DIY Foamboard Dollhouse 👀 Building the Beetlejuice Living Room!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

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[@luvz2reed]

How do you keep your adhesive containers (bottles of glue, etc.) so clean. All my nozzles, lids and spouts get all clogged and chunky and I end up having to cram pins, wires, even chopsticks into the openings to clear them and they get all messed up. It's very frustrating. Are you just naturally super tidy when gluing or do you have some clever technique/procedure? Thanks!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

@@luvz2reed My glue bottles do the same thing. I usually pull the dried up clumps off before I start filming. I have some glue bottles that the lids are glued shut because of the mess!😄

[@luvz2reed]

@@BentleyHouseMinis THANKS so much for your reply. I feel better that it's not just me!

[@craft-o-matic2377]

i love watching you build Ara! Thanks so much! Lisa

[@debbralehrman5957]

What you are doing with the paper over the seams is like drywall tape. It is used when doing wall board in house building. It should be great.

[@FalcoPaola]

The most famous words of all miniaturists, probably, would be: "...and now I'm going to let that glue dry"- I admire that kind of patience 😁

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I have to walk away so I don't mess it up and ruin it lol!

[@Voirreydirector]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I think that is the engineering mind you have, always wanting to do more to a thing. My grandmother taught me to “think three times,” that is, if you are having second thoughts on something, think also a third time about the ramifications of fussing with it.

[@calvinparrack9348]

IM obsessed with this new video format! also never apologize for the length of these videos i never want them to end!

[@zuitsuit80]

Holy cow! It looks like a real movie set.

[@carrie4910]

The fireplace!!! Aaaarrrgggghhh love, love, LOVE IT!

[@donnaa3717]

I really enjoyed this "format". Building techniques are SO satisfying to watch . I will probably never build a Beetlejuice fireplace, but will definitely need this for normal one.🙂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great to hear that its still helpful! Thank you Donna!

[@suedavis681]

Please continue showing your techniques and thoughts for construction. They are very helpful and the instruction are very concise. This video was wonderful,

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Sue! I will!

[@pambrandon4186]

You got a lot done. The fireplace is fantastic and your ingenuity in assembling the walls always impresses me. THe fact that you misplaced your workbook when you cleaned up makes me feel so much better!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Whenever I clean anything up, I know where a thing used to be... and I go there about 10 times before I remember where I actually put it away lol! Oh well! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@lilyshambles5644]

Great to see you feeling excited about this project again Ara.

[@thcusandsunny]

This is not a miniatures channel... It's weekly therapy.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊💖💖🤗

[@elenaknighton7094]

Wonderful, Ara! Don't forget to change the Beetlejuice progress board!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the reminder! I will add a line to it now ;)

[@jillianmcclennan576]

Thanks Ara! It's great to have a detailed video about bay windows, lots of from-scratch builds feature this kind of window, so many people will find this really inspiring

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad its helpful!! Bay windows are a classic!

[@lorihogue5015]

Don't you love your newly created work space? It's wonderful! I'm really loving this project 💖

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh yes!! I am so happy with having a bit more working room!

[@rachaelkasper5445]

Thank you! I love watching you build and think through each part. For me, it makes the whole process make sense. I learn something new with each video I watch and your playlists are a fantastic reference library of techniques and ideas.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Rachael!! I am so glad I have found a group here on KZbin where my thought process and ideas make sense lol! I am always glad to hear that my videos are helpful😊

[@karinasanchez3285]

🙌🙌🙌🤗 beautiful work!

[@Claudianvizcarra]

That fireplace is AMAZING and it's not even finished yet 😍😍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Claudia! I can't wait to paint it!

[@AllTheMiniThings]

The fireplace looks amazing!

[@pamelareyes6427]

Awesome!!! I want more videos like this pls😘😘 you're the best 🎉🎉

[@JFLATTERMANN]

It’s coming together very nicely, Ara. As for the fireplace and the green light coming out of it, perhaps add some green led lights through the back of the chimney attached to a light switch for on and off. 👍🏻

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yes I definitely want to add a light back there somehow. Although because its removable I will have to get creative on the wiring ;)

[@recoveringsoul755]

There is a little shelf above the back of the fireplace, maybe it's big enough for a battery pack? Those windows are like real windows. I wouldn't want to recreate my dual pane windows with the grid between the glass. So many layers...

