I made Lydia Deetz for my BEETLEJUICE Dollhouse! (Miniature Doll Making)

It's finally time to add a Deetz Family member into the Beetlejuice House! Lydia has arrived!
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[@queencityminis]

Adding the lashes was a stroke of genius. She couldn't possibly look more perfect!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I did like the spooked look but I just felt like she was staring me down every time I looked at her😄

[@KarolinaPetursdottir]

I really like that she is different from all the other dolls you've already made since she is the only one alive of them. I hope you will make the other living character's with printed faces, not that I don't like your sculpting, I do. It would just distinguish between the living and the dead so well. Love your work so much ❤️

[@rachaelkasper5445]

Hooray! I love how Lydia turned out! Different head caps are a massive bonus for sure! The magnets were a stroke of genius. The "eyelashes" were also a brilliant idea and I'll consider using that idea at some point. Lydia and Wednesday look so darn cute together LOL Can't wait to see what's next!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Who knew I would find so many new uses for magnets just in this one project lol! Thank you so much Rachael!❤

[@itamarmedeirosnetto]

Her frighted face is so in character, but It is so funny at The same time

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha right? She had a lot to be alarmed about!

[@RavensMinis]

Ahhh she looks gorgeous! You did a wonderful job with her and the dress. The billion hours of sewing paid off! Thanks so much for the shout out, my friend!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha thank you! I couldn't have done it with out that amazing lace!😊

[@WillinrowArts]

I love Lydia. She’s perfect. Super fun video. I love her photo shoot too.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! It's fun seeing more and more of the characters arrive into the project!

[@wormholehead]

Lydia turned out PERFECT! Absolutely beautiful.

[@sketchbookscheming]

Love her! Lydia and Wednesday together 😍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha, maybe I should make them their own diorama to hang out in! 😄

[@maxpacker2372]

Yay!! I'm finally back after some time of bad health and not being able to keep up to date with video watching. So excited. Hi friends 👋🏼

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

So sorry to hear you have been struggling with your health❤ But I am very happy to see your name and have you back😊 Get lots of rest and stay well my friend!

[@damogranheart5521]

Sorry that you have been unwell. I know that it truly sucks. I got back from the ER last night. I am relieved that you are better. Happy watching, and may your Christmas be a good one.

[@torsloke]

So glad you’re feeling better! The bride and groom is what my wife and I dressed up as for trick or treaters this year. Awesome to see what you’ve done with the doll!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's awesome! Such a good costume pair!

[@janetgray2184]

The actress was an amazing person

[@beverlywalker8215]

Ara, Lydia turned out sooooo well! I loved her finished look with the tiny details you made to her eyes and bangs. I didn't think you could get any better at dollmaking, but you certainly have. 🤩

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks Bev!! I learn something new on each doll as I go forward! So glad you liked her!

[@marty3697]

She came out beautifully! The eyelash trick really made her eyes more realistic! Brava, Ara!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I got some suggestions from the doll body maker and decided to give this a try. Real lashes can be used too but I didn't have any of those on hand.

[@marty3697]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I'm so glad you did. It made a big difference! Does the doll maker make repairs on older dolls? I have a porcelain doll from my mother, and her arms have come out of her poor sockets.

[@katgriffin52]

Lydia looks awesome!! Beetlejuice 2 is due to come out in December 2024 and many of the original cast members are coming back including Wynona and Michael! I can't wait to see the trailers!! I look forward to see what else you're making this month!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so excited about that too! I just saw this morning that they wrapped up filming and Tim Burton was sitting in what looks to be a perfect replica of the Waiting Room!!! Yay!

[@elizadeath666]

I think Lidias outfit is my favorite one you’ve made! Beautiful

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I am so glad you like it!

[@edwinacoffman6429]

I love how surprised she looked when you removed her head cap😂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄

[@Kosmofire]

OMG Lydia came out so well!!! And the sent in items for Beetlejuice looks incredible I smiled.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I know I feel so lucky to have these unique pieces for my house😊

[@emmaleehudgins6140]

This is amazing! Looks just like her ❤️❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!! The hair helped so much!

