11 in 1! EASY dollhouse miniature PLANTS for dollhouse or diorama

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Watch me make 11 different mini plants using simple methods and everyday materials. Many miniature plants are catered to 1:12 scale, but these plants would fit well in 1:16 or 1:24 as well to fit your Lundby, Scandinavian Families, & R Bliss dollhouses.
Some Dimensions:
Monstera: 2" tall (equivalent of 2 feet in 1:12 or 4 feet in 1:24)
Dracaena: 3" tall (equivalent of 3 feet in 1:12 or 6 feet in 1:24)
Fern 1" tall (equivalent of 1 foot in 1:12 or 2 feet in 1:24)
Wall Pockets 1/2" (equivalent of 6 inches in 1:12 or 1 foot in 1:24)
Stone bead pot plant 3/8" (equivalent of 4 inches in 1:12 or 8 inches in 1:24)
Plastic plant 1/2" tall (equivalent of 6 inches in 1:12 or 1 foot in 1:24)
Hanging Plant 2" tall (equivalent of 2 feet in 1:12 or 4 feet in 1:24)
Some of my favorite things:
Paper fasteners & 1/8" hole punch
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2 oz bottle of Diamond Glaze
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8 oz bottle of Diamond Glaze
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Heat gun- I use mine to quickly dry paint, soften the glue to dismantle furniture and quickly cure polymer clay without an oven. Gets a lot hotter than a hair dryer.
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Craft heat gun that doesn't get as hot as mine
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I have lots of projects planned ranging from scratch made accessories, abandoned miniatures, furniture makeovers, accessories, kits and Dollhouse Miniatures in multiple scales. I also have a large Harry Potter build planned for 1" scale.
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Thank you,
Shyra
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[@BekbekE]

I watch for both entertainment and to learn. Your voice is calming and not too much annoying music. I’ve always loved miniatures since I was a little girl but am just now in my 50’s starting to make miniatures. I love that you share your knowledge step by step and use obtainable materials and most of all I love your sense of humor. Definitely one of my favorite commentators!

[@queencityminis]

Wow, thank you! I'm glad you're a fan. You can't please them all, though. The other day someone commented that my voice is annoying. Another said I have man hands 😆

[@BekbekE]

@@queencityminis wow some people are so rude. Like I said and as others said i love your paint stained hand and there is a relatable quality you have that is not fake and you make me lol literally 😂. I love it when you said that kit made you mad. I can definitely relate to that.

[@marygatdula2744]

​@queencityminis LOL. Some people just have no filter and whatever passes through their mind comes out of their mouth.

[@klaird_h4727]

Shyra first off- you are hilarious! I love your artistry/creativity and personality! I love all of the plants and the thought you put into selecting the "planters". I actually make minis myself, and have an Etsy shop. However, I've decided to finish my degree, so my creativity has been placed on hold for the time being with my course load.😔

[@djg5950]

@@marygatdula2744 Yeah, but, the time it takes to type out a comment should be a deterrent. Can't imagine anyone telling someone they have "man" hands. Some voices I don't like (high squeaky drives me nuts) but I never say anything. I just can't watch their videos.

[@JC-ew5ss]

No 3d printer, only creativity... SUBSCRIBED!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you for subscribing! I specialize in making minis from everyday items.

[@heidicullip491]

I really appreciate your no nonsense tutorials and explanation of your processes. Too many KZbinr's waffle and try to be 'character' personalities that can be so irritating! Love your vids! 😍

[@queencityminis]

I appreciate that! I'm a pretty impatient person, so I do more and more trimming during editing. I like to keep the info rolling and not stay on the same image on the screen or topic for too long.

[@angieklotz8639]

I feel the same way.

[@L0U1SE]

Love your ideas and your delivery. I have a mini kit to make but much prefer watching you make things than start on the kit myself 😊

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

Yes! My pet peeve is a messy work space with a person digging around looking for supplies while talking about whatever crosses their mind... And their videos are an hour long. I don't mind watching you dig through your little jars for bits and pieces. The crow part of my brain is entirely engaged... Good job hon!

[@djg5950]

@@kilodeltawhisky1504 The crafting part of my brain is like, "Oh, I could use that little thingy for a mini project." Agree with you about the interruptions to get a towel, another full bottle of glue, scissors etc. Should have everything near your work area before you start to record or edit the video better.

[@fancifuldevices]

I’m transfixed watching your process. When you said “I like to conserve creative energy” I felt it in my soul.

[@queencityminis]

Absolutely! You'll notice I try to avoid tedious tasks as much as possible.

