I am glad to hear things are going good with your family's situation. I have been following you for a few years now, and since last year october, my 2year old has been fighting cancer. All those long days at hospital, I've been watching your videos and it gave me some sort of normalcy. And its been a good distraction. Dont have time i craft now, so i get my fix from watching all your amazing work. You and your family are in our prayers.
My two year old also went through cancer (acute lymphoblastic leukemia). I remember those long days in the hospital and clinic. My little boy is now a happy and healthy 23 year old… prayers for a similar, wonderful outcome for your little one! 🙏
No child should ever have to face that❤ I am so sorry you all are going through that and I will be praying for a full recovery and peace during the waiting. I am so glad my videos have been a bit of comfort for your creative side. Big hugs❤
I was thrilled to see you paint the roses! It just goes to show how invested I’ve become in your projects that I could feel my stress levels rise as the little voice in my head was saying “it’s the Red Queen, she has red roses and her minions had to paint the white roses”. I love these “smaller” projects as they show what’s possible if you don’t want to commit to a whole house, so I loved the exterior finish on the attic. It’s just the right amount of house exterior on what’s really all about the interior.
We were definitely on the same wave length! I knew those roses had to be splattered red or they just wouldn't be right lol! Thank you Susan, I love smaller projects for that same reason too!
The concept for the Alice booknook exterior came together so well. Really impressive. I'm glad you're finding a new normal, but I'll watch your videos regardless of what you're creating or organizing!
Thank you so much!! Things may definitely move a little slower for a while longer, but I know I will always have to squeeze in a little creativity here and there for my own mental health. I am so glad you enjoyed it!
LOL! “The passion to Podge”!!! Yes!!! Things just don’t feel finished to me without some sort of cohesive sealed finish! 💖💖💖. I love how these turned out!
Ara, I am so glad you were able to finish those projects!! I can imagine it's got to be a huge weight off your mind. I have a tendency to do that with my older projects, too. I appreciate someone being so honest and open about the creative struggle we all go thru as creators. Thank you ❤ I love both projects.. They are awesome, Ara. Great job 😊😊
Thank you Jenny!! Yes, I am so glad to finally have those finished up. They do weigh on you mentally whenever you pass by, don't they? Now I am can purely enjoy them😊 I have a few others that need some up keep still so maybe I will get to them soon too!
I don't know if I would call that a bad habit - sometimes a project loses a person's interest. Nothing wrong with that. I've had that. Sometimes you change your mind about where you wanted to go with it, sometimes it just wasn't something that really moved you that much. It is really admirable that you wanted to go ahead and finish them.
That's very true!! And I was definitely ready to move on from those projects in that moment. I am glad to have finished them up so that I am happy to show them to other people now ;)
I enjoyed the attic and it gave me the idea to make an article and put the pieces that are broken, ugly, or just not needed instead of giving them away. Thank you. Take care of you.....a must to take care of others.
really like how you did the wallpaper strip wraping the front on alice- The little white house needs a rusty bike leaning up against the wall in that blank spot and then some tumbleweeds piled into the corner over the bike. Have you seen tumbleweed dtift piled up against a side of a house? That little blank corner would be perfect for that with the bike half buried in the drift of tumbleweeds.
Oh I love the idea of an old bike or old toy of some type back there! I was thinking of making it look like more roofing but I didn't want to add something that wasn't in the Attic kit. I will have to see if I have a bike somewhere :) Thank you!
Yay, I am so glad you have enjoyed them. They were a bit of a break for me but I still felt like I was able to get in some creativity and progress here and there!
It really is hard to choose, they are both different sides of your aesthetic. I am so happy to learn that things are settling down and getting better at Casa Bentley. Sending best energy your way, and hoping you can give yourself grace and have some rest.
Thank you for that, I really appreciate it! I am so glad things are getting back to "normal" again too. We are still learning things, but we are on a better track than we were! I am so glad you like both😊
I absolutely love your finished projects I'm so glad you finished them. I would really love to see more Alice in Wonderland things from you. You've inspired me to do some of my own.
Honestly, this project really made me want to do more Alice in Wonderland projects too! There is just so much that can be done with that story. Thank you Kim, I am so glad you liked it!
Hullo Ara, thank you for sharing this wrap up projects video with us! You certainly have a wonderful knack for creating mini’s! I do enjoy watching your videos and seeing you create these environments! The book nook is lovely! Well done. The finishing touches are still so perfect, I have just a little bit of envy for how easy you make it look to do! I hope I am able to create a similar experience with my future endeavors. Thank you for sharing all of your ideas and thoughts on creating surfaces with textures and finishing up leftover projects. Never throw them out! Wonderful hanging on, thanks!