[@emmaleehudgins6140]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I really think the makeup really did it. Her face is 100% Lydia 🙌

[@panacheluxury4262]

Great job on Lydia! ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 Thank you so much!

[@panacheluxury4262]

@@BentleyHouseMinis, You're very welcome!

[@agm97ga]

Incredible. And amazing how much difference the "eyelashes" made. I love how she looks. Such a great job on this!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Alicia! I agree, that really helped her eyes so much!

[@AwkwardBirb]

Oh my gosh! She came out so amazingly good! The sculpt is truly excellent too.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! Yes, Myah did such an amazing job on her face!

[@jennylawson1980]

Wonderful end result ❤ she's awesome, Ara. I love it when you make characters very much 😊. She's perfect in every way.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I really enjoy making them as well! Thank you Jenny!❤

[@ArtsyMario]

Yay!! Lydia look so cute! I LOVE her dress! Makes me happy that we started to make the Deetzs! I think the next Deetz member you should do next is Delia Deetz! She has to see how her house is doing.😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

So true! She will definitely have opinions on what I am doing around the house as I work lol! I am excited about making Delia's iconic Day-O hair! Thank you😊

[@MsDisneylandlover]

If that is intimidation i hate to see what you think perfect is lol. I thought all what you did was great and spot on. ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! It did come out better than I thought and I am super happy with it. I just tend to get all nervous before I start something I have never done before like this. Thankfully it worked out!

[@vickinoeske1154]

Gosh, I was at DT yesterday but didn't see the dolls. I'll keep my eyeballs peeled.😄 I love Lydia's red dress. You aced it.❤🎯

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Apparently I got lucky and they aren't easy to find everywhere. I am excited to make a 'play' bucket to keep in my studio so that they are easily accessible for anyone who comes over and wants to play around in the houses ;) Thank you Vicki!

[@nicoleguidry5233]

She's my favorite doll!

[@awenbunny]

I’m always blown away when you make dolls. Your outfits are so well made. The head cap options is brilliant! Love watching you work.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊😊 Thank you! I have definitely learned a lot with each new doll. I am getting less and less scared of difficult shapes ;)

[@brianahawkins8124]

Lydia looks gorgeous!

[@andreavictoriaparadiso47]

I agree with everybody...she turned out perfectly. Glad you were able to get the limbs tied the way you needed them. Her face is just right!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Andrea! Myah helped me so much with that and now I feel way more confident if I need to do it again the future ;)

[@TomSuntotheMax]

Lydia came out GREAT!!! Love the dress, her face and the hair especially! Have a wonderful hooiday season.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you, you too!😊

[@janetgray2184]

I love you for how you inspired me in my dollhouses

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Janet! I am so happy to hear that!😊

[@Marie45610]

I love that you mentioned the cartoon. Nobody I know seems to have watched it, I was starting to wonder if it was some weird fever dream. 😂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I definitely remember it being on and watching a few of them! I don't know when they were on or what channel but I caught them every now and then😄

[@sunsetskies837]

I remember watching the cartoon version of Beetlejuice, so no weird fever dream lol!

[@EvaNaberrie]

🎄🎀🎄Finally Deetz-ember! Love the Beetlejuice House project!🎄🎀🎄 🥀Lydia It's phenomenal, beautiful! Next member of Deetz family I can't wait to see is my favorite of the movie,Delia,maybe in her "Day-o" outfit, it would be fantastic.💕

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! Thank you! I am so excited to make Delia too! Her hair with the wavy side burns is going to be another fun one to figure out lol!

[@cat3crazy]

You did a wonderful job Lydia! The dress is perfect for her size. Did you know that there is elastic thread? It may be helpful allowing the clothes to be removable. I wish I had thought of this earlier. You will have to go to a fabric store or a yarn shop, to find it though. It's not used much for life size clothes but knitters will use for things like mittens. When knitted with the regular yarn, it give the more stretchable. Like in the wrist area.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's such a good idea! I may need to get some and see if it makes it easier for these dolls to move and pose. It's easier when they are wearing a dress but pants can really make things difficult!

