2 from 1 Dollar Tree dollhouse furniture makeover with DIY hardware

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2023
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    Learn how to turn the drawers and bottom of a $1 desk from the Dollar Tree into a beautiful side table/night stand complete with a display shelf and DIY hardware for the drawer. Next week I'll show how to use the rest of the pieces of the desk to make a second piece of furniture; a sleek Shaker style hall table or desk with easy tapered legs.
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  • @catherinepalmer4596
    @catherinepalmer4596 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I think your channel is the best “how-to” for making miniatures on the internet. I don’t know why you don’t have more subscribers and comments. I love your calm, matter-of-fact voice and straightforward instructions. Thank you!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that. I started my channel a little over a year ago. The growth has been much more than I expected, but I know there's a large audience I still need to reach. Keep on pluggin'.

    • @lindenjenesse5078
      @lindenjenesse5078 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💯💯💯

  • @klaird_h4727
    @klaird_h4727 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ...The magic you make happen with these "cheap" dollar tree tables!!!👏🏾👏🏾😊

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you 😊 These are always fun

  • @sandrakorpela1850
    @sandrakorpela1850 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My favourite is the drawer pulls. Genius.

  • @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws
    @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Honestly you make my day Shyra, everything you use is "cheap" according to you but the end result is always beautiful!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aww, thanks so much 😊

  • @miniatureaddictionclub
    @miniatureaddictionclub ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a good idea! I love the banister legs. Looks fantastic!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! 😊 It looks really in scale and delicate

  • @valleygrl1
    @valleygrl1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love doing this tiny work but I lack imagination. Your ideas are soooo helpful for me. Thank you for sharing.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome! I struggle with coming up with ideas too. I look at reference images and that helps. Once I start crafting, ideas come to me. I can't think of much of anything until I start.

  • @nancyfair5607
    @nancyfair5607 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are truly a genius

  • @sarapiburn2523
    @sarapiburn2523 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really clever! I like the blue color💜💜💜

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you like it! (since the bottle is still nearly full 😆)

  • @nessiemonstercrafts
    @nessiemonstercrafts ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really appreciate the "Imprecise measuring methods", they would make the process go so much faster and actually work so well for people who struggle with measuring or are a bit neuro-diverse. Thinking outside the box like that makes crafts and hobbies like this so much more accessible for everyone.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That's a cool perspective. This hobby really is for everyone whether you're extremely detail oriented or you play fast and loose with scale and measurements.

  • @megiab
    @megiab หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i think i would have had to paint the white backing because I am not great with scissors, but this was a great combo to make drawer pulls- and the whole table for that matter! super adorable.

  • @MaryGatdula
    @MaryGatdula ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the leftovers!

  • @katmcc1517
    @katmcc1517 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this! Mine will be a little chunky... your legs might be inexpensive, but mine will be free - they're included with my take-out sushi! Love the pull, too! I can't wait to see what you do with the rest of the pieces!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great idea!! I love using trash and junk I have lying around to make things.

  • @beeline22
    @beeline22 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! The table turned out beautifully! Love seeing DT item transformations. Thank you for sharing.

  • @TaraFinlay
    @TaraFinlay ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that color paint though!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! I bought it thinking I could use it to make verdigris, but the color is way different than the turquoise I was expecting. Happy accident

  • @johnettehaines6291
    @johnettehaines6291 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the color you chose to paint it. Love how you make your hardware too.

  • @DawnDavidson
    @DawnDavidson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That nightstand is a dead ringer for one I own in life size, just a different color. 😂 The stair balusters are awesome. At first I thought you were using toothpicks, but that would have been harder.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Toothpicks would be good for half scale, but too thin for 1:12. The stair balusters work really well.

  • @francinemiranda8409
    @francinemiranda8409 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Genius redo!!! 👍🏻

  • @juliederry3719
    @juliederry3719 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great idea, and the little stand is beautiful, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

  • @camberwins
    @camberwins ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The reverse was absolutely seamless this week! I went back and watched it like 3 times! Love how the table turned out, and I really like that color, so I don't mind seeing it a lot! :)

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😆 I film with the reverse in mind now.

