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DIY Dollhouse Bedroom Furniture made from Cardboard: Bed and Vanity

by Bentley House Minis

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Published 5 Jun 2020

I have learned from a couple people that recyclable plastic tends to disintegrate over time... I had no idea! So use the recyclable plastic bags at your own risk. We are continuing to fill the cardboard dollhouse with furniture! Today let's focus on the bedroom ;) A bed, a vanity and a rug with free patterns below in the description! Thank you Paula for creating the digital versions of the patterns!!! #bentleyhouseminis #miniatures PATTERNS: Bed JPG: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lbXlO5wxf_PxD26zl3OU677mwccHBjAh/view?usp=sharing (THIS HAS BEEN UPDATED to add the piece that I mention is optional so it will look a little different) Bed PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TCXI6Gv38KLxAmA-wgfJbcrrOwyAjVEA/view?usp=sharing (THIS HAS BEEN UPDATED to add the piece that I mention is optional so it will look a little different) Bed SVG: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-OEYrVpxSMeD8q1WfboiJNZPivdWMXV/view?usp=sharing SVG INFO PAGE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jZmb9RT0KLw0d7rZ-RAEgWEJxfghRE81/view?usp=sharing Vanity JPG Page1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLsFKqpMv2_lDa_KAu5tMXENYtsYmVji/view?usp=sharing Vanity JPG Page2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gLAzJPd6i0W2MYQxAS8ltQ11bgKtT-nk/view?usp=sharing Vanity PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WWQpyLummmW8qAsBMtVHidHebEwSOgB/view?usp=sharing Vanity SVG: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1irAp6olVO1MzLNaA9CYdbxUQzZvxbZYa/view?usp=sharing SVG INFO PAGE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jZmb9RT0KLw0d7rZ-RAEgWEJxfghRE81/view?usp=sharing Sign up for my EMAIL LIST for lots of updates every Friday!: http://madmimi.com/signups/52d0b7fb07c94a5293af770d39c924ff/join Social Media Info: ***If you are looking for some behind-the-scenes type BLOG/VLOG content make sure to check out my PATREON PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/bentleyhouseminis -YOUTUBE LIVE STEAM: 2nd Friday Each month -INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/bentleyhouseminis -FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/bentleyhouseproductions -WEBSITE/SHOP: https://www.bentleyhouseminis.com/ -TWITTER: https://twitter.com/bentley_h_minis -BitCHUTE: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/LWIshYEMkRqG/ Music Info: Morning Mandolin

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Comments - 211

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@dianecolley21644 years ago Love the quirkiness of your designs. I worry about using recyclable plastic though, it disintegrates and shatters. It has been my experience to find shares of it in the bottom of my crafting drawers! 35
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@MarySteinacker-Grimm2 months ago This is great to hear that recyclable plastic disintegrates over time! This means that the world will not be overcome by plastic!
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@angelay19254 years ago I' ve got my 90 year old dad staying with me at the moment, he watched this video with me and said to me " are you going to make some of those? She' s very clever that girl" bless him. 129
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@kathleenphillips64453 years ago I love that i dont have to go out and spend lots of $ you are so creative using ordinary things and i love your channel! 3
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@girl4granted2 years ago When you did not get your weekly mini fix yet, you watch some old favourites.
