So I made a HUGE Princess Bed!! DIY with NexJen!

[@NexJen]

First hahah

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄

[@NexJen]

Sorry I had to! I honestly loved watching this video so much. Of course I'm a tad biased but I've been dying for months waiting to see what you made and it was so worth the wait. I feel guilty that I added so much to mine lol I feel like I cheated you. I'm glad you like the earrings I bought them long ago and never had a chance to wear them so I was hoping you'd find a use. So glad they actually got to be real accessories for you!!! They look beautiful. I'm so blown away by the end result and how you used all the materials I sent, I think you should totally create a fairy tale home now! Each room can be a new theme representing your favourite childhood fairy tales or remembering the most special moments with your grandparents and your storytimes together. Thanks so much for doing this collab with me, it was a ton of fun. 🤗

[@moda78z]

Hi, Jen!

[@NexJen]

@@moda78z Hi

[@thegirlwholikesart6834]

Hi

[@Fitzwillyfl]

I heard my Granddaughter screaming “GRANPA! GRANPA! GRANDPA!” and I almost broke my neck running into the house thinking she’d cut off her hand or something. Instead she shows me her tablet and informs me I have to make her a Princess and the Pea bed for her doll castle. Once my heart returned to semi-normal rhythm I had a flash back to being 10 years old and my grandmother telling each of us grandkids a bedtime story. She always told my cousin Shana the story of the Princess and the Pea. First... BRILLIANTLY DONE!! BRAVA!! Second... Thank you for bringing back a favorite childhood memory Third... Thank you for giving a Granddad the perfect thing to create for his beautiful granddaughter. Lastly.. because of this I’m going back to the gym! 😂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh my goodness I am so glad everyone is ok!! I know that heart sinking feeling when you hear a kiddo yelling your name! I am so glad this will be made for your granddaughter! She has an awesome grandpa😁

[@DrFeelGoood]

seriously the cutest comment ive ever read

[@stz2000]

The princess looks like Amy Winehouse and I'm here for it!!

[@emmabroughton2039]

The pea was the perfect finishing touch.

[@Averys_Arts]

I love the idea of swapping and 'recycling' supplies

[@moda78z]

I’m amazed at how much of the stuff Jen send you you were able to use 😱. I love it! Jen and you should do more collabs 👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!! I hope we do!

[@samanthadean1083]

Me: I wish I had tools small enough to carve beautiful tiny details in doll furniture... Ara: glues sequins and paper flowers, then covers with gesso and paint so it looks hand carved. Also Me: ...Why didn't I think of that? 🤔

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

If I can fake it and make it easier on myself... all the better ;) I do hope to learn someday how to really carve though!

[@Fitzwillyfl]

Right?!

[@traceymcguire9392]

E bay dolls house tools not brand new used are alot cheaper x

[@eshbena]

Exactly what I was thinking while I watched this. XD

[@MealikaBrown]

Wow, watching Jen pack her box I did not get princess and the pea. Amazing job!

[@audrey5941]

In my mind “grantique”meant grand-as in fancy- and antique, so this ornate bed with jewels and carvings fit the definition perfectly. Great job, Ara, beautiful concept and execution! ❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Audrey!!😊

[@mookzmom]

It is such a pleasure to see someone work so much with what's on hand. Right now, due to my crafts obsessions, my home looks like a hoarders house. Empty amazon boxes and packages all over. I always hate to toss them out, as I keep thinking there MUST be a use for them! Yay! Now I know! I love your channel, and just found your youtube channel as well as store. (of course I had to order even MORE stuff!) I'm mostly into 1:24 at this time, but I'm sure I'll be branching out more as I get braver!

[@thecreativebohemian4927]

I LOVE making something from nothing. It requires complete artistic imagination and challenges you to go out of your comfort zone. The bed was charming.

[@christyoxendine]

this is the cutest bed EVER and now I have to make one, well two, because I know my niece will want her own too!

