DIY Miniature Fairy made from Toilet Paper (and other stuff)

[@chrisfrear8933]

You’re making her eye sockets by “eyeballing it”. Hahaha!!! You crack me up! Love it!! 😍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😁😄😄 I didn't even think about that phrasing lol!

[@thisbeem2714]

I noticed that too.

[@Deaanl1]

Lol only just saw we almost commented the exact same thing 😂

[@carrie4910]

She is lovely! I think she lives a quiet life in her little cottage, happy in her solitude, until one stormy night there is a great CRASH as something hits the tower of her cottage. She puts down her book and goes to investigate to find an injured dragon in her back yard! The dragon, having fun fishing, misjudged the time and incoming storm and was caught in the storm at night while returning to his cave. A bolt of lightning stuck him and he dropped, striking the fairies tower as he fell to earth. The fairy helps the dragon heal and watches him fly off home after the storm passes. The dragon visits the fairy each time he flys out to fish, takes naps on her roof to ‘keep her company’ and tries to ‘help’ the lovely little old fairy. Some days the dragon would leave things he thinks she needs on her doorstep, a fat fish, a deer hide for warmth and one time he left apples...still attached to the tree! (Lets face it dragons cant reeeeally pick individual apples now can they 😂) Though she tells the dragon he doesn’t need to do these things and that she is fine, he doesn’t listen and continues to visit and spoil his little old fairy. She gives in and accepts that she now has a dragon friend. The grumpy look you see one her face is because her dragon has just landed on her roof again and has called out for her to ‘come and see what he has found for her!’ She just hopes it isn’t something slimy this time...

[@julienicholson6307]

This such a lovely tale about the dragon and the old fairy it really feels like that is exactly what ara has created

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

oh my goodness I love this so much!! Such a sweet story💖💖

[@claudiasmith1866]

I ♡♡♡ this story

[@martineflynn3573]

Genius! Thank you for helping me through lockdown madness. X

[@mezmarionybarra]

Wonderfullyexpressive!!!

[@joang.cavanna2046]

What an awesome fairy! I love the way you made her. Thanks for sharing.

[@nephee7359]

just to hear "dollightful" makes me smile~

[@Enfermito]

I can't believe even the fairy's face was made from toilet paper 😂😂👍👍👍 The materials are extremely cheap but your hard works are never be worthless🔥🔥

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much 😀 I really appreciate that!

[@WickedWitch554]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Where is the link for the hands

[@jantucker9355]

Love the Fairy. I think she needs some glitter on her wings. Love her hair especially. Keep up with the bloopers! 😀

[@RavensMinis]

Oh my goodness, didn't realise she was completely made from recyclable materials, including the face! Such a well done job! Thanks for sharing! edit: next time for combing out the hair, use a metal pet brush, works wonders!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 😊 I will have to look and see if we have one 👍

[@kathyjackson3827]

@@BentleyHouseMinis You can pick them up at the Dollar Store in the pet aisle!

[@georgecunningham9175]

A TP fairy with a heart of tin foil..........................I ask you, who else on this wondrous planet would, not only conceive of this, but actually create it? She shall ever be enthroned in my heart and mind as "Auntie Periwinkle"..............baker of THE most amazing Says-a-Me scones....................... Thank you for brightening my day!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

💖💖💖

[@AuntieVeraCharles50]

Once again. FANTASTIC. CLEVER. BEAUTIFUL. And... did you EVER think we would live in a time when one had to explain one's use of toilet paper?!?!?!?!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄 It's strange times for sure! I didn't see any backlash so either I explained it well or everyone is back to normal TP rations now. Thank you for the kind words my friend!💖

[@annehislop3782]

I'm so glad she mentioned Dollightful, I absolutely love and follow that channel as well!

[@kathyd856]

I think she is like a "mentor" fairy. She is older, and has mentored many many young fairies. She has taught them well, and is proud of them. However, she is annoyed that none of them come to visit her anymore. Maybe she has an album full of their pics, or maybe she has pics of them all over the house, to try and keep them close, and she looks at them all the time. She doesnt have children of her own, so these are her kids. She doesnt have a husband either, so when her tower collapses from a strike of lightening, she has no way to fix it. She wishes some of her fairy children would come help her. (She looks amazing Ara!)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Fun back story! Thank you Kathleen!

