Renovating my first Dolls house! #1(apologies for voice sync at beginning)

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[@bethgaither1214]

You said you weren't much of an artist. Then you show your beautiful flowers and trellis. Ummmm, YES, you are an artist!!! I'm slowly working my way through your videos, jumping around here and there and enjoying every minute! Thank you! 😊

[@RichMiniatures]

Thats really nice of you to say so Beth, thank you 🙏 😊

[@graceh8866]

This gives me hope for myself watching you here . Oh how you’ve evolved Richard yes you are an amazing artist 💕💕💕

[@RichMiniatures]

Oh Liz! That is so kind of you to say, about my work. I became completely addicted to this hobby literally from day one! And not a single day has past, where I haven't thought at all about this hobby! So I'm really pleased that you can see my progression...many thanks 🙏🥰

[@cherylbell2496]

Julie Warren from KZbin is wonderful she has a lot of wonderful ideas. I am a 55 yo woman I've loved doll houses for ever. Just enjoy I just got one from England as a gift from my husband don't listen to negative views they don't know what they are missing 🙂 Cheryl from the US

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you for your friendly comments Cheryl 🙏 I wish I'd began the dollhouse journey when I bought my first kit, on holiday in the States back when I was 40yo! But better late than never at all 🙂

[@pamelablume1637]

Isn’t Julie Warren just the loveliest person! I have learned so much from her!

[@Jean-vl2nf]

Beautiful planter and trellis. Great job.

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you 🙏 that was great fun to make for my first go!

[@helengibson8196]

I love the planter. The ivy would have been so fiddly but you nailed it!

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you 🙏 yes the ivy took for ever! But it was worth every minute 😁

[@mandycoleman3206]

Absolutely great 👍 😊

[@OurHearthandHome]

Great work!

[@johnettehaines6291]

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with in the near future.

[@RichMiniatures]

Many thanks 🙏

[@granmabean]

popcicle sticks or coffee stirrer sticks make perfect floor boards. You can do parquet or lots of different ways

[@RichMiniatures]

I'm managing to collect a few on our holiday trip, so I'm sure I'll be using them for something soon!

[@lesliejabine1783]

Trellis turned out well!

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you, I was quite chuffed with it too 🙏

[@maureensutton2391]

Love the baywindows ❤

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you 🙏 I really enjoyed putting this in, as it changed the look of the house!

[@purplebutterfly1168]

Ur doing wonderful. For ur first one. Best way to do it. Learning

[@johnettehaines6291]

Giggles on how many your partner got before you. So glad you chose a bay window and like the new front door. Love the trellis

[@RichMiniatures]

I know! He went crazy! 😁 I'm planning a lot more videos for new year, so lots more to come!

[@rodger43212]

Just came across your video. You're doing a wonderful job. Looking forward to the others videos

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you Rodger. I will at some point be adding things to the boho house, but as you'll see I'm also trying to do the Parisian haberdashery shop. But also very soon I will be starting a brand new project! So, lots of interest, hopefully 🙏

[@maroulio2067]

The house is already much nicer than when you purchased it. Your flower box and trellis is an admirable piece- looks perfect there.

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you, yes it's been a lovely journey transforming this house so far.

[@petebartlett2229]

So glad to watch this…2 weeks in and second house added!!

[@RichMiniatures]

Very kind of you to say so Pete! Hope you enjoy watching 🙏

[@gretchangallo7364]

Beautiful house and gorgeous flowers 🌺

[@meliabreuo99]

I love this story! I was 38 when I realized my love as well!!

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you, yes it's never too late to start in the miniature world!

[@clamh84]

Oh this brings me so much joy! I’m 39 and about to get my first dolls house ❤

[@huny2dabee907]

Awww it's so lovely ❤

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you for saying! 🙏 It gets better in the following parts too!