[@realtots2201]

I love this!!! I looks so whimsical. my only critique would be I wish you had made a ladder to lean against it for the princess to have used to climb onto this massive bed. But other than that it's so great! looks amazing!

[@Lunareon]

It's incredible how many of the materials from the box you used in this project. It makes me so happy to see scraps, leftovers and trash transform into beautiful new items. The bed is super adorable!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@andreavictoriaparadiso47]

Absolutely fantastic! And the little pea detail is the icing on the cake. I have no idea what I would have made with what Jen sent you but when I saw that huge reel you sent her I immediately thought of a Ferris wheel or a carousel (which she made). Jen did some serious building, too, for sure. So much fun to watch the two of you trash geniuses make these treasures. Inspirational!

[@jennycorey8968]

Ara, I love this and I love what Jen did as well. I was surprised to learn that you two are friends. I have been watching her for a long time, but just toy reviews, not crafting. I don't care much about toys, but I do love her personality. These two videos were such fun to watch, I hope you will do more of the same. Please stay safe in this crazy world.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jenny! Her personality brings me such joy as well! You can't help but feel happy during a NexJen video :)

[@darnelleechols8556]

Hi Ara! Recycle, Reduce, Reuse - - YAY!!! I like the bed. "The princess and the pea". Adorable.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Darnelle! 😊

[@lisadyson4774]

The bed turned out Awesome you are truly talented 💕 going to Jen’s to see what she makes

[@just4craftsngiggles454]

Here from Jens channel looking forward to watching this series grow

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Welcome! Thanks for coming over to watch :)

[@Kristanite]

Jen: oh no, I didn't give Ara anything personalized or thoughtful like she gave me. Ara: thank you for my new earrings, I know you meant them for me and not the project 😜 Yay nice people being creative friends~~~

[@NexJen]

Omgosh I didn't even consider that hahah. Yay I gave her something lol.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Definitely! I have my NexJen earrings in a safe place :)

[@igor75756]

This was absolutely amazing I love your work it looks straight out of a storybook so majestic congratulations on being so talented

[@tiffinyboulet8694]

Very cute! (The Princess looks like a purple-haired Amy Winehouse! 😆)

[@AlyssumCandyYT]

This is so genius and so creative. I could never. My mind is blown! (I am here from NexJen)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel!

[@GenNairick1]

Well done!! I thought the top of the bed was fabric!! These collabs are such fun to see what you both come up with.

[@RavensMinis]

Again a wonderful piece as always! Awesome collaboration! Love all the different fabrics in the stack of mattresses. and of course there is no Ara project without some brown paint ;)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lol! Thank you! Yes... all the brown paint! ;)

[@ness894]

I'm always amazed at your work and creativity!! All the things you used turned out awesome, and the fact that you actually made the pea just makes your attention to detail even more amazing. Great job💜🖤💙

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Vanessa! It was the easiest thing to make but added so much ;)

[@KBelkHighlights]

Hi. I’m here because of Jen. You guys are so creative. You just earned a subscriber. ☺️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much and welcome to the channel!!💖

[@BejaVue]

This is really incredible!! I love that bed!!

[@ZoeShears]

Looks amazing, one tip for the thin paper, I love covering it in fabric glue. It does however give it a nice leathery look but it could be a tip that you may need later on lol

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great tip! I am always up for new ways to use glue in crafting!

[@kacha8814]

First time seeing both of your videos of trash craft and i like the crafts they are so cool ! Hope you get more attention both of you deserve it !🤩✨🖤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@clintscobie2776]

Love your channel and your amazing creations. This was a fantastic collab and your outcome is beautiful. Well done 👍👍👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@SHAWNTESH]

I came here because of NexJen. And I'm glad that I did! I love how you explain each detail of what you're doing and your voice is very pleasant. New subbie here💗

[@kendrasechovec3184]

Great job! I could have never come up with such a cute project from that box of supplies. Love your channel!