[@kathysausen6493]

Fabulous video!!! Your the BEST!!! So Talented!!!💕💕🧜‍♀️🥰

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!!😊😊

[@ebraunstein8212]

I'm loving this project so far! Would definitely like more building videos like this one showing the process. They're longer, yes, but they're fun and informative to those who might be following along with their own build.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the input! I am so glad you enjoyed the video format!

[@kathysmelser4598]

I really like the build videos. I am always learning something new by watching them. Keep doing them!

[@alisavogt2892]

I love seeing these types of videos because it allows us to see you problem solve when an issue arises! Thanks, Ara. It's looking great!! 💜

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Alisa! I am so glad it was helpful!😊

[@yamilethdeleon3873]

I am so invested in this project and can’t wait to see what else you have in store for us! 😍

[@ResinBelle]

Oh my gosh! That fireplace is on 🔥. You have so inspired me.

[@ImperialKneazle]

Brilliantly done x

[@sketchbookscheming]

I love watching your builds and your attention to detail! That fireplace! Wow!

[@nancythomas1954]

You inspire me hon. Whomever said you can't teach an old dog new tricks was wrong lol I love watching you do what you do, it is very entertaining and enlightening. Thank you for sharing what you do. ;)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Nancy!! I enjoy sharing this journey!💖

[@JustJennyKelly]

I love how this house reflects your education in architecture…the fact that you came up with this super intricate build out of foam of your own design, and the whole removable magnet walls down to the paper “bandaids”….it’s mind blowing! The fireplace room is probably my favorite thus far. You can see all the details into the dining room and the bay windows…I want those in real life! The fireplace itself has so much detail. The bricks though tedious were SO WORTH IT! I love watching the building process because you show how to get creative fixing hurdles. This and the Fairfield which you also have to problem solve with despite it being a kit…well…it’s just mind blowing what you come up with to make it work lol! You’re making miniatures accessible to ALL crafters and make it less scary and frustrating to just get in there and do it!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jenny💖 It's funny to think that I am probably using more of what I learned in school now than I was when I was working in an architecture firm lol! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and all the techniques to get to the 'finish line'. Well.. the finish line of this video lol!

[@sandradugger6115]

I love that fireplace you are so talented. love your videos.

[@sophdyson]

Inspired by you videos, I've started a doll house project with my little cousin! We've agreed upon an Animal Crossing theme, will be binge watching some videos again for refreshers on tips and tricks! Congrats on working through your crank day, definitely having one too today, lots of sanding ahead for me! The bay window looks phenomenal, the fire place transformation scene/wedding is one of my favourite scenes in the entire movie!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

What a fun theme!! And I love that its a family project. Oh sanding days are almost harder than crank days lol! I am sure you will be glad to get through it!

[@sophdyson]

@@BentleyHouseMinis For sure! sanding can't keep her attention so it's a solo endeavour currently, in preparation for letting her go wild with painting/creating her cottage core fantasy. Will be introducing her to Addams family/Beetlejuice and the likes when she gets a bit older and hopefully we can spook it up a little, then the project can grow up with her!

[@ninaelliott8363]

You are so talented. Such a positive role model. You are really a great inspiration

[@SalemSchaberhagen]

Crank day, I love that term! Cool to see how you do the little windows.

[@celestemudrich5798]

I love this project, this format of video and this specific video. 💚💜🖤

[@Lupin3rd1980]

Awesome chimney / gateway to the underworld. I can't wait to see it all in color. ^^

[@RoLee705]

I love this style of video. It’s great because noobs like myself get easily discouraged. Once this project is done, please, if there’s a way to do a time breakdown for each element or just an overall mention of how many weeks or months or however long it took, please add that in!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It may be easier for me to break down this project into time chunks than it was for the Addams project because most of the time 1 video = 3 or 4 days of intense mini work ;)

[@rc31802]

This was awesome!

[@julianec8494]

Hi Ara :D It's not, that I don't care what you do in your videos- it's more, that I just like all of the videos! Including all things you do or build! Love the way you explain, your sense of humor and the way you cope with the viewer mayhem...so decide yourself what you do in your videos. I'll like it anyway, I guess :D Love and greetings to you and your family♡

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww thank you Juliane! That means a lot to me💖 Love and greetings to you and yours as well!

[@drewhough2725]

I always look forward to seeing what you do next. Very talented and always Interesting content.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@ZoeShears]

It's looking amazing, I love that fire place and can't wait to see what you do next.

