EASY miniature Christmas Decor made from weird stuff 🎄

[@nancyring8104]

You just triggered a memory- back in the late fifties, early sixties, our Monopoly set had real wood houses and hotels!! I wish I still had it!!😁❤️

[@recoveringsoul755]

Yes they did

[@queencityminis]

Wow! That's so cool. I had no idea. I'll need to Google that.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@queencityminis TinkerToys and Lincoln Logs were made all of wood too

[@missyb.623]

Sometimes thrift store monopoly games have the wooden houses ❤

[@nancyring8104]

@@recoveringsoul755 We had those toys, too!!😁❤️

[@cristinaontivero1278]

For someone who doesn't plan ahead your craft is exceptional 🎉

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! I'm so passionate about minis. It's easy to be inspired.

[@yucravechina]

I appreciate her honesty so much, it's real and yet somehow you create magic.

[@queencityminis]

@@yucravechina thank you so much 😊

[@yucravechina]

No, thank you for your creativity and tutorials! really inspiring

[@michellehicks6898]

One of the things I really like about your videos (other than your soothing voice) is that you always make things from scraps or junk that people ACTUALLY have in their craft spaces or house!!! I love that! I do not have a 3d printer so I hate watching people spend tons of money when I can't do that for my miniatures. So, thank you!!!!!

[@queencityminis]

You're welcome! I really love making minis from what I have lying around. It's so much fun.

[@lindenjenesse5078]

I think it's more fun to make things from scraps and bits than it would be to just 3D print everything! I mean, I don't have a 3D printer so maybe I'm wrong, but I kind of don't think so!

[@kaydee3087]

Fantastic!! Thank you!!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@randomviking8676]

You had me at "made from weird stuff" 😄 The red berries were so worth the trial and error!

[@queencityminis]

I agree! Thank you 😊

[@randomviking8676]

@@queencityminis Mod Podge does eventually dry clear. The deeper the glue, the longer it takes. I filled a mini dog's water bowl, in layers and it took a loooong time before it was full of nice, clear 'water'. 👍

[@breakinn403]

Your attention to detail is outstanding.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@puchulera16]

Have a nice holidays!

[@queencityminis]

Happy holidays!

[@2sons1lv]

They are alllllll my very favorites !!!!!!!! 😮❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! These were a lot of fun to make

[@vickinoeske1154]

That mantel is decked out for Christmas, just like the song We Need a Little Christmas.❤😊❤ Haul out the holly...🎵🎶

[@queencityminis]

Yes! Thank you 😊

[@shelleynobleart]

Queen! Queen of minis. Brilliant. You had me from the start but when you added the thread wick, brother, that's it!

[@queencityminis]

Oh yeah! We're on the same page :)

[@LaLadybug2011]

I don't know why I'm obsessed with miniature everything but I am-including goats, horses, donkey's and cows! LoL. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and thank you for this awesome video. You are SO talented!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊 everything is better in miniature for sure!

[@TinaOsborne-wb7sb]

I really like the centerpiece. And I enjoy your sense of humor. Anemic wreath, lol.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@WillinrowArts]

So many great techniques ❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊 I LOVE your collab with Whitney LaBrie. You are so talented.

[@WillinrowArts]

@@queencityminis Thank you so much, Whitney and I really enjoyed collaborating.

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Good morning 🌄🌞 blessings ☕ awesome

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jamiegallier2106]

This was fun- it all turned out adorable. Loved the mini holly ‘picks’ and the red berry wreath. *the white spots on the wreath just make it look more accurate- even expensive berries are often made of styrofoam- and there’s always a berry or three that end up cracked/ broken and show the white underneath, lol.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you for that! I agree. Happy accident

[@carrie4910]

So cute!!! I adore the little gingerbread houses!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you!! 😊

[@MishSpar]

I am having a really hard time deciding which is my favorite. The little Holly clusters on the Lycopodium garland is going to look fabulous on my double grand staircase and balcony someday. I am fascinated with the idea of the mini village though. Uggggh. Too many fun things to do.

[@queencityminis]

Do them all 😆 I love the idea of the holly clusters on the garland. That'll be a grand staircase indeed.

