DIY Dollar Tree miniature table to abandoned desk

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    Watch me turn a cheap $1 table from the Dollar Tree into a an industrial desk with a drawer and cabinet. I love the metal caster wheels. I made this desk to use in an abandoned lab diorama I'm working on.
    The original table was too short for 1:12 scale. The finished piece is the correct height and has a place to display miniatures. I will definitely be doing more Dollar Tree furniture flips.
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  • @carol-annegriffin6234
    @carol-annegriffin6234 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I must sing your praises for several things: I really appreciate how you explain your thoughts when you decide an element isn't working for you, and that you mention what your bits and pieces are and where you found them; and generally explaining your thought process for the various changes you make! I adore your projects and I love your style! Thank you for such great content!!!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for such a thoughtful comment :) I really appreciate that

  • @JennyStone
    @JennyStone 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    *Just found your videos and I now want to collect "trash" to create mini worlds just like you! I actually do nail art and am wondering how I can incorporate this fun activity into my content! Hahaha! I love it! ♥ Jenny*

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Watch Little Gretchen's Workshop and you'll see what you can do with nail decor! She makes purses, luggage, and all kinds of accessories decorated with nail decor.

    • @JennyStone
      @JennyStone 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@queencityminis Ahhh! I'm so excited! I'm totally binge watching everything you've been creating and loving every minute! I'll check out that other channel, too! I have so many little nail art decor pieces that I'm sure will work. Just watched you make a mini stool using those femo fruit discs and I have tons of those! Hahaha! "Abandoned Stool Factory" scene could be my first project! Just kidding! But at this point anything would be fun just to get started! ♥ Jenny

  • @CraftyMoore
    @CraftyMoore 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    an amazing transformation! it's unbelievable what you've created out of a boring,white generic desk!

  • @katyberry
    @katyberry ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really love all of these, and also your deadpan voice when you say funny things. I'm feeling really inspired to make my own abandoned room.

  • @WhitneyLaBrie
    @WhitneyLaBrie ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love all your Dollar Store Make-Over, but I think this one may be my favorite!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 😊 I really do love it and I love how the finished project looks.

  • @berthaday3473
    @berthaday3473 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oooo I adore it. Well spent buck. Those tiny castors are too damn cute.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! There are some things that would be too tedious to DIY. I'm happy to buy casters. They add so much to a piece.

  • @barbkeith2697
    @barbkeith2697 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love how you explain your process as you go. You make it look so doable and easy!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Everyone can have fun making miniatures, especially since they don't have to look perfect. I just hide my mistakes.

  • @kat3910
    @kat3910 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely fantastic. I swear you and Ara are convincing me to create something abandoned - I so love the look. And I'm going to have to get that rust stuff!!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Abandoned is the BEST. It's so much fun. If you haven't seen Ara's Abandoned Coffee Shop project, definitely check it out.

    • @kat3910
      @kat3910 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@queencityminis I definitely have! I also love her Adam's Family and Beetlejuice videos as well. I don't know what scene I would do abandoned, tho a broken down brick wall garden might be really fun....

  • @maneeratromtrairat174
    @maneeratromtrairat174 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think I have to buy this table someday lol .love customized version vdo of the items you did . Nowadays there are many miniature items in the market ( which are not expensive ) and we can made it look better and fit for our project .

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! I almost always change a miniature at least a little bit.

  • @chrisdavis7720
    @chrisdavis7720 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I adore you and am so privileged to have found your channel. I hope you keep making minis for a long time to come!!!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the sweetest thing! Thank you so much

  • @risacrawford3775
    @risacrawford3775 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It really is a pleasure to watch you work! Very creative and informative! I always come away with new tips to try. Thank you

  • @CassandrajustCassandra
    @CassandrajustCassandra ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I never get tired of seeing what great things you make from Dollar Store furniture. You were so right about the casters! I had tons of fun looking at all the little details on the finished desk. Yep, I paused it and checked out all the cool stuff you added, it's a must you know ;) Have a great weekend!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, you peeked! Thank you so much. I have a lot of fun doing Dollar Tree makeovers and this piece is perfect for the diorama. I've finished it and I'm editing the video now.

    • @CassandrajustCassandra
      @CassandrajustCassandra ปีที่แล้ว

      @@queencityminis Of course I peeked! Doesn't everyone? LOL Waiting patiently for the diorama video...or semi-patiently.

  • @jasminegomez822
    @jasminegomez822 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, I really enjoyed this tutorial. It's all about the details ❤

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      It definitely is! The details are my favorite part.

  • @jamiegallier2106
    @jamiegallier2106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much creativity and talent. The desk turned out wonderfully wretched. I really appreciated all the great little tips and explanations along the way. Subscribed immediately.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much! 😊 Wretched! I love that

  • @nessiemonstercrafts
    @nessiemonstercrafts ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I've seen you do a few of these dollar tree furniture makeovers and you always do such an amazing job with them, so inspiring. I just wish our dollar tree type stores here in New Zealand stocked this sort of dolls house furniture and not just the tacky, plastic, out of scale sized stuff that we can sometimes find if we're lucky.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      They are very simply made. They could be easily replicated. Maybe I'll get my hands on each piece offered and make a tutorial showing how to replicate them.

    • @nessiemonstercrafts
      @nessiemonstercrafts ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@queencityminis That would be amazing!!!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nessiemonstercrafts I have so many things lined up but I'll get around to doing that, at least with the two most popular pieces (the desk and tall dresser).

