turning this hole in my wall into a secret miniature house

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Yup… my weird is showing. I’ve had this random hole in my wall for a while and was originally going to fill it in and try and hide it, but then I started seeing miniature houses all over TikTok and had the idea to do something similar in there!! So where to start?
IN THIS VIDEO:
0:00 - intro
2:06 - brainstorming
3:12 - sourcing
5:00 - fireplace
5:39 - front door
6:07 - hardwood floors
6:31 - upcycling
7:35 - mini shopping
8:26 - mirror
8:46 - fireplace
9:12 - installing
11:09 - decor elements
15:14 - finals
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[@mollykuenzli7634]

I really hope we can expect to see this redecorated as many times as your (and Becky’s) real houses 🤣 this content is too cute!!!

[@BeccaDoesStuffYT]

Agreed!

[@kayingthao5072]

😁

[@allysama2392]

Yep

[@dgonzalez1018]

🤣

[@garysarah1672]

Omg I want a hole in the wall so cute love love 💞💞💞 love it we'll done

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aww your Dads reaction, so cute! This was adorable, the little rug and art work, too cute!

[@afroajimenez6582]

its true!

[@faeriefire78]

I'd love to see something similar on your channel, something cottage-y and shabby. Hint, hint! 😃

[@lisalou9744]

yes catherine make blondie a diva boudoir !!!

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

I LOVE your Daddy’s reaction. When he’s tickled, his whole face lights up with pleasure. He thinks you are amazing! You are, of course, but you are also a blessed woman to have these guys as parents.

[@lindasimons691]

Watching her dad's reaction makes me so happy for her. I wish I could have done something that would have made my dad react the same way.

[@sprinkle_donut]

I don't have a dad 🥲 Jk I do I just never see him.

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

@@sprinkle_donut Remember this be the face that lights up for your kids when they walk into the room someday.

[@lindasimons691]

@@sprinkle_donut Mine just died a horrible death.

[@sprinkle_donut]

@@lindasimons691 I'm sorry for your loss. If my earlier comment offended you in any way I can delete it?

[@missmurda90]

Your parents crawling on the floor to see this had me laughing so hard, your dad's reaction was the best!

[@Em.likestodraw]

Adding ‘hole in wall’ to my list of requirements when buying my first home… Obsessed with this!!

[@GaySatanicClowns]

DIY it.

[@kezpez17]

do not be surprised if your hole in wall comes with a free rat problem

[@recoveringsoul755]

Where the Gnomes Live. Channel. you can make your own diorama inside a fake hollowed out pumpkin or other small space.

[@ava2finee_]

@@kezpez17 💀

[@mariaphillips8568]

@@kezpez17 i mean buy one get one free

[@boyDonavin]

"I think you have a whole new career ahead of you, kiddo!" 😭💕 Your parents are the sweetest. They seemed so tickled by this. And your design was STUNNING. I could've easily watched 10 more minutes of you making the christmas decorations and everything else.

[@bellecatlover3286]

Making miniatures is pretty traditional in some cultures! Based on the book “the borrowers” and various mythologies, it’s often believed that little people live in the walls and take what they think is not needed! Hence why things go missing a lot, because little people have been taking them to make furniture and such 😊

[@itarry4]

Yhea I might be tempted to go for that look and feel using normal household items to create the scene rather than the obviously specially created furniture and stuff but I guess that personal choice and what story you want to tell with the creation.

[@nikkislovesyou]

OK honestly, I have to comment for the algorithm. This is so NOT typical Sorry Girls content, but I LOVE IT. I think it's so great when you guys go out of the typical formula and try something new! We love your regular videos too obvi, but fun little videos like this are such a surprising and refreshing treat! Thank you Kelsey for showing your 'weird' and allowing us to explore this neat little world with you. ❤🙌

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

She shows her ‘creative magical enjoy life!’ I need to do this more!

[@ashleyfuller6954]

As a miniature maker who does this for a living, I was so happy to see this! It also shows just how much work goes into making minis. And…WHY minis are so expensive. 😂

[@violingirl4254]

That sounds like an amazing job!! Where do you do this for a living? I'm just curious haha😂

[@violingirl4254]

That sounds like an amazing job!! Where do you do this for a living? I'm just curious haha😂

[@ashleyfuller6954]

@@violingirl4254 I sell on Etsy. 😉

[@violingirl4254]

@@ashleyfuller6954 what's your shop's name? I'd love to support!🌼

[@vxenui]

@@ashleyfuller6954 Oh wow I love peoples who make minis

[@Abpgsetiloincawdyubkolmbrs]

Love this! I have to say that as a 60ish person I sometimes don’t totally understand what you are doing some of the time but this I can totally get into. Our kitchen is under going a renovation and I’m seriously thinking of leaving a mouse house hole in one wall now! My grandson would adore it and I may be ready to embrace my inner eccentric old lady now!

