Thrift with Me for Miniatures for Dollhouses and Dioramas TIPS

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  • @GingerLolaMiniatures
    @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому +9

    Thank you for watching my thrifting for miniatures video, please let me know what you think and if I should create more videos like this one. Next video will be a kitchen makeover for the Best in Black apartment diorama. Thank you again for watching, have an awesome day! Oh, wait, don't go away yet, I have so many videos on my channel you can watch, like this one ua-cam.com/video/lvr-iypnSbI/v-deo.html You'll see how I put the Best in Black Barbie apartment together. Have an awesome day my friends! Please don't forget to subscribe and give this video a like.

  • @carriemaxwell4695
    @carriemaxwell4695 Рік тому +25

    That tiny shadow box could become a TV. I swear though some thrift stores think they are high dollar outlet stores with the prices they slap on their inventory, lol.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому +5

      that's a cool idea :) i know right, makes me angry... so happy weather is good for garage sales, found some awesome stuff for my apartment, only a few miniature figurines... i always find better deals at a garage sales :)

  • @Patcrochets
    @Patcrochets 10 місяців тому +4

    Huge fan. I have binged your videos since I found you the other day. I have always wanted to create in this way but by the time I could afford the time and money my grandkids were beyond wanting Barbie things. Did do lots of crochet, like the things your mother made for you and also lots of clothes, including a wedding dress. But actually making furniture and constructing walls. well never got that far. I do love the pieces you refurbish and especially love the thrifting videos, who knows, I may have great grand kids in the future that I can thrift/craft for. Thanks for putting a smile on my face and keeping me entertained.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  10 місяців тому

      Thank you soooooo much :) comments like yours inspire me so much :) you don't have to wait for grandkids, do it for yourself :) maybe you can even start your own channel or share your hobby on instagram of facebook :) my mom also made some crochet clothing, a wedding dress sounds fabulous, would love to see it :) actually i have a new thrifting video this weekend, i premier new videos on Saturdays at 11am...if you're around you can watch it with me :) thank you again for taking the time to leave me this beautiful comment, i'll be smiling all night :)

  • @remusgrrrl
    @remusgrrrl 10 місяців тому +4

    8:42 I can't stop seeing that squat dk green glass candle holder with a round wooden top as a coffee table. It some how is stuck in my head.

  • @gwenwilliams7881
    @gwenwilliams7881 9 днів тому +1

    The lamp is gorgeous ❤

  • @ashleyrigatoni702
    @ashleyrigatoni702 Рік тому +3

    You and I share a common passion: looking at one thing and seeing the possibility of it becoming another. You should be quite proud of what you've created. God bless you, my dear 🎉

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      thank you so much :) whenever I see something I always say to myself 'think outside the box' :) thank you, God bless you too :) xo

  • @Craftinghappytimes
    @Craftinghappytimes Місяць тому +1

    Really like the area rug and vases

  • @carolyngrimson758
    @carolyngrimson758 2 місяці тому +1

    I love going on your shopping journey with you. I saw so much I could use but unfortunately I'm in another country. Yes to black rug, love the chair, no to white and blue vase on table might be better as floor vase. Love how you change your rooms on your other vids.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  2 місяці тому

      Thank you sooooo much :) I love creating these videos, I don't really have people in my life that share the same passion as I do, so uploading the videos here and getting feedback on my items from people who appreciate them as much as I do, is soooo amazing :) so when i'm holding my camera/iphone while i'm filming, it also feels like i have someone shopping with me :) thank you so much :) I am editing a full tour video of my diorama i have been working on, it's finished and i'm ready to move on to a new project or two at the same time :) Thank you soooo much for watching and commenting :) it inspires and motivates me so much :)

  • @bobbietaylor7341
    @bobbietaylor7341 9 місяців тому +2

    Love all your finds! My thrift stores don’t have much of a selection.

  • @sharonkaysnowton
    @sharonkaysnowton Рік тому +4

    Hi, GingerLola- I like to go to Home Goods and Marshalls. I look in their stationary aisles and I always find cute things to add to my dollhouses. Also, I look for small topiary. They make great plants for a biophilic design. I love the new rug you put in the black decored living room. The chair I would have put on a patio with a table. I like how you find what you want and automatically know what you want to do with it. You are very talented. I have now 11 Barbie houses. 4 I purchased are made by Mattel. The others I built from MDF and Cartons. They turned out beautifully. My largest is Sept-Tours, a French chateau with 14 rooms. I made it after "A Discovery of Witches" French chateau. My favorite room in it is Phillipe's library. I also made a Mirrored Barbie House based off of the designer Doug Aitken who made the Mirage Gstaad house. I love it. You should look at the Doug Aitken Mirage Gstadd house on You Tube and create one of his mirrored houses. You would enjoy making it. Suerte.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much :) omg i really want to see your houses, i'm subscribed to your channel just waiting and hoping :) i'm thinking of creating a glam apartment diorama for my collector marilyn monroe doll, i see her in a hollywood glamour setting :)