Love the attic! I haven't watched the book nook part of your vid, yet, but I wanted to make sure I commented about the attic. Glad things continue to improve with your family. 😃
OF COURSE - both look superb! You have such MAD skills, you know! I could watch you create and for hours! So glad to hear your family situation is better. Take good care! Always a joy to see a video from you! Best, Kathleen
I am working on a big house I inherited. I worked on the outside but the roof broke my spirit. I did the attic as a cut-my-teeth project and then decided the rest had to be done in all-rooms phases. I finally finished all indoor trim (phase 2) and got excited that, at last, the little stuff and decor of Phase 3 was up! But no it’s not. I must finish the outside, just like this video. So I’ve added a Phase 2.5. And a Phase 4 which will be putting it in its base/landscaping. This project is eternal.
It does feel like that sometimes... you get one thing done and then something else pops up that needs attention. And not just attention, but a lot of time and patience too! Renovating is a whole other ballgame! I hope the rest of it treats you nicer than the roof did❤
So happy that you’re fining your new normal with your family ❤️. Both projects look amazing but I love the little stone nooks on the Alice outside. From weird to wonderful: absolutely Alice 😉
The attic is totally in line with what I enjoy! Of course Alice is also very clever. I was surprised you couldn't tone down the brown wall with a damp cloth? I could spend the rest of my life finishing old projects but what fun is that?!?!?!
Oh that might have worked well but I panicked lol! I dunked my brush in water and was able to tone it down a little bit but I will try to have a cloth near by next time I go for it. Thank you Mike!
This was Good and Very True! Sometimes you do need to step back and do a simple projects, to give yourself room to breathe and reset! I realized when do a few smaller simpler things when I get back to other bigger projects my perspective is better! I appreciate you for sharing this because I hear you!!
You can now call this piece complete!✅️ lol I love the idea of adding your kits to store in the attic. I LOVE BOXES IN THE ATTIC!! Lol maybe put some flowers..lol I grew up with V.C.Andrews books throughout different family members houses. They were always in the bathroom..lol❤🥰
Yes! It is great to check them off the list lol! Oh flowers are a great idea as well... especially old fake flower arrangements are great for the attic ;)
These turned out so great! I've developed the same habit of not finishing the outside. You need to craft & film, edit, get the video out, then move onto the next. It's an easy habit to fall into for sure. I'm glad things are starting to settle down at home.
It's definitely difficult when you feel that need to turn one project out after another! I highly suggest doing a "finishing projects" video if you ever have a lull and feel like you want to. I enjoyed wrapping them up and getting out of my other projects head space for a bit. Thank you so much my friend❤
I think both book nooks are fab but I tend to favor the Attic outside finish. Happy you are getting settled into a new norm with the family. Life has many curves and detours. We just have to remember to be flexible. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you Nicki! Yes, detour is a great description! We will still get where we are going, we are just going down a different path than we had originally planned❤
These are SO good! Every time I think you're done and it looks great, you keep going (which for some people can be a bad thing) and it ends up looking far more realistic and then the end results are *chef's kiss* amazing!
They both turned out fabulous. Loved watching the process of you working on the exteriors. Looking at them, I would think they are made of wood. I always enjoy watching your videos. Dwyllis (wife of David) … for some reason YT puts everything under my husband’s name.
I like how both projects turned out, but I don't think I can decide which I like more.🤔 I do feel very happy that the green roof matches the green roof on our house, though! 😊 It started out as grey-green, but it's getting greener as time goes by. 😄 I'm glad things are settling down with your family.❤
@@BentleyHouseMinis We had to replace the roof in 2020, and the old shingles had a good bit of moss growing on them, so I have my suspicions about why the new roof is turning greener. 🧐😄
It must feel great to complete the two projects. The Alice in Wonderland is so clever and interesting. Great job on both.❤😊 Wishing you a Happy Easter.✝️💕🐑🐤
Good to hear that things are going better with the family, still hugs and good energy to you. Liquid Leading! I found 3 never used bottles at my local second hand shop a few weeks ago for only 50cents total. It is so useful. Love how both ended up looking. I remember you making both of these. Making the misprinted Alice head look like a rock carving was a simple stroke of genius. And using the attic room as a display, just perfect. :} ps I too needed a break from my normal crafting, so entered a quick one month long writing contest over on Discord and actually won it.
Lucky find on the liquid leading, that's awesome! Thank you, I am so glad you like the results of both exteriors😊 And wow, congrats on winning the writing contest, that's awesome!!❤
I love both of the projects but Alice is my favorite!!! I love the idea of Wonderland busting into the real world! Hope your loved one is doing better now. Don't forget to take care of yourself as well.
My favorite project of yours was the Shining one, but I think the Alice scene just took first place. Your projects just keep getting better and better🙌🏻 Also, I think I like the white ribbon on Alice better than the red one, so I think that was a good change👍🏼
You really are absolutely amazing at your creativity. I found you just the other day and I can't stop watching. I'm not a fan of Alice in wonderland, or Beatle Juice. Which means I absolutely love to watch you make things from scratch. I just got done watching your Addams family cost video for insurance purposes. Really that house is irreplaceable. All the work you did. It was just amazing. Congratulations with having it go to a museum. You must be so proud. Anyway I really enjoy your channel and Thank you so much for sharing all your creations.
