You know, you're probably right. Somehow, she just manages to make it interesting, even when she's just cutting up some foam board.. That's one of the reasons I love her videos so much. Always interesting, even if we're just watching paint dry. (which we do a lot.. hehe)
Thank you both! I have to find some way to make 7 days of foam cutting and paint drying interesting lol!😄 I am so glad it came across entertaining and you enjoyed it!
Aw thank you so much for sharing my book and dolls. It made me feel emotional to get to see all the dolls on your hill 🖤 I can’t wait to see the miniature model with all the adorable houses people are sending!!!! So excited that you’re going to add Delia’s wacky jutting porch! I always loved that porch. I NEVER noticed the stripes on the foundation before!!!! It’s so fun seeing all these little details you include that I never even saw before.
Thank you for sending them! The book and the dolls were such a fun surprise! I will share the Addams Dolls someday too! Your talent just amazes me!😊 The porch has always stuck out in my head as well so I just knew I had to recreate it some how!
@@Kosmofire His black and while stripes do make it into the house in other places IIRC, like the stair banister which comes to life as the snakey monster thingy.
Lol!! Yes! And she seems the most curious when I am doing the most dangerous parts... so now I just kick her out so she can't get herself into something!
This is so marvellous, Ara! Apart from the project itself, your editing is excellent, so it feels as though you're working without ever stopping! I appreciate you telling us that you worked for 7 days on it.
Thank you Meg! I have tried to get a little bit better at editing and really making the videos more engaging. Yes this was a LONG project which really was mostly just waiting for things to dry😄
I wanted to make mention of what a fantastic and very giving community of people you have created here. It is truly a great testament to what a wonderful person you are Ara. Your community here feels warm and inviting. Your absolutely marvelous content and your smiling and humble personality make me leave with a smile of my own after watching. I love your crafting and the beautiful works you create. Thank you heaps for giving us home crafters somewhere to feel included. 😀🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤
Thank you Jenni!! I am always amazed and honored by the items that are sent in for my projects. I do find that the creative/mini community is naturally generous and kind. I am so happy we can feel like we are working together even when we are separated by a screen all over the world!
I get wayyyyy too excited when I see a new Beetlejuice video! Like it is absolutely insane how much time, effort, and skill you put into every little detail. It is very inspiring :)
Ara, I love watching you work. You are an absolute joy. Your eye for details and joy of creating is a wonderful gift. I'm glad I didn't miss this video. Thank you for sharing. Stormy is so cute. He is loves you so much that he is wandering when his mama is going to make him a house too. I think that would be a great project. All the little houses other people have sent in are fabulous. ❤️😊🌹
I’ve used those insulating boards to create scenes for VBS and using a hot knife. Those gooey strings and edges are also like glass when they dry so be careful! I have cut myself many times. Also I adore how this is turning out and toilet paper 😮 it’s multipurpose! 😂 love your creativity and your amazing personality. This is why I continue to watch even if I don’t make miniatures on the regular. ❤❤
Nice! I'm happy that you put a foundation for the house. Its looking great! I can't wait to see the garage with all the mini houses for Adam's miniature on display in the garage. :)
Phew, so that was a thing. 🙂 A weeks worth of effort for our thirty minues of our enjoyment. Thank you. I mean, the making of the dolls was quite fun to watch as well but the house is the central attraction so I am glad it is back on the schedule. And it is a sad day when Stormy has to be locked out but it is fo safety and health after all. I don't think there is a dog-fit breathing mask sadly. So whatever the next part will be, PLEASE take a break if you need it. Don't get sp exhausted you get sick. We'll be here when the next part comes for sure. 😉
She always makes me feel so bad for locking her out! But no dog masks that I know of so it won't be the last time lol! I am so glad you enjoy the house building part. I always worry that it will be boring at some point but it's reassuring to hear that it's not boring yet! Thank you Lazygamer!
I love how much I learn from your videos..Thank You so much Ara. 🤗 Big Hugs! ..Some of this will come in so handy when I get outside and begin the farm. I love how the terrain came out and the idea of the garage ..what a great place for a showcase...The miniatures and paper dolls that were sent in are awesome and so fun.. I have learned that patience is a challenge for me in this craft..lol 😂 even got a day out with Ara!! I don't like having to get out much either..and often have to remember what day it is! This was fun and educational!🥰
I had to add in our little excursion because I knew the rest of the time would be literally watching paint dry lol! I am so glad you enjoyed it and I hope it is helpful with your farm build! That paper clay stuff is amazing!
