Dollar Tree to Luxury Miniature Furniture Makeover DIY Contemporary Bathroom Vessel Sink

Hey guys! This is the 5th and final edition of my Dollar Tree desk makeover series. To create this look, I used 1 popsicle stick,5 wooden coffee stir sticks, 4 matchsticks, 2 pairs of chopsticks, and a travel bottle or water bottle. For the hardware, I used a scrap from a coffee stir stick, 2 Q-Tips, a pill capsule, and a small drinking straw. I used wood glue throughout the tutorial but I do use a tad bit of e 6000 on the hardware.
I removed a lot of pieces from this so its almost unrecognizable as the original Dollar Tree desk and I also added a lot of pieces. Because of the amount of changes and detail, this video is longer than the other pieces I have made in this series.
Working on a recap video today...hopefully it will be up tonight.

[@ssoozee]

Your newest tip for pulling apart the wood pieces is to put the whole thing in the microwave for 30 seconds. My gosh, I’ve never pulled apart anything so quickly. I just love this series. Thank you!

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

It was a suggestion from another viewer. I'm glad you could use it!

[@annettepetty3772]

Great idea. Ty for sharing.

[@ssoozee]

I use chopsticks, too! There are certain chopsticks that have grooves at the top and they make a special addition to furniture. You rock!

[@marlenet5115]

This is so excellent! The way you made this was pure genius! The marbling, the sink, everything. I love the colors you used. Very informative! ❤❤❤😊

[@HollyMarieF69]

Holy moly are you clever!!!!!!! This was so much fun to watch.

[@ginaedwards-graves1992]

Well I tried this last night and realized that I need to be really open and honest with myself that I am REALLY NOT CRAFTY ...at all!! Love what you do!!

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Take a break and try again. I'll bet you are crafty.

[@beckiedillon4050]

I just stacked together 2 of the dollar tree chest of drawers and put 30 drawer fronts on it for an apothecary cabinet. Was wracking my old brain on how to make those drawer pulls and never would have thought to use pill capsules. My life just got a whole lot less complicated. Thanks so much!

[@7spiritualcompass706]

This is so damn clever! You did what the miniaturists long ago called a 'kitbash'. Awesome! ♥️👍

[@MC-gb9rn]

You are BRILLIANT for solving my dollar tree furniture "knobs" woes!!!! Who would've thought to use acetone and wood putty?!?! I've battled those knobs to where they make decoupaging almost impossible. Now, I can pull them off and fill in the hole with wood putty. Thank you for thinking outside of the box!!!!🌸🌹🏵

[@debbralehrman5957]

Dang that is good! You did a wonderful job on this sink. Great uses of the plastic pieces too. Thank you for sharing these cool ideas.

[@lulemelgarejo3280]

Thank you for sharing! I am impressed! Not just becouse of all those little pieces of AWESOMENESS you creat but also becouse you do all that and you don't mess those pretty nails. Beautiful work. 🌿🌹🌿

[@releasingendorphins232]

You are so talented. Thanks.

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

I actually bought a bag of empty capsules to make wine goblets in 12th scale. Now you have given me more ideas what to do with the rest! This is lovely but we don't have dollar tree here but I can still improvise!

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Where do you live?

[@cathycasuccio3227]

Man, I just love how you explain everything - it makes it easy for me to understand. thank you so much for your tutorials! This was a great series.

[@francinemiranda8409]

This redo rocked! Love, love what you did & I, too, couldn't imagine how you did the drawer pulls--you're a genius! 👏☺👏

[@sloanemeyer1606]

I was waiting the whole video to see how you made the drawer pulls. I would've NEVER thought medicine capsules! Super creative!!

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

I was going to try to use aluminum. I actually pulled out the capsules to make something else and I had a light bulb over my head moment.

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Oh, and thank you for being such a frequent commentator on this series. It really helps.

[@sloanemeyer1606]

Real Life Dollhouse Miniatures I love those lightbulb moments that actually work out perfectly! Great job!

[@judycee4]

Recently learned a new, easy way to take apart these pieces by microwaving them for 10-15 seconds, softens the glue makes removing sections so much easier.

[@Chericherry4]

Holy moly! CUTE!

[@thesselmatthew-watkins1233]

Wonderful series . This one is my absolute favourite !

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Thanks!

[@modgranny]

My gosh, that is amazing! You are so clever! I love the drawer pulls and drains. Just incredible what these details add to your design!

[@CraftingItUpandCreations]

So clever... I have a dollhouse I am decorating to give to my niece and these are wonderful ideas!! Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@kmruckus]

Beautiful! I loved this series so much! I definitely want to see you make more things from the same piece.

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

In the fall I'll restart the series... collab first though.

[@aggiechrismer4739]

You are so talented, and quite funny.

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

You're too kind. I think I'm more goofy than funny though. Hey, I just want to also thank you for being such a frequent commentator on this series. It really helps a lot.

[@karengerber8390]

I *love* your gelatin capsule drawer pulls! Great use of materials! Gelatin capsules, empty, are available at my local grocery Cooperative. You can just get what you need.

[@TaraEveland]

These are so neat!

[@sandracrider1079]

Great series, I am now in possession of 5 pieces of furniture from Dollar Tree and can't wait to take them apart....great tip using capsuls for the drawer pulls by the way...many blessings

[@brian09able]

great video! i'm glad they sell contact paper because i don't have paint lol.