[@ACraftParty]

the crowns worked out great. You are amazing. great job on using so much of the items Jen had sent you.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@Shari_A._]

Love this project. It looked like a lot of fun for you to put together. Ok, so.. Rosettes. The circular thing you were trying to make with the accordion folds. Rosettes are tricky. I have made many, and they still give me problems. To get the circle you must first glue the edges together. Then you kind of scrunch all the folds, while pushing toward the center to make the circle. It's a nightmare. I generally put a dab of hot glue down, make the circle, hold it with both hands and put the center into the hot glue, hold until the glue cools. Just type rosette how to in the search and you will get a million videos that can explain it better than I can.. haha Thanks for the video. Going over to watch Jen's now. Yay!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh thanks for the tip on that! I couldn't figure out how to get it to bend to my will lol!! So glad you liked the video! I know you will enjoy Jen's video too!

[@HandyHelons]

I love what you made! I love ‘Junk Modelling’. You both made really fun pieces and I’m going to use your videos as examples of ‘Junk Modelling’ for our craft group. I love your bed post(er)s ;) and the carved look you achieved for the bed.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@absotivelypawsilutely]

You both did so well! I loved the story of the Princess and the Pea as a kid because I always had trouble sleeping so someone bought me the book and I used to read it all the time, but for some reason whenever I'd mention it no one else knew what I was talking about, so it's really nice to be reminded of it by your lovely project here.

[@allisallaboutthedog6103]

omg polly pocket!!! loved those!!!

[@Bellinha2812]

Ohh! This is sooo beautiful!!! I love how creative you are and how you can make art with anything! I'd definitely love to see more projects like that from both of you!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you💖💖

[@rebekahclark466]

After watching for the third time, I continue to enjoy this one.

[@CameraShyish]

That seems like a neat idea!! Making something out of each other’s scraps, sounds helpful , too.

[@SpellboundMiniatures]

Amazing build from scraps Ara! 🤩 and the canopy material/effect was just inspired 😍💖✨

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you my friend!! 😊

[@teresaweatherford6262]

I've been a little (lot) behind in watching your videos, so this is way overdue. I can't believe your imagination! How you came up with the Princess and the pea is beyond me. Amazing! Now I have to watch Jen's.

[@witchyemofurbs8623]

I hope you two do more of these! They're a great de-stressor with everything going on!

[@purpledragon339]

She has a perfect Amy Winehouse aesthetic 😉 love it!

[@DollFairyCrafter]

Love the bed!!! The bubble packaging is a fantastic idea!! 💕

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! 😊

[@stateofdisorder1]

Amazing! When Jen was packing the box, I was so interested to see what you would be able to come up with. Totally amazing!

[@NexJen]

Same here, I was not disappointed 😁

[@stateofdisorder1]

@@NexJen you did AMAZING too Jen. I am in love with the carousel!

[@NexJen]

@@stateofdisorder1 thank you so much.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! And I have more items leftover for future projects too... my NexJen stash ;)

[@kathysausen6493]

What a precious bed!!!! You did such a great job!!!!💕🧜‍♀️

[@2ueentina]

Came from Jens channel and loved your grandtique take on her idea! It is simply amazing how people's ideas come to life! I subbed too!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you and welcome to the channel!!

[@PeachyDarlin]

Wonderful! Very enjoyable to watch you make this! :D

[@angelicapain5331]

Absolutely beautiful 😍 you both made such awesome peices.

[@toyimagineering7335]

What a great idea to trade boxes like this! You nailed it. I'll have to go check out what she made from your random items!

[@khaxjc1]

Can we get a series out of this challenge? Cause I loved it so much. As someone without money and doesnt want to trash what could avoid a landfill by being repurposed I often make things out of what others consider trash. This was good inspiration for imagining possibilities. Thank you for making and sharing!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

This was Jen's series idea so she may continue it on her channel but I would def be open to swapping with her again. And I will always continue to reuse items in my minis when I can! :)

[@maymancuso7460]

This was my first introduction to your channel and I am staying. Love this project and love fairytales so it's even better. Have a good day.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Welcome to the channel!