Wow, it is going to look gOOOd, very nice well done. you are amazing , nerver disapoint and cant waith to see the next one... Have a great week and i love to see Stormy, so cute 😊😊
I didn't feel bored at all! I was actually watching it carefully to catch a tip or two just like your faux leather shoes tutorial. Hi, Stormy! Mommy didn't want to leave you, okay? Delia's house needed some love too. 😊
Love seeing you work on Beetlejuice again. The grounds really bring it together! Looking forward to each step in this process. Like many others I never noticed the stripes on the foundation. Super cute.
It is really coming along. Love how the house looks on its base! I know Stormy is ready for you to take a break😀 Thanks for sharing😍 The things your viewers sent you are so unique and special......some very talented people!!!!
She was definitely ready for me to pay more attention to her and less to the project lol! Thank you so much Liz! I can't believe how amazing all these tiny houses are. That's why I am so excited to give them a proper display place, whether its in the attic or the garage!
Very nice, Ara. I think that your foam brick technique looks fantastic. Jonni's Mache recipe is really great and so strong, I've used it on a couple of projects, but by no means did I ever use nearly as much as you did. Your Beetlejuice house is HUGE! p.s. I find that using a jig saw with a fine-tooth blade makes easy and clean cuts in XPS foam. It doesn't tear the edges at all. That's how I cut all of my larger pieces. Cheers, this was fun!!!
Thank you T-Nu! It is super strong and now that I am thinking of cutting into it I am a little worried it will be a difficult task😄 Thanks for the tip on cutting foam. The smoky fumes are a no-go for me!
some tips from working on model train layouts w/ my dad: to make more detailed grass you can buy flocking from most hobby stores in the model train section. you just spray down with a mixture of glue and water, then sprinkle the flocking on. you can also find foliage in the same section, they'd make great shrubs and such! you'd have the best luck with things in O scale, which is 1:48, or G scale (anything bigger than O)
That came out great! Thanks for sharing your trick about adding Mod Podge to craft paint to make it like an enamel paint. And the toilet paper-clay recipe was also helpful. I discovered paper clay years ago, and love to sculpt little animals from it.
Yay! An Ara day 💖 I've been waiting for this video and you never disappoint. The foundation and landscape hill are amazing. The aging works beautifully and I love the brickwork. I can't wait to see what you do next!
I'm not a fan of Beetlejuice, Adams Family type of minis, BUT OMG! I have to watch everything you do. You are so good! So entertaining, inspirational, educational, knowledgeable etc etc etc....
This looks fantastic! I always enjoy hearing you work through the process. You are so talented and funny! With the house set on top, you really get the visual of where this is going!! Well done!
Fabulous foundations and hillside. Foil is such a great product to work with as you can build almost anything with it. Love seeing your short trip to the store - reminds me of my shopping expeditions to the hardware store. Can't wait to see the next stage.
I always feel out of place at the hardware store because I am afraid they are going to ask what I am working on.... well a Beetlejuice hill lol! Thank you I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Wow that's a huge chunk of progress you got in this video! And it's sooo satisfying to see everything come together! Lovely idea with the showcase area in the basement! I might have to send in a miniature-miniature as well! ;) I don't know if you're familiar with the Beetlejuice musical, but when you talked about the beautiful sound the brayer makes, it totally made me think of one of the musical songs. "Do you hear that sound? That beautiful sound. That is the sound of an old, squeaky brayer, turning around!" Also seeing you painting the base, makes such a big visual impact and definitely peaks excitement! Thanks so much for keeping us entertained!
Oh wow! I had no idea about that line!😄 I have watched a few things over the musical but I have my fingers and toes crossed that it goes on tour and I get to see it in person someday soon! I am so glad you liked how the final result came out :)
You taking the pink foam board home - that's me taking IKEA furniture packs to my daughter's house! Every time, it's just one little bookcase for the kids bedroom it's not worth paying the delivery charge for just one thing. A couple of months later they want another one to put more Funco pops on and grandma gets another crick in the neck! 😂
After I finally got it into the car, someone walked by and said "you did it" and clapped for me lol! I wonder how long they had been watching🤷♀️ I am the same with Ikea stuff... it's like playing reverse Jenga lol!