[@f4phantomgirl81]

I love your thoughts for the house. I am enjoying watching and listening. I also am a beginner to build dollhouses. I have a 1940s dollhouse that I am in love with but needs some TLC. Thank you for inspiring me to not be afraid to tackle it. Love your ideas .

[@RichMiniatures]

It's lovely for you to be at the beginning of your miniature journey! Believe me, it can easily become an addiction!....a good one of course! 😁

[@Shayward911]

This is amazing. I could listen to you talk all day lol! Well done, fabulous job! I'm 30 and would love this 😂

[@RichMiniatures]

Awww thanks Shauna. I love working on these houses. Hey, have you subscribed to my channel yet?! As when I get a message saying someone has subscribed, then I like to say a hello to them on what ever video I'm working on at the time 😁

[@lv4827]

Rich, I fell asleep through the day today - woke to a voice I knew well! I’d leant on my iPad and your very first video August 2021 was playing! So good to see the start of your dolls house adventure! Thank you for the pleasure you bring so many. Love the bay windows. Lisa 💙🦘💙🐨

[@RichMiniatures]

Awww bless you Lisa 🙏 I'm just finishing part two of the pink house today so hopefully that will be another one uploaded! ❤️

[@lthecrazycrew9418]

I was mostly interested in the dolls house renovation but after watching all other videos I'm hooked on the sewing and pottery now aswell thank you and I love your cat nigel aswell

[@RichMiniatures]

Awww thank you Lindzi, for saying! For some reason I think my mix of videos seem to go well together. Then you don't get bored on the same subject for ever!

[@lthecrazycrew9418]

@@RichMiniatures definitely will never get bored I find all your work fascinating definitely going to recommend your videos to friends who are also into similar things

[@RichMiniatures]

@@lthecrazycrew9418 that is so kind of you to do that Lindzi, thank you 🙏 And if you choose to subscribe to my channel then I'll definitely say hello to you in one of the many videos I'm filming at the moment! 🙂

[@lthecrazycrew9418]

@@RichMiniatures yes I have subscribed and looking forward to your next video x

[@RichMiniatures]

@@lthecrazycrew9418 ok many thanks Lindzi. I'm doing about three different videos at the moment, but I will make sure I say hello on one of them for sure! X

[@susanamann1124]

Make small room at top a "box" room. That saves the big room for a bed. Servants slept in attic rooms.Beautiful house.. I will watch to see if you take care .

[@kathisease9924]

Amazing job, and well done! The work you have done on the house is lovely, but that trellis and planter is just incredible. Thanks for sharing:)

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you Kathi 🙏 that planter took all day to make, but I was really pleased with the results 😁

[@Jean-vl2nf]

Wonderful job. 😊

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you 🙏

[@lindamundy3812]

I can see that it's the journey that is important here. I actually liked the outside as it was but watching your vision materialize is fascinating. I'm looking forward to the ongoing renovation. How you complete the remodel and furnishings is a treat that I'm anticipating.

[@RichMiniatures]

Hi Linda, thank you so much for taking some time out to watch my video and commenting. And you're right, it is most deffinately the journey I'm loving! At night I keep getting ideas in my head about what to do next. So I'm really making it up as I travel. I hope you enjoy the rest of the journey too 🙏😊

[@dianaosullivann5075]

Looking forward to seeing any uploads .

[@lv4827]

Well done you! All best from Australia 🦘💖🐨

[@RichMiniatures]

Many thanks my lovely! 🙏 Since then, it has become an addiction...as you will see when you continue watching! 🦘❤️

[@susanzsoka7059]

Your trellis planter is gorgeous 😮

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you, I think it was one of the first miniatures I'd made

[@johnettehaines6291]

I am just beginning to get into it myself. Mostly what l do is build small miniatures. Currently l am working on a small greenhouse l have made from rolling up old magazine pages.