[@ZoeShears]

Shes amazing Ara i absoutly love her

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Zoe!

[@argusfleibeit1165]

Fantastic! All that sewing of the lace, around and around. Before you fixed the eyelashes, she looked truly outraged at being forced to marry Beetlejuice. And finding the Doc Martin boots on the Dollar Tree doll was just right!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Outraged as she should be lol! But yes, I am so glad I was able to fix her eyes so she looks a bit more relaxed in other areas of the house😄 Thank you!

[@rosetorres8912]

I am loving Lydia, her dress and hair came out soooo good. ❤❤

[@Deedee_9090]

Wow, I’m so impressed with the red dress! It looks GREAT! 🎉 Would love to see you make the black outfit. ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I will definitely at least make her hat!!

[@lowretta7192]

First - she's gorgeous!! The addition of the "eyelashes" made all the difference in her face. As always, amazing work! For the lace sleeves, have you thought about making them separate from the dress? It looks like you have enough fabric at the armholes that If you made them like extra-long fingerless gloves with a slit at the wrist for ease, then ties (like embroidery floss) at the top end to tie the 2 together between her shoulders and hold them in place, they'd look like set-in sleeves. Just a thought. Even w/o the sleeves, she's perfect!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's a really interesting idea! They would definitely be easier to add if there were separate. Perhaps they could loop around a button on the dress to stay up? Hmm I will think about it!

[@dedeturner9643]

❤ WOW!!!!!❤ Excellent job!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 Thank you Dede!

[@Terahnee]

The red dress is amazing. The black outfit is iconic. However, the school girl out fit is super important, IMO. She's happy, but still herself. I think it's a super important look for Lydia.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yes, the school outfit is a must-make for me because I want to recreate the scene where she is dancing in front of the staircase, floating! I think that would be so fun to do!

[@marygatdula2744]

Lydia turned out perfect! And I love the hair and makeup. Everything looks great!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!!😊😊

[@bradcraig6676]

That turned out so well, you really nailed her face and hair, the outfit was great too.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!!

[@oliviadearth7741]

That's soooo fantastic 😍🎉🎉🎉 she looks great!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Olivia!! 😊

[@christinehampton7669]

She looks amazing

[@angelacole9664]

I LOVE RACHEL! her whole attitude is just.. ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Agreed! And it was fun to see her dollhouse gingerbread make over this past week!

[@angelacole9664]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I loved her new saying from that video, but mine includes you and her, and of course, me! 💕🦇

[@nancyyoscreative]

Wow! Fantastic job on this one!!! She turned out absolutely perfect!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Nancy!!

[@chezsuzie]

Wow! That misfit turned out so good! You need more than one Lydia dressed in different outfits to display in different parts of the house!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! Having more than one would definitely make them easier to swap out lol! But I do hope I can make her clothes changable and focus on some other mysfits I plan to change into new characters ;)

[@BobCrochets]

She looks so so so good! I recently found your Addams Family series about a month ago and have been watching through your channel since. It has been so wonderful to see the Beetlejuice house come to life. I keep your videos up on my second monitor during the workday to keep my creative juice flowing and break up the quiet monotony of WFH, so thank you for sharing your work with us and happy holidays!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you have been enjoying the series videos! I hope to do more and more on the Beetlejuice house as I go forward next year😊 I hope you have a great work day and happy holidays to you and yours as well!

[@conniegarcia5626]

Wow! Looks so good. Nice job.😊

[@charlottesmith830]

So fun to watch this 😊

[@craft-o-matic399]

OMD Ara! Lydia is amazing! Lisa

[@chadbassig9801]

Goodness! It has been ages since I've heard "polarity" of magnets! It brings so much good memories and, what makes it even more special now is that I heard it from you, Ara, during a process of creating yet another great work of art. I guess Arts and Sciences are more linked than we think! 😁

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I totally agree! Understanding materials and how they interact is such an important part of miniatures because it is so much mixed media! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@daalelli]

The cartoon outfit of Lydia's is my actual favorite of her outfits, followed by the all black with the hat. I'm so excited to see you do the red dress, though! Stoked for Deetzember!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay thank you!! 😊 The cartoon outfit will be so fun!