[@valeriebrincheck6034]

I watch for ideas to make mini’s and for your sense of humor . My favorite is the spider plant with the little baby. So cute and realistic looking.

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much! 😊 It's such a cute plant. I have a bunch of spider plants myself. They just keep reproducing.

[@cobynonamegiven842]

You asked. I really like the ideas. I started making miniatures from robotime. Their explanations are nowhere near as clear as yours. And like you, I have all sorts of materials that I use to craft things I like. Other hobby's include gardening, house plants. So I really love this planttutorial. I find it helps me relax, because you have to slow down and be precise to make these things. And I really love them.

[@OpalSea]

"look how dirty my fingers are. I mean, look how cool this stone bead is" 😅 too real. Love it

[@queencityminis]

Haha thank you 😊

[@brandysanders3653]

I feel ya and was about to mention the same. When I heard that I giggled like a loon. Funny, yes but mostly unexpected. Perfect dry humor spoken in the deadpan. 🥴☮️💜

[@bemabulldog3790]

I feel so much better knowing others don't know where they got the odd stuff they have but collected them for crafting.

[@queencityminis]

At first, I could remember where things came from. Then the collection grew and your guess is as good as mine.

[@bemabulldog3790]

@@queencityminis I open random metal boxes and find a strange collection of stuff.

[@brianahawkins8124]

Perfect! These cute plants will look perfect for my dollhouse greenhouse.

[@queencityminis]

That sounds great!

[@cathymadsen2930]

Perfect timing. I purchased a 15cm, 2 level, glass display case and I'm turning it into a glasshouse/shed. These ideas are perfect. I've collected miniature things for 10 years and I'm so excited to finally start making them into something!

[@jude1515]

Awesome. I am making a little faux stone house. I need a plant or two in it.

[@queencityminis]

I love when that happens! That is perfect timing. Have fun 😊

[@jori7398]

Your artistry! 🌱🍃🌿 The baby spider in the spider plant makes this an easy favorite among the different plants-which are all equally mesmerizing, I just love that you added a baby to it because that’s the most fun part about watching spider plants grow. (Until my neighbor’s cat chews them off.) I started watching your channel after YT recommended one of your videos. You immediately became binge worthy, and so relaxing. Every source stress in life evaporates. A few short weeks later and I’ve started building the architectural model for my tiny home in 1:36 scale and having an amazing time of it! Thank you so very, very much for bringing this into my life. 🙏🏼💞 Today I’m learning how to design stairs to the measurements needed for my ceiling height, while factoring in the height of the stair risers and depth of treads. I’ll use my cardboard template to cut a “stringer” for the staircase. After that I’ll cut and glue my steps to it! Math is hard. I a door you! 🤭💫🌷

[@queencityminis]

That's so awesome! I've never worked in 1:36. What a cool project to take on. Julie Warren has been adding stringers to her dollhouse lately. She never thought of that detail before. The realism it adds is fantastic.

[@MyVideosNow]

I watch for entertainment, and I just finished a 1:24 scale two story pub made in a whisky bottle box, and am working very slowly on a book nook from scratch, all I have done is a leather reading chair, side table, some books, and a coffee mug using your tutorial.

[@queencityminis]

That 1:24 pub sounds AMAZING! What a great idea. I'm glad my paper mug tutorial contributed to your latest project 😁

[@barbkeith2697]

I love your work, dirty fingers and all! ❤

[@queencityminis]

I always notice how dirty my hands are during editing 😆

[@marygatdula2744]

​@queencityminis I laughed so hard when you said, "Look how dirty my fingers are; I mean, look how cool this stone bead is." 😂 Have you ever watched Julie Warren? Her hands are beautiful and always clean! I swear, I have no idea how she does it. I can't even pick up a pen without getting ink on me! LOL

[@MsLowyTeachesArt]

I'm a middle school art teacher and I'm making a playlist of how to make miniature things for my Advanced Art students to use as reference for a project that we are going to do this year. We are going to make a self portrait project in the form of a "dream room" filled with furniture, objects, hobbies, and things that are important to them. The idea is that they are making a room that they would love to have in their real life and it would look like they just stepped out of the room for a moment, so it will look lived in and realistic. Your videos are *exactly* what I'm looking for because you reuse/repurpose inexpensive materials and give a really simple explanation on how to make realistic-looking objects. I love making miniatures myself, but I don't have the time to make instructional videos for every possible thing they may want to have in their project. I make videos for almost all of my other projects for my Beginning Art, Digital Art, and Advanced Art classes, so I know how long videos take to film and edit. Your videos are really fun to watch and so inspiring! I hope my students love your videos as much as I do! Thank you so much for your hard work! As for which plant I like the best, I really can't choose because they are all so well done! I think I will go with the spider plant, as I have a bunch of real life spider plants, both at my house and in my classroom.