[@louisameece1105]

I just love the idea of using items that can be recycled or normally thrown out and making something new from them! Your creations are so inspiring- I really enjoy watching your videos! Thank you for sharing them. The Princess and the Pea has always been one of my favorite fairytales and I enjoyed seeing how you interpreted this iconic moment in the story. 😊

[@DannyoffireAwaken]

Bee-but here, but I love miniatures, and Jen felt so bad after seeing the miniature cat clock you sent her! 💖

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Welcome! She gave me my new fav earrings though ;) And she was so sweet to send the Beebuts merch!

[@dmmomma]

ARA! The added paper to the sides of the canopy looks exactly like bunched up fabric! So great!!! Love love love the earrings! The corner pieces are perfect!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you... that was a happy accident for sure!

[@bathalagamingph]

Jen got me here , Nice video, and subscribing 😍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much and welcome!

[@nicoles2289]

This is so cool! We watch Jen all the time and this is an awesome new type of video! I hope you do this more often!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you and welcome!

[@albertg.2285]

You and Jen did such an amazing job using each other's recyclables I can't wait to see the next collaboration you guys do thank you both so much💗🥂

[@traceymcguire9392]

That is awesome hun I was thinking mermaid and boat bottom the thread is for felting not cheap either good quality to beautiful colours xx you make items look so simple beautiful antique look to them xx be safe all

[@tetsukomono]

This collab was so cute, I'm looking forward to seeing more fun projects. Kind of makes me think about my leftovers and what I could make from them....

[@mariekado7151]

So creative and resourceful. Love this collaboration.

[@dmoore8557]

So glad you got together for this collab! You and Jen are two of my go-to-to-feel-good channels. This is great - thanks for a wonderful smile!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! Thank you!😊

[@jenny-lynngallagher8951]

I JUST talked about the princess & the pea to my fiance two days ago and here you are making it Haha Very cute, love the details. I really want to make the same thing. You're so creative! Please make more fairy tale things ♡

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's too funny! I read this story to my kids while I was building it and my daughter said.. "why did she marrying him? Should she be made he wrecked her sleep?!" Lol! Thank you so much Jenny-Lynn!

[@yiotatort]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I think your daughter has been taught well. From my favorite fairy tales I liked the artists work more than the fairy tales.

[@MissLizzy882]

My favourite fairy tale!! Loved this project!!

[@PixieBulb]

This came out beautifully, you're so skilled and talented! I was skeptical of how well those sequins would come out (that bleed through!!) but you handled everything to perfection and the end result is just delightful.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@composing-chaos]

I just went and watched Jen’s video. I saw yours earlier today. I hope you do this again. It’s awesome.

[@poppycartergraphics120]

I love seeing the Addams house behind you in videos. It gives me a happy little boost. Edit: I’ve been subscribed to you and Jen, so this cheered me up when I had a bad week.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Awesome! I am so glad the videos were able to cheer you up a bit! I hope you have a much better week next week!💖

[@csmith2005]

This was such a surprising, yet amazing collab! I've watched both of you for kind of a long time now and to see you collab is just the best! I hope you guys will do it again!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!! I hope we will collab again too!

[@angelabernhardt6761]

You are so creative! I love watching you create these amazing pieces!

[@agneschrismer9946]

What an amazing princess and bed. Love love love it. Great job. You have a great imagination.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Agnes!💖

[@SuperSparklediva]

This is incredible! And I love the notion of grantique!

[@kathysmith5857]

I love when you leave google drive patterns versus drop box!

[@Zentranii]

i Don't know why KZbin suggested this to me again, but I remember this to be the first Vid i saw of you. And im hooked since then. Lets watch it again, who caes? its fun! 🥰

[@jenny-lynngallagher8951]

Those little houses are the cutest things ever! So jealous of the awesome miniatures you have

[@anondoe9170]

This was a fun collab!!! I liked your fairy tale theme!!!