that said i am busy making a bigger cardboard mouse house for my . ...Expand 1
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@JustMe-vt6ie4 years ago Omg! This is changing my life! Joint compound and glue. Wow. I am so into this cardboard recycle concept. The plastic bags are awesome, i used some id="hidden4" white ones to make sheer like curtains in the bathroom. They also make pretty believable shower curtains! I have used quilted paper towels for pill and mattress covers. Mod pog ( helps it keep its shape. Looks a lot more comfortable than it is lol, but it works and looks like quilted fabric. You are an inspiration,. ...Expand 17
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@AuntieVeraCharles504 years ago I cannot believe your creativity and inventiveness. And your generosity in sharing these patterns. You are an amazing lady, dear one. Thank you for all you do. 1
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@nessiemonstercraftslast year I' ve been binge watching this series and i am loving it. This is definitely on my crafting to do list now. As if it wasn' t a super long list already. 2
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@janethosler98152 years ago Amazing imagination. I love your designs and how you hardened the material. 2
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@nyminmira51504 years ago Used dryer sheets. Iron them flat and layer then cut to the shape/size needed for cushions, mattresses, pillows, etc. 28
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@slytheringingerwitch4 years ago The other day i was eyeing up my husband' s wood glue, he hasn' t ' lost' it yet but i am sure that it will happen soon. 58
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@cheriwhitley83854 years ago One of the favorite things to watch u do isdetail u always do is amazing! I did a rug like this with yarn but never thought of using a plastic bag! U r soo talented! Cant wait to see the rocker and other rooms u do. ...Expand 3
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@patkamerman61422 years ago Hi from sunny south africa thanks for sharing your wonderful knowledge with the world i am a fan of note. And just love your new studio.
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@rainsongt1894 years ago These pieces of furniture are wonderful. I really like the contrast of the gold embellishments with the brownfurniture. The gold helps coordinate the fabrics you used into the color scheme. One little tip i learned from my husband-when making a mirror use a black paint pen/marker to go around the edge of the frame before putting it in place. This will help hide the edge of the mirror in the reflection. He learned this the hard way with his first medicine cabinet project. When it was finished, we could see the cut edge of the mirror in the reflection. I can' t wait to see what you do next with this project!. ...Expand 2
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@Marialla.4 years ago I absolutely love your idea to use joint compound, or joint compound thinned with glue, to smooth your cardboard creations! That is genius. I' m dying btw, i' ve been a fan of my froggy stuff for years, but i just might have a new favorite miniature artist! She is really great, don' t get me wrong. But your style is exactly what i' ve been looking for!. ...Expand 4
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@2sons1lvlast year Love all your amazing creations my darling.
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@lanesteele2403 years ago There is a foil tape that is used in air conditioning ducting that would work great for mirrors. It is found in the insulation section of home improvement stores. 11
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@lylahboling63832 years ago Oh goodness do i love those pieces and that house.
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@Marialla.4 years ago The pasta box gave me such an idea! I would love to see you use tiny pasta shapes in your magical house somehow. The bow ties seem appropriate, but also . ...Expand 4
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@dastinchen4 years ago Good morning dear ara! Your video saved my day. What could be nicer than starting the day with so much creativity and loving details? I am always enthusiastic . ...Expand 1
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@terrythomas2735last year You just keep on impressing me. Awesome job.
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@daphnet394 years ago Who knew cardboard could be used for more than just boxes! Love your cardboard house and furniture! Thank you for the inspiration! 1
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@loisseeley50394 years ago Thank you ara, loved this. Also thank you for the freefiles. Your generosity amazes me! 5
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@keishajackson40543 years ago I finally finished the bed. It was so much fun! 2
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@darlingdivadurelle4 years ago Once againyou keep upping your game. Great work. Neat project my grand daughters and i have enjoyed it so much. You have so inspired us during our grammas quarantine camp we finished our fairy tree house 3 weeks ago and the last 3 weekends we did a mermaid grotto. Up next is a hunted witch house! Thanks for the inspiration. ...Expand 3
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@mothermayi78327 months ago Hey, at least the bed is water proof. So cute.
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@ImperialKneazle4 years ago Wow, they' re stunning. Loved your ideas for all three pieces of furniture, so creative and very effective. Loved the gold on the cut outs on the bed, . ...Expand 8
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@hazeljanehopkins56524 years ago Brilliant bedroom suite ara; you are really pulling the furniture together beautifully. 1
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@ALittleMoreMinis4 years ago Very nice bedroom furniture good idea to use the q-tips as decoration! Thanks so much for your free pattern. 2
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@dolfinmagikpro4 years ago Love it! Such creativity! Thank you for sharing! Can' t wait to see the rocking chair! 1
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@RavensMinis4 years ago Wonderful ara, love how it' s all coming together. Thank you for making the patters available for us. Much love! 5
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@sharonmilesharkins71754 years ago Love your talent. I also make cardboard furniture. I have an old metal marx dollhouse. About a year ago i decided to completely furnish it with fur id="hidden15"niture made only out of recycled cardboard. Ex: cereal boxes, etc.
its amazing what can be created. Perhaps use tissue paper to make your rugs.