[@RichMiniatures]

Oh it's a really nice hobby to be interested in. There is so much you can create from many items and materials! The world really is your oyster! Enjoy making the lovely greenhouse 😊

[@ngairemartin9753]

Great job. Adoringly from Australia 💜✌️🦘🏠🏤

[@samsmom1491]

We call it clapboard siding in the US. I love those bay windows and would love to put them on my coffee shop store front. I'll be watching your progress.

[@RichMiniatures]

Hi Jeanette, thanks for the info, I'm always interested in the different names we call things and what they are called in the US. Like I say, I never think we are right, like some of the pompous folks lol. I like to know, so I can choose the way I name things, if I prefer the American term better, then that's the way it is for me! 😁 And by the way, the bay windows you mentioned, which I love too. I bought my partner two dollhouses for Christmas, and one of them has bay windows and he is making it into a tearoom! I may do a quick video showing them so you can see what he's up to, to help give you some inspiration perhaps 😁

[@samsmom1491]

@@RichMiniatures Aren't miniatures magical! I did an inventory the other day and was shocked at how much I have. I've been collecting all my life and now that the kids are grown and gone I am working like there's no tomorrow to finish my projects and sell them. I put my miniatures on the back burner simply because life got in the way. We hope to retire in about five years and move to a tropical location so I'll have to sell or donate my houses. I have plans to approach our local art museum and see if they're interested in displaying some of them. I'm relearning forgotten skills and learning new ones. KZbin is a great way to see what other miniaturists are doing and get inspired. I plan to post a video of the house I'm working on now. Sending good vibes to you!

[@RichMiniatures]

@@samsmom1491 wow, retiring to a tropical island! What an adventure! And I really hope you find some loving homes for your dollhouses, I'd hate to think that they weren't being loved in the same way you have loved them. If you do a video please let me know, I'd love to see them

[@samsmom1491]

@@RichMiniatures I definitely will let you know. Not an island, but boat access only ocean front property in a tiny fishing village on the Corozal Bay. Got it for a song compared to US prices. Property taxes are around $22 per year. We'll be off-grid in an 800 Sq ft cabana with two tiny guest houses (hotel room sized) for family and friends. That's the plan, anyway. If I had a bottomless bank account, I'd move to Italy and take my minis with me. It's like selling my children! 😢

[@RichMiniatures]

@@samsmom1491 sounds so different from the mundane, yes please let me know how it goes in the future

[@rainbowgirlism]

I like it!

[@suedale1865]

Well done I am in awe of your patience fitting the slatted boards & delicate painting of windows The flower trough is a good cheery addition & anyone says otherwise let’s see their attempts ( I love it ) Roll on next podcast 🥰

[@RichMiniatures]

Awww bless, thank you for your support Sue 😘 I'm working on the next one so hopefully will be online soon

[@lindajanke6194]

Absolutely love your efforts, especially the front door and the trellis and flowers.

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

One of my houses is a house with a shop adjoining it . I got it from doll house direct £161.00 called the Belmont it's in kit form and it's great 👍

[@RichMiniatures]

Yes I've seen it, it looks great fun to build! After my Boho house I've got a shop to do too. But it's a basement, then a shop on ground floor, then accomadation above. I'm going to make it into a Parisian haberdashery 😊

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

@@RichMiniatures sounds great

[@tetve]

Hi, you are doing great work, better than I am. I just started my first dollhouse-project 5 weeks ago and I have been struggling with hinges, I just don't get it ! Your dollhouse must be ready by now ( 1 year later ), nice to see how it will be. I'll be watching your videos, while the paint and glu is drying...