[@tracybowling1156]

Hey Shyra! I hope you and your soon-to-be husband have the very merriest Christmas ever! 🎄

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@miniatureaddictionclub]

I love the snowy center piece! And your holly turned out beautifully. I'm also on the look out for a holly leaf paper punch, I'm not even going to attempt it by hand 😅

[@queencityminis]

It wasn't THAT bad cutting them by hand but it wasn't fun either. I'm an impatient crafter. Thank you :)

[@shelly49]

There’s a McGill corner rounder punch that punches 3 tiny Holly leaves and 3 tiny circles out of the corner of the paper

[@debb5470]

I love watching your creations!

[@queencityminis]

I love making them :)

[@fancifuldevices]

So coooooool! I love a bunch of tiny accessories. Idk why but they’re my favorite thing in a dollhouse- the teeny details just make me squee.

[@queencityminis]

Absolutely! I love the little details.

[@kevinb9327]

Merry Christmas, Shila. You've brought us much happiness this year.

[@queencityminis]

Many more years to come! Thank you

[@nildarodriguez3974]

Love how real all looks, especially the candles.❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@traceykinsman7727]

For your holly leaves, you could try Stampin' Up brand paper punches. They have holly leaves but I'm not sure if they would be small enough. Or you could try die cut stencils to cut them out of paper as well.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you for the help!

[@shelly49]

There is a McGill corner rounder punch that punches 3 Holly leaves and 3 tiny circles out of the corner of the paper

[@Lauras-tinyview]

I love the mantle center piece! Reminded me of a real one I had once with a wide pillar candle. Thanks for sharing!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I was thinking of putting three candles in it, but I didn't want to obscure the wreath. That would look so nice on a table, though.

[@dawnklein106]

Totally terrific! Happy holidays!

[@queencityminis]

Same to you! Thank you 😊

[@franceslynch8815]

Exquisite and adorable.❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! 😊

[@appleoneill5135]

Wow! I love these so much. Those candles are total genius! Thank you loads for sharing x ❤

[@queencityminis]

Glad you like them!

[@sandramejorado7076]

Merry Christmas…. Thank you!You are amazing to watch ❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ejensen1050]

This mantle piece is absolutely adorable❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@elizabethmcgrath6198]

That was a real treat thank you. Have a very merry christmas.

[@queencityminis]

You too! Thank you

[@kellysweeney3842]

Those are wonderful little creations! I have got to try making some stuff for the holidays. So far I haven't. Really love that centerpiece!

[@queencityminis]

You're running out of time! Get to it

[@randomviking8676]

@@queencityminis 😄 True!! 😮

[@Incredible43]

Oh my gosh I see old Monopoly games at thrift shops all the time I'm going to grab one next time I'm there I love your mini Gingerbread house idea. Do you think caviar beads will work for the Berry wreath? Thank you for this post my wheels are turning, gotta make more minis 😀 ✨🎄 Happy Holidays🎄✨

[@queencityminis]

Caviar beads would be perfect! Making an entire village of these would be so much fun. I got these Monopoly pieces from free games someone out in a bin on the sidewalk. They got rained on/moldy, but I salvaged what I could. I have pieces from a Life game, too and some other random games.

[@Incredible43]

That would be so much fun! Thanks, I'll look into free games, great idea for my budget 👍🙂 Looking forward to a project using LIFE game pieces. 💙

[@debbralehrman5957]

This is adorable. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🌟🎄🎁👼🏻🎶📯

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@ghoulgoil5029]

OMGOSH this is adorable! How you have the patience to work with such tiny things is incredible. I love everything you made but the garland is so stinken cute!

[@queencityminis]

That was SO easy and took two seconds since I had the holly berries ready to go.

[@robertine.atelier]

Always inventing new technics to do what you want to do ! 👍🏻 Thank you for sharing and happy christmas ! 🎄

[@queencityminis]

My pleasure! Thank you 😊

[@paigelittle3153]

I’m so obsessed with your content I could watch a 6hr version of each of your videos

[@queencityminis]

Yay! Thank you so much 😊

[@ALC-tx1qq]

I could only imagine what your Christmas tree ornaments and village would look like! 😊

[@queencityminis]

I love Christmas decor!

[@cecoya]

The houses turned out pretty cute. The candles and the holly are great as well. I use those tooth picks to make wicker furniture, the ends make great leg and chair bottoms. I have punches at Hobby Lobby to make the leaves for holly and quite a few other leaves as well. One great purchase equals life long projects for me. I also love those little glass jars from Dollar Tree and make canister sets and spices for miniature projects. You have a wonderful Christmas and New Year

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! You too I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for Holly leaf punches for sure. I'll get a a faster start next year and make more Christmas minis.

