detalted Plus Helpful Video. Thanks 🤩💕

[@tenpentaclestarot9847]

I've recently started making minis and I absolutely love your channel! I've built the Allison Jr. and it only took two years! 😆The outside is finished. Finally. Now I have to build up the nerve to start wallpapering. Thank you for your inspiring projects and videos! I love them all! 🥰

[@pamelagillikin9056]

I love it. It turned out so nice. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much 😊

[@annelorentsen7463]

Try using a turntable to get smooth cuts. You an always add a top to the turntable to have a bigger surface to work on. I like the idea of joint compound to make your work sturdy. Awesome work!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks for the tip!

[@graceh8866]

Love this such a great piece I love the curves.

[@Foxiepawstotti]

I don't know why I didn't come to you first as you always seem to have whatever I need whether or not I remember. I am trying to make a very specific couch and this looks like the one I am trying to reproduce. You solved my how to upholster a wooden sofa straight away. Thanks Ara, I will tag you if and when I upload.

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

A year later...lol. I love your designs and watching you create such beautiful and unique pieces. Thank you for sharing. I collect ball jointed dolls and aim to create some furniture for them so they can sit down...😆. And now I'm getting interested in making houses. In addition to stacks of fabrics and yarn, I now have a stack of boxes... OMG. I wish I had a buddy nearby to share this hobby with, maybe I should stand outside of Michael's or hobby lobby with a sign.. (I'm cracking myself up this glorious morning). I recently picked up some Warhammer books at the thrift store and have discovered that the gentlemen (and ladies) involved in that gaming hobby collect and paint small action statues, and make little dioramas for them. It's so interesting to see the intersection of these toy/craft hobbies. 🤗 Oh well, the chatter of an old child. Happy holidays to all who come across this musing.

[@Chill1332]

I would never have guessed that was made of cardboard. BEAUTIFUL! I don't think it looks like camo though. More like one of those tropical rainforesty prints, which matches the leaves. I'm going to have to use this technique for Rover's bridge chair. A bookshelf to put interesting things could be cool and maybe a potted plant (a kind of strange, mysterious one) to go with the woodsy, fairy tale cottage look.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I can't wait to see Rover's bridge chair!! I hope you will share it with me!

[@Chill1332]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Will do! I kind of want it overstuffed and poofy, with western elements but also some steampunk looking screens attatched somewhere.

[@sherryramsey7843]

WOW love this couch.

[@lisebouchard1233]

WOW ! Ça sera ma première pièce de miniature ! Merci pour ton superbe vidéo !

[@renees766]

You are just incredible! Love all your videos and ideas!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Renee!

[@debbienewton454]

You are just AMAZING!!!!

[@georgecunningham9175]

Ooooo. My badly neglected "backyard terrace" now has a bench in the plans................but I may do a bit of "customizing" and slim it and trim it so it resembles a cast iron bench we used to have under our arbor...................the inspiration I get from you and your projects is immense and I am eternally grateful for you and your talents!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad it will be useful to you!!

[@hazelbeswick5163]

Super duper impressive! ❤

[@kathyd856]

You can also tear a puppy pad apart and use the padding for uphostery, and the plastic backing makes a pretty shower curtain. :)

[@aleeandaze5839]

Two videos in one day 😍😍 go girl go

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha it can't happen too often but this was fun!

[@jacquettapeach8906]

I made this couch last night in just 10-15 minutes due to your free printable. I just wanted to say thank you! This turned out amazing and ended up being easier than I thought. I still have to do the mixture and paint but it is usable the way it is and my daughter already loves it! Thank you!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's fantastic! I am so glad the pattern worked well for your project!

[@mariadocarmogrizotto1375]

Seus trabalhos são simplesmente lindos demais. Estou assistindo vários vídeos e estou gostando muito. Parabéns 👏👏👏👏 Gratidão por compartilhar.

[@notthemeemaw8464]

Just speechless!!! Wow!! Thank you so much!!! Greetings from Germany

[@Marialla.]

I had a thought when rolling the chipboard for the couch arms; if a smoother roll was ever needed you could probably get that by cutting quite a long strip the width you needed, grab both ends, and bend and scrape it up and down over the corner of a table. It would "break" more smoothly than can be done with just fingers, and then would roll up pretty well. Not that I'm trying to criticize! Your couch is GORGEOUS! But someday if a smoother roll is ever needed for some reason, this might help.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I always love to hear ideas on how to improve my methods! Thank you for the great idea!