[@RichMiniatures]

Hello Teija, the journey has been fun with this house so far. But then I bought another house...and another 😂 just like an addiction! So I am gradually filming videos on all my projects. Which means none of them are completely finished yet, but it does show a nice variation of styles for people to watch me work on! So nice to hear that you are creating your own miniature world now too! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have been too! 🙏😁

[@18jusba]

G'day Richard. Wow, simply wow! Absolutely stunned by you vision and creativity. That mini jigsaw is amazing. Thanks for sharing your vision. P.S. I love the planter and am amazed at your patience making the ivy etc. Hugs

[@RichMiniatures]

G'day Karen. That's so kind of you to say such lovely comments 😘 I'm a bit amazed at myself really lol because we've never done anything like this before. John is doing his as well but I'm not videoing everything as it takes up so much time. I'm just uploading the second part of the renovations. It's completely changed on the outside, from how it was when I bought it! Plus I've made my very first piece of furniture! Hope you enjoy the video when it's uploaded. Hugs back xx

[@Atelier19a]

I love as you look in the windows it looks like an actual house being renovated. Good luck on your adventure!

[@RichMiniatures]

Yes these houses look even better at night when you look through the windows with their lights on. Just like looking into real homes!

[@CraftyTash]

I look forward to following your progress as I am on the same journey as you and with a very similar looking dolls house! I can't wait for the next episode.

[@RichMiniatures]

That sounds great fun Natasha. I should be putting part two on very soon hopefully.

[@jennycairns720]

Enjoy enjoy learning it's quite a journey Jenny from New Zealand

[@RichMiniatures]

Hi Jenny, yes it's a different journey for each project. You never know where the journey will take you!

[@isabelandmom3103]

ty for sharing your journey. enjoyed your personality and what you've done so far ... on to video 2!!

[@RichMiniatures]

And thank you for letting me know you enjoy my videos! It gives me the time and patience to continue 😁🙏 xx

[@jenpink4298]

I absolutely love this! It’s charming and so are you! How lovely to find a new passion! Although I did notice that this is almost 2 years ago. So you are probably either on your 12 house by now or you have chucked this one out the window😂 I love the new windows and the black trim and the trellis and the flowers. I hope that you continued with his new hobby because I am looking forward to seeing more! Thank you for sharing something so special!

[@RichMiniatures]

Yes, I absolutely still have the boho family house! It's waiting for me to do work on the upstairs sections, but will be waiting a bit longer 😁 I've done a lot since back then, and now I work full time working on commissions for private customers! I'm hoping to carry on with my own projects, in-between the "paid" work. So I'm working on dollhouses more or less every day at the moment, which suits me just fine considering I'm thinking in "dollhouse" mode every second of my waking hours.... actually I've had dreams with miniatures and houses in too come to think of it! 😂

[@jenpink4298]

@@RichMiniatures Wow! Congratulations! That is amazing! You went from beginner to commissions so quickly! Although just from these first few videos I can see how that happened! You really really have a good day and you are clearly very skilled and eager to learn. Thank you so much for sharing your journey! Now I’m off to watch another video😂

[@RichMiniatures]

@@jenpink4298 thank you Jen 🙏 but also, I still find it amazing with our technology these days, where you can speak to people in "real time" but one is settling down to watch another video, and the other person is just going to bed because it's so late! 😂 Hope you enjoy the videos 🙏 x

[@harkalya]

Lovely! Dollshousing is adictive! XD

[@RichMiniatures]

Well I've never taken drugs before, but I'm sure it's more addictive than any of them! 😁

[@lizcockrum9413]

The dollhouse is looking great! Thanks for sharing your tips. The tool you purchased looks useful I am going to try and get me one. Thanks for sharing😊

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you Liz...I had a quick look and found one of these saws online, just so you can have a look. Happy dollshousing! Check this out! amzn.eu/d/1CCqJtq

[@LaLaSimpkins]

New subscriber to your channel and I think you’re just lovely ❤ Looking forward to working my way through all of your videos. Such impressive work so far! In the US, we do call it siding, but also shiplap. Although, I’ve only heard shiplap used for the interior of houses. Who knows! 🤷🏼‍♀️ Everyone calls it something different lol!

