❣DIY House in a Rock Using Cardboard❣

​In this video I show you how I made a house in a rock using cardboard, egg cartons, hot glue and paint. This project is super easy to make, requires no special skill and looks amazing in the end.
The house in the rock has two main elements: the house and the rock.
The house is basically made of three cardboard walls and some columns. nothing too crazy. I cut the walls from a single cardboard piece and made some indentations where the corners should be. I cut out four windows and a door. I glued a cardboard stripe on the inside of the door and windows to give the impression that the walls are really thick. The columns are also made from one piece of cardboard with indentations where the corners should be. I glued everything to a cardboard floor and ceiling. I added some LED string lights around the windows and door on the inside. I also made sure to have two LED's on the porch. I rested everything on a cardboard cylinder that will also host the batteries for the lights.
The rock is also extremely easy to make. Long stripes of cardboard glued together from the edges of the house in the shape of some arches that surround the walls of the house. The basic shape can be as irregular as any natural rock so you can't mess this up. The next step is covering these stripes with egg carton pieces. The egg cartons have a rough texture that will give our rock that awesome natural look. I sanded my rock a little bit after this step to make it look like one solid block.
Next comes the painting. I started with a beige as a base color. When this layer was dry I brushed the surface with some white so have better highlights. Next I watered down some yellow and applied on the whole surface. I did the same with some light brown but only applied it here and there. Did the same with a little black and green in the end. I let it dry before each color. Using the heavily diluted acrylics, starting with the lighter colors and finishing with the darker ones makes it easy for the darker colors to go in the texture in the end and give a pretty natural look.
That's it. This project can be finished in one day. It took me a couple of days because I was also shooting a video tutorial. I hope you'll have fun with it
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Music:
"Innocence" by The 126ers
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Thank you!

[@marjetdejong6219]

I kept thinking, so where is the stone she’ll put the house into? And ... half way the video... yeah right, it was cardboard too! You are a genius, Creative Mom!

[@veero8130]

Haha exactly my thoughts xD

[@johanna2059]

I was thinking exactly the same thing 🤔😁👏Brilliant craftsmanship and artistry 👏👏

[@lechatbotte.]

Every time I watch, I think you couldn’t out do your previous project and then bam, you kick it up another notch. Excellent!

[@sneaky6250]

For a second I thought it's a real rock and wondered how she's gonna fit the house inside the rock lol

[@MrMoho87]

Hhhh the same thing

[@alessiacascino1674]

For more than a second 😅

[@matshidisokelapepelo7682]

Eggzactly

[@nicaw4119]

Me too. I thought, “It’s impossible!”.

[@ISoloYouRelax]

I thought was a real rock with a card board lay in thing. Was wondering how long it took to shave out the insides of the rock without breaking it.

[@jobes4525]

Has to be said. This woman is a true Artisan. No elaborate materials, no power tools. Just herself, cardboard and a bit of glue and paint. 💪 ❤️

[@jmarshal]

This is fantastic. I totally need to use this idea but make a weatherproofed version for my garden. I already have ideas. Thanks!

[@realcecewilson]

Did it work?

[@thomrade]

If you sealed the whole thing with a mix of modpodge and black paint first it would waterproof the cardboard and harden it, and then after you paint it you could seal again with matte varnish

[@stevejeffryes5086]

Your pieces are fantastic. As a retired structural engineer, I have a suggestion. When you added those sills below the windows, you could have placed a single sill spanning and extending beyond both windows. This would give resistance to unintended bending across the face of the wall. It would not consume a significant amount of additional material and would save the step of trimming at 4 window corners for a pair of windows.

[@user-nq6vw7ui8w]

Всегда очень жду ваши видео,идея очень не обычная,мне очень нравится! Спасибо вам за ваши чудесные работы!👍🥰💞💐💐💐💐💐

[@gabriela-manualidades]

Me encanta sus trabajos son excelentes 👍👍💖👏👏💖💖

[@tinyme2139]

It looks like a house of the city of Petra ! You have such an imagination! Beautiful !!!

[@user-do4jz9nl1d]

Всегда жду с нетерпением новых видео! Спасибо огромное!