[@debbralehrman5957]

She looks amazing. You did a great job. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 👼🏻🎶📯🎄🌟🎁

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 Thank you!

[@jessicamorrell4713]

Yay❤ my favorite KZbin artist. You have great talent and work ethic ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Wow, thank you!😊😊

[@aimeefarnsworth4833]

I love when someone I watch someone else I watch ❤

[@barbkeith2697]

Oh, Ara! She turned out fantastic! ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Barb!

[@peterreid211]

You should try a slinky fabric. It drapes nicely even on mini outfits.

[@-miekeb-]

She looks gorgeous!! 😊 Thank you and Greetings 👋

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 🤗

[@carolinehelson5527]

So excited for more Beetlejuice content. Lydia looks amazing 🤩

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Caroline!

[@amandajones6481]

I totally love the Lydia doll, she looks amazing in her red wedding dress and veil. And the way you made her hairdos was awesome too. Love from Amanda Jones in Australia

[@MrKirby365]

The beetle juice cartoon is my favorite

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I need to watch the series!

[@sunsetskies837]

Fantastic job as per your usual Ara, Lydia looks so amazing. I love her!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!😊

[@Craftypumpkin1]

I really love the doll, you made an amazing job of her, I love how you did her bangs and makeup and the dress is so pretty, Great job ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! I just had to get those bangs right lol!

[@robinoleary7099]

Well done. I hope you know so many new channels are referencing you while building. It’s so nice to see. You’re kind, thoughtful and so darn talented. You are just all around awesome. 😀

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Robin❤ I love that there are so many new channels starting and really growing this community!

[@TeaMany]

Super cute! Great job!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I am glad you like how she came out!😊

[@vickinoeske1154]

Great job on the wigs! ❤ Yes, I think Lydia would benefit from doll eyelashes.😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I plan to get some in the future to have in my doll making kit ;)

[@vickinoeske1154]

@@BentleyHouseMinis 😉💕👁

[@erinmalone2669]

I’m so glad I don’t have to wait for next August to see more work on the Beetlejuice project! Such fun!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha me too! Thank you!

[@cocoscrafts6410]

You nailed the make up on the doll

[@simoansays4820]

Excellent!

[@laurawiles410]

Lydia turned out great! I knew Dollar Tree had the little dolls, but I didn't know they had separate outfits. I'll have to keep an eye out. Thank you for the heads up!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I got very lucky that they were fully stocked when I got there! I hope you can find some and check them out ;)

[@suzannescheeren7311]

Lydia turned out so well! The eyelashes were a very good idea and the bangs and different headcaps are amazing! And the dress is beautiful

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Suzanne!! I am so thankful she sent an extra head cap so I could do that! Worked out so well😊

[@CassandrajustCassandra]

She is so Lydia. The lashes were a necessity to finish off the Goth look I remember so well! What fun to be able to change her outfits and you did a beautiful job on the Wedding Dress. Nice find on the boots too, removable ones would be a challenge maybe requiring Worbla. xx

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I always forget about Worbla for some reason🤦‍♀️... yes I definitely need to use that more to my advantage! That stuff is amazing! Thank you Cassandra!

[@CassandrajustCassandra]

I don't know if you've ever watched Poppen Atelier but she remakes all kinds of dolls into beautiful art. She uses worbla a lot and does amazing things. She only uses a hair dryer, not a heat gun! Bonus! @@BentleyHouseMinis

[@azteclady]

Oh my goodness, that dress is gorgeous, just gorgeous! And I love how much the doll resembles Lydia (as portrayed by Winona Ryder). You are one seriously talented miniaturist, Ara!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! That has a lot to do with Myah's amazing 3D sculpting skills too. I appreciate it❤

[@azteclady]

@@BentleyHouseMinis okay, the sculpt, yes, but THE HAIR and the eyes/"make up"

[@id7484]

she would totally be bffs with wednesday! thanks for the video, and happy holidays!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I think so too! Happy Holidays❤

[@pamelamorgan2866]

Very creative!