Thank you Roberta! That means a lot to me that my videos are still enjoyable even when it's not your favorite pop culture reference. I appreciate that so much😊 And thank you for the congrats, it was a huge honor!
Ok… loved everything. I’m originally from the pacific northwest, so the mossy, wood rot white exterior reminded me of home. 🤪 I was a little sorry that the photo studio story part was gone from the interior. I will recover from that just fine. My favorite was how Alice’s exterior turned out!!! ❤❤❤ WOW! I really like the pattern clashing and how it played into the chaos of the story. The 3D pieces peeking through was such a great touch. It gives the whole exterior a fantastic vibe. So many little surprises to discover. Even the altered queen of diamonds-almost, was a fun detail. Great work!
I totally get missing the photo studio part of the project. I was a little sad to do that but I know this project will get much more use and time out in view now with this change. And I was happy I could still include the nod to the photos on one wall ;) Thank you so much Audrey😊 I am so glad you liked then both! The 3D printed pieces were just too tempting not to add in some way lol!
I don’t do TH-cam videos but I do finish and photo my interiors first and SAME! I am so anxious to get to the next project, my brain screams “done”!!! Of course that means I have to shove things to a dark corner to hide the raw exteriors. LOL! I’m loving watching you tackle these. It might give me a nudge…. 😊
These both turned out SO well! And it is so satisfying to see them complete. Alice's exterior adds so much to the interior! And the beautiful exterior of the attic scene is going to be a great sales tool. Great job on both. Also, thanks for including the zoomies at the end, so adorable!
Such a satisfying feeling, completing projects! As always it looks amazing! I'm happy to report that you taught me Mod Podge is a tool I need to use. I'm creating props for my 15th century Catarina Sforza character. She was into alchemy. I have a few wooden chests in different sizes to hold my bottles of ingredients for natural dye demos. I used Mod Podge to adhere printed coats of arms to the stained wood. It worked great! Thank you, Ara 💖
I can't say which I like better. They are too different to compare. Wow, you managed to finish two projects after setting them aside for a couple of years. You must tell me your secret. I have more unfinished projects than completed. Some of these are well over 10 years old. I can give excuses, don't have the room (afghans and quilts), etc, but I think that I find something new that I'm interested in and... Currently I'm into junk journals. I want to work on miniatures also but I have to have a place where I can shut the door to keep the cats out. My craft room (storage also) desperately needs to be decluttered. I've been wanting to do it for years but I get overwhelmed when I open the door. I need some one to help me. Even if it's just encouragement.
Thank you Cat3Crazy. The secret is that I just didn't have the brain power/ time to work on a whole project from scratch so it was easier to pick up something older that didn't need as much attention. Sorry, I don't have any solutions for kitty-helpers since Stormy keeps 4 feet on the ground most of the time. I hope you can get it worked out. However I hope you don't beat yourself up about moving from interest to interest... that's how I ended up in miniatures, and trying so many new things taught me a ton of new skills! Just look at it as an art journey ;)
Those are both really great. Thanks for the inspirations. The attic is my favorite though. I would use the straws from 7-11 to make some gutters and the drainpipes. They can be cut in half and formed any way you want them but also add a more realistic aspect to the house. Maybe add some graffiti to the walls like you see in the real homes that have been abandoned these days. Either way these look great. Thanks for sharing and have a great day
Ara, it's like we were on the same wavelength this week! I'm moving apartments (and thus packing up my projects) and I realized that none of my exteriors were finished. I seem to have the same aversion to finishing the outsides! This is really encouraging and, as always, your honesty about your process makes the whole video so relatable. Just wanted to send a little appreciation your way! Hope you and your loved ones are well
I am glad this video was encouraging! It was really nice to just focus on the outsides for a single video and not have to think about an entire project. I hope the move goes really smoothly for you and all your minis get packed up tight ;)
Great finishes on your projects! I was thinking that the book nook outer casing could have been made so you can slide the inner project in and out of it, rather than glue the project inside the outer shell. That would allow you to fix the lights should something ever burn out. I love seeing your various kits inside the abandoned room - they really tie everything together and will make a great display.
Yes, that would have been a great idea... I didn't quite know how to get that to work though. It would have definitely been a few extra steps to get worked out. But I have my fingers crossed that my lights will last for ever... lol *nervous laugh*😬😄
I'm a big "Alice in Wonderland" fan and I love it. The abandoned attic is my favourite. I like that the aging of the two outside walls doesn't match perfectly. That seems more realistic, since they might not get the same amount of sun or rain.
Good to here you didn't have to work your brain to hard. I totally get half finished projects. 🤦🏼♀️Boy do I. They came out looking so good. Nice that things are getting better at home.🤗💕💕🌹
Thank you so much Debbra! The fact that I had already figured out the theme and interiors of each one helped so much! I have a few others like this so I may have to do another 'finishing up' video in the future ;)
Hi Ara!!! Nice to see you, I hope your family is getting better! ❤️🩹 and you are getting use to your we normal I love love love the Alice in Wonderland . This channel is so close to my heart!!