@@BentleyHouseMinis Next time. Ask the home depot guys to cut that into quarters for you. I assume they do that there, I know Lowe's will if you ask. Still, I would have loved to have been in that parking lot watching you break that up. teehee (also, he could have helped.. sheesh.. haha)
So much work, thank you so much for sharing this part of the project. Listening to your thought process as you planned out and created this part of the build was fun too. I can't wait to see the garage done and all the delightful mini houses being on display in there. I didn't realize the foundation had been striped, so cool! I'm so glad you're moving forward with the build!
Amazing, I love the over all look . And the toilet paper clay is so helpful to use. I find myself making it more often. I have made some things to send to you and a small house. But myself and family ended up with covid, so delayed me quite a bit. But they will be coming. Once again just amazing.
I hope you and the family feel better quickly Christina!💖 Jonni's recipe is just fantastic and so easy to make up when a large batch of clay is needed. I can't imagine how much more this would have cost if I had to use store bought paper clay! Thank you for thinking of me with the house, I look forward to seeing it!
Oh, this is gonna be so cool! Love your thought process, and the way you accomplish your vision. You are just so awesome! Can't wait to see the next video on this build!
Thank you Nicki!! I feel like you all get to work through it with me and then if it doesn't turn out in the end we can come up with ideas on ways to fix it! Hopefully the next video will be soon!
I hope you look into static grass. I see so many crafters use it but it would be awesome to get your spin on it and it’s always fun to learn along with you.
I did! I already have the static grass applicator and will be testing it out on this project as soon as I can! I think it will give it a realistic look. I hope😊
The foundation is looking amazing. I can't wait to see the direction that this goes in. I finally bit the bullet and started the cottage again. I'm working on the living room, I'm just a messy crafter so need to work out how to fix my mistakes.
The wash and dry brush was a great idea, it pulled it together, I was actually thinking just before you did that, that it was really contrasting and odd, but you fixed it so wonderfully. the garage is a great idea too.
I see that Stormy was equally as helpful to you as my pets are to me. They are really good at showing me where the weaknesses are in my structural design. XD I love the base and I think you're right about ageing the white stone, it was really bright before and I think it would have been like neon against everything else. Looking forward to the next set of ideas you give me that I don't have time to add to my long, long list of projects. XD
Haha yes! Always so helpful! 🐶 I am so glad you agree with the color of the stone. I do think it would have been a bit too bright but its so hard to know until the house has all it's siding and roofing! Thank you BJ!
Haha I love when Stormy makes an appearance too. I shriek laughed at the heart will go on cute fluffy Velcro dog drama 😂 I have a little fluffy drama dog too.
I never even noticed that the base of the house was black and white striped! Well done! I do crazy cakes and this is how we get the weird and fun shapes lol. I’m pretty confident you could take on crazy cake making 😂 seriously though…you made that completely from scratch and it’s 💯 custom…well done!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️
I don't know about that lol.... every time I have made any 'decorative' type dessert I have always wished I could use some actual glue. Nothing ever seems to stick together for me in food form😄 Thank you so much Jenny!!
Looks fabulous! I enjoyed the toilet paper clay method, I’ll try that! This was a great step that seemed like a big one, which is a great feeling. Oh and I agree on the foam wire cutter vs a blade, it’s definitely good for sculpting and taking large chunks off but detailed work is easier with a blade, it also seems like the wire burns off too much and uneven. It’s funny I’ve never had a vehicle big enough to get the foam home without cutting it 🤦🏼♀️
That toilet paper clay has been a life saver in many big projects so I highly suggest it! Good to know I am not alone in my preference of the blade. It was wobbling all over the place lol!
Your always such a joy to watch. I got a giggle out of you saying something about being an extra gluer. Instantly brought me back to the Adam's House when you said permanently gluing items down made you nervous. Lol yup been falling you for a bit now. As always it was fun Checking in with you!!
Lol! I remember that! When I know its something I want to glue I make sure it will never come unstuck again😄 When I am not so sure I want options. Its the crafters dilemma I think! I am so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you Kelly!
what you can do to make strait(ish) cuts with one of those cutters is clamp a metal ruler (or any other strait bit of metal) to the piece and use that as a guide
Heavens Ara. This base turned out looking amazing. (Plus its side use as temporary puppy pen) Now I really want to get a new studio space... I want to start creating again. :}
Yesss, I've been waiting for another Beetlejuice video!😍Taking so much inspiration from your building as I build my first miniature (foamboard house). Even though I'm still doubting all of my sizes.. Can't wait to see more, but I can understand you need to take a break after such a big step😄
I am so happy to hear you are making your own house! That's fantastic! We can learn together as we go. I have never done a project like this before either ;)
I went to my local coffee shop where I eat frequently and they know me and got as many egg cartons as I wanted. (I now have a life time supply because they just throw them out.) Plus there are egg flats rather than the kind we get at the grocery store, so they are a bit easier to cut and work with--a bit. Still lots of cutting. Just an idea and it fits with our reuse theme.