[@chrissy24-7]

Chopsticks! Brilliant. Love this, it's so inspiring and creative

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

You'll be seeing a lot more. I love tapered legs, but I hate making them.

[@Bunnyhopper1970]

Chrissy Polans that was a huge help for me too

[@rosaandujo7956]

Wonderful!!!!

[@antonye2004]

Beautiful 💕

[@suecox2308]

I've loved this series--and this one may be my favorite!

[@lindsaye9472]

Looks great, Kat!

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Thank you!

[@maggiehughes4283]

Fabulous!

[@jeanitasykescoaching]

Wow!!!! This is one of the best DIYs with DollarTree I have seen!!!!! Thank you so much can't wait to use these tips and tricks!

[@dianegraydon1143]

I just found you and subscribed...loved what you did

[@phylliscojocaru5391]

Good video😁👍

[@craftynita6633]

you are briliant- great ideas :)

[@kathleenlee2591]

That is wonderful! Love all the variations!!! Thanks so much

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Thank you!

[@clabrazil666]

Can you do any hair salon tutorials? Furniture and maybe the tools, like hairdryer, combs, etc. You are so creative and talented!

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

I've got some planned for the Fall.

[@Bunnyhopper1970]

HairByRazz I would love to see that too

[@loobeloo]

loved all of them thank you

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Thank you for being such a frequent commentator. It really helps.

[@mikaelafox6106]

Brilliant! Love your videos. I need to try some of these!!!

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

I'm glad you like them!

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

Brilliant x

[@cindymitchell5114]

You are one smart cookie! Tyvm 4 your videos! I couldn't decide on how to make a bAthroom sink...the Q-Tips 4 faucet is REALLY,GREAT THINKING & like commenter b4 me...LOVE THE DRAWER PULL IDEA!!

[@wendywomyncakes2380]

This is definitely my favorite of the 5 makeovers 😁👌

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

I'm happy you liked it.

[@hildaalintria7484]

Cool 😏

[@user-jf3ho7fb1y]

Awesome

[@terrihoward5870]

Love the whole series!! You are so creative.

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Thanks!

[@eirika2001]

you are amazing!

[@ritagreene8376]

Wow!

[@Bunnyhopper1970]

I love this! Definitely will make this

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Let me know how it turns out for you!

[@Bunnyhopper1970]

Real Life Dollhouse Miniatures definitely will you have been a real inspiration to me I was able to make my first miniature sports bar because of your videos!

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Wow! I'm flattered. I'd love to see pictures.

[@Bunnyhopper1970]

Real Life Dollhouse Miniatures I tried to email them but I don’t think I had the right address are you on Facebook or what is your email I will send you some pics

[@Lawrenceinc]

This is just awesome!

[@michellehicks6898]

Wow

[@MrsRobinson0741]

I’m having flashbacks watching you cut the piece apart with that exacto knife 😳😳😬😬 just recently sliced my finger with an exacto knife whilst doing just this!! Felt like I hit a nerve, worst cut/pain I’ve ever felt!! Healed up nice but still have pain, bump & numbness 😬 WISH I WATCHED THIS VIDEO BEFORE MY ATTEMPT!! After bandaging I did finish the dismantling of the piece but I cringe while I use any type of knife or saw, etc 🙄

[@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678]

This is my favorite.

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

I'm glad you liked it. By the way, thank you for being such a frequent commentator. It really helps my channel.

[@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678]

You're more than welcome. I'm going to make this one. I hope mine comes out as well as yours.😁

[@RR-gi9vo]

Why put the slats from the outside in? How do you stop them from being uneven? Thanks was referred from your collaboration with krakenmakesrucus...

[@diy_ki7008]

Классно! Очень реалистично!!!

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Спасибо!

[@SouthernBelleReviews]

Wayyyyyyy too much work! I would never have time for all this but good job.

[@Wolfkins1972]

Just looked for these and none found😞 what dollar tree did you get these from? City/state?

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Wolfkins1972 I got these in Brunswick, GA but I've seen them in several locations in the US. They are in the toy section. Ask your local dollar tree if they carry them...I've noticed mines runs out of stock of several items near the holidays. Where do you live?

[@Wolfkins1972]

Real Life Dollhouse Miniatures I live in eastern,pa. I'll have to ask Thank you 👍😛

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Wolfkins1972 I posted on my community board for someone in eastern pa to tell me where in that area they've found a DT with the furniture in it. I got a response from a lady who says she saw them in a Dollar Tree in Whitehall. Hopefully that helps.

[@Wolfkins1972]

Real Life Dollhouse Miniatures Thank you im pretty close to there will check it out thank you so much 👍😝

[@kimberlyhill5719]

You can just buy the plastic part of the pills on eBay for cheap

[@donnarae131]

You can actually buy empty capsules at drug stores

[@livinglife8333]

I don’t know where you live but our dollar trees don’t have doll furniture. They don’t even have wood stuff.

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

This series was created in Georgia and Florida. The wooden furniture is in the toy section with the girls dolls, but sometimes I have to visit a few Dollar Trees to find what I want.

[@SonyaOwen1970]

Thank you for this idea... loved it but watching this made me nausea with all the constant moving while you were talking. But thank you anyway...