An old house renovation channel posted a view of the boarding underneath their siding--recycled boards from railroad box cars from a circus train! Colorful lettering and images, all broken up like your cereal siding! So maybe at some point, you could use the cereal boxes as recycled (and aged) base layers that would show through!
The Alice in Wonderland Book Nook was the very first video I ever watched of yours and what introduced me to miniatures. So excited to be able to see you finish the exterior. AMAZING work as usual!
I was scared to do too much because I want them to look nice for the display on my sales table. But if I didn't have that holding me back, they would be so fun to mess up!
I’m so happy everything is going well with the family. I absolutely LOVE the Alice exterior!! You are so talented. I would love to see them in person one day. Keep up the good work! Happy Easter!🐇🐣
I love the new attic inside but Alice has to be my favorite! Wonderland breaking through! And painting those roses- I, too, was concerned when you picked the white ones! 😆 I love it ❤ I'm glad you are finding a 'new normal'. I am a widow (many years, now) & my 'babies' are middle aged; we still occasionally have those crisis situations. 'I don't want anymore things that don't kill me but make me stronger'! (Saw a tee shirt 😉) Just know we will be here for you. ❤
Thank you so much, painting the roses red was the most fun of the entire project😄 And yes, I totally know what you mean... when do we get to say we are 'strong enough?" right? Thanks for the encouragement❤
I am glad to hear things are going good with your family's situation. I have been following you for a few years now, and since last year october, my 2year old has been fighting cancer. All those long days at hospital, I've been watching your videos and it gave me some sort of normalcy. And its been a good distraction. Dont have time i craft now, so i get my fix from watching all your amazing work. You and your family are in our prayers.
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I hope your baby has a swift recovery!
My two year old also went through cancer (acute lymphoblastic leukemia). I remember those long days in the hospital and clinic. My little boy is now a happy and healthy 23 year old… prayers for a similar, wonderful outcome for your little one! 🙏
No child should ever have to face that❤ I am so sorry you all are going through that and I will be praying for a full recovery and peace during the waiting. I am so glad my videos have been a bit of comfort for your creative side. Big hugs❤
I was thrilled to see you paint the roses! It just goes to show how invested I’ve become in your projects that I could feel my stress levels rise as the little voice in my head was saying “it’s the Red Queen, she has red roses and her minions had to paint the white roses”.
I love these “smaller” projects as they show what’s possible if you don’t want to commit to a whole house, so I loved the exterior finish on the attic. It’s just the right amount of house exterior on what’s really all about the interior.
We were definitely on the same wave length! I knew those roses had to be splattered red or they just wouldn't be right lol! Thank you Susan, I love smaller projects for that same reason too!
The concept for the Alice booknook exterior came together so well. Really impressive.
I'm glad you're finding a new normal, but I'll watch your videos regardless of what you're creating or organizing!
Thank you so much!! Things may definitely move a little slower for a while longer, but I know I will always have to squeeze in a little creativity here and there for my own mental health. I am so glad you enjoyed it!
LOL! “The passion to Podge”!!! Yes!!! Things just don’t feel finished to me without some sort of cohesive sealed finish!
💖💖💖. I love how these turned out!
Right?? It helps me feel better about putting it out on display if it has some kind of protection on the surface!
Could you do an old TV antena on the top of that stick roof? It would really cool I think. 😊
I love American McGee's Alice, I'd love to see a whole dollhouse that each room is inspired by different areas of the game.
That would be a dream project! Perhaps one day!
Really impressive, I love her creativity and how meticulous she is. 10/10 on every project I have ever seen her complete!
😊 Thank you!
I agree, she's my Gold Standard for mini quality😂❤
Glad things are going fairly well, and hope they keep getting better. Knowing that these took you so long gives me so much hope for my work 😅
Both are wonderful, but Alice in Wonderland is my favorite.
😊😊 Thank you!
Ara, I am so glad you were able to finish those projects!! I can imagine it's got to be a huge weight off your mind. I have a tendency to do that with my older projects, too. I appreciate someone being so honest and open about the creative struggle we all go thru as creators. Thank you ❤ I love both projects.. They are awesome, Ara. Great job 😊😊
Thank you Jenny!! Yes, I am so glad to finally have those finished up. They do weigh on you mentally whenever you pass by, don't they? Now I am can purely enjoy them😊 I have a few others that need some up keep still so maybe I will get to them soon too!
Each of these projects look fantastic!
Thank you Briana!!
I love the large alice it reminds me of the scene where she grows giant and breaks outside of the house from the cookie. Very cool projects.
Playing around with scale is such a fun part of the Alice in Wonderland theme. I am so glad you liked it!
I don't know if I would call that a bad habit - sometimes a project loses a person's interest. Nothing wrong with that. I've had that. Sometimes you change your mind about where you wanted to go with it, sometimes it just wasn't something that really moved you that much. It is really admirable that you wanted to go ahead and finish them.