[@BejaVue]

You did such an incredible job on her. She's awesome. I can't believe how great her face came out!! You're so talented. Using toilet paper to mold her face and such a tiny face at that, just so incredible and amazing. And her hands, that was brilliant.Her wings look so cool, I love how they came out too.! I love using yarn for hair, using a wire cat or pet brush is best.

[@debibeverly0609]

She turned out wonderful and you are right, I love her hair as well.

[@Tinari1998]

She’s so cute 😍 A tip for making yarn hair: use a pet brush to comb it out, it works much better and if you want straight hair use a hair straightener on low setting or pour boiling water on the strand (hair straightener works better), also 100% acrylic yarn works best. Sincerely Doll Customizer 😉

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! I will try that!

[@lisebouchard1233]

Je suis COMPLÈTEMENT ESTOMAQUÉ ! FÉLICITATIONS ! Vraiment TOUT est possible avec toi ! J'ADORE !

[@cheryl8280]

OMG!! She's alive!! She's alive!! LOLOL What a terrific job! Once you started painting in her eyes, you can almost see her coming alive. Such patience you have. I also have patience but certainly NOT for the teeny tiny stuff you do! You are truly an artist! Have a great day and hugs from Canada.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! You have a great day too!

[@DRN]

She came out so good

[@druzybear]

I love her so much, ive never seen an old lady fairy, shes so special!

[@mirandahoar8799]

I just love this whole project!

[@auntdeedeesdollnursery3212]

I just plain o love it, ms. Sharon is awesome. Thanks for being a blessing to the community. I like reuseing things. Blessings. Ms. Sharon is awesome too.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

💖💖💖

[@Deaanl1]

Eyeballing the eye sockets 😂 Ara you crack me up😅. Loving this grumpy fairy ❤

[@slytheringingerwitch]

She reminds me of the Marvelous Mad Madam Mim (Sword in the Stone), who my son says reminds him of me. (I'm okay with that, I am a bit like her and Winnie Sanderson). With the yarn hair, start off with a pet brush and then use hair straighteners to straighten it. I also watch Hextian and he makes yarn hair this way.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh a straightener... I will def do that next time!! His dolls are so amazing too... I should have gone back to rewatch a few episodes before attempting the yarn hair lol!

[@SmartDollCosplay]

Tip for the yarn hair is to use a petbrush, and then when you’ve brushed it out, to use a straightening iron, a regular one, and then it will be straight hair :) i use it for yarn all the time

[@hazeljanehopkins5652]

She’s wonderful, your elderly fairy! You did such a great job with the materials and she looks disgruntled! I think she’s waiting for her dragon to get back with her shopping - it is lockdown after all!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄

[@nancyyoscreative]

I just watched this again. I love this fairy. You did a wonderful job!

[@oaknwichlanedesigns]

Wonderful little annoyed fairy! I love how you are using recyclables to create this whole project! Have no idea of why she is annoyed...but I am sure you will come up with a good story for her!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 😊

[@dianabizet4264]

She’s a perfect match to the house. And what’s incredible is she’s made out of scraps.❤️

[@chrisfrear2155]

You’re making her eye sockets “by eyeballing it”! Hahahaha! Oh my friend you crack me up!

[@lmdj76able]

I love it, I think she might be my fairy persona 🧚🏻‍♂️ my favorite color is periwinkle and I love fairies but I’m a bit grumpy as well 😂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

And your screen name matches as well! Perfect!

[@Cyndi59]

How beautiful she is.

[@kathyevans3251]

I love the way you made her..She nay be feeling unloved .So many younger fairies are off doing their own thing.They used to ask her for advice or visit her more often She liche the cardboard house because it holds the good memories.

[@tonyn1710]

That's awesome, from repurposed items, and how some have commented before to use dog slicker brush, now for the type of yarn that works best is acrylic, great creation, stay safe 😁😁😁👍👍👍

[@nataliapedraza6394]

Love it... awwww. Adorable. Ur talent. I tell ya... phenomenal...