[@RoLee705]

34:00 Daisy that house is amazing and we need a tutorial! Lol

[@daalelli]

Awe! Thank you! I am definitely not qualified to give a tutorial, but I sure had fun ❤

[@RoLee705]

When you make another house like it, please record at least the basic process it took you to get there. It really is amazing. Or if you have another KZbin that makes minis exactly like that, please share!

[@NexJen]

Omg I cannot wait for the painting. Loved this as always. It's so nice to take these start to finish journeys with you 😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jen😊 I am excited to paint it too!

[@lyndilee2955]

Wow! There just aren't enough words to describe your talent, talents!!! I was so impressed at your windows n walls, and then when I watched the interior wall with the bricks and all..... Just WOW, AMAZINGLY creative genius you are! Plus I love your cute personality!😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Lyndi 😊😊

[@cat3crazy]

Ok, I see how you managed the corners. No worrying about cutting angles! That was a clever idea. I would have tried to figure out the angles and cut the foam board. LOL Everything looks great. I like that you used recycled plastic for the windows. I have a couple of larger pieces of the plastic (dollhouse glass!) saved myself. Right now I'm in a holding pattern. I only have 6 more weeks before I retire and leave my job.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yes! In my opinion it was much easier this way. I have a whole stack of 'dollhouse glass' and it always comes in handy ;) So glad you liked it!

[@slektektiv]

Yay! New video! *push like button and press play :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! Thank you!

[@thisbeem2714]

Same!

[@beverlywalker8215]

I really enjoyed this video! Once again your magnet walls intrigue me. I can't imagine building a dollhouse now without a few removable walls, lol. Love the fireplace so much and looking forward to the lighted finish! Thanks for sharing, Ara.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Beverly! I think I may be including magnets in all my custom built houses to come too!

[@countkody]

I always look forward to seeing the talent you have and am so thankful you share it with us. The tips on how to strengthen the foamcore is "Platinum Information!". I am currently working on a Mini Theatre, made from foamcore. This video really helped me understand how and what I may to do to make the structure = strength and longevity! Your mind is brilliant and your vision is EPIC! Thank you from Seattle and looking forward to seeing more of your work!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad this was helpful in your own project!! May it have many long, reinforced years 😉

[@rosetorres8912]

Is looking amazing. Can’t wait to see more.

[@chadlafosse6250]

Love your channel!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Chad!!

[@minb1217]

Looking stunning!. I think you got a lot done>>

[@desicatedlimbs]

I'm loving this house, it would be so fun to make two different fire places the beetle juice wedding scene and the one where Barb picks up the horse and moves it infront of the mirror. Or to put the horse somewhere in the project, like in the mirror for "ghost effect" haha love seeing this come together!

[@PsychDragonJK]

An interchangeable fireplace wall, as you suggested, sounds incredible! It would be a lot of work, obviously, but if anyone is going to put in that amount of detail and dedication, I'm willing to bet it's Ara. 😏🤣

[@desicatedlimbs]

@@PsychDragonJK putting in the fireplace from the beginning when it blows up, would be so fun to make "motion sensor" so it just blows up when one of the dolls goes by it.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I really love that suggestion and will have to keep it in mind. I might make a reference to the horse in the attic if I don't get to making a 2nd fireplace ;)

[@desertfairychickres4021]

This is amazing and honestly I could watch for hours. Am off now to watch your magnetic walls vid as I would love to incorporate them into my work. Give the pupper a 💋 Many Blessings

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Will do! I hope its helpful!

[@desertfairychickres4021]

@@BentleyHouseMinis It was! Thank you.

[@daphnet39]

Wonderful progress video and love the explanations and techniques you're using. And an explanation of the time it takes -- always more than we think it will be. Please keep sharing any new techniques and referencing ones you've used in other tutorial type videos. Love it all!

[@gretchenkoontz2836]

Fantastic!!!

[@sharonrafferty3423]

Nice to see the bettlejuice house is coming along. Thank u for taking us with u. My move went well. Crafting soon

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad your move went well Sharon!