  • @littlegretchensworkshop7665
    @littlegretchensworkshop7665 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ☺I LOVED THIS VIDEO!!!! Use of the staircase balusters was Classic and the sequin and jump ring for the drawer pulls were PERFECT! I SMILED the whole way thru!!!! Great Job Queen! I LOVE YOUR channel!❤

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I love your channel. I'm working on a new video now. I used a couple nail art studs I bought after seeing you use them in your bags and luggage series.

  • @lindenjenesse5078
    @lindenjenesse5078 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make me want to go immediately to Dollar Tree and buy all of the wooden dollhouse furniture I can find there, but I don't think they're open at 12:10AM. I also don't have a dollhouse or room box in which to put the things I would make, nor do I have immediate plans for such, so I will archive your videos and one day I will have so much fun making all kinds of furniture following your tutorials!! 😄🥰

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's so funny 🤣 If you don't have a room box, you could easily make one from cardboard to put on a shelf or hang on the wall. Here's the video showing how I made my mine. th-cam.com/video/ZrfYd2SEk10/w-d-xo.html

    • @TaraFinlay
      @TaraFinlay ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While I do have a roombox, I also display miniatures around my house, particularly on my windowsills.

    • @lindenjenesse5078
      @lindenjenesse5078 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TaraFinlay That is a *fantastic* idea! Thank you!!

    • @lindenjenesse5078
      @lindenjenesse5078 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@queencityminis We are actually getting ready to move into a new house! I will definitely be looking for opportunities to use miniatures in the décor. Thanks!

    • @TaraFinlay
      @TaraFinlay ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lindenjenesse5078 I also sometimes nestle them into plants.

  • @kathykeith2203
    @kathykeith2203 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You made it totally different but it looks great!!! Awesome job!!❤❤❤😊😊😊

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much!

    • @kathykeith2203
      @kathykeith2203 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@queencityminis you are so welcome!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @faunguarino315
    @faunguarino315 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely work. And some great tips! Thank you.

  • @fancifuldevices
    @fancifuldevices ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your biggest fan here! I notice you mention when something was cheap but meanwhile you bought all these kits which of course I looked up and they’re expensive as hell! But we all sacrifice for the things we love and are obsessed with. It just made me chuckle.

    • @MaryGatdula
      @MaryGatdula ปีที่แล้ว

      Did I miss something? The only "Kit" I saw was the one she was working on, and it was from Dollar Tree, so it couldn't have been more than, what, $1.25? Maybe you're talking about some kits in other videos? I'm confused.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, I love a good bargain, but I'm glad to splurge on artisan made kits. I like supporting small businesses as much as I can. My favorite are the Robin Betterley kits. They are so unique and such a blast to make.

    • @fancifuldevices
      @fancifuldevices ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MaryGatdula no i mean in other videos of hers.

    • @MaryGatdula
      @MaryGatdula ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fancifuldevices 😁 No wonder I was confused. Thanks for letting me know.

  • @vickytimmerman1365
    @vickytimmerman1365 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to know how you would DIY Michael's plastic animal like the raccoon from the dollhouse collection and make him look more real.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I googled it. I would add fur on his tail and little tufts in his ears, plus paint his eyes black with a tiny white dot and cover them with uv resin for shine. I'd add matte mod podge to his nose for a little shine (it's called matte but it's more like satin).

  • @nuss1e
    @nuss1e ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the sequin drawer pull, I'm going to use that idea, thanks☺

  • @sherrykloster7489
    @sherrykloster7489 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a cute table! 😃

  • @ghoulgoil5029
    @ghoulgoil5029 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty work! I love how the nightstand turned out. Love the color too! Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤

  • @tinynina76
    @tinynina76 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So pretty!

  • @thedollcupboard
    @thedollcupboard ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never get tired of your reverse tricks!😃 I love your Dollar Tree makeovers. ❤

  • @WhitneyLaBrie
    @WhitneyLaBrie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This turned out so lovely! The drawer really pops!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you :) Adding a little piece of paper is so simple but makes a big difference.