[@deetanner7153]

I found your page by mistake...or should that be fate!.. yep, fate brought me to you and I'm so pleased to be here...you're so talented and as such you've made a fairy and miniature house convert. I know have the makings of a small fairy village 💜💜💜...now to have a go at making a fairy in the manner you have...you're an inspiration 👍💜

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay for fate! Welcome to the channel Dee and happy creating!

[@terrythomas2735]

This turn out so beautiful. 🥰

[@timpettcreations1282]

She is so cute. This technique seems so much easier then clay. For the hair, if you unbraid the yarn, use a wire cat brush to brush it out, then use a flat iron, the yarn will come out as straight hair. I've done that for a few of my bjds. As always love your work. Have a great and safe week

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I will definitely try out those tips for next time ;)

[@dortherahbkgravesen3818]

Omg So Cute And Sweet 💖💖💖

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Oh! The hair! You're a genius Ara Bentley!°

[@debibeverly0609]

You still are a great teacher!

[@charlesconnor2901]

Here’s an idea for a story- A long time ago, she accidentally turned her brother into a dragon so she moved into a house in the middle of the forest to protect her brother while she finds ways to cure him. She is very annoyed because nothing has worked yet.

[@Chill1332]

Wow....Toilet paper and glue. I would not have thought you could make a proper face out of that. I is impressed! I love that whispy hair! The step that makes it straight is a hair straightening iron. Though it seemed you did well without it. :) She looks like she fits that house quite well. Toilet paper fairy. That just...cracks me up. Maybe she's annoyed because of the toilet paper shortage becase she has to grant all those 'extra roll' wishes.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄💖 I will def try the straightener next time!

[@ImperialKneazle]

Fabulous, really inventive - loved watching the whole meticulous process. Adore her hair, that worked brilliantly. I think she should have a sister though - that is always happy and cheerful - part of her back story could be that they've always been seen as opposites and that Mrs PW is really very kind, while the smilely happy fairy could be quite mean and exacting. Either way, another fabulous make.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Someone suggested that the dragon could be her sister and one of them got stuck during a shape shift😄😄 ... interesting idea! Thank you!

[@carmenlitabagley5844]

It's cool to see a figure created out of paper. I have several fashion figures about 20 years old made from straight and mache toilet paper. I didn't know what polymer clay was back then. The figures are still at my mom's house. Still use those materials today along with polymer. Sometimes the paper is just easier to achieve a certain look.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's awesome! I did enjoy working with it for this lady ;)

[@gillemondragon7236]

Woohoo is beautiful thanks

[@cherylflynn9978]

She's so cute, love the hair part of the tutorial. I have quite a yarn stash, so lots of possibilities!

[@dachdolls]

Love it Ara! You make some of the most interesting things with whatever is available. I'm so impressed with all of your skills. Thanks so much for sharing your talents!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much my friend!!

[@lyndasnart7823]

You make so many things seem possible 🤔🇦🇺🌍

[@christineingram55]

I think she’s perfect and suits the house beautifully 😀

[@deloresdavis1299]

Great job! Thanks for making a faery!! She is lovely! Being old she is stiff from arthritis and in pain. She still has a loving heart and a lot of joy to give!

[@evewilliams7629]

She is annoyed because her dragon destroyed the tower on her house. 😂

[@badgamerkat]

I agree :-)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha probably so!

[@hyenacub]

Yeah I think this is the best answer. XD Kind of when I get mad when my cats knock my stuff down.

[@WarmMukwa]

Yes! Haha that dragon owes her some chores now

[@cynthiasibeleski9472]

I do love this so much this is my favorite and cant wait to make her you are by far i genious and so do talented god bless you ♥️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Cynthia!

[@barbkelzenberg2394]

Wow! You are so talented! It is fascinating watching you create these treasures. Thanks for sharing.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much 😊

[@cydneysimagination9372]

This is adorable, you are very talented.

[@Shari_A._]

Absolutely LOVE her!! That hair is awesome. Your doll making skills are getting so good. Thanks so much for sharing. 💗💗💗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@amandasummers3093]

Your skills are amazing.

[@darlingdivadurelle]

Fabulous !