[@sharonrafferty3423]

Tx hun

[@christineingram55]

Oh wow! This is looking amazing .A few days and all this work is incredible.I am so excited about this house.Although it’s not my most favourite film .It was so brilliantly done and the visual effects throughout were amazing.I never liked it much the first time but it’s grown on me more and more over the years and of course the house itself is very iconic because of the strangles of the Mothers art lol!.It never ceases to amaze me how clever you are and how precise you are with the details.I know this is going to be one of your masterpieces and cannot wait to see the next phase in the build..Love n Light 🥰

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Christine!! I am so glad you are still enjoying the visuals of the project even if the movie isn't your fav :)

[@swearenginlawanda]

WOW!!! those micro-micro houses are amazing

[@TheActor949]

When you cut out the fireplace and made the brinks I screamed “This is sooo cool!!” Wow this is amazing!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊😊 thank you!

[@thisbeem2714]

I am living vicariously through your projects right now. My life isn't lending itself to a craft space at the moment. And my craft supplies are on my list of things to sort and find homes for.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha! I have to walk away so I don't mess with it and ruin it!

[@foxhousecreations4869]

It's coming along well and quick! I love it!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Rhonda! 😊

[@robertine.atelier]

This is always great to see how it's made, thank you !

[@georgecunningham9175]

This project is SOOOOOOOOOO captivating. Not only your techniques and innovative ideas, its your "presence" and sense of humor that have hooked me. I m still on the fence about seeing the movie, I think I may wait until you have "completed" this project, then I can see what the producers got wrong and you got right........................

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am really excited to hear at the end of this project if your experience of the movie was enhanced or not by my project! Or if I captured the essence of the movie lol!

[@CarolynsArtAdventures]

That fireplace is wonderful!!!! Also, for me, every day feels like a crank day :)

[@dmmomma]

YOU GO WOMAN!!! So much work went into this one post!! And the wait time, ARA! BTW, you've made the world of Miniaturization proud just by carving those bricks. Doll house blood. Oh My Goodness, that made me laugh out loud! Amazing work, as per usual. Never, ever a disappoint.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄 Thank you DM Momma!! That means a lot to me! Glad you got a good chuckle from my weird brain lol!

[@palomamiyaya]

I agree with you, things take time, especially miniature things, and the drying time is consuming more time. I don’t think I would be doing something so neat like your builds, because you are so methodical in everything you do, that it is why everything comes out so good, so thank you for sharing, you are brilliant!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh yes drying time ends up accounting for so much! Thank you Paloma!

[@mariakelley8410]

My goodness.... you just continue to blow us away with your imagination and ingenuity! Your creativeness helps add peace to the craziness that is going on in the world. It's nice to know there are still "off the wall" people out there who put their passions to good use by sharing them with us in such positive ways.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Maria!! I definitely enjoy being off the wall and finding all of you here on the internet to share this space with!

[@diannemccoy9849]

Eeekkkk!!! Looks so so good!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊😊 Thank you Dianne!

[@PsychDragonJK]

Amazing work, as always!

[@911nmg]

This was great Ara!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊💖

[@tinynina76]

Yeah! Beetlejuice day! Hey- at least I now know I'm not the only one who loses stuff after cleaning or reorganizing. LOL! That fireplace is very cool! Love how you created the bay windows, thank you, Ara!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Nina! My cleaning brain and my creating brain rarely communicate with each other lol!! So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@audrey5941]

Phew!!! This was a technical phase of construction!!! Your architectural background really showed here. Not a job for the novice! I’m speechless. It is perfection.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Audrey!

[@pamelaespy10]

Wow! It’s so exciting seeing you build the Beetlejuice house! I love seeing it come together!

[@elizabethhammond1348]

Absolutely wonderful to watch you build this house. I enjoyed it very much.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Elizabeth!

[@penelopemiller1908]

Awesome, your studio looks more spacious so it must be easier to work in it💥

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It definitely is! I can keep all my store mess in the other area which is so helpful!

[@awigman7]

So cute to have the houses show-and-tell in front of the fireplace :D I am so excited to see what it all looks like in color!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I might have to do that more! Show and tell in other parts of the house! Thank you Andrew!

[@winterrice380]

The Beetlejuice house is hands down my favorite project that you’re working on at the moment. I could watch you work all day! I personally love the building videos! There’s something super satisfying about watching the house go up, room by room. I love it ❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you are enjoying it! I am too!

[@possumface666]

I really enjoy building videos like this. All your little tips and tricks are really gonna help me out when I start building.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's great to hear!

[@gojenny1233]

Wow!!! That looks amazing. All of it, the fireplace and the window wall! So enjoyable to watch! thank you!

[@leeannemcpherson7513]

It’s looking so good Ara!

[@artbylesleymilne]

i love the building videos! This is looking awesome!!