Omg. You are actually making the thing I always wanted to do. Im excited to watch all of these videos
This has no business being this entertaining, Ara! Loved to see how you thought the levels/layers throughout the process.
You know, you're probably right. Somehow, she just manages to make it interesting, even when she's just cutting up some foam board.. That's one of the reasons I love her videos so much. Always interesting, even if we're just watching paint dry. (which we do a lot.. hehe)
Thank you both! I have to find some way to make 7 days of foam cutting and paint drying interesting lol!😄 I am so glad it came across entertaining and you enjoyed it!
Aw thank you so much for sharing my book and dolls. It made me feel emotional to get to see all the dolls on your hill 🖤 I can’t wait to see the miniature model with all the adorable houses people are sending!!!!
So excited that you’re going to add Delia’s wacky jutting porch! I always loved that porch. I NEVER noticed the stripes on the foundation before!!!! It’s so fun seeing all these little details you include that I never even saw before.
Thank you for sending them! The book and the dolls were such a fun surprise! I will share the Addams Dolls someday too! Your talent just amazes me!😊
The porch has always stuck out in my head as well so I just knew I had to recreate it some how!
That’s a super cool book and the paper dolls you made were awesome!
@@KerriGilpin thank you so much! 🖤
@@littlepaperworlds4048 I agree! They all look marvelous and so much fun!
@@andreavictoriaparadiso47 thank you so much!
My favorite multimedia artist, Ara! I never knew the house had Bettlejuice stripes on it! You have which an eye for detail
Aww thank you! Just the foundation does and the rest of it is all white. It's going to be hard not aging it lol!
Me neither and I have watched this movie sooooo many times, including shortly after she started working on this project.
@@Terahnee Now I’m going to watch it again lol it’s probably suggesting Bettlejuice has possess the house if it’s not true of the fun thought lol
@@BentleyHouseMinis lol Don’t age it Ara lol Dilia Deets will have you 😂😂😂
@@Kosmofire His black and while stripes do make it into the house in other places IIRC, like the stair banister which comes to life as the snakey monster thingy.
I feel the simultaneous love for and "pain" of Stormy! Dogs want attention at the worst times! Thanks for sharing this project, loving it!
Lol!! Yes! And she seems the most curious when I am doing the most dangerous parts... so now I just kick her out so she can't get herself into something!
“This is my art and it is dangerous! Do you think I wanna die like this!” ❤😂
Exactly!!
-Delia Deets
This is so marvellous, Ara! Apart from the project itself, your editing is excellent, so it feels as though you're working without ever stopping! I appreciate you telling us that you worked for 7 days on it.
Thank you Meg! I have tried to get a little bit better at editing and really making the videos more engaging. Yes this was a LONG project which really was mostly just waiting for things to dry😄
@@BentleyHouseMinisediting takes ages doesn’t it. Our videos are always engaging though so don’t worry about that x
Adam Maitland would be very proud of you Ara! Nice Job! 👌
As always, a delightful learning process. And your humor is just so refreshing. Loved every minute of this!
😊 Thank you Pat!
This is gonna be AWESOME!!!!
😊😊
@@BentleyHouseMinis Yw. ☺☺☺☺☺
I wanted to make mention of what a fantastic and very giving community of people you have created here. It is truly a great testament to what a wonderful person you are Ara. Your community here feels warm and inviting. Your absolutely marvelous content and your smiling and humble personality make me leave with a smile of my own after watching. I love your crafting and the beautiful works you create. Thank you heaps for giving us home crafters somewhere to feel included. 😀🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤
Thank you Jenni!! I am always amazed and honored by the items that are sent in for my projects. I do find that the creative/mini community is naturally generous and kind. I am so happy we can feel like we are working together even when we are separated by a screen all over the world!
Your talent always..."KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE PARK"...
Your always amazing...
Best too you...
I get wayyyyy too excited when I see a new Beetlejuice video! Like it is absolutely insane how much time, effort, and skill you put into every little detail. It is very inspiring :)
Thank you Alexia!!😊 I am so glad you are enjoying the project!
I love that the captain is watching you.