[@queencityminis]

Wow! I never would've imagined a teacher would use my videos for students! That's great. I wish I had had a teacher who assigned such a project. I could've discovered my love for miniatures years earlier. Thank you!

[@melissabeal7720]

Im a houseplant hobbyists, love miniatures, n dabble in crafts this video is right up my alley ❤❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@marygatdula2744]

Pick a favorite? Impossible! They are all terrific. I do like the wall planter with the flowers though, and the little hanging basket and.....

[@queencityminis]

I'm glad you appreciate the wall pockets! So easy

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

From now on I shall call everything small and fuzzy on my desk a 'spider baby' lol!! Great tutorial and absolutely amazing plants!!🤩 Loved it all!!

[@queencityminis]

I'm on board with that 😆 I am especially glad you like them!

[@FondaForsythe-mu6rx]

I make minis too, thanks for all the inspiration. I do watch while I am relaxing but I find I have more projects after a view, lol

[@queencityminis]

That's great 😸 Thank you

[@rojominava03]

I love watching your videos and have recommended them to my minis Facebook group. I was also taught to make a cheap plant by sticking two strips of masking tape together sticky sides together with a wire down the middle and out one end. Paint the masking tape green, then cut in whatever shape leaf you want bend the wire and curve the petals by stretching over scissors blade. They look great

[@queencityminis]

Thank you for sharing my channel! Little Gretchen's Workshop has a video showing how to make plants using that tape method.

[@melniee2551]

It is amazing what a brown wash does to just about anything! Plants are the hardest thing to get the right size and texture. Plastic leaves in a small size usually looks like thick plastic, so these ideas are great! Thanks for sharing...so many options.... :) Loved them all, but the "macrame" hanging plant was awesome!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I'm so glad it looks like macrame. That's the look I was going for.

[@n.t.772]

i watch both as a practice of rest but also to learn, i let my brain pick up what i can. i really really appreciate how you are not about doing things super fancy, this is not a hidden insult, i just don't think for me personally crafting where everything you use has to be ordered from a specialty shop is for me. it is not accessible. it is expensive. i am learning how to make due and find joy in what i have, thanks for being part of that journey.

[@queencityminis]

Absolutely! You don't need expensive tools or materials to make miniatures. It's a very flexible hobby.

[@meganwalker27]

OMG.. I have leftover wire nuts from putting up lighting for my real plants, so using them this way will be awesome!! 🪴

[@Phaser1x]

A true Artisan who teaches, informs, entertains and inspires. Thank you.

[@queencityminis]

Wow, thank you so much 😊

[@ohmoflife1]

My husband and I make miniature houses for my forensics classes (I also share them with the English department for students to have as amuse for their creative writing projects. We both love your creativity and have incorporated many into our “murder scene” houses to add extra realism. Thank you for your creativity:)

[@queencityminis]

That's so interesting! I'm happy to help

[@lunadargent5292]

I watch because Im teaching myself how to be a miniaturist; Im building a dollhouse from a 100 year old gramophone cabinet. Your cleverness blows me away and really opened my mind to the possibilities that can be created. I also really love how you show that I don't have to run out to the store and buy buy buy because there's multiple ways to achieve an effect or look. And lastly I always pick your videos first because the rhythm of your videos and your narration works well with how I want to listen if that makes sense lol 👍🏻😃👏🏻

[@queencityminis]

Absolutely! When I first started, I'd buy the exact product a KZbinr used, but it's unnecessary. I really like making it work with what I have. That gramophone cabinet project sounds great.

[@dawsie]

I watch for both relaxation and for insperation as well, while watching it gave me ideas for other types of indoor plants, like “Mother-in-Laws Tung” don’t know it’s fancy name only what most Aussies call it. Very long green yellow, to green white in colour and very tuff stems, does not bend much, but does twist a little when growing. Then there was the fern plant with long fronds that curl up and out that starts out brown in colour when rolled up, then as it unrolls the brown is hidden under the plant and it shows off its deep green fronds, mostly seen in the woodlands around the world. Not forgetting that very strange hanging basket plant that’s just long strings of green purls or as I use to call it as a child string peas😹😹. Thank you for sharing.🤗🤗🤗

[@queencityminis]

We call it mother in law's tongue, too as well as a snake plant. My hairdresser has a string of pearls plants that literally hangs 4 feet. Jealous!