[@aksez2u]

Do it!

[@trishpipkins]

You totally should do this! It'll be so fun!

[@glimmerlicht]

Sounds like an awesome opportunity!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Where the Gnomes Live is a good channel, she makes stuff without fancy supplies.

[@gerilynne1955]

I love this idea. If you ever sell your home, you could count it as an extra room. 🤣😂🤣😂 Your parents are so sweet. I love how Mom is on the floor looking in.

[@digby_dooright]

I'm going to make one of these in our rental house! I just need to make a hole in the wall.

[@mindfulmeek1761]

His reaction made me emotional. His genuine joy was so wholesome and warm. Thank you for this.

[@xingcat]

Your Dad's delighted laugh when he saw that you outfitted the whole thing was the best.

[@charlimarieTV]

Your dads reaction was so cute!

[@EnjoyBeauty7]

I love your father’s response, “I see, this why you bought it!” Me: that’s why I would buy it! Great job!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Also LOVE the Christmas decor!

[@kristalesrotos6535]

Oh wow, that's so wholesome!😍 In Spain, instead of the Tooth Fairy we have the Ratoncito Pérez ( Perez Mouse) and I think this little house will be definitely worthy of him.

[@HaidarAlyse]

I was so delighted when you said your dad was going to come react, I was just thinking how hilariously proud of you he’d be, and indeed he rightly was! So stinkin’ cute, maybe I’ll finally get around to making a book book before I’m tempted to punch holes in my walls 😂

[@joanneandrea7298]

Kelsey, you have outdone yourself!! This is SO amazing, you did such a fantastic job! The little fireplace, the mezzanine, the little faux fur rug, the art you framed and printed off, omg, this is sooo sweet! I would NEVER have the patience to do something like this, I would end up poking my eyes out with the scalpel. I agree with the others, I'd love to see an episode where you switch out the decor for spring, etc. Wow... and yes.. your Dad's reaction was the icing on the cake!!!

[@rebekahkadingo511]

I would like to say that is wonderful to see you share your whimsical creative side. It's so refreshing, fun and imaginative, and I'm here for it!!! 💖

[@cgary1974]

As I sit on my bed assembling my miniature dollhouse while watching this video, my heart sank @6:36-6:52 when you started ripping apart the dollhouse. 😯 😂

[@phatcat3705]

Lol. Same. I personalize the colors of my DIY dollhouse kits, which takes longer than actually building them and can be expensive because I have to print out the posters for the floor/walls, and buy new fabrics. Just the thought of ripping one kit apart is sad to me, plus the kits are just too cute. I would've just bought a new DIY dollhouse kit for the parts and worked from there putting the pieces to the hole, but that's just me. 😁

[@spencerduffy8157]

Same. I was into the creation of this until she mangles a beautiful miniature only to just ‘use parts’ that are literally part of the process of the build. Basically just destroyed something beautiful to relocate it. --also led lights aren’t that expensive. To be so overwhelmed that you’ve got LED lights as you rip apart someone else’s creation-go to the dollar store

[@JenniferKokoski]

Me too. She could have bought a kit at hobby lobby or some other craft store and used those parts. It would have cost her the same. And she wouldn't have destroyed somebody else's work. I don't know why KZbin recommended this video to me. But it does not recommend her channel

[@FATIMAPECHI]

Same! That part was very painful to watch for me.... Why buy that beautiful house only to destroy it? It doesn't make any sense. It just means that she has no respect for the og creator's work.

[@Clarachk]

The fact that you got your mom and dad crawling down on the floor like that is amazing an awesome in and of itself. You did a fantastically awesome job on this. And I’m about to kick a hole somewhere in the bottom of my sheet rock so I can make my own mouse house.

[@BelaCurcio]

I love miniatures because they're so warm and inviting, and there's always some sort of little story that makes you wonder about the little person who lives there. I try to bring this feeling of warmth and magic into my own interior decor, in a world that's so minimalist and cold

[@dylanbrocker1757]

This is the type of content I didn’t know I needed in my life until you introduced it and now I’m obsessed!

[@marthececilieolsen1854]

To see your mom and dad on all four, glowing and happy and proud was EVERYTHING ❤❤❤❤ Loved it!