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@carmenstreasures57554 years ago Hi ara your house is coming out amazing just love you girl love watching your videos. The furniture is awesomeness. 1
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@pamelagillikin90562 years ago So nice, i love it, you do awesome work! Thanks for sharing.
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@Kitty-moon14 years ago For the rug, you could use white string, dye the strands with food colouring or watered down paint, then when you glue it down you already have the texture and colour. 4
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@neptune7874 years ago This is really cool. Thank you for sharing. You are very talented. I' m making a dollhouse for my bird to play in. 1
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@cyndiisme41854 years ago I' d be interested to see what you can make using only q-tips skewers and toothpicks. Challenge accepted? Maybe your fireplace screen maybe a baby crib . ...Expand 1
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@Chattycrafter25804 years ago How gorgeous, the furniture captures the whimsical architecture of the house. I love it and the rocking chair is so cute cant wait to see the tutorial. 1
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@D_ARTE_TALLER_ALTERNO11 months ago Omg. Me encanta tu estilo. Todo esta wow. Gracias por el tutorial. From mexico.
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@andieg99534 years ago I' m loving what you' ve done so far. I love that you can make such beautiful furniture with readily accessible and affordable things. I can' t . ...Expand 3
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@Chill13324 years ago That rug! I never would have thought of using plastic bags for that. The texture really is perfect. And i' m loving how you are bringing all the furniture together with those little cutouts. 1
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@carrie49104 years ago Awesome job! I love the creative use of the plastic bags and qtips. You could probably make the rug using the same steps but twisted material if you dont h . ...Expand 3
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@JayofallTrades4 years ago I absolutely love how you took on the challenge. Very creative to turn it into a matress. Turned out amazing. The rug is my new favorite. It looks like realistic woven rope. 1
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@briarhernandez233last year A good tip for getting better drape out of miniature blankets is to glue wrong side of the fabric to aluminum foil. 4
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@darnelleechols85564 years ago Thanks for a great tutorial, ara.
you gave me lots of invaluable ideas and inspiration.
the rug is an adorable accent. 6
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@anastasiasholeinthehollerc86974 years ago This looks like so much fun, the whimsey of it is just so adorable. The way you made the bed look is just spectacular. Im really enjoying this project, thank you for doing it. 1
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@oaknwichlanedesigns4 years ago Ara, who would ever think that a plastic bag would make such a cute rug! Fabulous! I' m really loving this project because of all the recyclables id="hidden24" that you are using. Sparks of creativity flying all over the place! I do love all your projects too. I wouldn' t want any of the others to feel left out! Lol!. ...Expand 1
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@Bluenkight4 years ago Hi ara. A little tip. Use a painters tape on the mirror when you are base painting it. Also a quick way to twist the plastic bag use a drill. Thank you so much for the awesome videos. 1
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@tracywaynegregoree5863last year I made the bed and would love to show you how it turned out. Unfortunately, i have no idea how to do it on here.
your tutorials are brilliant and so easy to follow. Thank you so much (from lincoln, uk)
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@RealTerrainHobbies4 years ago Love it! Beautiful work. That house design is so good and your furniture is fantastic. 1
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@leilavogrig53244 years ago Im 13 years old and these are so interesting i used to have a miniature house but my dad sold it. I love your content! 1
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@creatrixcorvusarts8764 years ago You could use the plastic bags twisted to create baskets, or maybe rattan furniture with cotton swab/toothpick
thank you for being so generous to let us have the patterns! This whole project is amazing ara!. ...Expand 2
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@PaulaStorm4 years ago As always, brilliant!
id love to see some pot plants maybe made from old magazines. Id love to see how youd create soil. Ohh a potting table in the tower could be cool. I cant wait to see what you do with the kitchen and tower.
love your work my friend! X. ...Expand
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@happyjenny684 years ago Ive nearly finished my cardboard house and cant wait until i can do the furniture, these look amazing! Thanks ara! 1
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@jojosmumdorothy28293 years ago Mini rubbish sacks would be easy to make out of carrier bags you could even weave different coloured bags to make a rug or blanket x.