Lol...always!
It turned out awesome! The little houses sent in are so cute. I love the paper dolls too!
My goodness!!! So much work, this is fantastic!
Here's another Awesome project so cool 💖💖💖💖
Ara, I love watching you work. You are an absolute joy. Your eye for details and joy of creating is a wonderful gift. I'm glad I didn't miss this video. Thank you for sharing. Stormy is so cute. He is loves you so much that he is wandering when his mama is going to make him a house too. I think that would be a great project.
All the little houses other people have sent in are fabulous. ❤️😊🌹
It would be so fun to make Stormy a house but I am pretty sure she would still just sit right next to my feet😄 I am so glad you enjoyed it Ruth!
It works so well Ara…looking forward to the next episode ❤
Wow is all I can say Ara. You amaze me each time I watch one of your videos. So talented. God bless and take care. Kiss Stormy for me…
Aww thank you! Will do!
I’ve used those insulating boards to create scenes for VBS and using a hot knife. Those gooey strings and edges are also like glass when they dry so be careful! I have cut myself many times. Also I adore how this is turning out and toilet paper 😮 it’s multipurpose! 😂 love your creativity and your amazing personality. This is why I continue to watch even if I don’t make miniatures on the regular. ❤❤
Absolutely amazing! Can’t wait to see the details of the yard and garage come together! 🖤
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, you have another museum piece!!
Thanks for sharing, Ara!
Thank you Marty!😊
I love seeing the process to your beautiful creations … really so cool!
It's amazing seeing the hill take shape since it was kinda like an extension of the house itself.
I agree! I knew I had to make at least part of it :)
Loved watching everything about this !
A brayer! Excellent!
Awesome job Ara!! Wow you did fantastic work for the Beetlejuice house!!!! Everything is looking so wonderful and the detail work is perfection 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Indeed this is huge ! And well done ! 👏🏻
10:23 - HAHAHAHA!!! Aww.. poor lil Stormy
she gets so concerned when she gets locked out lol! I wish I could let her know its for her own good!
I love how it turned out! Perfect!
I wish I had your skills and talent! OMG, this is awe-inspiring. It looks fantastic.
Nice! I'm happy that you put a foundation for the house. Its looking great! I can't wait to see the garage with all the mini houses for Adam's miniature on display in the garage. :)
Thank you! I am really looking forward to the garage too! I can finally paint something brown in this house lol!
Awesome work as always . Full watch . Just great . Mike
Love It!!! 😍😍
Wow !
So exciting to see another Beetlejuice video! Stormy is adorable, my Benji hates my dollhouses so much lol! Looking forward to the next video .
😄😄 It's funny to think about Stormy hating my projects. Dog vs. Dollhouse! Who will win?
This project is amazing
As always get excited when I see you posted something new, it is coming along so amazingly, I am really looking forward to more on the Fairfield.
WOW, enjoyed this so much! 💜💜
Phew, so that was a thing. 🙂 A weeks worth of effort for our thirty minues of our enjoyment. Thank you.
I mean, the making of the dolls was quite fun to watch as well but the house is the central attraction so I am glad it is back on the schedule. And it is a sad day when Stormy has to be locked out but it is fo safety and health after all. I don't think there is a dog-fit breathing mask sadly.
So whatever the next part will be, PLEASE take a break if you need it. Don't get sp exhausted you get sick. We'll be here when the next part comes for sure. 😉
She always makes me feel so bad for locking her out! But no dog masks that I know of so it won't be the last time lol! I am so glad you enjoy the house building part. I always worry that it will be boring at some point but it's reassuring to hear that it's not boring yet! Thank you Lazygamer!
@@BentleyHouseMinis Sure. See you in the next one! 😀
I love how much I learn from your videos..Thank You so much Ara. 🤗 Big Hugs! ..Some of this will come in so handy when I get outside and begin the farm. I love how the terrain came out and the idea of the garage ..what a great place for a showcase...The miniatures and paper dolls that were sent in are awesome and so fun.. I have learned that patience is a challenge for me in this craft..lol 😂 even got a day out with Ara!! I don't like having to get out much either..and often have to remember what day it is! This was fun and educational!🥰
I had to add in our little excursion because I knew the rest of the time would be literally watching paint dry lol! I am so glad you enjoyed it and I hope it is helpful with your farm build! That paper clay stuff is amazing!
Amazing amount of effort went into this. Incredible work. I love the clay you made. I'm inspired!
Thank you Cassandra!
