DOLLAR TREE dollhouse furniture makeover

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Watch me turn a cheap $1 table from the Dollar Tree into a fantastic miniature desk. I really love how this turned out. I will definitely be doing more Dollar Tree furniture flips.
I have been toiling away learning how to film and edit videos for KZbin. I have lots of projects planned ranging from abandoned miniatures to sculpted clay animals and Dollhouse Miniatures in multiple scales. I also have a large Harry Potter build planned for 1" scale.
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[@jenniferwong4530]

Hello from northern Canada 🇨🇦 I went our new the DollarTree store today and found this little table! Also found a cabinet, baby cradle and dresser. Bought all they had for future projects! Super excited for Saturday to come so I can spend the whole day playing in my craftroom! Your channel is an inspiration! I'm new to making dioramas and am following your techniques. My husband even wants to try it! Thank you so much for sharing and creating your videos!! They're amazing❤

[@queencityminis]

That is awesome! I love that you're making minis & even your husband is interested. It's such a fun hobby.

[@DawnDavidson]

Groovy boards! 😂 So adorable.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! 😊

[@cecoya]

That is what we get with time and a buck. Love it. I do similar stuff but made a desk set to go on as well with little glasses and ink well & feather for the quill. Have a great day

[@queencityminis]

That is awesome! Making minis is the best

[@michelleguinn2897]

Extraordinary! And stinkin' adorable!♡♡

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@ruthbryant3929]

Great information. Well presented. Thank you.

[@queencityminis]

You're welcome 😊

[@gypsykeller2775]

This is absolutely beautiful 😍

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!!

[@Kayontodesign23]

Just wow 🤩 ❤ great job

[@queencityminis]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@mariamueller8401]

Love it

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! Making this table narrow makes a lot of sense, so you can fit more furniture into your dollhouse.

[@lacemakr]

I'm going to have to see what if any minis are at my Dollar Tree. Your kit bashing is amazing and gets my creative juices flowing.

[@queencityminis]

Have fun!

[@craftynita6633]

i really like this table! i cut mine down to fit and now i need to make it look 'old world' and you've given me a few ideas :) i just need to get on it and finish it! thanks for the tips!

[@queencityminis]

That's a great idea! Have fun

[@MishSpar]

Your v-channel technique is gorgeous! I gasped at what happened when you went into the cracks with the darker color. That whole project was satisfying to watch.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much :) I saw a full size DIYer, Lone Fox, rub mud onto white or cream colored paint to add aging. I'm definitely trying that in miniature, so stay tuned 😆

[@marjoriegoodwin2993]

That was interesting. Nice job.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much :) I have a plan for abother Dollar Tree table. It will have a completely different look.

[@katehirst6046]

I love your videos, they are always so inspiring and informative. I particularly like how you jyst casually drop in different ways to make the handles. ❤❤❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@emkevanwijlen8055]

Love your channel! Thanks for all the inspiration! A suggestion for a really mat sealer could be mat gel medium, that is used for collage and scrapbooking and dries totally mat, without any sheen. Have never tried it on wood, but would expect it to work the same!

[@queencityminis]

That sounds great! Thanks for the suggestion

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

I LOVE DISTRESSING mass produced miniatures and customizing them. GREAT JOB!

[@queencityminis]

I love adding flocking/moss to outdoor minis. I also love adding rust and general wear and tear.

[@e.d.t.]

Great customizing! I like the wood texture details.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I've used this technique to make flooring in 1:144 scale, 1:48 scale and 1:12 scale. It's very versatile.

[@lisaadorante5910]

Tfs….on my way to my craft room since I have one of those in my stash. 🇨🇦

[@queencityminis]

That's excellent! I hope you have a lot of fun. What are your plans for it? Are you making it smaller?

[@tamarab.7151]

I like when the drawers are work and openable.

[@queencityminis]

I do too but these cheap Dollar Tree pieces of furniture don't have any working drawers.

[@joseybegood]

I have one of those sitting in a drawer, I feel inspired!

[@queencityminis]

Mission accomplished! I really hope you do some crafting soon.

[@daniellemcfarland482]

You do a good job of telling us what you do and don't like about the tools you use. It'd be great to have a video for beginners with all of this information in one video.

[@queencityminis]

Great suggestion! Maybe I'll do a video about my favorite tools and products.

[@joanclayton5212]

Thanks

[@queencityminis]

You're welcome 😁

[@spg35fem]

I put mine in a container of water and then put in the microwave for 10-15second intervals until it's soft enough to take apart. They don't scorch as much, if at all

[@queencityminis]

That's very interesting! I've never thought of submerging mini furniture in water.