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@ChiarettaCroce4 years ago Omg they are sooo nice, thank you for sharing this video and free pdf pattern!
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@georgecunningham91754 years ago Fabrics for miniature work: i hoard used fabric in solids and small prints, etc. Because used fabric is usually slightly worn and much softer, thus it ps for a mattress that will not be dressed, old jersey knit fabric (t-shirt) works nicely because it will stretch, etc. ...Expand 14
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@tinkerseeya7544 years ago You are so talented i am loving this project so much. Every piece you make is just perfect.
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@dmmomma3474 years ago I am loving this build! Having a great time on my own copied version so thanks for the inspiration! 1
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@bec48744 years ago Oh, this is wonderful! I' ve been binge-watching your videos recently, and it' s helped with my anxiety and kept me sane during these crazy covid times. Thanks for these videos! 1
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@signaltome4 years ago As promised here is a new video. I must say the cardboard dollhouse got lots of mileage, i wasn' t sure when you started but this is actually lots of i wondered about the rug at the start and i could have never guessed it was made from a plastic bag. I suspected when you started to use them for the project though. Now i forgot you made the inhabitant of the house, have to go back and watch that now. ...Expand
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@billieprice60234 years ago I think some jute twine would make some awesome old fashioned rugs and jute comes in different so would strings off old mini blinds and you can dye them . ...Expand
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@BetterThanYouAtSpace4 years ago This series is so much fun - and so creative! You have such cool ideas for working with cardboard, i cant wait to start my own project soon: i think y . ...Expand 4
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@nancyyoscreative4 years ago Impressive! I absolutely love this bedroom set. You are amazing!
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@Livvia07164 years ago Hello i was wondering if in the future you could do a victorian furniture tutorial so like a chair and a couch. 26
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@palomamiyaya4 years ago Beautiful, thank you for sharing your creativity.
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@chrissy24-74 years ago I' ve been missing all your videos because i was focused on other projects, and i' m so happy to see this and watch it!
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@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws4 years ago I love this house. I haven' t seen the little lady yet but she is adorable!
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@GenNairick14 years ago Wow. Your creativity just amazes me! Another great video!
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@Bellinha28124 years ago These are so cutee! I want to live in this house!
how about making some weaved baskets with newspaper? I don' t know if it would be in such a small size, but i think it would fit the aesthetic of the house!. ...Expand 1
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@christineingram554 years ago Wow this looks great, the bed is so cute and the dresser isidea for the mat too. I have really been enjoying this from the first day. You are just so talented.
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@concepcionvargas26334 years ago Hola desde mxico muchas felicidades me encanta todo lo que haces.
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@d0rianuslast year You should do some 1: 6 scaled stuff too just to spice things up.
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@auntdeedeesdollnursery32124 years ago Amazing, you are soo creative. I can' t wait to make them. Blessings.
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@hangar81804 years ago Ara your the awesomest! Thanks a bunch for this tutorial. 1
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@deborah415414 years ago I love it so much that i think ill sneak in and slee in that bed this weekend.
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@RobbinMcCrumb4 years ago Thank you so much for all that you do xoxo.
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@carollewis22324 years ago Could you use some jute string to make scour mat type effect! It would work for a front door mat too!
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@DRN4 years ago I love how you got the bed sheet draped!
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@robinoleary70994 years ago Amazing! I love it! And l got my extra video! Woot! 1
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@barbaraness45074 years ago Just FYI our H-E-B has a large metal bin for those type of bags to be recycled. Its the only form of recycling we have here.