The miniature museum is going to want to display this one also for sure Ara!
That would be awesome!!
Wow, it is going to look gOOOd, very nice well done. you are amazing , nerver disapoint and cant waith to see the next one... Have a great week and i love to see Stormy, so cute 😊😊
Thank you Nathalie! Stormy was all over this video sneaking into the background lol! You have a great week as well💖
I didn't feel bored at all! I was actually watching it carefully to catch a tip or two just like your faux leather shoes tutorial.
Hi, Stormy! Mommy didn't want to leave you, okay? Delia's house needed some love too. 😊
I am always happy to hear my videos are entertaining! Thank you!
Love seeing you work on Beetlejuice again. The grounds really bring it together! Looking forward to each step in this process. Like many others I never noticed the stripes on the foundation. Super cute.
Thank you Candace! I am already working on the foundation part 2 lol! It's been really fun to figure out!
It is really coming along. Love how the house looks on its base! I know Stormy is ready for you to take a break😀 Thanks for sharing😍 The things your viewers sent you are so unique and special......some very talented people!!!!
She was definitely ready for me to pay more attention to her and less to the project lol! Thank you so much Liz! I can't believe how amazing all these tiny houses are. That's why I am so excited to give them a proper display place, whether its in the attic or the garage!
Very nice, Ara. I think that your foam brick technique looks fantastic. Jonni's Mache recipe is really great and so strong, I've used it on a couple of projects, but by no means did I ever use nearly as much as you did. Your Beetlejuice house is HUGE!
p.s. I find that using a jig saw with a fine-tooth blade makes easy and clean cuts in XPS foam. It doesn't tear the edges at all. That's how I cut all of my larger pieces.
Cheers, this was fun!!!
Thank you T-Nu! It is super strong and now that I am thinking of cutting into it I am a little worried it will be a difficult task😄 Thanks for the tip on cutting foam. The smoky fumes are a no-go for me!
some tips from working on model train layouts w/ my dad: to make more detailed grass you can buy flocking from most hobby stores in the model train section. you just spray down with a mixture of glue and water, then sprinkle the flocking on.
you can also find foliage in the same section, they'd make great shrubs and such!
you'd have the best luck with things in O scale, which is 1:48, or G scale (anything bigger than O)
Thank you for the tips! I will definitely be using some terrain experts tricks to get the outside looking right! It will be a chore for sure!
Glad u went back to working on this
That came out great! Thanks for sharing your trick about adding Mod Podge to craft paint to make it like an enamel paint. And the toilet paper-clay recipe was also helpful. I discovered paper clay years ago, and love to sculpt little animals from it.
Yes both of those mixtures are super helpful in crafting! I also love paper clay ;) It's my choice over polymer clay for most things!
Wow it is exciting to see the house there on its perch
Perch is a great term for it!
Very good
Marvelous!!
Yay! An Ara day 💖 I've been waiting for this video and you never disappoint. The foundation and landscape hill are amazing. The aging works beautifully and I love the brickwork. I can't wait to see what you do next!
Thank you Lori! I just couldn't leave it bright white😄 It was begging for some aging and I had to give in ;)
That looks amazing! The weathering/ageing of the bricks looks really good and I can’t wait to see how the garage area comes together 🙂
Thank you Min! I am working on the garage now ;)
I'm not a fan of Beetlejuice, Adams Family type of minis, BUT OMG! I have to watch everything you do. You are so good! So entertaining, inspirational, educational, knowledgeable etc etc etc....
Thank you😊😊 It always means a lot to hear that!
This looks fantastic! I always enjoy hearing you work through the process. You are so talented and funny! With the house set on top, you really get the visual of where this is going!! Well done!
Thank you Gretchen!
I love that Stormy compliments the new foundation.
Haha she does!
Seeing Stormy in the foundation was reminiscent of another little canine scamp in another dollhouse in it's early stages...
Fabulous foundations and hillside. Foil is such a great product to work with as you can build almost anything with it. Love seeing your short trip to the store - reminds me of my shopping expeditions to the hardware store. Can't wait to see the next stage.
I always feel out of place at the hardware store because I am afraid they are going to ask what I am working on.... well a Beetlejuice hill lol! Thank you I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Looking great Ara!
Seriously, Ara, your creativity is unmatched!
😊😊💖
I can’t believe you did all that in just a week! 😮 I looks amazing.
Thank you! It was A LOT of dry time lol!
Amazing work as always :) I love seeing the unfolding of your projects.