[@amac5455]

IT IS PERFECT Mole house from the wonderful book "The Wind in the Willows"! Now you need to get Mole and Ratty and put them it in the house with two cups of English tea :)

[@sinastogner9118]

My granddaughter and I just watched your video…now I have to watch her so she doesn’t put a hole in the wall 🤷🏼‍♀️. I’ve convinced her that we’ll work on a dollhouse!!! Thank you ☺️. Love your Mom and Dad’s reactions 🥰🥰🥰

[@annieb5157]

It’s so funny to see Kelsey up cycling mini furniture😂😂🤍

[@TheSorryGirls]

always!

[@kayingthao5072]

😁

[@shirleykathan-sayess5764]

As a miniature maker and lifelong miniature lover, I thoroughly enjoyed this project. I especially loved that your parents got down on the floor to have a good look! Awesome! ❤ Shirley

[@sizesmall1756]

Your dad is so sweet. Such a lovely reaction

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Awww, I love your dad SO MUCH! Thank you for such a sweet wholesome video 🤍

[@ar1eea.]

Eek omg heyy Genevieve!

[@beachydayz]

Love your dad’s reaction. Now you have a triplex. Thank you for sharing this tiny addition to your home. Adorable 🥰

[@nikkistephens4990]

Your parents are so sweet. This is the second time I've watched this. You did a wonderful job. I'm a big miniature lover.

[@AlwaysPlaying1969]

The best of this video are the parents going to floor level, full of childish awe, marveling thought this tiny house. Everybody should feel this sense of genuine wonder once in a while.

[@caroledwards1182]

What fun! I love miniatures and you did a great job. This makes me think of "The Borrowers" a book written in 1952 by Mary Norton. The borrowers are a family of tiny people that live in English houses and they borrow things from the big people to survive. I can just imagine they would love your room, having things that actually fit them.

[@rondaspencer1408]

That book is great! Kelsey you out did yourself! You put so much thought into this project as you do with regular projects. That’s understanding coming from an overthinker like myself ☺️

[@mathildehrd8778]

Absolutely I thought about the borrowers as well !! Studio Ghibli made an animated movie based on the novel, you might enjoy the watch if you haven't already !

[@caroledwards1182]

@@mathildehrd8778 Thanks. I vaguely recall seeing a real life movie as well, years ago, it was good too.

[@NoeBIchez]

I just watched the ghibli movie 'Arietty' inspired by this book today!

[@BobRoss-nj9et]

I read that book back when I was 9, I adored it!

[@quirkymae3658]

I love the different flooring elevation, it's like a conversation pit with a loft.... it's soooo cute and adorable and awesome! I also love the details you've put into it!

[@Tonihaddock]

Why am I obsessed, same reason we all are. ??? Creativity, esthetics, endless options. amazing work💕

[@shannonec]

Wondering how many people have pounded holes in their walls to make miniature rooms after watching this 🤣 not showing my kids this one!

[@4TheMotorist]

Yeah me, i just kicked a size 10 through my Gyprock 🤣 Now, what to put in there?? 🤔

[@nehas267]

Your dad's reaction was priceless! 😂 He is so much fun. The little house is so beautiful and the Christmas decorations are cherry on the cake 😍 your videos brighten my day.

[@jillianhauschild3484]

Your dad’s reaction is so sweet and pure. He needs to be in more videos.

[@nm9412]

I was really hoping that you would surprise your dad with this project you started. Thank you for a pleasant surprise for your dad. That was amazing!

[@tibbs4000]

When your Dad says "this was worth buying this house"....so funny! Your parents are so cute, cherish them. Made me really miss my Dad, he was always proud of my creations just like your father.

[@nancymayberry27]

That is so cute! Your dad's reaction was priceless! "Now I know why you bought this house." Too bad you didn't think of this sooner you could of done the wall full of tiny mouse rooms instead of fixing the wall. Lol Now instead of using your "mood" boards you can build actual mini rooms to show of your designs. 🤣

[@erod5531]

This is the most rediculous, adorable, cute, creative, whimsical and lovely idea I have seen in a VERY long time. 10/10

[@kamma44]

That mini house you bought for around 40 bucks was made with real love. Shame it had to be dismantled!

[@TheMiig1513]

Would be cool if you also made a little mouse to live in the house. Maybe he/she/+ could sit in one of the chairs reading a book or newspaper or something x) Would be so cute!

[@JessiHaggertyRD]

Your dad's reaction was 1000% worth all the effort it took. So sweet.