[@maggieauterman3406]

I can't get over the precision you put into each plant. I really like them all.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 🌵

[@teresahickey4380]

Can't choose a favorite 😂. They are all adorable ❤

[@queencityminis]

Mine is the spider plant 🕷️

[@spacecatandthekittens1954]

​@@queencityminisAdding the baby made it perfection!

[@eyecandieinc]

My mom and aunt used to make shadow boxes for a few stores and when I came across your videos I was excited to see what you were doing. I really enjoy how creative your mind is. You have inspired me. Thank you

[@queencityminis]

That is awesome! Thank you so much 😊

[@karenseegers2417]

I absolute love the hanging basket, the little baby spider plant, so cool. Love all your videos thank you so much.

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome! Thank you 😊

[@claireful]

I watch for fun and I also make minis. I’m really new to it, having started in December last year, and I have appreciated your videos so much just for the simplicity and because you consciously use cheap materials. The cost of some pieces is astonishing to me but I can always count on you for an incredible looking alternative. Thank you so so much - I just bought a greenhouse kit (only the laser cut walls) and I’ve been delaying starting because of the thought of making that many plants. I’ll start now!!

[@queencityminis]

Perfect timing! Like I said, create a mixture of really simple plants Plus others that take a bit more time and more steps. Not every single piece you create has to be a showpiece.

[@claireful]

@@queencityminis oh for sure, that was a really good piece of advice. I had been looking at it as being a heap of really intricate things. Also I looked around at all my magpie piles and suddenly saw some potential for bigger show pieces that are still relatively simple to put together. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@triciab8751]

"Magpie piles" haha, love that!! I have so many of those.😂

[@AnitaSouth]

I hadn’t thought of using beads for pots, I make miniature plants all the time and hand make my pots, buts that’s a great easy alternative. Thank you.

[@queencityminis]

Glad it was helpful! Leave it to me to come up with the lazy way to do things 😆

[@argries]

I've made tiny plants with painted paper before, and it's nice to see someone else do it!

[@queencityminis]

So cool! Maybe it's time to make some more :)

[@ZoeShears]

I make minis so always come over for ideas and to marvel at the talent of other creators. I am loving these plant ideas and after I had a bonsai tree go completely wrong I'm going to attempt a hanging plant lol.

[@helengibson8196]

I watch to learn but I must say I could easily just watch for entertainment. Your videos are very direct and with great instructions. My favourite was the spider plant. Thank you 🌷

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Suebear6157]

Your work is amazing! You create things I don't see anywhere else. Thank you!

[@queencityminis]

I appreciate that 🙏

[@alexawalker2257]

You are so talented. I just love the spider plant. We had all plastic plants in our house growing up except the spider plant that hung in a macrame hanger in our kitchen. It was the only plant she could keep alive!🪴

[@queencityminis]

That's awesome! I wanted the planter to look like macrame. I'm glad it translated. Maybe I should add a knot to the bottom 🤔

[@angelalucier2158]

I laughed out loud when you talked about that mini office kit - that’s the exact same spot I quit out of frustration!

[@queencityminis]

Seriously! They need to stop. Gluing wire to itself is a nightmare

[@SocoOnlineOrg]

@@queencityminisThose desk legs were the WORST!

[@dianemitchell5770]

I’ve learned so much from watching your videos! I rehabbed a 1:12 dollhouse 2 years ago and enjoyed the process. We have a small place, so I’m going to make a room box and a book nook kit. Working on a sewing room in a ‘hello kitty’ 5x8 lunchbox. The toothpick-hinged ironing board took 3-tried to make, but it looks good and folds up. Will send a couple photos as I make progress. I’m from MA and live in FL now. Thank you

[@queencityminis]

That is awesome! I love the sound of those projects. I'm also from MA!

[@Mary-BethJohnson-ny2nb]

I shouldn't be surprised with your talent, but it is astonishing every time I watch another video. My family and friends are probably tired of me telling them what you have done. I loved all of the plants. But you made my day when you said, "Look how dirty my nails are," and then talked about the pretty pot. I am 60 next month and just started minis because of you. Have a blessed day.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😀 You have no idea how happy this comment makes me 😁 I really hope you're enjoying making miniatures. It's so therapeutic to me.

[@mobmakeitsmall]

I love the hanging basket! I’m a mini maker but at night I watch you to relax and you give great tips and tricks. Thanks!

[@queencityminis]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@diedawachtel4689]

Awesome tutorial! I watched this video because I found tiny pots at the craft store and wanted to make tiny plants for them. I made the spider plant and two monstera plants. They turned out so cute!

[@queencityminis]

Glad it was helpful! I love hearing that viewers made some minis and had fun.