  • @ZoeShears
    @ZoeShears ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how creative you are, it really helps spark some creativity in me. I love the turned legs, I got some of those in a pack of scrap wood from eBay and as I wasn't going to be using them on stairs i made bed posts from them

  • @GinasMiniatureStudio
    @GinasMiniatureStudio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea repurposing a piece of cheap furniture into something that looks totally high end! Using wooden balustrades for table legs it gives such a great effect. Can't wait to see the next video🙂

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you :) The next video will be my simplest Dollar Tree flip but it's such a great look.

  • @YaISaidIt
    @YaISaidIt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This took so much patience and time that she started off single and by the end of it all she was engaged. 🎉

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😆😆😆 That's hilarious!

  • @NYFan-wv8bc
    @NYFan-wv8bc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i made the 2 dressers into a dining room hutch with glass doors. and the desk i made into a desk that opens drawer you should get the bird house packets i got 3 of them and i used the wood out of them

  • @maroulio2067
    @maroulio2067 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice! thank you for your concise instructions.

  • @vickytimmerman1365
    @vickytimmerman1365 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So nice!

  • @tinykeyholeminis
    @tinykeyholeminis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love them..those are great for legs. What a cute lil' side table🥰 Now I would call this being efficiently crafty!!😘

  • @danaebersole1859
    @danaebersole1859 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found you and I LOVE your inguinity!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay! Welcome to my channel :) There are so many videos for you to catch up on.

  • @dawnklein106
    @dawnklein106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Better makeover than what I did with the same piece! It’s terrific!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you :) This is my favorite Dollar Tree piece to redo.

  • @feliciawilson2953
    @feliciawilson2953 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    so expect to see this color a lot on my channel 😂

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You've been warned 😆

    • @MaryGatdula
      @MaryGatdula ปีที่แล้ว

      Luckily it's a beautiful color! 🤗

  • @2020girlygirl
    @2020girlygirl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @elizabethmcgrath6198
    @elizabethmcgrath6198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OH to have a dollar tree in my country

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My next Dollar Tree flip is something you could easily build from scratch without the desk. I'll include the dimensions in the description.

    • @elizabethmcgrath6198
      @elizabethmcgrath6198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@queencityminis I will look forward to that thank you

  • @fancifuldevices
    @fancifuldevices ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Question: do you notice a difference between the paint for minis and other paint? I’m guessing it doesn’t show brush marks, but is there anything else?
    A suggestion I have is to layer a few of the same sequins instead of cutting out paper to back the hardware. Might be easier for the same effect idk. I really like how you say “if I were to make this again, I would…” because I always do that myself after a new project.

    • @fancifuldevices
      @fancifuldevices ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In fact, I was inspired to try a kit. It was just one of the mass-produced ones from somewhere in China but I enjoyed it so much. I wish I had someone to share my little workarounds with, for the really impossible bits. And also for my added details and mistakes. It’s a little scene inside a tiny vintage TV. It was way smaller and harder than I thought.

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I definitely notice a difference between the Vallejo paints and my cheap acrylic paints. They have more pigment, but they're thinner. The white looks a lot more opaque with just one layer. You need less paint and get better coverage. They seem to dry a lot faster, which is why people use wet palettes with them. I use a tiny amount at a time.

  • @nuriaarandes1258
    @nuriaarandes1258 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    😍🥰👏👏👏

  • @recoveringsoul755
    @recoveringsoul755 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh that didn't go the direction I thought it would. When you showed the ballister I thought you were going to cut off some of the top, but not sure what the measurements are. Is it too tall to be a nightstand now? And even that depends on what era you're looking at. When I was a kid beds were closer to the ground and now they're really high, have to climb up to get in them. Not sure why that is

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's technically not too tall, but it is depending on the bed. It's the same height as my real life nightstand. It's too tall to be a sofa side table.

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@queencityminis were you aiming for sofa?

  • @aureliadiemer6334
    @aureliadiemer6334 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What's the blue plastic contraption that's holding the legs in place, at 4:22? It looks very handy!

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a clamp! I received a few of them as a Christmas gift.

  • @mpazss
    @mpazss 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what is the blue tool on 4:23 ?

    • @queencityminis
      @queencityminis  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      amzn.to/3uEf6mG
      They're little clamps. They really come in handy!