    • @nessiemonstercrafts
      @nessiemonstercrafts ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Shyra I appreciate the workload you must have on already. I'm happy to wait, I still have plenty of your other videos to watch in the meantime 🙂

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      I was planning to wait, but I got started on a video showing how to make the tall Dollar Tree dresser from cardboard. I'll leave dimensions in the description for anyone who wants to make it from wood. It'll be out on Saturday!

  • @nm9412
    @nm9412 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was very creative I would know that this was a dollar tree makeover since you totally transformed it!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you ☺️ my Dollar Tree transformations are pretty thorough!

  • @lfarren1020
    @lfarren1020 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome transformation. I really like the techniques you used to age and rust your piece.

  • @GenNairick1
    @GenNairick1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow.. that turned out perfect.. beautiful work!!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you :) The abandoned lab is finished. I'm editing the video now. It'll be out next week.

  • @thecraftingnook6495
    @thecraftingnook6495 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is such a great tutorial…TFS 😊

  • @ghoulgoil5029
    @ghoulgoil5029 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have the best ideas to make your creations look real. I missed this video somehow. Glad I looked!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much :) Make sure you check out the abandoned lab video I used this desk in.
      th-cam.com/video/a1kSCWcfjI4/w-d-xo.html

  • @lynng3421
    @lynng3421 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love! Dollar tree doll furniture makeovers

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a whole playlist of them and I'm due for another soon. Thank you!

  • @klaird_h4727
    @klaird_h4727 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every post has been amazing!...so glad I found you!🥰...aging is a technique I would love to perfect...it really does add so much dimension to a vignette/ miniature scene.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/rTXLUOg7t5M/w-d-xo.html
      Thank you so much! Did you see my recent video where I used liquid latex to make peeling paint? I love it turned out. I'll definitely try these techniques on furniture as well. I wish I had thought to use it on this desk.

    • @klaird_h4727
      @klaird_h4727 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@queencityminis ..yes, I did see that video as well! I didn't even know liquid latex exsisted🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @michellehicks6898
    @michellehicks6898 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was so cool. Can't wait to see the rest!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      It looks so good! I'm doing voiceover now. My least favorite part of the process 😆

  • @agneschrismer9946
    @agneschrismer9946 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So very very cool. Looks so realistic.

  • @littlegretchensworkshop7665
    @littlegretchensworkshop7665 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I LOVE THIS!!!!😃 Great up-cycle!!!

  • @pearsrtasty3326
    @pearsrtasty3326 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You did such an awesome and realistic job on this, it looks like you could get tetanus if you were to scrape against it. Super realistic and just an awesome job. Thank you so much for the video.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Tetanus 😆 That reminds me of when Sugar Charm Shop made some very realistic looking bacon. She put it down and picked up a tool and I thought, "ooh, Salmonella..." Then I remembered the pork is made of clay 😆

  • @camberwins
    @camberwins ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That turned out great! And yes, the casters were the right choice. I loved your reverse this week, my brain didn't know what to think of it at first. lol 😂

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha thank you! I like to put a trick or two in every video to keep you guys on your toes.

  • @CajunCraft24
    @CajunCraft24 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love this rust trick!

  • @lauriegiggy5878
    @lauriegiggy5878 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! I bought 3 of those pieces from Dollar Tree and have been stuck on what to do with them. That lab desk looks great!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/play/PLpru-lV_CsKRkDOG8rTYAcxFu6ggB9qVN.html
      Check out the playlist! I've done 6 Dollar Tree furniture makeovers (so far). I hope you get some good ideas.

  • @maroulio2067
    @maroulio2067 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    excellent work!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I just posted the Diorama this piece belongs in
      th-cam.com/video/a1kSCWcfjI4/w-d-xo.html

  • @bethabdallah6518
    @bethabdallah6518 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Incredible work!!!

  • @panacheluxury4262
    @panacheluxury4262 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job!

  • @dawnrogal3026
    @dawnrogal3026 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Incredible 😮

  • @bevsartsandcrafts715
    @bevsartsandcrafts715 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant ❤

  • @mariamueller8401
    @mariamueller8401 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome

  • @tammyd.454
    @tammyd.454 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is fantastic!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much ☺️

  • @vickytimmerman1365
    @vickytimmerman1365 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So great

  • @owdpotter
    @owdpotter 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have you ever thought of using staples for draw pulls instead of bending wire

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That would work, but you'd need to use two stuck together. Crazily enough, I don't even own any staples. Now I wanna get my hands on some.

  • @estherm7070
    @estherm7070 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg 😱 I love how the desk came out. Looks like my old lab desk (jk). Great outcome. Love it. Happy Halloween 🎃 👻

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy Halloween to you too! I'm glad it turned out well. The rounded edges on the wooden top aren't my favorite thing but whatever. Still looks great.

  • @misscatalina711
    @misscatalina711 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never find mini furniture at the dollar store ☹️

  • @laurabarber6697
    @laurabarber6697 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    💝💝💝

  • @craftynita6633
    @craftynita6633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing- thanks for the tips for the rust affects. how would you 'grunge' the handles?

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome! I added some rust effects (Dirty Down Rust) to them, concentrating on where they touch the drawer. In a previous video, I used Mod Podge mixed with paint to age shiny metal which gives a dirty, dull look.
      th-cam.com/video/ZWxQzL2cOFc/w-d-xo.html

    • @craftynita6633
      @craftynita6633 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@queencityminis great! thanks :)

  • @nakita2954
    @nakita2954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you sell your miniatures you make or do you just do them for fun?

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have sold a couple small things, but I have most of the things I made sitting in a box

  • @DawnDBoyerPhD
    @DawnDBoyerPhD 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can’t find the dollhouse furniture at my dollar tree 😢

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You could make this from scratch as well