[@RichMiniatures]

Hey LaLa! Thank you so much for joining our miniature family 🙏 this year I will be continuing to add videos of the houses I have. Plus a lot more! And if you'd be as kind as to "liking" any videos watch, I would be most grateful, as it then helps my channel to show up more to others 😊 And I find it so interesting, all the different words we use in other countries, for the same things! I love to embrace it all 😁 I hope you enjoy your journey with us in my videos, and do feel free to make any comments! Have a merry Christmas and hopefully a great new year! ❤️

[@stephaniegreen2924]

I really love watching you redo your house I just bought a little one to redo myself and have been trying to decide where to start

[@RichMiniatures]

That's really nice of you to say, Stephanie. I hope my videos help to give you inspiration! 🙏

[@suziesuzie9455]

Wow it is looking amazing and I love the flowers you made, very nice. I am doing my first dolls house and really enjoying the hobby. Those bay windows will look great. Thanks for sharing.

[@RichMiniatures]

Thanks Suzie, hope you are still enjoying your dollhouse journey 🙏

[@leannmarshall28]

Wonderful job on your dollhouse so far, and I'm so impressed with the beautiful planter filled with flowers and ivy. I would like a real one for my porch! You have a real talent for miniatures. I hope you continue on with many many more projects!

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you for your comments. I'm really enjoying the journey so far. And I've got lots of ideas for the future!

[@sysop224]

Liked and subscribed

[@craftingmayhemmorewithkina]

Sooo glad I found your channel! About to rehab a house and I’m going to have loads of questions for you!!!!!!!

[@RichMiniatures]

You got it girlfriend! I'd be glad to give you as much help as I can 🙏😁 xx

[@craftingmayhemmorewithkina]

@@RichMiniatures That is so thoughtful. Thank you!!!

[@TB-cy1wt]

Exquisite work! Loved the handcrafted and painted trellis planter at the end. Give yourself a huge pat on the back for a job well done!

[@RichMiniatures]

Hey thanks Tamara, it's a new learning curve but great fun! I'd already made the video before I could give you a mention but I've already begun part 2 and I've said a big hello to you!

[@sheep1ewe]

I can honestly see a lot of similarities to my own journey into the modern dollhouse world here. Ha ha. However, me and my brothers used to make models when we where kids, and i play with my modeltrains and my collection of larger dolls.

[@sheep1ewe]

In my opinion dolls houses are for everyone at all ages! If one are like me and does not hawe any small children to make up as an excuse, it just has to be started regardless, othervise one will newer ever get there and they has given me both headace but many houers of fun!

[@RichMiniatures]

Yes it is so much fun working in the world of the dollhouse, even when we are older! 😁 At the moment I am working on the Parisian haberdashery shop and this is shown in my latest videos 🙏

[@sheep1ewe]

@@RichMiniatures I just discovered Your channel, i realy do look forward to that! I recently started on a 1:12 Gotic Victorian Kit from the US (i got the chance to buy it and i could not resist, i forgot about the shipping when i bought it, but i still not regretting it, i newer realized how big it realy was, but luckily it could at least be shipped flatpacked so i could get it home... ha ha ha I had to buy a dedicated vintage parlour table on a local charity market to hawe it on.).

[@RichMiniatures]

@@sheep1ewe wow, the house sounds amazing! I love gothic Victorian house styles. I hope you enjoy the journey when you build it 🙏 I design my own ceramic vases for 1:12 and I sell many to the USA, but maybe one day it will be exciting to sell to Sweden! 😁🙏 X

[@sheep1ewe]

@@RichMiniatures Perhaps when i got some more money to spend... Ha ha, i think there is a market here to be honest, i seen many people like me discover the 1:12 and 1:24 scales here. Especialy things like British Cottage style i think would sell.

[@denisewicks899]

❤❤

[@tamarab.7151]

Beautiful. I want to see the furnitures

[@lilachart6371]

Hi sounds so much like my journey in terms of my love of dolls and minatures , so very late to this but so looking forward to watching your story 😊 and subscribing .