[@janlinke9854]

That’s so cool that I see you made the princess and the pea bed. I’ve been researching that for my next cardboard project. My last cardboard project was Dorothy’s house from wizard of oz. I hang it at an angle so it looks like it’s in the twister. My sister loved it so much I sent it to her and had to make myself another one.

[@jantucker9355]

Loved what you did. Especially the canopy! You are so clever. Well done.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much Jan! I was really nervous about that part! 😊

[@jantucker9355]

@@BentleyHouseMinis well it turned out awesome!

[@faithmitchell7683]

I’m having a pain filled day, and was trying to find something on KZbin to take my mind off the pain. I found this video. I love ❤️ your video

[@brelleine]

This is my fav childhood story, I’m in lovewith your creation and talent :D

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!😊

[@diannemccoy9849]

I absolutely love the bed!!! Awesome!!!🥰

[@nikkihoffman2891]

Amazing...you are beyond a craft person. You are clearly a superb artist! My adult daughter reminds me of this story as she is an ultra sensitive girl and of course, a princess!

[@kennethschoenebaum4137]

Great Trash Box concept and finished pieces created by both of you !

[@thearchivemermaid2033]

Some you tubers have the “buy me a coffee” I feel like if Bentley House had one it would be “buy me a bottle of glue/ brown paint”

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha yes... I go through those so fast!😂

[@foxhousecreations4869]

Wow that's just over the top great! I saw the other video with the carasoul and trapeze tent and I was amazed! Beautiful work on this collab! Encore!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Jen's build was just amazing! We need to convince her to make more minis ;) ;)

[@foxhousecreations4869]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I think she has the talent for minis for sure!

[@Cheshiregrinn91]

goodness that is so cool! I love the way of making the 'carved' wooden panels. That is so clever. Also I had never thought of using modpodge to smooth things down between parts. I am definitely using that in future projects.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@christineingram55]

As always it’s beautiful and another clever idea 🥰

[@sarahlongshore2605]

Oh my gosh!!! That picture of the princess and the pea has always inspired me!! I still have that picture!! You just made my dream project!!! You did a wonderful job!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It's definitely a classic! I would love to see your take on it too!

[@FioreTheDragon]

Dude! This is beautiful! So creative and original, I'd never would have thought of this! I love it, amazing work!

[@bridgettesitton7018]

Yay so excited clicked over so fast can wait to see you make this!!🥰😘😍❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! Thank you!

[@pinkyysk]

Wow this was ace. I had forgotten that tail I loved it as a kid. Looks wonderful

[@sloanemeyer1606]

Absolutely LOVE this piece! ❤❤❤

[@jeannie6558]

Loved this collab, 2 of my favourite youtubers!! Loved both your projects. 💖💖💖 BTW: Last year I used your paper punch out dragon scale technique to cover my work diary for 2020! Took me a long time but I fine tuned things as I went. Plan to do another for this year. 😘

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's so cool! I can only imagine that took forever! I was glad to see Jen was able to reuse my dragon scales ;)

[@marymaryquitethecontrarian]

Thank you. I learn so much from your vids.

[@DRN]

This turned out so so cool! And the idea with the scrapbox, is just so fun and cool

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you my friend! When Jen suggested it I knew it would be so fun!!

[@DRN]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I think this is fun, my to favorite KZbinr making something together. and the idea is awesome

[@brittanylail8013]

I'm so glad you and Jen did this collab! I had never seen your videos before but I am so excited to watch more of them now. I love your project because it reminds me of my Nana who passed away 4 years ago this month. She read me that story many times when I was little. She also loved to read me the book Heidi when I was sick. Cannot wait to watch more of your videos. Thank you for the quality content

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Brittany! I love it when minis can remind of stories that remind of us of our loved ones! It makes them so special!

[@mysadending]

This is so much fun to watch. You both are so very creative and it is so nice to see the crafting trash being used.

[@JohnetteHaines]

Absolutely love it. Came across Jen’s channel this morning. Loved what she did with what you sent her.

[@misskarahlouise]

That was amazing I never would've guessed the bed was made from left over materials. Very inspiring