[@manymusings]

Soooooo incredibly fun looking! How fun would it be to create the interior like a doll house set up (permanent of course) so you could look in and imagine a tiny life living there.

[@marie-linemattone1968]

Maman créative c’est la plus douée,la plus forte,c’est une architecte ou dans sa vie,mais sûrement dans sa tête !!!MERCI pour toutes ces merveilles au fil du temps,à bientôt,Bisous deProvence.

[@derrickstewart8814]

Your so incredibly inspiring to so many artists like my self and the young ones keep up the beautiful work...

[@jw1731]

The look of a house with pillars dug into the rock is so fascinating and cool. It reminds me of the Petra

[@mjeditcreation1232]

😍☺️

[@Greye13]

This is just what I needed to close out my day at 2 am, lol. The house looks fantastic and is very ingenious. Happy Spring to all. :)

[@thisolddog2259]

This technique has been used by old school model railroad folks for years. Very cool

[@gregraymond428]

Creative Mom, What can I say but to simply be amazed with your patience and modelling skills. Wonderful. Just Wonderful. I always thought cardboard was just boxes for packing things in. How wrong I was.👍🇦🇺🤪😁☮️

[@conceicaocosta]

Simplesmente Brilhante! Perfeito! Meus admiráveis parabéns! Espectacular! Obrigada pela partilha 😀. Conceição de Portugal 🇵🇹

[@ampersandcastle1091]

You’re so talented! At the beginning when you showed the back of your work I thought it was the rock you would be using as a reference

[@nshakhova]

Всегда жду ваши видео! Очень красиво! И профессионально! Спасибо!

[@caitlenstrickland615]

I have adhd and am constantly skipping around youtube and videos and get impatient and want to see the final product but any time I watch you videos, especially this one, I become so mesmerized and entranced, the end of the video gets there without me realizing that time had passed. I have no desire to skip ahead and miss out on the beautiful work you do. I love that I found this channel. I'm always put at ease when watching this content.

[@gabriela-manualidades]

Bellísimo trabajo 😍💖💖👏👏💞

[@annsowers4591]

When you see this you wonder why landfills are full of cardboard. I love the creativity of those that see the bigger picture. Beautiful.

[@JosueMartinez-ww1vj]

Beautiful and Solid as Greek architecture!

[@ThunderHowlbradford]

Perfect idea for my rockery where I want to add little mystical homes. Will just have to fully coat with PVA to cater seal them

[@ThunderHowlbradford]

@@fantasyminiworld7066 not sure why you are spamming the comments on someone else's video but your unsolicited comments can go up your ass with your head. Goodbye

[@nikolavonfulton5195]

I legit thought this was a real rock. This is amazing

[@debbralehrman5957]

Had to watch this one again after seeing your short. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@madinasaitova13]

Вау, я помню, что просила как-то сделать домик с колоннами, мечты сбываются и это превзошло мои ожидания. Я в восторге 👍 благодарю сердечно от души

[@user-ky4nh5rk4y]

Изумительно, оригинальный светильники, так и захотелось его повторить Удачи и вдохновения вам.

[@shreyagautam8736]

You are soooo brilliant ❤️

[@shivanimanna8645]

You know what, you are one of the best diy artists out there. Love all your pieces and will try them myself too

[@valeriekaelin8605]

This just blew me away. I once had a dream many years ago that I had a bathroom that looked exactly like this. It was an open room on the side of a big mountain overlooking the ocean. I've never forgotten that dream. I am in love with your work and you've inspired me to start making similar projects 🏵️

[@sandragordon2228]

"The basic shape can be as irregular as any natural rock so you can't mess this up." I love that you have faith in people like me. ;) This is beautiful.

[@marielaarrieta0412]

Me encanta que bello Pensé que era muy difícil hacerlo en una roca real Muy linda muy linda gracias por compartir

[@user-xf7og8mr4x]

Как всегда потрясающе!!! Всех Вам БЛАГ!!!

[@caiofavero7311]

Essa peça ficou incrível! Uma ótima peça decorativa de muito bom gosto para qualquer ambiente! Vou tentar reproduzir e colocar na estante do meu consultório!

[@MisterTee2010]

Hello pretty lady. I can't believe how realistic that looks. Thank you for sharing.