[@berthaday3473]

Wow- skip the punch idea, ur holly is spot on. Ooo the candle wick! (U gotta add a mini snuffter). I am so trying the alcohol/paint antiquing tecnique( was it acrylic paint?) A million years ago in ceramics for "snow" we used cotton from inside SUPER thick fem. hygiene pads mixed w/ white paint (I think brand was Modess) while wet, add clear glitter. 😮

[@queencityminis]

I love the idea of a candle snuffer! How cute. I bet a brass earring back would be great for that.

[@berthaday3473]

​@@queencityminisoh dang, I bet ! Let's try one

[@teresas.5848]

Punch Bunch (brand) has a holly leaf punch!

[@queencityminis]

Nice! I found one. Thank you 😊

[@justinn77]

Awwww so very cute Shyra. Merry Christmas to you 🎄🎄🎄

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! You too!

[@justinn77]

@@queencityminis You’re welcome! Thanks and be good to see what you will make in 2024!

[@bluerosa1550]

Wonderful miniatures for Christmas. I liked everything you made, but my favorite was the centerpiece with the golden balls. Very pretty scene. Merry Christmas to you and family.

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much 😊 I didn't plan to make the centerpiece snowy, but I'm glad I did

[@TaraFinlay]

Really love that garland. I finally moved back to NY so I will have to order the moss from E&T online. Merry Christmas!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! That's a bummer you moved away from Earth & Tree Miniatures, but I hope you're enjoying NY.

[@DieFluchendeHexe]

I know this may be a bit late, but for the holly leaves, you can buy a holly leaf hole puncher. Though I am not sure if the size is correct for 1:12 scale. /: "Punch Bunch Large'Holly Leaves' Punch". Maybe could find a smaller size.

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that

[@NotoriousCrafts]

I love how you used monopoly houses! That is such a great idea 👏 love everything you made❤ happy holidays 🎄

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I found a bunch of used board games on the side of the road and salvaged the plastic pieces since the boxes were moldy.

[@dixiemeyer1831]

Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and these adorable projects. Merry Christmas

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! You too!

[@Mademoiselle_Opossum]

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[@queencityminis]

That's a cool tip about the baking soda! Thank you

[@em6577]

Ahhh those little houses are so cute..❤

[@queencityminis]

I think they don't look anything like Monopoly houses anymore. Mission accomplished 👏

[@sandrakorpela1850]

Just sitting here, my day off, watching your videos. So relaxing. Thank you

[@queencityminis]

I'm so glad! You deserve it

[@maddieadams75]

Very cute items you created. Merry Christmas Happy Holidays and a Blessed New Year 🫎🙏🎄⛄️🦌🎁🎅🛷❄️❤️

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! Happy Holidays ⛄

[@lindenjenesse5078]

So super cute, Shyra! Those little holly leaves just sent me over the top!! ("...anemic wreath..." Haha!!) Merry Christmas!!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😆

[@2degucitas]

I highly recommend you find some inexpensive strips of wood veneer. It's thinner than popsicle sticks and comes in handy for building small items and covering things you want to look wood grain. It can be applied with ordinary white glue and varnished with Modge Podge. Its so easy to cut. Cover cheap doll furniture, make chests, boxes, and handy for making furniture. Just use cardboard and cover with the veneer. You could make your own butcher block items for the kitchen! Wooden floors! Ideas are endless. If you soak it in hot water it can be rounded into shapes.

[@queencityminis]

I have some really thin strips of wood that were included with a vintage dollhouse kit. I used them as flooring. I have some thin veneer that goes into a Cricut machine too. I should make some stuff with them. Thanks!

[@2degucitas]

@@queencityminis sounds good!

[@suebrattain8531]

So creative. Love your video.

[@queencityminis]

Thanks! 😊

[@MimmiesMinis-KellyPenny]

I am in love with the moss! 😍 It's the most real looking greenery that I've seen in a really long time that wasn't attached to another piece of greenery or flower pic. My only problem is that I have no idea where to get this amazing greenery!! There's nothing like it in any of the stores around me. Did you find yours on line? I was wondering if you'd mind sharing where you found it? I looked in this video description and I couldn't find a link of any sort.