[@7spiritualcompass706]

This was a fun project. Thank you. ♥️👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@georgetteanderson8980]

I love it.

[@roxannepratt5187]

I'm simply mesmerized by watching you create things from seemingly nothing lol. I love the name Ms. Periwinkle Nightshade. Perhaps she's glum from a broken heart. When she was young her beau went off to make his fortune and promised to return for her but never did. She's not really mean just lonely. Then she finds an injured fairy dog (yes already watched the doghouse video lol) and nurses it back to health. Little does she know it's her beau who was cursed by an evil crone. Now how does she find this out? Then how to break the curse so they can be reunited and live happily ever after in the lovely cardboard house???

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Love this story!! When I do write a story for this house I will have to come back and reread all these wonderful suggestions!

[@juliepoole6391]

You are just so clever xx

[@rosiecraftedcolours2231]

Fantastic tutorial! I'm definitely going to have a go at making my own 💕

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

She's wonderful❣️So nicely done.👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

You're very welcome.🙂

[@Cleansweep38]

This was a very inspirational video!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@patriciablue2739]

Great name!

[@melniee2551]

Awesome!

[@rosetorres7031]

You are soooo creative. Enjoying your channel a lot.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@jomansfield750]

THANKS!!I JUST CAME FROM HER CHANNEL,THAT'S HOW I FOUND YOURS!! NAMASTE SIS!! XO

[@DiannelLaird]

Oh Ara, I nearly peed my pants laughing at your outtakes.lol. I love Ms. Periwinkle Nightshade. I love purple and she’s definitely got a love for the colour too. You did a fantastic job on her. Are you planning on making more furniture for your cardboard home? You see, now that it’s lived in, it’s a home. Also I have seen people who used a plastic comb to comb out the yarn. It works pretty good with what I’ve watched. Thanks for sharing your talent with us all, I really appreciate you and all you have taught me in this short time. P.S. You must have a soothing voice because you put my almost three year old granddaughter to sleep on my lap as we were watching you build your fairy. Thanks for sharing your sleeping aide with me too. Ha ha ha.🥰

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you enjoyed the video my friend! 💖💖 Yes I definitely be making more furniture for the house. I have a fun bedroom suite planned out!! Tell your granddaughter I say hi!

[@mezmarionybarra]

Oh yeah I temporarily forgot I made a miniature steamer trunk from Sharon Ojala " Where the Gnomes live " tutorial. only I use cardboard, paper... and she did a dollar store wooden one makeover . I have a slideshow video of it on KZbin. I'm bad at remembering to record when I'm working, I bet everyone here can relate, u get inspired and you just start going! Blessings for everyone, take care!

[@guadalupevega6181]

Hola qué bonito proyecto me gusta eres fabulosa

[@MsJanet1955]

Wow that is fantastic and will definitely try to do something using this technique.

[@aishwaryajoshi8105]

Awsome👏👏👏...I loved it😍😍

[@GWest5068]

How amazing....great job...love it....tfs

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@JayofallTrades]

She looks awesome. There is actually a way to make a clay type paper mache from cardboard if you boil it. Then you can cover it with newspaper or tp on this case

[@carolstrachan4197]

Just genius! I adore your work. You are a woman after my own heart. 💜 TFS!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 😊

[@dolfinmagikpro]

Very cute! Amazing job! I always remember that "Good" faeries have butterfly or dragonfly wings and "Evil" Faeries have Dragon or Bat wings. But that is just one folklore. Thank you for sharing!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Interesting.... then does that means she's evil?😮

[@dolfinmagikpro]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Maybe she was born to evil parents, but she is actually good. This might explain the annoyed facial expression! hehehe

[@loisleskosek3190]

You did a fabulous job on the hair! I make mohair wigs for porcelain dolls. I think that she is grumpy because her privacy has been breached and she wants every one to leave so as she can carry on with her own business. I haven' t figured out what it is yet but I'm sure some one will. But she does appreciate you for giving her substance.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for your compliment about the hair... I learned a lot from doing the Addams dolls and now I really enjoy the puzzle of figuring out how to make it look natural!