Thank you Candi!!
Wow, that foundation makes the entire thing so much larger. Never noticed the stripes either. Pretty exciting to see it coming together
It does feel a lot bigger all of the sudden!😄
Wow that's a huge chunk of progress you got in this video! And it's sooo satisfying to see everything come together! Lovely idea with the showcase area in the basement! I might have to send in a miniature-miniature as well! ;)
I don't know if you're familiar with the Beetlejuice musical, but when you talked about the beautiful sound the brayer makes, it totally made me think of one of the musical songs. "Do you hear that sound? That beautiful sound. That is the sound of an old, squeaky brayer, turning around!"
Also seeing you painting the base, makes such a big visual impact and definitely peaks excitement!
Thanks so much for keeping us entertained!
Oh wow! I had no idea about that line!😄 I have watched a few things over the musical but I have my fingers and toes crossed that it goes on tour and I get to see it in person someday soon! I am so glad you liked how the final result came out :)
It's looking amazing Ara ,can't wait to see it finished.
Thank you! 😊
You taking the pink foam board home - that's me taking IKEA furniture packs to my daughter's house! Every time, it's just one little bookcase for the kids bedroom it's not worth paying the delivery charge for just one thing. A couple of months later they want another one to put more Funco pops on and grandma gets another crick in the neck! 😂
After I finally got it into the car, someone walked by and said "you did it" and clapped for me lol! I wonder how long they had been watching🤷♀️ I am the same with Ikea stuff... it's like playing reverse Jenga lol!
@@BentleyHouseMinis Next time. Ask the home depot guys to cut that into quarters for you. I assume they do that there, I know Lowe's will if you ask. Still, I would have loved to have been in that parking lot watching you break that up. teehee (also, he could have helped.. sheesh.. haha)
So much work, thank you so much for sharing this part of the project. Listening to your thought process as you planned out and created this part of the build was fun too. I can't wait to see the garage done and all the delightful mini houses being on display in there. I didn't realize the foundation had been striped, so cool! I'm so glad you're moving forward with the build!
For some reason, I am really excited about making garage doors😄 I am so glad you enjoyed the process! Thank you!
@@BentleyHouseMinis I'm really curious to see how you make them. 🙂
This is so cool! Well done Ara. Very excited about this project. It's looking great!
Thanks so much! 😊
Amazing, I love the over all look . And the toilet paper clay is so helpful to use. I find myself making it more often. I have made some things to send to you and a small house. But myself and family ended up with covid, so delayed me quite a bit. But they will be coming. Once again just amazing.
I hope you and the family feel better quickly Christina!💖 Jonni's recipe is just fantastic and so easy to make up when a large batch of clay is needed. I can't imagine how much more this would have cost if I had to use store bought paper clay! Thank you for thinking of me with the house, I look forward to seeing it!
It's looking so cool 😎 😍 👌 u clever girl xxxxxxxx
Thank you!!😊😊
It's looking fabulous! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you! 😊
it looks amazing so far, I'm in awe!
This is so amazing. I love watching your videos. Fantastic ❤
I am always so thankful for your encouragement Yungzu!
Truly fabulous, it all looks so amazing you seem to see the details everyone else would miss. I so love your work
Thank you Stuart! Picking out the details is like a treasure hunt sometimes!
I love your videos, tips, tricks and ideas. Thank you.
Thank you Michele!
Oh, this is gonna be so cool! Love your thought process, and the way you accomplish your vision. You are just so awesome! Can't wait to see the next video on this build!
Thank you Nicki!! I feel like you all get to work through it with me and then if it doesn't turn out in the end we can come up with ideas on ways to fix it! Hopefully the next video will be soon!
You could use spray foam like great stuff that can help bulk it out
I hope you look into static grass. I see so many crafters use it but it would be awesome to get your spin on it and it’s always fun to learn along with you.
I did! I already have the static grass applicator and will be testing it out on this project as soon as I can! I think it will give it a realistic look. I hope😊
@@BentleyHouseMinis can’t wait to see it!
The foundation is looking amazing. I can't wait to see the direction that this goes in. I finally bit the bullet and started the cottage again. I'm working on the living room, I'm just a messy crafter so need to work out how to fix my mistakes.
I am so glad you are back working on the cottage! I really enjoy seeing progress on that one! Thank you Zoe!
The wash and dry brush was a great idea, it pulled it together, I was actually thinking just before you did that, that it was really contrasting and odd, but you fixed it so wonderfully. the garage is a great idea too.