[@brendarotter]

I just loved the little house, I'm about to make a hole in my own wall!!!! HAHA, but what I loved the most, is thinking about everyone who will arrive and need to bend down to see the house, it's going to be amazing, HAHAHA I loved it!!

[@kimonelieno6549]

OMG, this is so precious! Such talent too! I don't know how people can see that well to make those tiny pieces. Great job!

[@Schatzie301]

I’ve been doing miniatures all my life but have never tried this. Just fabulous. Really incredible. Thanks for sharing.

[@uhohspaghettios2391]

This is absolutely amazing! Kind of makes me wish I had a hole in the wall of my house, lol. Also, can we just recognize what a typical Dad Response we just witnessed. "It was worth you buying this house."

[@ashleyhiemstra]

Your dad’s reaction is the besttt. I love how it came out!!

[@TheDarklink124]

Not a subscriber or anything just a miniature lover but you're dad seem so wholesome

[@brendaokuda2158]

I really enjoyed watching your Dad's reaction. Both he & your Mom seem like such wonderful people & you are indeed blessed to have them in your life. The mouse house is just toooooo cute!

[@taesfilter3026]

that's something i never knew i could do and i now wanna grind a hole into my wall just to do that😔 kelsey, you did an amazing job and i would love to see more of these miniature contents in the future!

[@kathrynmurray22]

I love this so much! I found out about these tiny DIY houses a few weeks ago and was obsessed immediately! Here in Atlanta, GA, TinyDoorsATL makes these miniature doors all throughout the city and it's such a fun scavenger hunt to find them all

[@paranihiaanaru4414]

That sounds like such fun!

[@JessRodriguez1111]

That’s so cute omg

[@sarac.3259]

Superb! I love your Dad's comment - it was worth you buying this house! So cute and very clever. Beautifully done.

[@jenniferrice5877]

You have a wonderful father and not just a father a dad; so supportive. You have very good hearted folks. Very loving and supportive. You are very much like your dad. I see both of them in you. I always wanted a doll house. This is incredibly cute.

[@jennyreed3331]

That's it - I'm punching holes into my walls so I can make miniature houses in them. This was so cute!

[@spasycah]

The most pivotal Making Home episode to date! I love this as I love crafts and it felt super fun to see how you tied together all these elements ot make a beautiful little mouse house. And the Christmas decor?! it was perfect!

[@carolgreathouse7898]

That is so adorable!! They have tiny strings of lights that you can put on your tree. They are sold for the little Christmas villages.

[@katperson7332]

That kit you showed first is the same one I made when I started my dolls house making about 4 years ago. I really enjoyed making it and gave it to a child I know when it was finished. I then went on to make my own houses from scratch and even made a model of my own house. It’s a fun hobby indeed. Amazon was really handy for art bits and pieces like fabric etc.

[@Minnie4everMouse]

I literally had the biggest smile on my face watching this entire video and I gasped when you turned on the light in the fireplace 😲 this video made my day!! Hope to see more miniature makeovers

[@hannahmartinez4259]

Now this is a tiny house! Love how you guys always focus on the little details

[@SaraSmiles29]

Now people so say "I live in a tiny house" have a whole other dimension 😅

[@emilyarriaga3086]

Dad’s reaction was so sweet. 🤗

[@AshleyLynnn05]

Omgosh the cutest thing ever!!!! It’s crazy how the girls who loved playing with dolls as a kid are now picking it Back up in a different way😁

[@ev.ervisual]

It’s so cozy and beautiful! Reminds me of watching movies like “The Borrowers” and dreaming of being tiny.

[@meganbabin2859]

This might be my favorite video of all time! I’m obsessed! It’s perfect! Your dads reaction was the best.

[@xbrandi12345x]

I wish my grandmother was alive so I could show her this. She hand built me a dollhouse when I was little and I think she would enjoy this!! What a cool idea!

[@erinnelson434]

Your DAD!!! HAHAHAHA!!! Your parents are so CUTE!! I love how he seems to love this project as much as you did. And the sarcasm is hilarious. This is just too adorable.

[@emmarijsman04]

5:09 this set-up is EVERYTHING. Wow the framing, the set design, the barette! It is just so gorgeous.

[@zEli-my9tn]

This has to be the 'SMALLEST' making home final touches you've done😂

[@mai3cle]

This is such a clever idea. I love how you showed you working through the process and the reality and challenges rather than it just magically coming together like some shows.

[@hswan]

That pride in dads voice is what makes it for me ❤ reminds me of my dad!

[@Tsusagi]

One tiny little thing I would’ve changed is stairs going down to the living room. But with or without, it’s still an impeccable build! So cute!!!