[@JCain-hq2mx]

I really enjoyed your Beetlejuice build video! Yes, I would like to see more in this format! I live your creativity and work. Much Love.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!!! THE WINDOWS ARE EPIC and I LOVE how you created all the dimension to the Fireplace too! Awesome Job ARA!!!! I appreciate that you shared your process and how it takes TIME to develop what people finally SEE! I Truly Appreciate Your Authentic Transparency!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!!

[@daalelli]

I am so glad to see that my tiny house fit on your little table. I was worried that the footprint would be too big. Thanks for giving us a way to participate 😊 and for inspiring me to do something I never would have done otherwise.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Your house was absolutely amazing! I think there was a comment somewhere that someone wanted a tutorial for it!😉 I hope you keep building because the detail was out of this world and you have a lot of talent! Thank you for sending it in for the project!💖

[@daalelli]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Thank you so much for the confidence boost! It was such a joy and the time just flew by while I was builidng.

[@jennylawson1980]

Ara you did a wonderful job, it is coming together beautifully. You have such a wonderful talent 💜

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jennifer😊

[@mitchellmackay8997]

Yes please to the building videos. I like getting tips on how you choose to make things. And of course to learn from your Mishaps......

[@moonlight_mylk]

I like to watch any and all your videos! I don't build miniatures, but I find them really soothing. Bonus puppy kisses made my day!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you c!

[@yezzyjames]

I'm in love with that fireplace. I need to make one as a roombox/booknook, it would be so awesome as one of those... As always you have something beautiful. :}

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh yes!! Especially if you get that green light in the book nook as well!

[@yezzyjames]

@@BentleyHouseMinis The moment I have a studio again I am going to work on that. :}

[@AuntieVeraCharles50]

Your talent is amazing, the fireplace UNREAL, and you bring such a smile to my heart and my face. Thank you ONCE AGAIN, dear sweet lady.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊😊 Thank you, my friend!!

[@JayofallTrades]

Been looking forward to more Beetlejuice house. The windows are my favorite as I've always liked that style of windows. It makes the space look more open. Great job and can't wait for more. PS I have crank days most days of the week especially in quarantine lol 🤣.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh yes we have had a few crank years recently haven't we? So glad you enjoyed it!

[@tonyn1710]

So awesome, just a safety tip always wear a good mask when sanding foam the dust particles are highly toxic, again so awesome beautiful progress, stay safe everyone 🙂👍👍👍👍👍

[@carrie4910]

Oooooohhhh looking good! Those windows might have been fiddly but they look amazing 🤩

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Carrie!

[@deniseh78]

Your artistic capabilities are always so amazing. I am looking forward to seeing how this continues to unfold.

[@katiena1251]

Yes new episode! So excited for this project!

[@Fay029]

Looking fabulous Ara, love the windows and fireplace, so much detail and patience

[@aaronhisminiatures6129]

I am loving the laser cut windows on this room 😍😍😍 its looking amazing in general though and low key obsessed with the door. Tim Burton would be proud 😊😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! 😊 It would blow my mind if he ever saw one of my builds! I am so glad you liked it!

[@patryvalle3333]

I absolutely love this video!! so interesting to see the windows an the chimney process!! thanks Ara for sharing with us! I'm currently working on a house built from scratch using card board wich is the only thing you can get in my country (🇨🇺 by the way) and your videos have really inspired me to try and do new things so thanks!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I feel like you can do a lot of similar techniques with cardboard with a few adjustments! Definitely make sure to double up your walls like I did and cardboard can end up really strong! ;) So glad you enjoyed it!

[@andreavictoriaparadiso47]

See? If you hadn't had a Crank-Up Monday you would never had had a Fired-Up Thursday! :) Personally, I really appreciate the videos where you go into details at length. As someone else mentioned, I may not ever make what you are making but I will probably use your wisdom and know-how somewhere or pass it on. Everything is looking wonderful. You did a beautiful job of those fiddly windows but I really love the fireplace and so happy you went with your enthusiasm and constructed it the way you did. I'm really enjoying seeing this house come to life!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha so true!! I feel like the entire beginning of January was crank days and now I am into the swing of things again! Whoo hoo✨ Thank you Andrea!

[@DRN]

This is turning out so cool, can’t waith to see the fire place all done

[@stephaniecritser7360]

I lol'd at the Stormy scene

[@ARTSIEBECCA]

Your dog is hilarious.