[@sotrica]

So Beatifull, simple and amazing.thanks for share

[@mariaq8087]

Wow❤️❤️❤️Started watching it and wondering if my husband had a tool that could cut into rock as I'd have wanted one made for me by him😂😂then I kept watching... Incredible!!

[@HOLLYHOUSE11]

I am currently making this, and she makes it look a lot less time consuming than it is, for sure! It is turning out super cool. Thank you for this. I would have never been able to think this up on my own. I am doing the tall skinny white air dry clay lights, too.

[@SidelineLegends]

Just when I think you can't top your last creation, you do! I'm so addicted to your channel. Absolutely fantastic!

[@andreabottaro7325]

GENIA!!!!QUE BELLEZA!!!👏👏👏

[@cav1stlt922]

You visualized something in your mind, then you find innovative solutions to create it. For example, I would have never thought of making use of torn up cardboard egg containers as an easy, recycled solution... instead, I'd have went straight for the more traditional paper mache. Bravo to your creative mind, thank you!

[@cav1stlt922]

Got to support a fellow Southpaw, a very talented one at that :-)

[@candidacamacho270]

Siempre me deja sin palabras con tods esa imaginación bendiciones

[@werty2492]

Wow genial la idea para hacer nacimientos, pesebres o belenes. Muy agradecida desde Colombia

[@yoneehtnapkus809]

Wow so beautiful and so much fun to watch. Thank u for sharing.

[@juliederry3719]

Wow amazing 💖💖💖, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@dannyk.]

That's some smooth ass cardboard I've ever seen .

[@anadelatorre9283]

Me sorprendes cada vez. Enhorabuena y gracias por tu trabajo. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@kellycristal]

Maravillosa!!!😍😍😍

Hermosooooooooo gracias por compartir tu talento

[@paulczerner3286]

I thought it was a real rock in the beginning and that you carved into it and put your cardboard house inside 😄

[@farahdeeba982]

Beautifully carved rock amazing colours of rock

[@mariareginagonzalez2881]

Un régal pour les yeux, vraiment impressionnant👏✊👍 🤗🎉 Depuis la France un Grand Merci 🦋🌹🖐

[@andreavictoriaparadiso47]

This is a beautiful piece. For some reason, it reminds me of reading about Pompeii. I usually work in polymer these days but love to see what cardboard and other artists are creating. I pick up so many wonderful ideas and tips. Besides, I have wonderful yellow egg cartons that break my heart every time I have to throw them out...lol! Thank you for inspiring me and taking the time out to write the description. Well done!

[@shanaynay5550]

I am unbelievably amazed! Thank you for making these video! Keep up the great work!

[@DARIO8417]

It looks like a Greek landscape. Greeks build houses in the rock. 😉 👌

[@user-hw6nv5yr9q]

Мне очень нравится, оригинально!!!

[@didierdraeck8211]

quelle imagination! bravo, fantastique!

[@benrex7775]

That stone looks really realistic. It fooled me at first.

[@laurencetomao9854]

Trop beau et original. C'est un magnifique objet de décoration ! Bravo pour votre imagination.

[@leyssamgustavomurillomindi8566]

Nunca dejas de sorprenderme mamá creativa, gracias a ti he adquirido un nuevo pasatiempo con el arte reciclable, te agradezco por tu innovación y creatividad, me has sembrado una gran inspiración por crear de la nada. Que tú canal prospere así como que tus ideas no dejen de fluir.

[@makamainhe2466]

Hermoso, muy hábil, gracias por compartir tus ideas, bendiciones, saludos desde Ecuador 💛💛💙❤

[@marimargonzalez1843]

L belleza de las manos creativas, no tiene igual, que Exelente trabajo y tengo que decir, que al comienzo del vídeo, pensé que era una piedra, por eso me motive a verlo, pero al final, quedé aún más sorprendida. Felicidades, un muy hermoso trabajo 👍👍

[@user-xz4vb3ld3x]

ШЕДЕВРАЛЬНО!!!!!!!!!

[@user-le5qy3tx4g]

Золотые ручки Спасибо бабушка Люба

[@sammysaka2663]

I could’ve sworn that was a real rock. Nicely done

[@nosremewseraos]

I love your job! It's almost divine!