That's very true!! And I was definitely ready to move on from those projects in that moment. I am glad to have finished them up so that I am happy to show them to other people now ;)
You are not alone :)
the extra brown wall could be the one right next to plants, ending up more dirty then the other walls
The Alice in Wonderland project is 10/10. ❤♟️🌹
Yay, thank you!
They both turned out great! I think that having the outside done adds a lot to the inside!
😊 Thank you! I agree!
I enjoyed the attic and it gave me the idea to make an article and put the pieces that are broken, ugly, or just not needed instead of giving them away. Thank you. Take care of you.....a must to take care of others.
Fun idea! It can be a project that builds up over time! Thank you so much Joyce❤
I love The Alice In Wonderland one as I love everything about it.
😊😊 Thank you!
Team Alice all the way!! 😍
I remember both of them. Damn, I have been here for a long time.
And I appreciate it very much!
@@BentleyHouseMinis thanks, I can't remember the year but I joined when you were almost done with your Addams family house.
So glad to see you again.
Hi Tina! Thank you😊
Love your Alice and wonderland book nook
😊😊 Thank you!
Love the attic. Your creativity is so much fun to watch.
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed working on these😊
What a brilliant idea for a store display. So cleverly
really like how you did the wallpaper strip wraping the front on alice- The little white house needs a rusty bike leaning up against the wall in that blank spot and then some tumbleweeds piled into the corner over the bike. Have you seen tumbleweed dtift piled up against a side of a house? That little blank corner would be perfect for that with the bike half buried in the drift of tumbleweeds.
Oh I love the idea of an old bike or old toy of some type back there! I was thinking of making it look like more roofing but I didn't want to add something that wasn't in the Attic kit. I will have to see if I have a bike somewhere :) Thank you!
That alice in wonderland is 10/10 incredible
Thank you!!😊
I’m so glad things are getting back to a new normal for you. The house keeping videos have been really great!
Yay, I am so glad you have enjoyed them. They were a bit of a break for me but I still felt like I was able to get in some creativity and progress here and there!
I'm glad to find out I'm not the only one who does this! lol😆
Haha nope!
I love them both, well done!
❤ Thank you!
I love what you did with the Alice in Wonderland exterior!! ❤
Thank you Siennaflower! It was fun to let loose creatively on that one!
It really is hard to choose, they are both different sides of your aesthetic.
I am so happy to learn that things are settling down and getting better at Casa Bentley. Sending best energy your way, and hoping you can give yourself grace and have some rest.
Thank you for that, I really appreciate it! I am so glad things are getting back to "normal" again too. We are still learning things, but we are on a better track than we were! I am so glad you like both😊
I absolutely love your finished projects I'm so glad you finished them. I would really love to see more Alice in Wonderland things from you. You've inspired me to do some of my own.
Honestly, this project really made me want to do more Alice in Wonderland projects too! There is just so much that can be done with that story. Thank you Kim, I am so glad you liked it!
Hullo Ara, thank you for sharing this wrap up projects video with us! You certainly have a wonderful knack for creating mini’s! I do enjoy watching your videos and seeing you create these environments! The book nook is lovely! Well done.
The finishing touches are still so perfect, I have just a little bit of envy for how easy you make it look to do! I hope I am able to create a similar experience with my future endeavors. Thank you for sharing all of your ideas and thoughts on creating surfaces with textures and finishing up leftover projects. Never throw them out! Wonderful hanging on, thanks!
Both look great. The attic looks superbly run down and old
Thank you!!
2 1/2 years?? Seems as though it's only been a few months ago. Your final results are terrific, Ara!
Thank you Linda! Same here... I was shocked at how long ago it was!
It's awesome to see the Alice in Wonderland book nook finished. It's my favorite of your smaller projects 🖤
I've got a pile of unfinished shame! My best is a cutaway technical illustration of a traction engine I started in 1979!
Oooh I love technical drawings like that!
just wanted to say many blessings to you and yours. Love them both couldn't decide between them.
Thank you Rose😊😊❤
love the outside of the colab room, that was the first video i came to this channel :D
Aww yay! Thank you for being around for so long!😊
As always, love all of your attention to detail! You rock, Ara!!💗
Thank you so much!!😊
Im so glad things are settling down. Great to see you back ❤
Thank you Lesley❤
Love the attic! I haven't watched the book nook part of your vid, yet, but I wanted to make sure I commented about the attic. Glad things continue to improve with your family. 😃
Thank you Peggy! Yes, we are so happy things are getting better each week❤
OF COURSE - both look superb! You have such MAD skills, you know! I could watch you create and for hours!
So glad to hear your family situation is better. Take good care! Always a joy to see a video from you! Best, Kathleen
Thank you Kathleen!! I appreciate that😊
I am working on a big house I inherited. I worked on the outside but the roof broke my spirit. I did the attic as a cut-my-teeth project and then decided the rest had to be done in all-rooms phases. I finally finished all indoor trim (phase 2) and got excited that, at last, the little stuff and decor of Phase 3 was up! But no it’s not. I must finish the outside, just like this video. So I’ve added a Phase 2.5. And a Phase 4 which will be putting it in its base/landscaping. This project is eternal.