[@nickimcpheehals572]

You made me giggle when you assured us you only used a minimum amount of toilet paper...we are able to buy some again here in Montana. tee hee! Loved your little fairy. You are a genius when it comes to figuring out how to create mini's. Love her little face and wings especially! Thanks for sharing!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! And I am so glad you are all restocked now too ;)

[@TheNikkilous2005]

Just magical to watch this process and to then see my name added to the Patreon list at the end has made my week 🖤💜 (Nikki Staples)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! Thank you for your support!! Let me know if you want me to add your last name too. I just typically use the name on patreon but its easy to fix. Just let me know! 😉💖

[@TheNikkilous2005]

Bentley House Minis If it’s not too much trouble I’d love to have my second name on there too, makes it feel all official 🤗🖤

[@JoniWagner]

Your channel is SO much fun! Thank you for being so generous with your talent, Ara!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@cafffy]

I think what I’ve learnt from doll customising channels re: yarn hair is to comb it out with what looks like a dog brush - the ones used for long haired dogs that have an undercoat. They’re sort of wide rectangle shaped with wired bristles that help make the yarn go to that soft bulky “hair” look rather than yarn strands. That being said I think you did a great job! And you’d never guess it was all made from mainly toilet paper!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I wonder if my dog Stormy will lend me her brush 🤣 Thank you for the tips! I will try that next time

[@vampyrboyfriend5133]

I love her so much. I do think she could use a little belt around her dress, though, where you glued the fabric around her beneath her "bust".

[@yezzyjames]

I used to love making dolls from paper mache. Hadn't even thought about doing it for years though. She turned out magical. :}

[@lucyl.4356]

Oh my she is adorable! Great job love her.

[@robinoleary7099]

Love her face. Great job!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Robin!

[@Bellinha2812]

She's so perfect! Fits the house so well! I think her expression is like this because she's some sort of teacher for younger fairies, and they're always making a mess and putting themselves in all sorts of trouble! But I really love the ideia that she's mad because the dragon destroied her tower too! 🥰

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄 Love it!

[@fiddliedee01]

Oh my she is delightful. To make the hair brush out with a pet brush, the finer prongs dig into the yarn to seperate them, using a higher wool content gives a better result. :) I think she is a bit grumpy due to her ingrown toe nails lol

[@reynaberry1657]

Your videos are so relaxing, creative, and informative! One of my favorite channels!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww thank you!!💖

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

I am so impressed with your skill with toilet paper mache! The layers of wood glue made such a difference! Thank you for showing your process. You’re amazing Ara!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@barbaragrace1992]

Omw. That is just so good.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you😊

[@badgamerkat]

She looks amazing!

[@hazelbeswick5163]

Ara, Periwinkle is amazing! Love that everything used to make her is readily available at home. ❤

[@debbiejohnston8492]

She's awesome! Love her hair. She's probably tired of being quarantined! LOL!

[@nancyyoscreative]

I absolutely love this! Fabulous Fairy Ara!!!

[@thomaspease258]

With the yarn hair, I usually use a wire pet brush, and a hair straightener to smooth it down.

[@ppod1349]

You are so incredibly talented- I am in total awe of your skill and I look forward to your videos so much as they’re incredible! Thank you for sharing with us. 😁

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!!

[@lynthompson9100]

This is amazing! A work of art.

[@ashenwalls3558]

I love how she turned out!

[@Cleansweep38]

Suggestions: 1. Maybe add pointy ears, since fairies also have pointy elven ears. 2. Maybe make a cardboard disk and glue to the bottom of your cardboard criss cross, under the dress. This would 1. Give it more stability and you could also add your weights to it, to make it maybe easier. 2. The disk would also close off the bottom view, to hide all the inside guts, for those who are snoopy to look up her skirt. Just a couple ideas. Using this video, maybe some fairy dragons possible. They look like tiny dragons with butterfly wings. If you either use your sock chair tie die method or I was thinking silky butterfly/tie die color hanky/kerchief material and combine that with your fairy wing method. Maybe the way you made the fairy hand cut out you could make scales out of paper or foam paper

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great tips! I think if I was ever to give this project away I would pay more attention to her skirt area! I like the idea for the fairy dragons too!💖

[@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697]

Ara, you simply amazing! She looks awesome!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!