[@amesa905]

Ha quedado maravilloso. 👍🏽😊🇪🇸

[@ozenwhitewhistle]

The egg carton patching and sanding technique is mesmerizing! Thanks for this.

[@kellyfairbairn9333]

This is brilliant it reminds me of something from ancient Greece or something like that. What becomes of all your creations???

[@HevinRick]

You are the only exception 📯

[@sessybish1001]

I want to try this!

[@joeldelavega768]

Completely blown away! Enraptured and inspired! Made me happy watching it!

[@angelicaoliveira7001]

Eu estou de boca aberta ! Encantada !! Obrigada por compartilhar sua arte.

[@MAG-1973]

Монументо- минимализм . Метафора - ничто не вечно под луной ... Очень философская вещь получилась .

[@angeliquelamri282]

Incroyable trompe l œil!!!!! J adore!!!!! Merciiiiiiiii

[@annedavis9842]

Ohmygoodness... I think this is beautiful! Great idea...

[@alvarosanchezcarrasquilla541]

Te quedo hermoso felicitaciones y gracias por permitir compartir

[@a.manuelg.r.4702]

Caracoles que belleza de talento creativo tiene esta persona me encanta

[@gabrieladannunzio1731]

Super magnifica !!! Felicitacionesssss!!!

[@Resolute900]

This lady is a genius!

[@dawncolley9134]

You give me reasons to keep creating and enjoying what I love. Thankyou so very much xx

[@rosavergara9397]

Buen trabajo!!!👍👍👍👍

[@calebsaravia7705]

Amazing build and interesting. God bless you and everyone else here.

[@bevcrabtree6519]

i made the wagon.... its precious ... i put it up on my plant shelf in livingroom... now i want to make this house inside a rock !

[@thegemijam9631]

hello creative mum i LOVE your work and am so thankful for your sharing your idea you r my inspiring artist and i would love you to make for us a half moon that can be lighted ,because we have Ramadan soon and i wish if i now where or how to start ,it would be huge thing for me .thank you soo much for your efforts and your channel bless you .L&KS

[@itzelmoreno3377]

ESPECTACULAR!!!!

[@madzabinga8382]

Cool!! Would love to see you do this in an "egg". A little house in a giant egg. I always read your descriptions!

[@kellyfairbairn9333]

Ooh yeah for Easter

[@Mirpurmad]

so simple but such a great design and pleasant looking thing

[@darkmoon1951]

Wow it looks like ancient greek house 😍😍

[@normg2242]

This is beyond genius...!!!

[@tonywright8294]

No it’s not is it really ?

[@normg2242]

@@tonywright8294 ...yes

[@cristinaaparecidaprado2493]

Impressionante a sua capacidade de criar,amei.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ElenaStadnik]

Знаю, что Вы делаете из подручных материалов и всё равно подумала вначале, что это камень. Потрясающе!!!

[@dartmart9263]

Absolutely genius! I must steal your ideas when I make my miniature Mines of Moria entrance.

[@candycain1001]

Balrog included?

[@dartmart9263]

@@candycain1001 Actually, I have a Balrog, though I wasn’t going to use it for the cave’s lakeside entrance. For that I have the tentacled Watcher in the Water. :)

[@clorilsonalencar1057]

Essa residência incrustada em uma pedra ficou muito bacana.

[@ViKee010]

From the amount of comments I kind of doubt that you’ll see this one. But I’ve been watching you for a few years and I think I would say that this is one of my all time favorites. That is saying a lot because everything you make is amazing. The only thing I might suggest and I believe you did this on one of your houses, is that you cover the armature of the rock with even just a plain piece of painted paper so that when us nosey ones look through the window we see just more of things from our imagination rather than the cardboard. If this makes sense. Thanks for always making us dream a bit. 👍🏼🤍

[@sachin624]

Amazing. Glad I'm not the only one who was inspired by the 'rock' technique.

[@michaelblunk137]

You continually amaze me with your creativity! Bravo!

[@Hyperion_X.]

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[@pat7777100]

Very beautiful it was nice to wake up to something and watch someone do some beautiful artwork