EASY DIY Dollhouse Items: Plants and Candle Chandelier (Cardboard House)

[@anneargo-davies692]

Thank God you made it back, I thought for sure you were a goner when that ferocious beast showed up. Love seeing your vision come to life, thankyou for sharing.

[@shelleyhill4521]

Love the accent! Glad your safe! It reminded me of The Borrowers. Great video.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Anne and Shelley... it was a close call especially since the ferocious beast climbed into my lap and took a nap right afterwards lol!! ;) So glad you enjoyed it!

[@MaidMirawyn]

My suggestion for cutting a tape roll would be to score it lightly all the way around with the x-acto or box knife-just enough to create a groove. Then go around multiple times, cutting a little deeper each time. It’s easier, safer, and cleaner. It’s the technique we used in art boards and book boards in art school. Your chandelier turned out great!

[@ResinBelle]

A flush cut saw would be a great tool for cutting that tape roll. Thin, flat, and sharp for nice even lines and would make quick work of that roll. Im going to make some of these chandeliers for my new set.

[@Mr.Dorsey78]

I like using serrated bread knives for cutting "harder" things as it seems to work very well for everything... I love watching your videos even if I'm finding them years after originally posted.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you😊 I am always glad to hear my older videos are still being watched and enjoyed! Great tip with the bread knives!

[@kristenbartholomew4209]

I would love to see some fairy tale, witchy, cookwear. Like a heavy cast iron pot that almost resembles a cauldron. And maybe a shelf of potions and medicines. I’m imaging this house and character as like a benevolent woods witch who brews medicines and makes love charms.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Fun ideas Kristen!

[@girl4granted]

I really fell in love with this project and I honestly think I am going to cry when you post the last video for this project.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I might too!!💖

[@ROCCOTHEGREAT]

one of the best miniature channels on KZbin!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@theolguins2843]

The fact that you kept your daughter's artwork as part of this project makes me so happy, I think that will be a fun memory for her as she gets older :)

[@tipsygypsy3613]

A witches cottage would be cool for October.👻 And a gingerbread house for December⛄ This has been so much fun to watch! Thank you.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😁😁💖

[@darnelleechols8556]

So glad you got away from that ferocious beast!! 😂🤣 😀 (Ara, your enchanting introduction made my day). Thanks for another fun tutorial.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Darnelle!! So glad you enjoyed my intro ;) The ferocious beast is now safely napping😄

[@michaelholts1598]

Oh I love those! I’m going to try making those herbs for my log cabin. And maybe a chandelier…

[@KaneLouiseOconnor]

that thicker piece of tape roll insert could be a miniature patio pond or a well for the doll house.

[@Lunareon]

A well would be so perfect!

[@marshawargo7238]

Or a fountain...

[@lindsey.13]

i am IN LOVE with this idea, thank you! will definitely be trying

[@annharig3887]

The coffee and glue trick is BRILLIANT! Thank you so much for sharing that. You would not believe how much I have learned from you in the past three months. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

[@capitalc.6651]

This is my favorite project so far! I think because you used items from around your house during such stressful times. You made something from cardboard that has our warmed hearts. Thank you!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I am so glad so many have enjoyed it too! It's definitely gotten me through these tough times as well!

[@amandajones6481]

I loved the intro to this video, and I'm so glad you made it back to your natural habitat. 😅 The voice over reminded me of one of those English nature programs on TV. You did the accent very well my dear Mrs Bentley.

[@ramonadavis3411]

So nice to see someone use what is found to make your stuff. glad you come up on my feed. now can surprise my daughter with stuff for her custom dolls. now going to go toyour first one and binge. thank you for taking the time to show all of us.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! It has truly been so fun to go hunting around the house for inspiration! I hope you have fun watching and building!!

[@EmjayG129]

So creative! I love her broom and the hanging herbs. I think you could call this "Cove Cottage" ...why...because without the craft supply limitations of Covid 19 this little lovely would not have happened or at least not with the same clever use of materials. Wonderful!

[@carrie4910]

Omg 😂 I love the intro!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄 Thank you!