It does feel like that sometimes... you get one thing done and then something else pops up that needs attention. And not just attention, but a lot of time and patience too! Renovating is a whole other ballgame! I hope the rest of it treats you nicer than the roof did❤
🎉thanks ara 🎉😊
So happy that you’re fining your new normal with your family ❤️. Both projects look amazing but I love the little stone nooks on the Alice outside. From weird to wonderful: absolutely Alice 😉
Haha yes! The weirder the better in most cases for Alice! Thank you!
Glad to see u back! Prayers for u and your family.
Thank you Lisa😊
Wow, looks great! Inspires me to work on dioramas more.
thank you! They can be really fun and definitely less overwhelming when compared to bigger projects like entire houses!
The attic is totally in line with what I enjoy! Of course Alice is also very clever. I was surprised you couldn't tone down the brown wall with a damp cloth? I could spend the rest of my life finishing old projects but what fun is that?!?!?!
Oh that might have worked well but I panicked lol! I dunked my brush in water and was able to tone it down a little bit but I will try to have a cloth near by next time I go for it. Thank you Mike!
I can't decide both are lovely 💛 The ideas you came up with for the Alice book nook is so cool! 🙌🏽
Thank you my friend! 😊
This was Good and Very True! Sometimes you do need to step back and do a simple projects, to give yourself room to breathe and reset! I realized when do a few smaller simpler things when I get back to other bigger projects my perspective is better! I appreciate you for sharing this because I hear you!!
Definitely!! I am glad you felt the same way❤ We all need to give ourselves breaks from the big things every now and then. Thanks Gretchen!
You can now call this piece complete!✅️ lol
I love the idea of adding your kits to store in the attic. I LOVE BOXES IN THE ATTIC!! Lol maybe put some flowers..lol I grew up with V.C.Andrews books throughout different family members houses. They were always in the bathroom..lol❤🥰
Yes! It is great to check them off the list lol! Oh flowers are a great idea as well... especially old fake flower arrangements are great for the attic ;)
Both are fantastic!! To hard to pick a favorite.
Thank you!😊
These turned out so great!
I've developed the same habit of not finishing the outside. You need to craft & film, edit, get the video out, then move onto the next. It's an easy habit to fall into for sure.
I'm glad things are starting to settle down at home.
It's definitely difficult when you feel that need to turn one project out after another! I highly suggest doing a "finishing projects" video if you ever have a lull and feel like you want to. I enjoyed wrapping them up and getting out of my other projects head space for a bit. Thank you so much my friend❤
@@BentleyHouseMinis that's a great idea. I'll do that once I move.
Well done, Ara. Both look great!
Thank you so much!!😊
The super brown wall probably had a tree touching it and got extra dinged up.
ooh good thought ;)
Fantastic!
Both look great but the favorite is the Alice booknook!! Thanks you and Greetings 👋
Thank you! 😊
I’m glad things are getting to a better place in your home life, I hope it continues in a positive way x also loved the Alice book nook x
😊❤ Thank you Bonnie!
I think both book nooks are fab but I tend to favor the Attic outside finish. Happy you are getting settled into a new norm with the family. Life has many curves and detours. We just have to remember to be flexible. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you Nicki! Yes, detour is a great description! We will still get where we are going, we are just going down a different path than we had originally planned❤
i was about to be so sad if the roses weren't painted red. i love it!
Haha that was the most fun part of the whole project! I just had to!
These are SO good! Every time I think you're done and it looks great, you keep going (which for some people can be a bad thing) and it ends up looking far more realistic and then the end results are *chef's kiss* amazing!
Thank you!! Sometimes I do have to sit and think a bit about whether or not continuing is the right thing to do. I appreciate it!
You nail it every time! @@BentleyHouseMinis
I would love to see the attic have more roof bellow where the back is so you can tell its more of an attic
Good idea!
Can’t believe it’s been that long haha. Looks great Ara!
I know right?? I was shocked! Thank you😊
They both turned out fabulous. Loved watching the process of you working on the exteriors. Looking at them, I would think they are made of wood. I always enjoy watching your videos. Dwyllis (wife of David) … for some reason YT puts everything under my husband’s name.
Amazing! Mostly paper and glue but looks real
Paper is one of my favorite mediums!! Thank you😊
I like how both projects turned out, but I don't think I can decide which I like more.🤔 I do feel very happy that the green roof matches the green roof on our house, though! 😊 It started out as grey-green, but it's getting greener as time goes by. 😄 I'm glad things are settling down with your family.❤
I LOVE the green roof and wish I had one of my own. How cool that it got more green over time.. most things fade😊 Thank you Laura!
@@BentleyHouseMinis We had to replace the roof in 2020, and the old shingles had a good bit of moss growing on them, so I have my suspicions about why the new roof is turning greener. 🧐😄
It must feel great to complete the two projects. The Alice in Wonderland is so clever and interesting. Great job on both.❤😊 Wishing you a Happy Easter.✝️💕🐑🐤
Yes it does! Thank you Vicki😊 I hope you have a wonderful Easter as well!