[@catserver8577]

I watch for relaxation and I make minis. I have used beads for vases, etc, never thought of plant pots. These are great!

[@queencityminis]

I'm glad I gave you a new idea of what you can do with beads. Thank you for watching 🙂

[@debrapryor5350]

I love watching you I'm just getting started in minis I watch you and tin key hole and little Gretchen workshop I love you all you help me to see things that I wouldn't so keep up the good work

[@queencityminis]

That's a great assortment of channels! Thank you so much 😊

[@darkallegiance666]

I watch because I’m interested in miniatures, & in the process of making a Baba Yaga kind of building with claws, trees, exterior bits around etc. I love that you use materials that don’t cost a small fortune or rely on a name-brand, as well as items that we’re likely to have on hand at home ie you don’t look down on making stuff from scratch using basic methods. I also really appreciate that you are very, very good at what you do. Be proud of your hands - they are versatile, creative, useful, easy to clean….& you have earned every callous on them ie working hands. Thank you for sharing your extremely interesting work with us.💐

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! I love making minis using everyday items. It's so much fun to me. The other day someone commented that I have "man hands", so thank you for the compliments 😊:)

[@Bridget-f5i]

You're not the only one who has a lot of wire nuts sitting around 😂 I've noticed I hoard so many of the same things you do and I'm glad I'm not the only one! 😁

[@queencityminis]

There's so much solidarity in this miniature community! I love it

[@be_heard247]

Dude yes I said outloud when she talked about the wire nuts "oh man I have sooo many" haha 😅

[@lolasworldofminis]

You’re hilarious AND inspiring! Thank you for teaching me how to not go broke as I embark on my new journey into the land of minis.

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@elizabethmilward8301]

I like all of them. I'm watching to learn how to make better plants for wargaming miniatures and terrain. I want to build jungle bases for my upcoming saurian army for One Page Rules. That's rather smaller scale than this, but some of the techniques should cross over. The paper leaves, particularly. They look better and easier to make than the polymer clay techniques I was trying this morning.

[@queencityminis]

A lot of techniques for dollhouse Miniatures lend themselves well to terrain for gaming and vice versa. I learned a lot from Black Magic crafts to use in my dollhouses.

[@elizabethmilward8301]

@@queencityminis I watch his videos too. 😄 I just made a couple of plants: bromeliad/spider plants using your techniques that aren't ridiculously huge for 1/78 scale. The fern leaves didn't turn out quite so well. I'll have to try again - a few tree ferns would look awesome and they're quite big plants. So thanks! Means I'm not restricted to expensive bought laser plants.

[@kathybaker9336]

You're an amazing artisan and absolutely charming. I watch for both reasons. You're DIY approach to your craft is inspirational.

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much 😊

[@debbiekirk7099]

My hubby is an electrician and those "wire nuts" are called marrettes. I definitely have a lot! I love your videos, so informative and less expensive options, and very innovative. I watch to learn and for the humour. (yes there is a u in it I' m Canadian eh!)

[@queencityminis]

I had no idea they're called marrettes. I've only heard them called wire nuts. Thank you!

[@debbiekirk7099]

@@queencityminis Oops I spelt humour wrong, ha ha we always have to add the u into various words and I have automatically been adding it here.

[@megiab]

so wonderful! I am a stained glass artist and have been wanting to make a tiny victorian greenhouse, your videos have really inspired me to get this project going

[@queencityminis]

That sounds gorgeous! Have fun

[@sallyvandergraaff5622]

Oh my . . . I love *ALL* of your plants. Thanks much for the inspiration and instruction. Like other subscribers, I watch to learn, but there's also a lot of entertainment value here.

[@queencityminis]

So nice of you 😌 Thank you!

[@hv1946FLUSA]

Another very helpful tutorial. This gave me some great ideas for giving my rooms more life. Thank you!

[@queencityminis]

I'm so glad! Mini spaces look more realistic and homey with plants in them.

[@georgecunningham9175]

I started watching your channel because I have been involved with miniatures for more years than I will admit..........but I would watch your channel even if it were about the best angles to watch different shade of blue paint dry. Your soothing voice and delivery, the equally soothing and unobtrusive music, your clever sense of humour, your creative designs, and your innovative approach to the hobby bring your channel up to a level that can not be described as EDUCATIONAL, or ENTERTAINMENT, or SOOTHING and CALMING, or a CRAFTING channel - it's just downright ENJOYABLE!!! Besides, you have given me umpteen solutions to some sticky wickets I have encountered..........so many so, that I may have to give you byline credit on the front door..............