[@outiilona4060]

I'm in love with the results! And your parents reactions were precious!

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

Absolutely adorable! I love this! I’m looking around my room as I watch this and trying to decide if I have a tiny space for a room too. I use upholstery material for rugs and to cover furniture with. It’s heavy enough that it lays nice. I also love using scrap wallpaper. And you can paint it too. I did a three story dollhouse and had to completely cover both inside and out! I had to get a bit creative when it came to hiding plastic. I used a variety of natural materials as well.

[@Anna-jd7fd]

your parents' excitement is THE BEST!

[@MsWannaRock]

Kelsey, I love what you've done with the tiny space, I think it's amazing! However, you should know it was your dad's reaction that gave me the goosebumps! I loved watching this video and I hope to see you redecorating it more often 🤗

[@maureenboisvert2778]

Supportive and encouraging parents are the greatest gift any creator could hope for. You are truly blessed! Great project too, I’m fascinated by all things miniature and have been for too many years to count. You’ve really done a great job here!

[@stephaniekaefer3999]

The dedication and detail are very impressive! Great job.

[@Jl-pm6fp]

You are going to be the favorite aunt with that little mouse house in your home!

[@justinabean94]

your parents reaction was so cute. this is such a fun lil thing to do

[@zanderg7048]

Looks beautiful, hearing any little noises at night is normal when any sprites or spirits move in- its why mini doors are normally outside

[@jasminezed7839]

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[@sdailey123]

Just found this channel and you made my day. The care and thought out into this tiny tiny space is amazing. I’m so looking forward to watching more videos and learning how to be a great of tiny geek as you are. (That’s a compliment even though it may not seem like it!) love this!!! Thank you!!

[@blueberrykiss124]

Your parents are the most wholesome thing ever

[@monicaredman1719]

Kelsey! I've been catching up on ALL your content over the last year and THIS time I just had to comment! You did SUCH a great job. I know producing this mouse-house from a technical aspect was out of your comfort zone but I LOVED it!!! I actually cried during the reveal with your sweet dad and mom. Thank you for doing this! You inspired me to make a mini house this winter (my mom will be SO pleased that I'm finally making use of the dollhouse furniture she's been storing for me since my childhood haha!)

[@franamellado]

Dad's reaction was definitely the best part!! I love this Kelsey, it turned out beautiful, thank you for sharing!

[@franciebogert1452]

Oh my gosh so wholesome. I was giggling all throughout this video. Looks so fun and I LOVE your dad’s reaction. My dad (passed away last year) would have really enjoyed something like this as well. So, so sweet thanks for sharing it all! ☺️

[@OfficialAwkbe]

Her parents are so lovely. I love how happy they were to see the tiny house.

[@zaramichelle4613]

17:17 Pure comedy gold 😂😂 The miniature house was what finally convinced your dad that you did the right thing by signing the papers to the house 😂 I love it!

[@ciknornadiah346]

This is remind me one of Studio Ghibli's movie: The Secret World of Arriety 💕 if i have this miniature house near me, i would always checking it if there were any mini family reside inside ^^ love this video sm

[@christybirling3299]

I've been into miniatures for years and love watching videos of others work for inspiration. I watched this, and called my friend who has done all of my home repair/renovation projects for me, and I told him: "I want to knock a hole in one of my walls" and explained why. He told me I need to stop watching KZbin videos and getting these crazy ideas. He didn't come right out and say it, but I think it's a "no" to knocking a hole in my wall. Darn.

[@lyndabenson675]

I like how you baked it on a tiny sheet pan. 😊

[@lenaaax11]

I loved every second of this. The “Miniature” geek in me freaked out and seeing your dad’s reaction was priceless. Happy Holidays!

[@DIYDalia]

I am obsessed with this 😍

[@ar1eea.]

Omg heyy! :D

[@kathleenwalton3311]

Oh no! You have my creative juices flowing. I will definitely try this. You kick ars girl!

[@casperthesociallyawkwardgh6811]

I love how wholesome your dad's reaction was. Very cute.

[@catarinaldi]

So wholesome seeing your parents reactions! OMG it turned out sooo cute! Do more of this type of content, I didn't know I liked this!

[@lovingmayberry307]

I absolutely love this video!!! I put a tiny door, steps and window at the base of my tree and my little nieces think fairies live there. 🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️🧚 Magical! 💙

[@AudriannaB-World-Peace]

That was do darn cute! Absolutely adorable!🌟

[@gloriatyller4554]

Delightful! And I love that your parents were there to share.