[@queencityminis]

earthntree.com/miniatures/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=169_1084_1088&products_id=40977 I posted it in the description. It's super cheap, too! Enjoy 😊

[@MimmiesMinis-KellyPenny]

@@queencityminis I'm so sorry 🥺 I promise I called myself looking in the description to find a link so I wasn't being an unnecessary bother🤦‍♀️. Thank you for taking the time to post it for me.

[@tonyruggz4487]

Beautiful..

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! 😊

[@miniveedub]

Such great ideas. I like the wax dripped down the toothpick to make it more realistic. I’ve used toothbrush bristles painted black with permanent marker to make wicks for candles, they’re the right thickness and already stiff.

[@queencityminis]

That's a cool idea with the toothbrush bristles! Add some wax and you'll make extra cool candles.

[@msamelienp]

Great work and fun ideas. I was wondering what to do You explain things really well. Now I'm no longer clueless! Thanks!. 🙂

[@queencityminis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kraftyiam]

Howdy, what a year. I hope you and yours had a most excellent Holiday Season. May your New Year be filled with memories of only the best parts of the old and may it bring tons of new and good possibilities. You're my first video watch of 2024 and you did not disappoint. Love all of your creations. Because of you I'm going to find my old chalk pastels and grind them down to use as chalk...haven't used them in years but, now that I'm thinking about it ... I might draw with them first ... nah ... haha I will use for highlights as you've shown. I'll be making my very first booknook from scratch -- I can't wait.

[@queencityminis]

Yay! I'm glad my video was the first of the year. Enjoy making a book nook! Making minis is good for the soul.

[@michelleschaefer9545]

You always have so many good ideas! 🎉❤🎉

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! 😊

[@KelliesKreations]

I Love your minis, what kind of glue do you use?

[@queencityminis]

For this video, I used hot glue and wood glue. My favorite glue is Canopy Glue aka Formula 560. I call it thin tacky glue. It grabs quickly but is a lot thinner than tacky glue. Model ship makers use it for attaching tiny sails to teeny pieces of wood.

[@KelliesKreations]

@@queencityminis Thank you so much. that helps a lot, my husband is recently into models and his glue is awful, so this will be a game charger for him as well. your amazing.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! I hope that helps

[@MyPocketfulOfPosies]

Hi! Could you link that little tiny paintbrush you use?! Thanks so much! Love your videos!

[@queencityminis]

amzn.to/47GwjKb Here you are!

[@catherinemahone8841]

❤

[@Dawn_McNair]

What was the moss called again? Mini’s fascinate me. Frustrating for me when I try, but fascinating nonetheless. I love watching how you make yours.

[@randomviking8676]

Lycopodium ; )

[@queencityminis]

I added a link to the description to buy the moss. It's $5 for 5 oz, plus shipping. Idk what the shipping costs since I bought it at the store.

[@decgal81]

IDK if you found one but I saw a small holly leaf punch on etsy.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I haven't found one

[@pdxcontent]

Does lycopodium moss grow in your area? I’m trying to find some on the internet

[@queencityminis]

Call Earth & Tree Miniatures and order some from them.

[@NotAnotherAUDHDCrafter]

Whiteout? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@queencityminis]

That would possibly work

[@amandaw5993]

"Fortunately I buy very cheap toilet paper..." There's a comment you won't hear too often lol

[@queencityminis]

I went to a friend's house the other day and her toilet paper was so plush. It was like a bath towel! Maybe I'll slightly upgrade from the cheapest TP to the second cheapest.

[@berthaday3473]

​@@queencityminis 🧻🧻🧻🧻🧻🧻

[@Lindascrafts]

Where do you get the glue bottle? 🙏🏻

[@queencityminis]

amzn.to/49Fm3np You can get them on Amazon. I like the caps on these.

[@evelynsaungikar3553]

The fireplace needs stockings! Great otherwise!

[@queencityminis]

I agree! I plan to decorate the lower portion next Christmas season. I ran out of time.

[@miasjodin5950]

Interesting!! But, I would call it decoupage and not papier mâché, on the monopoly houses. Sorry /besserwisser has spoken...

[@queencityminis]

Oh yeahhhh. That's probably true.