[@beckyschmidt8347]

The minute you started cutting the cardboard roll for the chandelier I thought, "ooh, I'd be getting out my small handsaw or jeweler's saw" 😁

[@GenyneG]

"... you see tags on them, I did not pay those prices. I just decided to go ahead and bring them home..." 😂 Does it mean what I think it means? I love your work!!!!! ❤

[@sinjaja5836]

Weird Intro ... Brain on vacation ... your art is great and your humor is so refreshing 😹👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

💖💖

[@RealLifeDollhouseMiniatures]

Just now catching up with videos. Thanks so much for the mention! I felt your anguish on cutting the tape roll. Yours fared way better than mine did though. 😂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Hello my friend!! It's so good to see your name pop up💖 I hope you are doing well!!

[@sandraquigley4235]

An Exacto saw works pretty well to cut tape rolls. The house looks amazing!

[@debbralehrman5957]

This looks just right for her house. I keep looking at the cute rugs you received they look great in the house.

[@cherolynwolf5913]

That candelabra is so cool

[@buffmontana4203]

fairy granny needs a belt! Maybe out of embroidery thread with a herb pouch. Love what you are doing!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That would be fun! I will see if I have time ;)

[@taal-design9835]

I saw many videos on your channel with the easy cutter. And I know everything can be done without, but today I ordered one. I love the idea with the frames, so simple and fast, great.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

You will love it!!

[@MrKirby365]

That left over tape roll could be a good size for like a hot tub, Or a Japanese inspired bath tub... But I'm sure you have wonderful ideas and probably thousands already. I love your channel so much thank you for the videos.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! Love those ideas for the tape roll!

[@marjanwolfs6273]

Instead of grass you can use pine-needles. They dry very good and will last longer then the grass. I think, because I don't no what the grass will do. Love your ideas.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Good idea!

[@DiannelLaird]

Yes did a fantastic job on this and I’m not sure how I missed it. So I’ve miss a few 1/6 scale plants and what I used was cut up craft brown felt that I purchased at Walmart and then my husband bought black felt from the fabric store for a dollar. I cut it up into fine strips and then chop those up into tiny squares. I use hot glue to glue them into my clay pots that I made really quick and painted. I just made crooked handmade pottery, not spun off a wheel. Also I have seen people use, used dried coffee grounds. You dry them in a 9x12 cake pan with lots of paper towels (you could also use newspaper) laying on the bottom of the pan to suck up the moisture then I believe that they glued it in with hot glue also. I hade my plants out of paper but I see you can use real plants too. As far as art goes, I cut up an old calendar. They always seem to have the back page with tiny doubles of the calendar months. To frame mine, I mounted them onto scrap pieces of foam board first, then I painted coffee stirs brown and rubbed them off so it looks like stain, I cut the two on the sides the same height as the picture and the top and bottom ones the width with the side pieces glued onto the foam board. They coffee stirs are almost the depth of the picture once you have mounted it to the foam board. They turned out really nice and if I can ever figure out how to send you a picture I will of both. I tried my easy cutter for the coffee stirs but I ended up using my XActo knife. It saves a lot of scissor cutting if you have a ruler and a rotary cutting tool for fabric to cut the felt. I bunched up about 5-6 pieces in my hand and then cut them with my scissors. Hope I have given you some ideas for future reference. I searched KZbin a lot for different methods that someone else has used and it worked out for them.

[@debibeverly0609]

I love your frame making technique

[@boricoxide2310]

Your intro was so cute! I love your content by the way!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!!😊

[@edwinacoffman6429]

I love this! An idea for the rest of that roll is to make either a koi pond or a fire pit. That way you just have to glue rocks to it instead of having to cut it more.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great idea... I was also thinking a well or something!

[@edwinacoffman6429]

@@BentleyHouseMinis ooooo yes! She has to have a well for fresh water

[@cheriwhitley8385]

That’s soo sweet u included your daughter pic..love the chandelier,broom and plants!!!great job as always..

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

She was beaming when she saw it! She'll be glad to hear so many others liked it too!

[@JayofallTrades]

As a pagan I love the natural broom. It could be made from herbs and put on an alter to ward off bad energy. So cute.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

So glad you liked it!

[@geminisabah]

Im making one from rosemary so it smells good

[@queencityminis2557]

I knew I was saving these for a reason. I used my Xacto saw to cut mine. It worked pretty well. Great idea, Ara!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Excellent! And great tip on the tool to use!