[@RichMiniatures]

Hello, firstly, thank you so much for joining our ever growing "miniature family"! 🙏 I hope you enjoy watching my videos, showing my "journeys". It was just a complete passion to begin with, but now I do other folks houses as a living also, on top of my own houses in between! So now I work more or less seven days a week (only taking the odd day off when needed). Hopefully you'll pick up lots of tips on the way, as I love showing everything I learn, to hopefully help others along the way! 😊

[@lilachart6371]

I am sure I will and as a total novice but with some decent enough craft skills , going to give it a whirl. Also so cool to have a UK based channel. Warmest wishes 😊

[@RichMiniatures]

@@lilachart6371 I'm sure you'll have a lovely journey. It's very addictive though! 😂 Greetings from the UK 🙏

[@bethrundle5560]

Well done!!! Looking forward to the next videos!

[@judithmitchellthedevotedlu3087]

Lordy Lord! Now I also want a doll’s house. I fully expect you to take responsibility for my irresponsible behaviour! I need another hobby like I need a toothache. 😊

[@RichMiniatures]

😂😂😂😂😂 this comes as no surprise....believe me when I say how many folk want to charge me for making them spend money on dollhouses! And you can NEVER have enough shoes, handbags.....and dollhouses! 😂

[@denisedev9903]

I've just started to do dolls houses

[@RichMiniatures]

It's a great journey when you get started. There are so many types of houses you can do. And if you're stuck for space, the single room boxes are great too

[@RUTHCY05]

Hi. Can you build a house for barbie dolls size please. I got a lot of Barbie dolls and they are homeless 😂😂😂😂 they need a house. Thanks ❤❤

[@RichMiniatures]

🤣😂🤣 that's terrible not having a home for your barbies to live in...what will they do in the winter when it gets cold outside! 🤭

[@RUTHCY05]

@@RichMiniatures yeah that’s why I need to build a beautiful and cozy house like yours 😍😍

[@DiannelLaird]

Please, can you tell me what brand of toothpaste, you used? Thank you in advance and have a wonderful holiday season.

[@RichMiniatures]

Hi there! My friend and myself never knew which toothpaste either of us used. So I'm guessing most general daily toothpastes would do the job 😊 Have a lovely Christmas! 🎄

[@angelaoakes6634]

Hi . Can i ask how you removed the stairs please ? I have got to remove the stairs in dolls house because grandaughter cannot get her hand in to play , they take too much of the room away . Thank you x

[@RichMiniatures]

Hi Angela. You should find that most staircases are only glued where they touch the floor and the top stair that meets the next floor. So if you either put a flat screwdriver under the edge of the stair and tap it with a small hammer, or in many cases just get hold of the staircase and slowly push it back and forth, and you be surprised how easy it comes loose! I hope this helps and hope your granddaughter has some really lovely times playing in this wonderful miniature world! Xx

[@angelaoakes6634]

@@RichMiniatures thank you so so much for your reply . I have tried pushing them about and tried a screw driver under to loosen them but they not budgeing . Theres no room to get a junior hacksaw in neither , they are sure glued in to stay put . X

[@RichMiniatures]

@@angelaoakes6634 what a shame, if I lived near you I would take them out for you for sure! Just out of interest, could you send a couple of photos for me to see? My email address is [e-mail] If you can't, no worries x

[@goldieff]

A heat gun may help loosen the glue.

[@KazM-Made]

Sound and vision are not in-sync :(

[@RichMiniatures]

I've made several videos now, and when I watched this video back (to type in the usual remarks) the video was as normal. After it was uploaded onto KZbin, it then looked out of sync, but sadly there is nothing I can do about that. Obviously something technical to do with the movie program and KZbin not sync ing with each other. But hopefully it wasn't completely spoilt, as all the main part of showing the work done, didn't have my face showing, so no one would know my voice wasn't in sync 😉