Good to hear that things are going better with the family, still hugs and good energy to you.
Liquid Leading! I found 3 never used bottles at my local second hand shop a few weeks ago for only 50cents total. It is so useful.
Love how both ended up looking. I remember you making both of these. Making the misprinted Alice head look like a rock carving was a simple stroke of genius. And using the attic room as a display, just perfect. :}
ps I too needed a break from my normal crafting, so entered a quick one month long writing contest over on Discord and actually won it.
Lucky find on the liquid leading, that's awesome! Thank you, I am so glad you like the results of both exteriors😊 And wow, congrats on winning the writing contest, that's awesome!!❤
I love both of the projects but Alice is my favorite!!! I love the idea of Wonderland busting into the real world! Hope your loved one is doing better now. Don't forget to take care of yourself as well.
Hi, I received a message saying to text you to claim a prize. Was this you? I tried to but it says the number isn't valid.
As always, stunned by your skill and imagination. Glad things are looking up on the homefront. ❤❤❤
😊😊 Thank you!
My favorite project of yours was the Shining one, but I think the Alice scene just took first place. Your projects just keep getting better and better🙌🏻 Also, I think I like the white ribbon on Alice better than the red one, so I think that was a good change👍🏼
I think I agree with you on the white ribbon! I like it a lot better😊 The shining is one of my favorites too and I have it by my desk! Thank you!
You really are absolutely amazing at your creativity. I found you just the other day and I can't stop watching. I'm not a fan of Alice in wonderland, or Beatle Juice. Which means I absolutely love to watch you make things from scratch. I just got done watching your Addams family cost video for insurance purposes. Really that house is irreplaceable. All the work you did. It was just amazing. Congratulations with having it go to a museum. You must be so proud. Anyway I really enjoy your channel and Thank you so much for sharing all your creations.
Thank you Roberta! That means a lot to me that my videos are still enjoyable even when it's not your favorite pop culture reference. I appreciate that so much😊 And thank you for the congrats, it was a huge honor!
Ok… loved everything. I’m originally from the pacific northwest, so the mossy, wood rot white exterior reminded me of home. 🤪
I was a little sorry that the photo studio story part was gone from the interior. I will recover from that just fine.
My favorite was how Alice’s exterior turned out!!! ❤❤❤ WOW! I really like the pattern clashing and how it played into the chaos of the story. The 3D pieces peeking through was such a great touch. It gives the whole exterior a fantastic vibe. So many little surprises to discover. Even the altered queen of diamonds-almost, was a fun detail. Great work!
I totally get missing the photo studio part of the project. I was a little sad to do that but I know this project will get much more use and time out in view now with this change. And I was happy I could still include the nod to the photos on one wall ;) Thank you so much Audrey😊 I am so glad you liked then both! The 3D printed pieces were just too tempting not to add in some way lol!
I don’t do TH-cam videos but I do finish and photo my interiors first and SAME! I am so anxious to get to the next project, my brain screams “done”!!! Of course that means I have to shove things to a dark corner to hide the raw exteriors. LOL! I’m loving watching you tackle these. It might give me a nudge…. 😊
Haha yes... nice shiny new projects are sooo distracting!! I am glad you enjoyed the video!
These both turned out SO well! And it is so satisfying to see them complete. Alice's exterior adds so much to the interior! And the beautiful exterior of the attic scene is going to be a great sales tool. Great job on both. Also, thanks for including the zoomies at the end, so adorable!
Thank you Brooke!! Lol Stormy was having a great time by the end of the video😄
Good to see you Ara. Hope you and your family are doing well. 💙💙
Thank you Meghan! We are doing better😊
Amazing
Such a satisfying feeling, completing projects! As always it looks amazing! I'm happy to report that you taught me Mod Podge is a tool I need to use. I'm creating props for my 15th century Catarina Sforza character. She was into alchemy. I have a few wooden chests in different sizes to hold my bottles of ingredients for natural dye demos. I used Mod Podge to adhere printed coats of arms to the stained wood. It worked great! Thank you, Ara 💖
Wonderful!! It's pretty cool stuff. I am so glad it's helped you get some props completed to go along with (I am sure) your fantastic outfit❤
I can't say which I like better. They are too different to compare. Wow, you managed to finish two projects after setting them aside for a couple of years. You must tell me your secret. I have more unfinished projects than completed. Some of these are well over 10 years old. I can give excuses, don't have the room (afghans and quilts), etc, but I think that I find something new that I'm interested in and... Currently I'm into junk journals. I want to work on miniatures also but I have to have a place where I can shut the door to keep the cats out. My craft room (storage also) desperately needs to be decluttered. I've been wanting to do it for years but I get overwhelmed when I open the door. I need some one to help me. Even if it's just encouragement.