[@dolfinmagikpro]

Great ideas! Thank you! Dried Pine needles would make good broom bristles! Just a thought. A suggestion for the coffee grounds soil .. to help keep the glue from "clumping" over the coffee grounds, spray the grounds with some rubbing alcohol first. Use a hacksaw or coping saw for the tape roll. Keep up the great work!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

My parents have pine needles galore where they live so I may gather some next time I am there! Interesting thought with the alcohol! I wonder if it has any reaction with the glue? Have you used the two together before? Thanks Sean!

[@dolfinmagikpro]

@@BentleyHouseMinis In the video where I put the landscaping into my Steampunk Conservatory I use that. When I am putting the flocking and the coffee grounds and the ballast gravel I used that. However, I used a thinned down PVA (3 parts PVA to 1 part water.). Got the idea from Luke Towan.

[@acerone10]

@@dolfinmagikpro Love Luke Towan.

[@helkatww3992]

Just wow! I've just discovered your channel. The chandelier is brilliant! I am so impressed! Thank you for sharing!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much! 😊 And Welcome to the channel!!

[@Jean-vl2nf]

I do the used coffee and glue also. Works great.

[@tamerarehnborg1492]

Ara, how fun is this project?! I enjoy watching your creativity just evolve. Sadly, I am no longer on Facebook, so I don't get to see or participate in your project Wednesdays--but I always wait in eagerness to see what you have created next. I do miss the Captain's Quarters; however, I know how important it is to step away from projects now and again to do something else. Your dripping candles and the tutorial were so helpful and fun. One of the qualities about your art approach I appreciate the most (like Sharon Ojala) is that you are so willing to take risks, to make "mistakes", and to allow some things to be wonky (I may have mentioned this before, but it is worth repeating). Thank you again for sharing with us.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aw thank you so much Tamera! I will definitely get back to the Captains Quarters soon! ;) I felt like I needed to start wrapping up the cardboard house this month so anyone else following along can feel like they have all the videos! I love Sharon too!

[@Airwrecka1980]

Me explaining to my hubby why I need the easy cutter: "But listen..... Bentley Miniatures has one and she is the expert!"

[@deniseh78]

Amazing! Love this simple yet fun video. The candles are winning with ease and availability.

[@alenahawke475]

You can dry natural itens in cat litter and they still hold their shape and color. Also you can soak in glycerin to keep them natural looking.

[@georgecunningham9175]

Loved the opening sequence! As imaginative and as effective as your creations......................Thanks for today's installment of fun and fancy!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you George!!

[@loricody4956]

Thanks for all the great ideas! Your channel is the best. I’m a big fan of cardboard, but most of my projects have been large scale. Time to scale it down and try miniatures. My cutting method for a tape roll , believe it or not, is using a steak knife to “saw” through the cardboard. (It doesn’t bend as much as a box cutter.)

[@robbiecrafter]

Last fall I made a mini broom using the roots of an eggplant and a twig. When I pulled up the eggplant I noticed that they were so white and delicate. They worked beautifully. It looks more like a twig broom.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Love that! Egg plant broom! I hope someday I can have a vegetable garden like yours😄... I wonder how many other mini natural supplies I could find!

[@robbiecrafter]

@@BentleyHouseMinis LOL.....I don't have a garden (mini lot, here). I grow things, on my deck, in those big storage containers you get a big box stores. I just drill holes in them for drainage.

[@DRN]

Nice trip into the wilde you had there! Love it!! Nice chandelier

[@LuccaAce]

1. The intro is fantastic. Very #relatable, haha 2. The mermaid! I rewatched the first two videos of this series (where you make the house) with my sister, and I wondered what happened to her. I love that she's in the house now! 3. I hope you'll give us an update in a couple/few weeks as to how the actual plants are doing. I'm so curious!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! Yes I will def give an update ;)

[@LuccaAce]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Looking forward to it! I always enjoy your content. :)

[@CarolynsArtAdventures]

I adore the chandelier! So simple and so effective!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@dmmomma]

I have looked forward to and enjoyed these videos so much. Thank you for all the great ideas I've used in my own cardboard dollhouse. I can't wait to tag you and share what you inspired in me. Thank you!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you DM Momma! I am so glad you have been enjoying the project and look forward to the tags!