[@queencityminis]

Wow 👏👏👏 What a thoughtful and wonderful comment. I appreciate that so much! I need to steal the phrase sticky wickets 😉

[@lisaberland225]

Hello from New Zealand, I love watching your videos. I make minitures from scratch to and the houses. My granddaughter was gifted the exact same miniture kit with the desk, and because she is only 7, I had to make it, and the desk was very hard to make up. I managed to get it made, and the whole kit looks amazing better than the picture on the box. Thank you for all your great ideas 💖

[@queencityminis]

That is awesome! You're welcome

[@kkossor]

I’m giving you a standing ovation. You’re just amazing! As far as why I am watching… I enjoy watching your techniques & trying to learn. I DO want to make minis but I am disabled & often don’t have the energy. But I am going to try to at least do a 1 room diorama to start… a living room or bedroom… and these plants are perfect. I loved the hanging planter! Thank you so much for sharing these techniques. I also love your dry sense of humor! It’s almost British! LOL Thank you again! xxoo

[@queencityminis]

Hahaha 🤣 I grew up reading Harry Potter. I think some British rubbed off on me.

[@cecoya]

I do minis but love to learn new ways to do things, it gives me some ideas that I haven't tried yet. I use all different kinds of things for pots and plants. l like going to the good will and get the saki cups and use them for pots for big floor plants and front porch ones. I use punches for some of the leaves and flowers as well. Also, regular masking tape works very well for the bigger leaves and holds the color too. Have a great day

[@queencityminis]

I love how resourceful you are! That's a great tip about the masking tape. Today's video is a makeover of cheap dollhouse Miniatures I got at my local Goodwill buy the pound outlet.

[@AwkwardBirb]

It’s amazing how just starting with painted paper made the leaves look so much more realistic! I absolutely can’t pick a favorite plant but the basket was my favorite container!

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much 😊 I wasn't so sure about the painted paper at first, but it worked out well. I love the basket and need to make more in different shapes and sizes.

[@ilyysm]

these are so aesthetic omg

[@queencityminis]

I agree. They're so satisfying to look at.

[@llcleary]

You are so good at explaining your steps. But I think you really shine at offering alternative steps, materials and methods to show how effective and creative you can be with ordinary items. Truly love your videos!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! I try to focus on making the projects accessible and flexible.

[@angieklotz8639]

You dumping those beads out of lid cups reminded me of my craft room. I have so much crafting stuff, but haven't spent much time in my craft room. Mainly because it needs to be organized. I bought a doll house for $20 and hopefully i will get to work on it soon. Most of the comments here i agree with. ❤

[@queencityminis]

I organized a bunch of junk into some mini plastic paint pots I bought on Amazon. It makes coming up with ideas easier since I can see my stash.

[@thesilverdoe2847]

YOU are the REAL MVP! Thank you for all your inspirations! My mom had a love for all things mini and we bought a miniature kit to build right before COVID, unfortunately she passed away do to COVID and the kit is still unfinished. We were doing changes to it and I just never picked it up. It’s a Rolfie one! 😅 The green house! My mom also loved flowers! Thank you so much for your videos! Please continue on! Trust me it means a lot to so many of us! You ma’am are a true inspiration!!! Much love from FL!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! I'm so sorry to hear about losing your mom to Covid. Maybe you can finish the Rolife kit yourself someday.

[@nicolecapote1724]

I'm a new sub who watches to collect creative ideas I can then transfer into my 1:6 scale dollhouse. How awesome you are for sharing all your creative thoughts & processes, thank you!

[@queencityminis]

Thanks for subbing!

[@samanthaweber4486]

The second plant you made looks just like a sago palm! A notoriously difficult plant to keep alive inside a home but sold in most department stores anyway for how cool it looks, It’s also toxic to pets! Great work!

[@queencityminis]

Ooh, that's cool! Dracaena plants vary quite a bit in how they look. I swear I used a reference image to make mine, but now I can't find it and I'm wondering if I invented it 😆

[@hanandraj801]

You are soooo🎉 gifted!! You hv an idea for every tiny detail...the cut end pieces don't go waste... the baby spider, so cool!! I loved watching ❤. May the Lord bless you abundantly!!😊

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@maggiefox10]

Excellent tutorial. Very time consuming, but spectacular and realistic results. I also make miniature plants, but I use floral tape for the leaves and that green tin tie that is used to hold up tomato plants. I find using eye shadow a good way to tone down bright colors. I thank you for this tutorial. Great job.

[@queencityminis]

Thanks for the tips! That sounds great.