[@AbiNomac]

I keep saying the same thing when I watch you but I don’t know what else to say other than, this channel is great.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Abi!💖

[@joannaharrison9997]

Hi Ara, I have been looking for a lovely antique sofa to display a brother and sister little porcelain dolls from 1929. And now, you have shown me that I can make them. I've never crafted like this before, as I'm a knitter, but it would be fun to do. Thanks. Loving all your videos and what you make. I found you from Chantal at Darkest Raven when she used your armchair pattern for a Harry Potter piece.

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

It’s gorgeous xx

[@genevieveferenc9618]

I love this couch! The living room in my dollhouse has a floor made of pennies and I have made 3 different couches for my dollhouse and haven't really been satisfied with the look. This should be perfect and I can't wait to try it.

[@hanaafaour9491]

Great work! I like your way of working in miniatures.I wish you progress.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you very much!

[@Beebe_Love]

Thanks so much for the couch pattern! I used it to create my own bejeweled couch! I have altered it just a bit. I would love for you to see it. Let me know if that is possible.

[@JoniWagner]

I really love watching you just fly by the seat of your pants with these off the cuff designs, Okay, out of cliches for now. But seriously, I do love your ideas, you're brilliant and it's fun seeing you create these designs and all their details. Thank you so much for sharing your videos, they're mesmerizing, entertaining, informative and educational, wait, is informative and educational the same thing? I think it is.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Joni❤❤

[@mechycarimemories5504]

I love your videos. I would love to see vintage magic furniture with a Tim Burton twist. Magical, old, broken, and in a unique style. You are amazing greetings

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Love Tim Burton!! ;)

[@adrianaalonso9077]

Such talent❤

[@jillianmcclennan576]

So great! Thanks Ara - you could also use old towel bits instead of the felt, for "stuffing", if the towel wasn't too thick

[@Foxiepawstotti]

You just solved all my chipboard problems! Here in the U.K. chipboard is Medium Density fibreboard which is thick wood type stuff nothing like I was seeing you and Heather Tracy using. I think I know what you are speaking about now!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad!

[@linafischer8810]

Hi, Big fan. As you have made a lovely fairytale house, maybe a fairytale inspired bed would fit your creation? When I look at your storybook house, I can't help but think of Brier rose. I love it either case. Keep safe. And thank you for all the amazing videos.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

A bed would be a great next step!

[@booms]

This is lovely! It makes building miniatures a bit less intimidating, thank you for that.

[@kesapasa7030]

なんて可愛いの❤ デザインや色合いのセンスが良くて好み✨

[@daphnet39]

Fabulous! Never would have known it started with cardboard!

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

That really is beautiful. Re watching this 4 years later ❤

[@jenny-lynn8034]

Unbelievable that the couch is made from cardboard ! Can't wait to make one

[@jaynebryant705]

Love it! Does not look like cardboard. Does look like it belongs in a fairytale house! Gnomes are so popular now, have you thought about making a Gnome house? Would love to see that!

[@karentidwell8970]

I LOVE this fairy tale cottage!! Please do more furniture love your designs!!

[@tonyn1710]

It looks like an expensive piece of furniture, I like the house and the couch especially because it's made of an everyday item that gets thrown away from trash to treasure 😀😀😀👍👍👍

[@rainsongt189]

The things you come up with are all marvelous but I have to admit, I really love this sofa. Ideas? You want ideas? I got a million of 'em! This sofa is crying out for a coffee/tea table adorned with a tea pot, cups, saucers, sugar bowl, creamer.... . Ooh, and what my mother called a drum table. A round table on curved legs that has claw feet and on top, a Tiffany style lamp. If you're going for a Victorian vibe, then you simply must have clutter! Chairs to go with the sofa, maybe a striped fabric. And tablecloths to the floor. Victorians did not allow bare table legs to show as it was considered immodest. A terrarium in a glass dome with flowers or a bowl of potpourri would be nice. A secretary desk could work. Elegant overdone curtains--I just had a flash of Carol Burnett in her "curtain" gown from the episode, "Went With the Wind." Fancy chandelier with a "plaster" medallion and of course, lots of family portraits in gold leaf frames. If you're going for a fey/fairy look, delicate furnishings, gauzy drapery with some sparkle, leaf shaped plates and a flower teapot would work. I think the greenery idea would work well for a fairy home. And yeah, gotta have flowers for a fairy home. Okay, I'm shutting up now.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Love these ideas!!❤❤