[@shanibromage943]

Love it you are amazing also my suggestion would be maybe some kid’s drawings on the wall or some barrels

[@NexJen]

Loved that intro so much!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha! I am so glad you liked it!

[@KimberRose16]

Holy cow, Jen! 👀 love both of y’all’s channels 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@louisameece1105]

Thank you for another enjoyable miniature making tutorial! More things for me to try out for my own rehab dollhouse. ☺️

[@HCV666]

I just adore you... always so helpful with everything. Greetings from Finland ☺️

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

I love how you say herbs (erbs) x

[@karentidwell8970]

I am so enjoying this project!! I think she needs an outhouse!! :)

[@mezmarionybarra]

Wonderful Artful project! Hilarious intro!

[@Marialla.]

Fun! I love mini crafts like this. Very useful for cross-placement into Barbie scenes as well as these spookier sets.

[@donitaforrest9064]

For cutting the sturdy round cardboard, a small size hacksaw with a fine blade would work like a charm.

[@dianadrury7388]

I've made that dirt before. However I used used coffee grounds. I dried them first and than added the glue. It doesnt clump like yours did. Also I lived everything you made today! I want to make a chandelier for my funeral home. I haven't started it yet just collecting for it. You inspire me so much.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Hmm.. thanks for the tip. I might try drying first next time! Thank you!

[@lizcockrum9413]

Those accessories were awesome. If you haven’t cut the string on the chandelier it would look cool left hanging so Ms. Periwinkle can replace the candles when needed😍 Loved the video thx❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I would have never thought of that but I love it! I made her a bit short so it would make sense she needs it to be lowered ;) Thank you Liz!

[@daphnet39]

Love that chandelier!

[@tinynina76]

I have so enjoyed all you have done in the cardboard house project. I am pumped to start one of my own!

[@Lunareon]

The chandelier is gorgeous! I've never thought of using tape shells like that. Thank you for the inspiration! :)

[@CarriesInColor]

Came here for the house and watching it evolve week after week has been just astounding! Your work is so detailed but so achievable!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!💖

[@camwatkins8203]

The intro was awesome 😂😂 love your ideas as always!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@chrissy24-7]

I wanted to make a hanging light but couldn't figure out how to and just seeing this step by step, I'll be able to finally light my dollhouse, with the led lights I have! 💕 Thank you so much for your videos and dedication

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! I am so glad! Thank you💖

[@marissaffs9824]

I think using a sharp kitchen knife and taping the tape roll down to the table could work better (in theory). but if not busting out the chainsaw might be the next option 😂

[@debbiejohnston8492]

Another great video! That intro made my day! It's been so much fun (and inspiring) to see this project come to life from such humble beginnings. And what a way to include something personal your daughter created! Thank you!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

She was excited to have it in there too💖

[@beatrixthegreat1138]

Damn I loved making stuff like this as a kid.

[@robertadunn1572]

I Absolutely Love Everything!! I need to get my butt in gear and get to my projects!! Thank you so much for the inspiration!!! Hugs from Lancaster,Pa.😘

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Roberta! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ErisElizabeth]

Wow! I have just found your channel and it's so inspiring.

[@RobbinMcCrumb]

Love, Love, Love every single piece. Thank you for sharing all of your creative ideas will all of us xoxo

[@invisibleabi999]

it feels like just yesterday you were making the house itself... it’s so great to see everything coming together!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I think this is the fastest I have ever worked on a project!

[@CassieJournals]

I loved everything in this video! 2 comments: I adore the framed art from your kiddo and I love that easy cutter. It’s now on my list of things I “need” 😆 I’ve been kicking around the idea of making my own fairy miniature home, but I’m going to start small with overhauling a planter that needs some TLC. Thanks for the vid! Subscribed 💗

[@barbaraness4507]

It’s coming along so nicely that it’s making me even more excited to build my dollhouse! Because we didn’t have a lot of money while I was growing up I didn’t have many toys, so I’ve been buying or making them now!!😁

[@thecreepycollector7368]

You should add gold to the leave decorations in the living room so it matches the bedroom

[@amandasacco8304]

My suggestion/idea is to make another cardboard house once this one is done :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I know I will definitely be using cardboard much more from now on! ;)

[@aleeandaze5839]

Duuude ☺️☺️ I've been really busy these past few months buh I've loved watching this cardboard house it's so cute.. Been busy these past few months but still watching .. love to see your channel really blossom 🥰🥰 I'm so happy for you

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Good to see you my friend!!! I hope you are all doing well!