[@hortensehomer]

I love your creativity and sensibility

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@agneschrismer9946]

They are all so very cool, but I love that spider plant. I watch because I want to try my hand at some of these minis to put in dioramas that I sometimes make. Your voice is very calming and your subtle humor always makes me giggle. Thanks for sharing your great talent.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much for all that 😊

[@laurawhigham8492]

I’m just so relieved to find out there are people out there that have stashes of; broken bits of what not, wire nuts, elastic from price tags, etc., etc. Love this channel. My favorite plant is the mossy fern in that beautiful stone pot.

[@queencityminis]

It's so funny how much people like the simplest plant. It goes to show you that great minis don't have to take a lot of time, skill, or materials.

[@MossyMozart]

I will probably never pursue a project like this, but I love seeing the creative process in action. It is wonderful how creatives can visualize something from bits of nothing. Admiration!

[@queencityminis]

Just watching is fun and relaxing, but maybe you could make a mini a time or two.

[@kat3910]

I love the wall pockets, plastic plant re-do, the hanging plant, and my favorite is the spider plant. I also love the two plants that are the same, but that you cupped differently. I do watch for entertainment, but I also make my own minis!

[@queencityminis]

I love the wall pockets too. They're so simple but look great.

[@churchlady31]

I love watching you work, but it also makes me excited to work on my miniatures. Thank you

[@queencityminis]

That's great! I'm glad you're finding inspiration 😊

[@elizabethmcgrath6198]

Love, love love the spider plant it made me happy.

[@queencityminis]

Yay! That's great to hear. Thank you 😊

[@angelaratliff1610]

I’m just getting into making minis for my dollhouse I just bought. I do enjoy watching your videos. I can’t focus on the ones that just play music. I like to hear someone talking my way through it

[@queencityminis]

I'm the same way. My mind really starts wondering if someone is just playing music and showing the process on screen, unless there are lots of up-close shots and the clips change often.

[@MsBamagirl58]

You’re genius! Love these. I need lots of plants for several houses. I need to get busy!

[@queencityminis]

You can do it! Have fun

[@partlyart]

No, you are the real MVP for your incredibly creative, wonderfullly presented and clear tutorials! I have never made minis before but after finding you randomly on youtube im extremely tempted to give it a try!

[@queencityminis]

You absolutely should! It's so much fun and so relaxing. This is an easy, yet really fun project. You probably have everything you need already. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJC7iaGkidibmcksi=YYSc-c_bABVPMk4t

[@maggiehughes4283]

Well done. A fine selection of plants and pots. Got to give them a try. Thanks.

[@queencityminis]

Have fun!

[@leisacampbell5420]

I'm a creator, just working on a gnome/fairy house that I started in February 2020. I have been learning as I go. I watch several channels. Ara was actually the very first channel I watched. Thank you for the great little plants.

[@queencityminis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4rQZnxpdtSChNEsi=cvDQq91U-r9MuEZK I bet you'd find some great ideas in this Witch's Cottage I made. It's one of my favorite projects I've done.

[@fionaherle7355]

I love watching your videos. I am a beginner who has done a few kits and needed more of a challenge so have made a few rooms from scratch. Your tutorials are so detailed and helpful. Love all of them but they are quite addictive 😊

[@queencityminis]

That's great! I hope you're having fun making minis:)

[@kathysmelser4598]

I make mini's, but I also watch for your sense of humor and calmness.

[@queencityminis]

You get me 😌

[@avigail5356]

Wow! Amazing work! I really loved each and every one of your plants, your way of thinking and recycling is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing!

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much 😊

[@7spiritualcompass706]

The one area I always had issues with was making plants. My favorite, both in RL and in minis, is the "airplane plant" you made. I believe it's another name for the "spider plant". Love it!

[@queencityminis]

That's great! Hopefully this helps.

[@PompousPuppy]

I watch to relax and get tips on making minis. I've gotten so many great ideas from your videos, so thank you! I thought the spider plant was my favorite until you showed that really simple one in the stone pot. I'm also glad to see I'm not the only one that gets frustrated by those robotime kits where so much of the furniture is just "Bend this wire to make the desk, chair, table, railing, etc"

[@queencityminis]

I agree! That stone bead is so cool. I'd love to have a real life vase like that. Rolife needs to chill out with the bent wire stuff. It's so hard to get right. It's not fun!

[@rubygonzalez5539]

ok I was here just to see how to make a tiny dangling plant but ended up watching the whole thing. YOU ARE AMAZING and my mind is blown at how well you make things out of "nothing". and your technique is so detailed. LOVE THIS!

[@queencityminis]

Wow, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video :) Making minis out of nothing is kind of my thing.