[@dastinchen]

A great achievement. I really like the stone look with the green fabric and this great shape of the couch. Thank you for always sharing your beautiful ideas with us. Did you hear from Heather? ❤👍 Hugs vom Tinchen

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

She is doing better by the day and I see her online more and more. 😄 I know we are all pateintly awaiting her return to KZbin ;)

[@dastinchen]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Thanks so much for this info. ❤

[@bernadettethomas4725]

Beautiful,cannot wait for more

[@DRN]

That is a very beautifull couch! Lots of details

[@dianabizet4264]

I’m so impressed. Love it❤️this opens a whole world of possibilities, for those intimidated,at the thought, of making wood furniture 🪑

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Absolutely!! Its a great material to work with (and cheap whenever you feel like you need to redo it ;) Thank you!

[@jenc9532]

This joint compound is genius I have a project with some not great looking seams and once I can go to the dollar store again I’m getting some

[@ronakinnz]

I love your cardboard project. When I made your armchair pattern, I used thick polar fleece instead of quilt batting. It's a lot softer but still worked well. Thanks for sharing your patterns.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great idea!

[@volom5545]

I love your wonderfull creations, and this victorian style sofa is one of my favorites, and a great addition to my old west sceneries. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas…💖💖💖

[@DrPsyc71]

Ara, this is FABULOUS!!! I really love the way it came out (and, sorry, but I do agree the black knots do kind of resemble droppings, ugh). Anyway, I think some wing chairs, but definitely a table set with the same punches decorating them, or maybe a "carved" mantel with the punches and some string connecting them so it looks like vines. (??) anyway, fantastic job! I love it. I'd also love to see your version of a bedroom / bathroom made of cardboard, hard board, chip board, foam board, etc. lol

[@CuddleGirl001]

You continue to surprise me with your eye for detail n your mind for creativity 😉 As another commenter said, not that I doubt your talent.. lol I can not believe that is cardboard from what we all already have around our home... I can’t wait to see what u come up with next.. THANK YOU as always..💕

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 😊 I appreciate that so much!

[@annharig3887]

I scaled this down to 1:24 and I can't wait to make it!!! My next diorama will feature a photo by my friend, Christine Wiggins, and is a living room scene! Your wingback chair design (scaled down, of course) will also look spectacular in my living room. I already have one in the library. (I'm so sorry, Ara, I don't know how to download photos to Facebook or UTube. My granddaughter tried to explain it to me and it sounds really complicated. I am word processing savvy and other than that completely computer illiterate!).

[@MishSpar]

Brilliant! Thank you for sharing!

[@sandrascovell30]

A very exciting tutorial, thank you so much. Maybe a padded footstool or a side-table and lamp would compliment it?

[@mieperdepiep6145]

Thank You. Its awesome !

[@josomething1022]

I love this!!! I would be so interested in kitchen cabinets!!

[@annewebbjohnson4157]

lovely, will have to have a go. Do not know if it would work if I glue coffee stirrers on the seat and back, to make it look like planks. If it does not look good it has not cost anything to try. Keep up the good work

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Exactly! And I bet that would look great!

[@hazeljanehopkins5652]

I have to agree that your sofa is awesome! Great work ; it looks just right in the cottage.

[@carrie4910]

Brilliant! I love this chair, also many thanks for the free pattern. I think a little side table for beside the couch would be good, you need somewhere for your tea cup to sit while you read. Oooh and a whimsically four poster bed!

[@robinoleary7099]

I really love that sofa. Very versatile. I am enjoying these cardboard projects. You can actually combine wood and cardboard for a great look too! Wood look great in my arsenic and old lace living room! Thank for sharing!!

[@georgia5564]

BRAVO love this video and pattern....I enjoy all your ideas...looking forward to more furniture and stair constructions. The couch is just what I was looking for...thank you for the pattern.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much!

[@happyjenny68]

Love it! Could you make a bed next please?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Good idea for the upstairs!