[@spg35fem]

@@queencityminis it works great with dollar tree furniture and the dollar tree birdhouses

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

Fantastic, I love the way you customise and age the furniture. You make it look so simple and yet you do it so well.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I appreciate that

[@barbaraness4507]

I’ve seen a few different ways this table has been transformed, and this is one of my favorites!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I have a plan for completely transforming the really cheesy Dollar Tree dresser that's made by the same company. Watch out for that in a future video.

[@yelenaday]

Awesome looking after your creative touch!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! That means a lot coming from you. I love your channel and the things you make.

[@J0hnnieP]

This single video was enough to inspire me to subscribe. Very nicely done.

[@queencityminis]

That's so great to hear! I've been really trying to make quality videos. It takes a lot of work and time. 86% of my viewers aren't subscribed so I really appreciate people who subscribe.

[@debbralehrman5957]

That looks great definitely changed from how it started out.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I think it looks rustic and chic all at the same time. It would fit in a range of spaces.

[@maryf7230]

Love the way it turned out. I'm definitely making one now.

[@karensobierajski5326]

Love all your tutorials!! You are amazing!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@Bobolots]

I just found your channel and I'm in love with your content! FYI Mod Podge chalkboard is more matte than matte.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! I had never even heard of Mod Podge Chalkboard. That's so cool. Thank you for sharing.

[@lesliejohnson8738]

You are so talented! I’ve been binging your videos all night as I craft . Happy to be a new sub!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! I'm happy to have you. I love binging dollhouse miniature content too :)

[@klaird_h4727]

Very cute idea

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much!

[@laurabyers5172]

So so cute and I just got 1 of these tables a few days ago. I'm gonna try making this. Great job!

[@queencityminis]

If you have a microwave and Xacto knife, you can definitely do it.

[@alphonsinelepitre1992]

That's cute it's like a real piece of furniture you model your own taste 😊 I like to see the technics you use and practice my english and enjoying the process with your videos. What state are you from ? Thank you for sharing !

[@queencityminis]

That's great! What's your native language? Thank you 😊

[@queencityminis]

Oh, I'm from Massachusetts

[@klaird_h4727]

This came out super cute!...I put my wood glue in one of those craft bottles that have the tiny nozzles, that way I always get the perfect amount of glue..you may want to try those? Amazon sells them "precision tip applicator bottles"😊

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! That's a great idea about the glue. I've been using a precision tip applicator and it's great.

[@barbaraness4507]

Nail polish remover dissolves the glue on that type of furniture.

[@queencityminis]

That's another way to disassemble these pieces. I prefer using the microwave or a heat gun bc I don't always have nail polish remover and I like to take the pieces apart quickly. I need to test it out and see if a hair dryer is warm enough to soften the glue or if you need a heat gun

[@vickytimmerman1365]

That poor little table, I wish I could give it a coat of paint LOL

[@queencityminis]

😆

[@ghoulgoil5029]

Great job! Is this going into a dollhouse or is this a diorama? Either way I want o see more of it. The room looks beautiful.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! No, it's just a standalone piece of furniture. The room I had it in is a room box. It's the Conservatory from...I don't remember but it's gorgeous

[@elizabethworley7073]

I stinking love mini videos like this. It is so relaxing, makes me think about some of my own crafts, etc. Thanks. Also, where did you get the light fixture at the end?

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! Learning how to film and edit has been a struggle but it's worth it. I want to make content that entertains and helps people relax. I have gotten so much enjoyment watching my favorite miniaturists on KZbin. The light fixture is a vintage metal fixture in my collection. I'm not sure who made it.

[@zyxw2000]

Beautiful! Do you know where I can mini kitchen appliances? I looked at Temu, but their stuff is poorly made.

[@queencityminis]

I'd say eBay. Lots of used and new things. For high quality, handmade minis, try Etsy.

[@zyxw2000]

@@queencityminis Thanks. Ebay hit the spot!

[@floatytoes]

What is that tool you use to cut the drawers?

[@queencityminis]

That's a miter shear cutter. I got mine on Amazon. I don't recommend the one I bought because the blade isn't replaceable. Ara from Bentley House Minis uses an Ez-cutter.

[@klaird_h4727]

I have one of those too..

[@queencityminis]

@@klaird_h4727 Mine is pretty dull by now. I wish I had gotten one with a replaceable blade. I keep thinking of trying to sharpen mine but I never get around to it

[@amysaunders4589]

You are the bomb👍👍👩🏽‍🦱👩🏽‍🦱

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! That's an awesome compliment 💣