Thank you Cat3Crazy. The secret is that I just didn't have the brain power/ time to work on a whole project from scratch so it was easier to pick up something older that didn't need as much attention. Sorry, I don't have any solutions for kitty-helpers since Stormy keeps 4 feet on the ground most of the time. I hope you can get it worked out. However I hope you don't beat yourself up about moving from interest to interest... that's how I ended up in miniatures, and trying so many new things taught me a ton of new skills! Just look at it as an art journey ;)
These are both amazing, especially the book nook, you are so talented ❤
😊😊 Thank you!
Finishing old projects can give so much inspo for the new ones!
Yes, that is very true! That's why I ended up making so many new kits to go with it lol!
Im excited about new items being added to the store!!
Me too! I am working on the listings today so they will be ready for Monday ;)
Good job Ara.
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Those are both really great. Thanks for the inspirations. The attic is my favorite though. I would use the straws from 7-11 to make some gutters and the drainpipes. They can be cut in half and formed any way you want them but also add a more realistic aspect to the house. Maybe add some graffiti to the walls like you see in the real homes that have been abandoned these days. Either way these look great. Thanks for sharing and have a great day
Great idea with the straws and gutters! That could definitely make my blank wall a bit more interesting lol!
Great work Ara.
Thank you Christine!
Ara, it's like we were on the same wavelength this week! I'm moving apartments (and thus packing up my projects) and I realized that none of my exteriors were finished. I seem to have the same aversion to finishing the outsides! This is really encouraging and, as always, your honesty about your process makes the whole video so relatable. Just wanted to send a little appreciation your way! Hope you and your loved ones are well
I am glad this video was encouraging! It was really nice to just focus on the outsides for a single video and not have to think about an entire project. I hope the move goes really smoothly for you and all your minis get packed up tight ;)
Thanks, Ara! 🥰
Great finishes on your projects! I was thinking that the book nook outer casing could have been made so you can slide the inner project in and out of it, rather than glue the project inside the outer shell. That would allow you to fix the lights should something ever burn out. I love seeing your various kits inside the abandoned room - they really tie everything together and will make a great display.
Yes, that would have been a great idea... I didn't quite know how to get that to work though. It would have definitely been a few extra steps to get worked out. But I have my fingers crossed that my lights will last for ever... lol *nervous laugh*😬😄
You are one of the most creative makers I've seen. God bless.
Wow thank you, that means a lot to me!
This is great
I'm a big "Alice in Wonderland" fan and I love it. The abandoned attic is my favourite. I like that the aging of the two outside walls doesn't match perfectly. That seems more realistic, since they might not get the same amount of sun or rain.
That's very true! I am sure it is rare for a house to age evenly on all sides. Thank you so much, I am so glad you like them both!
I admit, I was a bit unsure of the Alice outside at first... Should have known better! You always deliver!
Aww yay!! I was a little unsure too😄
Good to here you didn't have to work your
brain to hard. I totally get half finished projects. 🤦🏼♀️Boy do I. They came out looking so good. Nice that things are getting better at home.🤗💕💕🌹
Thank you so much Debbra! The fact that I had already figured out the theme and interiors of each one helped so much! I have a few others like this so I may have to do another 'finishing up' video in the future ;)
Hi Ara!!! Nice to see you, I hope your family is getting better! ❤️🩹 and you are getting use to your we normal I love love love the Alice in Wonderland . This channel is so close to my heart!!
Thank you Kosmofire ❤ Your comments are always so kind and make my day!
An old house renovation channel posted a view of the boarding underneath their siding--recycled boards from railroad box cars from a circus train! Colorful lettering and images, all broken up like your cereal siding! So maybe at some point, you could use the cereal boxes as recycled (and aged) base layers that would show through!
Oh that's really cool!! I would love to see that if you find the link for the video. How amazing to have walls made from an old circus train😮
The Alice in Wonderland Book Nook was the very first video I ever watched of yours and what introduced me to miniatures. So excited to be able to see you finish the exterior. AMAZING work as usual!
That's awesome!! I am so happy to hear that it brought you into the magical mini world😊
Bend up boxes and lamp shades to look old n beat up
I was scared to do too much because I want them to look nice for the display on my sales table. But if I didn't have that holding me back, they would be so fun to mess up!
I’m so happy everything is going well with the family. I absolutely LOVE the Alice exterior!! You are so talented. I would love to see them in person one day. Keep up the good work! Happy Easter!🐇🐣
Thank you Amber! We are definitely doing better this month over last month. I hope you had a great Easter weekend❤
I love the new attic inside but Alice has to be my favorite! Wonderland breaking through! And painting those roses- I, too, was concerned when you picked the white ones! 😆 I love it ❤
I'm glad you are finding a 'new normal'. I am a widow (many years, now) & my 'babies' are middle aged; we still occasionally have those crisis situations. 'I don't want anymore things that don't kill me
but make me stronger'! (Saw a tee shirt 😉) Just know we will be here for you. ❤
Thank you so much, painting the roses red was the most fun of the entire project😄 And yes, I totally know what you mean... when do we get to say we are 'strong enough?" right? Thanks for the encouragement❤