[@aleeandaze5839]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I just realized how I repeated myself 🤦🏽‍♀️ ty

[@joang.cavanna2046]

Try using used,dried coffee grounds or used dried tea leaves (from bags) to make soil.

[@angelahoynes5649]

Amazing thank you.

[@mericanadian101]

As you probably have guessed, I adore you projects (even if I don't always comment) :) The cardboard house has inspired me to think outside the box (so to speak) and now I find myself on a bus on my way to purchase some necessities (wood filler, dry wall spackle, and wood glue) I don't have a ton of space so I am thinking to do 1:24 scale...now to decide just how I want to proceed...I have thought of different houses in the Harry Potter world, but don't think I want to make something so "known" but I will get going on something soon...I hope! Oh, and I plan to "remake" a couple of dollarstore pieces as a jumping off point! (After watching another of your videos) :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I saw someone making a 1:24 scale cardboard house and it was adorable and definitely possible! I understand wanting to downsize👍 Happy creating!

[@dianabizet4264]

Looking better and better. The details are great❤️

[@debibeverly0609]

This is my first view of your house, it’s great!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!

[@drawacrab]

I really enjoyed watching how you made the candle chandelier. I was dying laughing at the intro haha

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Becky!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jenny-lynngallagher8951]

Love that chandelier with the dripping candles! I love this whole video! Very inspired to do some more miniatures ♡

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jenny-Lynn!! They all ended up being quick projects but def add a lot to the project as a whole I think! ;)

[@sandrascovell30]

Absolutely stunning, thanks so much for your magical creativity x

[@patriciablue2739]

Love the intro!

[@missmelia.rosario7560]

Loved the intro! 🥰

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you 😊

[@donnatoland4756]

You need a little fine tooth saw for tiny crafts. They are so handy.

[@moniquemaldonado1478]

I love ❤️ them!!!

[@brandydinsmore8214]

You can also use those skinny round pieces off the tape roll and make bookshelves to hang on a wall. Just put two or three popsicle stick across and glue them. It might be good in the fair field house

[@brandydinsmore8214]

I was also thinking if you rest the circle into the miter saw, the smaller motor saw, maybe you can use an actual managers saw blade you use for Clay to cut that thing.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great ideas Brandy! I would not have thought of a shelf!

[@brandydinsmore8214]

Bentley House Minis Look up Lone Fox on you tube. He does a really good one for adult people but im sure you could replicate for minis. He Also does them for small plants and succulents etc.

[@brandydinsmore8214]

Bentley House Minis I was thinking maybe the size would be too big but I guess you could do it with a paper towel roll if you had a smaller than 1:12 scale But you would have to put a lot of that joint compound goop on it to make it strong enough.

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

I noticed that cottoneaster looked like mini holly a while back...thanks for the timely reminder just before I start anything Christmassy! Well my cardboard Witches cottage is storming on really fast! I have put in both floors (not finished but the fake stones and floorboards are actually done! It's quick for me but I am obsessed with this one- I even have 2 figures repurposed as Witchy sister's). Looking forward to this video! As accessories are often what really makes a project! I would think that dried grasses of some kind are what was used anyway. I'm not sure if there's a way to stop it becoming brittle as it dries but for just display it should look great. I didn't know about the Facebook page. I will have to come over and let you see what you have inspired.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad this video will be helpful for your own projects!

[@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697]

It looks so awesome, I'm lovin that chandelier.

[@jacimarsantos7623]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Espectacular

[@georgetteanderson8980]

This house is so great I love it.

[@elisabethclancy3949]

I love this video

[@debibeverly0609]

Next time you make a broom, make 3-4 of your grass tufts and then wrap them around the stick.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Good idea!

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Love this project more and more!

[@Will0wFire]

A small hacksaw would have got you through the tape roll in no time. Can always file away rough edges afterwards. 😊