[@carolyngrimson758]

Thank you for pattern. I love all your videos, am a big fan.

[@dawsie]

🤗🤗WOW Ava that looks stunning I❤️ it you should make a second one without the cushions so it can sit out side next to the stairs 😊😊😊 I think it needs a matching bedroom setting with the same leaves on the headboard 😸😸 I look forward to seeing more furniture for this house project that’s not a project 😹😹

[@zaragurganious9276]

This one is good for my mini patio just like a Charmed called Halliwell Manor Conversation Room with windows and plants. I will make a small chair and love seat and couch for patio.

[@PompousPuppy]

I love the use of material we all have laying around! Have you ever tried the baking soda and crazy glue method to prepare/strengthen chipboard to make it appear like wood? I've not but Heather Tracy makes a lot of furniture and dollhouse trim that way. Ottoman and side table vid was informative. Thank you for creating content that is always a joy to watch!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I haven't done it as much as Heather but I have tried it here and there to reinforce things. I love her ideas!!

[@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697]

This is wonderful, thanks so much for the pattern. I would think a rocking chair with a cat curled up in would look very nice, lol. Maybe a bookcase or roll top desk. A beautiful rug and a small tapestry for the wall. Oh yes, and a chandelier. Haha, so much fun to decorate.

[@abandonedpast6410]

This came out amazing!! Could add a matching chair and coffee table? The little leaves really stand out as small detail.

[@chrisfrear2155]

You continue to amaze me! Loved the batik fabric. It was the perfect choice, especially since it was something you already had. I wanted to add when I use the same glue/joint compound gesso on my paper mache projects l always just use a brush to apply it and it goes on nice and smooth.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the brush tip! I will try that next time!

[@ElicBehexan]

That is so cute. If you hadn't show it being made, I doubt anyone would know it was made from cardboard. Looks a bit large for the house, but - hey - I used to have a huge couch that was as wide as my living room in a rent house I lived in back between 1980 and 1984. I did give it to someone a few years before I moved out since I really didn't need a couch. I don't own a couch now either. Honestly, I'd rather have bookcases than a couch.

[@willow4827]

I can’t wait to try this!

[@GingerLolaMiniatures]

It looks amazing!!!! Awesome work!!!!

[@christineingram55]

This looks beautiful,it will be beautiful when all the furniture is done and in the house if this is a I thing to go by ..looking forward to the next instalment 😀😀

[@juliepoole6391]

Fabulous. You just make me want to get right up and craft straight away x

[@auntdeedeesdollnursery3212]

Absolutly love it. Thanks for creating in times like these. Blessings 😇🤗

[@LuccaAce]

If you said we'd get a bonus video yesterday, I missed it. This was such a lovely surprise! I love how this couch turned out, and it's got me wanting to make it for myself. Question: do you think I could use yarn fluff instead of felt or quilt batting? I have so much fluff from making yarn doll hair. I'm imagining gluing layers down with dry time in between, but I'm not sure how well it'd work in execution.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I snuck it in at the end of the video yesterday that there would be a bonus ;) You can definitely give it a try! It just may work great 👍

[@23ahndra]

Gorgeous!! I’d love to see the matching chair and ottoman.

[@sarahlongshore2605]

Marvelous! !!! I love it all three ways!!!

[@RavensMinis]

Beautiful, Ara! Thanks for sharing :) An arm chair to go with this lounge would be wonderful

[@marilyn4568]

Thank you for the pattern. 😀👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

You’re welcome 😊

[@WickedQueenAvice]

I look forward to all of your videos, you're so talented and it legit makes my day!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

❤❤❤

[@annieo9468]

So cute....and such a well done tutorial. Totally clear explanation and demo...thank-you for sharing.

[@gailpearson9447]

Really well done!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks Gail!!

[@jeanpauldugour6161]

Very good job 👍❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you very much

[@Unifarts]

What a beautiful sofa! The usage of punches to add details is really clever! I never thought to use felt for upholstering, but have instead been using cotton pads and the like. This seems like it'd be a great deal less frustrating to work with. You asked about what other furniture could fit with the house and maybe one of those small, round side tables would fit the sofa. Perhaps with a book or a gramophone perched on top? Maybe a very old fashioned kitchen or bed could fit your house too? One of those old beds that are almost built into the wall itself?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great suggestions for the furniture! thank you!!