Awesome! There was just something in my head that said it needed it! I am glad you agree😊
I see that Stormy was equally as helpful to you as my pets are to me. They are really good at showing me where the weaknesses are in my structural design. XD I love the base and I think you're right about ageing the white stone, it was really bright before and I think it would have been like neon against everything else. Looking forward to the next set of ideas you give me that I don't have time to add to my long, long list of projects. XD
Haha yes! Always so helpful! 🐶 I am so glad you agree with the color of the stone. I do think it would have been a bit too bright but its so hard to know until the house has all it's siding and roofing! Thank you BJ!
Haha I love when Stormy makes an appearance too. I shriek laughed at the heart will go on cute fluffy Velcro dog drama 😂 I have a little fluffy drama dog too.
This turned out so well! I love it!
Thank you my friend!
This hairdo tho! Very excited to see the base construction process too
My hairdo or Stormy's lol?? Both of us need a haircut right now😄 I hope you enjoy the video!
I been waiting so long for more beetle juice yaaaaaasy
I never even noticed that the base of the house was black and white striped! Well done! I do crazy cakes and this is how we get the weird and fun shapes lol. I’m pretty confident you could take on crazy cake making 😂 seriously though…you made that completely from scratch and it’s 💯 custom…well done!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️
I don't know about that lol.... every time I have made any 'decorative' type dessert I have always wished I could use some actual glue. Nothing ever seems to stick together for me in food form😄 Thank you so much Jenny!!
Looks fabulous! I enjoyed the toilet paper clay method, I’ll try that! This was a great step that seemed like a big one, which is a great feeling.
Oh and I agree on the foam wire cutter vs a blade, it’s definitely good for sculpting and taking large chunks off but detailed work is easier with a blade, it also seems like the wire burns off too much and uneven. It’s funny I’ve never had a vehicle big enough to get the foam home without cutting it 🤦🏼♀️
That toilet paper clay has been a life saver in many big projects so I highly suggest it! Good to know I am not alone in my preference of the blade. It was wobbling all over the place lol!
Your always such a joy to watch. I got a giggle out of you saying something about being an extra gluer. Instantly brought me back to the Adam's House when you said permanently gluing items down made you nervous. Lol yup been falling you for a bit now. As always it was fun Checking in with you!!
Lol! I remember that! When I know its something I want to glue I make sure it will never come unstuck again😄 When I am not so sure I want options. Its the crafters dilemma I think! I am so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you Kelly!
what you can do to make strait(ish) cuts with one of those cutters is clamp a metal ruler (or any other strait bit of metal) to the piece and use that as a guide
Oh good suggestion! I will try to remember that!
Heavens Ara. This base turned out looking amazing. (Plus its side use as temporary puppy pen)
Now I really want to get a new studio space... I want to start creating again. :}
She didn't stay in there for long😄 I am so glad you enjoyed it and I hope you can get back to creating soon!💖
Hey pretty good singing! Stormy is so adorable and you can tell she loves you!! Bettlejuice is going to be amazing 💜💜💜 can’t wait to see it completed
😄 thank you! I am definitely her person lol! I am so glad you are enjoying the project😊
i love your work and your energy!!
Yay a new Ara video :D I just LOVE how this is coming along!
Yay! Thank you!
Love your Cookie Monster scream shirt Ara! ❤
Thank you! It was one of my favorites to wear as an art teacher (and now) :)
Yesss, I've been waiting for another Beetlejuice video!😍Taking so much inspiration from your building as I build my first miniature (foamboard house). Even though I'm still doubting all of my sizes.. Can't wait to see more, but I can understand you need to take a break after such a big step😄
I am so happy to hear you are making your own house! That's fantastic! We can learn together as we go. I have never done a project like this before either ;)
I feel like this is classic Ara... "I'm already doing so much, but let's do more".
Haha yep! My darn brain keeps thinking of more stuff to do!
I went to my local coffee shop where I eat frequently and they know me and got as many egg cartons as I wanted. (I now have a life time supply because they just throw them out.) Plus there are egg flats rather than the kind we get at the grocery store, so they are a bit easier to cut and work with--a bit. Still lots of cutting. Just an idea and it fits with our reuse theme.
Oooh what a great idea! We have a local coffee place that I could ask next time I go in! Thanks for the suggestion!
Oh suggestion to hold the levels of the house in place but removable try magnets
I think that's a great idea! There are going to be so many magnets in this house by the end lol!