[@karinasanchez3285]

Ahhhhh so so happy that you are back for december vlogs 😄, thank you Ara 😘💯💛

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I am happy to be back too. The Captains Quarters was a blast but it was a bit stressful with the time constraint😄 Now I can just work on what I want too! yay!

[@justdessertsgaming7609]

Awesome job as always! 👏 loved the mail! I need people to send me mail like t yours 😂 I hate my mail 🤨

[@ruthkaiser6168]

You are so artistic and crafty. Lydia is so good. Love her red wedding dress and hair. Relax and don't stress. Everything going to be alright. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@tinykeyholeminis]

This was so Awesome!! You did an Amazing job and the eyelash trick, such a brilliant idea.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I just watched A Square To Spare, she uses water color pencils on the Mysfit dolls. It is easy to come off with just a bit of water and cotton swab, for redos and mistakes. I'm not sure how it sets in permanently yet, I'm still looking into it.😊 But I don't have a steady hand at Tiny details either even with my detail brushes, the pencils may be a better solution for me. I'm really glad you mentioned the magnet to magnet tip because I learned about the magnet pull while creating Ms. Margo's feet. Hopefully Deliah will be next! Have you seen Catherine in Schitts Creek!?!? Omg,😂 she's hilarious as Moira! Great Work, My Friend!! Lydia and Wednesday together. Well, that's just super fun. They both have a fascination with dead people!! Thank you bunches for the shout out, Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones! ❤🥰

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh yeah, I have heard of watercolor pencils too and seen them used on larger dolls. I have some so I really need to give it a try. Magnets can really be tricky little things😄 I agree, Catherine O'Hara is wonderful in anything she is in! I have watched that whole series twice now I think😊 Happy holidays to you and your family as well my friend!

[@serenata1736]

She looks amazing! Wonderful to see how you made her. 😊

[@keishajackson4054]

She’s beautiful ❤

[@kaisoep]

As soon as her bangs were on she really came to life! So excited for more Beetlejuice videos, this is definitely one of my favorite yt series to watch :-)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Totally agree! The bangs really bring her character together! Thank you😊

[@JDtheBlackPhoenix]

Fantastic, the eyelashes were absolutely necessary. I need to visit the dollar store again soon.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you JD! Yes, they helped a lot!

[@chrissychris1360]

Wow, thank you for making all your videos.

[@riannonwhitford5883]

So good ❤❤ love it my favourite look on Lydia❤❤❤ But I’m excited to see Delia she’s my favourite cracks me up 😂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Delia will be super fun! I am excited to figure out her hair as well!

[@riannonwhitford5883]

@@BentleyHouseMinis oh the hair will be an interesting one to do .

[@roseblitz1439]

Your lLydia doll turned out so great! ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@renees766]

Lydia looks great!!

[@savoy6100]

She is beautiful!

[@wastedtalentarts]

I LOVE the idea of making the cartoon outfit!!! But I do love the big black hat, it's iconic.... maybe make the hat and hang it in her room (and the camera, which I'm sure you planned to include already)?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's a great idea! Her room really doesn't have a lot in it so adding the hat would really take up some of the blank space lol!

[@tenaciousinme]

So perfect! Love the boots! So Lydia

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 🤗

[@AshleyJohnson-wi3fi]

She looks great love it❤❤❤

[@jenniferbrodeur4232]

She's beautiful!

[@tara44789]

Wonderful. Thank you 😊.

[@tinahickson6352]

Love the doll!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Tina!

[@karengates7154]

Just when I think you can't do anything more to make me think what a spectacularly talented artist and then you top yourself. Thanks as always for sharing with us. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas. 🎄🙂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Karen! I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas as well❤

[@thcusandsunny]

Christmas came early this year..❤️

[@spacechimp5141]

pretty cool. nice red dress.

[@paperdoll1982]

She looks great! Well done.

[@Sookielein]

She turned out fantastic!