[@elizabeths4371]

I was fascinated by how you made your spider plant! Creating a plug for the center to force the leaves to splay out and then installing your new growth in the middle along with a baby spider, was an ingenious technique!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! It really worked out well to give it fullness and make it look more realistic.

[@WillinrowArts]

I like your quiet humor. Great tutorial! I love the rope basket. I make mostly fantasy or whimsical mini dioramas. ❤

[@queencityminis]

Oh cool! That sounds really interesting

[@NormaBrewer-y2y]

I like all the plants, so cute!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@maggiehughes4283]

Thank you for sharing your fabulous work. The plants and pots are all great, but the spider plant is my ‘best’ choice.

[@queencityminis]

Good choice!! Same here

[@Hawelufamily]

Thanks for the ideas. Love doing minis

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@ALC-tx1qq]

Thank you for this! 😊 I used your fern creation for a project i'm working on. I coiled a couple green wires at the tips to make it look like new fern fans growing. You inspired that! Thank you 😊😊

[@queencityminis]

That's a great idea! How adorable!

[@carmenmariadominguez1898]

Que trabajo tan espectacular. Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos.me encantó este tutorial.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@777AmIsis777]

Thank you for this timely tutorial. I bought 1/12 scale terracotta pots and was wondering how I could make the plants in them fairly realistic. I love your creative ideas and the way you upcycle things to turn them into miniature accessories. Will be doing some of these tips over the next few weeks. I watch a few other miniature channels but I always come back to you as you are more relatable and don't talk down to your viewers.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! Upcyling is my jam

[@bradstreet222]

I both enjoy making miniatures but also have enjoyed watching your videos since finding you recently. I am legally blind with a degenerative eye disease so the more detailed and complicated minis are not something I can accomplish easily, but I enjoy your simple yet straightforward approaches!! I also have insomnia and have found myself, in the best way possible, able to fall asleep while listening to your videos. (Not while I’m watching with purpose, but it’s like being lulled to sleep with a bedtime story 😂) you have a very nice voice and a very comforting cadence. Thank you for making cool videos, your talent is awesome and inspiring!!

[@queencityminis]

That's great! A friend of mine was sick and listened to my videos on loop. She'd start a playlist and doze in and out of sleep.

[@MeredithHagan]

I was watching for entertainment, but I have begun my own miniatures journey so now I’m getting even more out of your videos!

[@queencityminis]

That is awesome! I'd love to hear about what you're making.

[@MeredithHagan]

@@queencityminis I’m making a witch/psychic space, but one with modern fixtures and aesthetic instead of a more “old timey” or whimsical aesthetic. I found a wonderful set of 1 : 12 tarot cards online and was inspired, spells in candy jars instead of cork-stopped bottles, constellations on the walls, etc.

[@Patricia-jq6fq]

So awesome! I'm going to try these for sure. Thank you for sharing your imagination, very realistic. I'm 73 and just getting started, I love it, how could anyone be bored if you make minis.

[@queencityminis]

That's so true. Before I started making minis, I would bake for fun and paint from time to time, but I wasn't passionate about either. I'm truly passionate about minis. I'll never be bored again. I'm glad you've discovered the hobby as well.

[@artisticpsyco]

I just started getting into building various types of minis. This was really helpful!

[@queencityminis]

That's great! I hope you're having fun 😊

[@MsSpillsbury]

Wow! A favorite would be hard to pick but that spider plant with the teeniest spider baby is prob at the top of the list. They are so realistic looking. Right now I’m watching for entertainment but I have made a miniature from a hobby lobby kit. I will do another once cold weather hits and my garden has been put to bed.

[@queencityminis]

That's a great idea! Gardens are a huge time commitment. Minis can keep you busy through the winter.

[@panacheluxury4262]

Excellent idea using the wax paper for the plants. All the pieces are adorable.

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much! 😊 These were so much fun to make. It's funny how much people like the stone bead plant. It took two seconds to make!

[@panacheluxury4262]

@@queencityminis, You're welcome! Just a heads up, I will be incorporating some your ideas, not just the plants, in some future projects. I have been feeling really inspired to do so many things lately.

[@meadowsage1456]

My favorite craft channel. I do 1:24 scale, so I'm so happy you add that scale to your amazing work in 1:12. Thank you.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much! My next video, this Friday, is ALL 1:24 scale minis. I'm so excited. It's a collaboration video with Bentley House Minis.

[@leticiaupton5123]

I am starting to make minis I am going to make a mini miniature museum. Also relaxing. And thanks for the collaboration with....I will watch her too.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@iliciawild3883]

I watch for both, your instructions are very clear, and you do a great job lighting up your space so the camera doesnt act up.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I have three lights in total.