    • @sharonkaysnowton
      @sharonkaysnowton Рік тому +2

      @@GingerLolaMiniatures You are sooo kind. I have a You Tube chanel and not very much on it. I am an old lady. I definitely do not know how to load anything on You Tube. I get others to do that for me. (ja,ja) You are very talented. Keep making your videos. I truly enjoy them.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      You always inspire me, thank you so much. There is a lot of videos on youtube that can help you upload, if you have any questions, you can always ask me too :) xo but no pressure, up to you, but one thing i know for sure... you are never too old :)

  • @barbaraprayer9720
    @barbaraprayer9720 Рік тому +2

    That buckle could be a wall picture, put a ping pong ball on top of trophy for a lamp, love everything ❤️

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      Awesome ideas, i really want to use every piece of what i bought :) thanks so much!

  • @viralvidcentral7480
    @viralvidcentral7480 3 місяці тому +1

    I just found this vid. Love it!
    I had an idea for the mini shadow box.. if you put it with the glass facing up, and with resin, you can create a zen indoor mini pond!!!

  • @cynthiawilkinson6974
    @cynthiawilkinson6974 Рік тому +1

    Love how the lamp turned out. Looks fab with the green chair.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      Thank you, i just made it quick for the video, i want to make another one with a different lampshade :)

  • @brianahawkins8124
    @brianahawkins8124 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful.💖 The dollhouse room looks gorgeous!

  • @Spiceolyfe721
    @Spiceolyfe721 Рік тому +2

    My fav is the iron chair and rug❤

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому +1

      cool, thank you... maybe the chair would look good in a boho diorama??

  • @gwenmartin815
    @gwenmartin815 Рік тому +1

    Love it! Very inspirational!!!

  • @pamelagillikin9056
    @pamelagillikin9056 Рік тому +1

    The chair and beads are my favorites. I love watching miniatures hauls. The house I'm renovating is a 1:12 scale. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching and commenting :) that sounds cool, are you going to share your renos? would love to watch :) do you find it hard to find 1:12 scale items? I have done smaller scale... polly pocket scale dollhouses, it was harder because so tiny :) my clumsy fingers couldn't handle it :)

  • @opalcarroll3195
    @opalcarroll3195 Рік тому +1

    I got an idea for some small vases I have in my china cupboard! Never thought of using them for Barbie!

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      that's cool.... i try to look at everything from barbie's point of view :)

  • @liveformybabies1190
    @liveformybabies1190 8 місяців тому +3

    The little shadow box would be cute as a diorama within a diorama

  • @MartaWomack
    @MartaWomack Рік тому +1

    That was fun! Next time I go thrifting, my head will be full of ideas! Thank you! I think the beads were my favorite.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      Cool, thank you so much, wasn't sure if i should do this again, i have been doing 'thrifting for miniature' #short videos, but some people asked about making a longer version, in the short version, everything is sped up, so hard to see whats on the shelf :)

  • @divinemischief4655
    @divinemischief4655 Рік тому +1

    I think the area rug really makes that room pop. Great finds 😊

  • @DiannelLaird
    @DiannelLaird Рік тому +1

    I think you found some really great pieces. The rug definitely pulls everything together, the other one washed out the room. I also liked the painting, but I think I preferred the wood piece, because of the gray boards in it.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому +1

      thank you so much, you're so right, the new rug is so much better, brings the room to life :) i agree again, i put back the wood art and put the black frame near the fireplace :)

  • @spoileddolllife8057
    @spoileddolllife8057 Рік тому +1

    My favorite is the beaded items, so many possibilities

  • @kristinewells961
    @kristinewells961 3 місяці тому +1

    That little stopper would have been so cute as decor on a shelf or table

  • @Kimella777
    @Kimella777 Рік тому +1

    Oh wow you have the best stores❤love your finds. There was a lot of pieces I adored❤😊

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      Thank you so much :) just in one area, theres about 3-4 thrift stores, maybe only about 8 in my city, wish there were more :)

  • @mariemayhew-f2w
    @mariemayhew-f2w 7 місяців тому +1

    I like the 'carpet' and picture, the vase on the table would maybe look better on the floor, just a thought, great ideas from the thrift store finds,

  • @shel2805
    @shel2805 Рік тому +1

    Frame with insert looks cute.Grest finds.

  • @estherwijnbeek8072
    @estherwijnbeek8072 Рік тому +1

    Its fun looking around in an American trift-store; you will find some of the things here in trift-stores too(Europe) but they ask 3 times less at least in the charity ones. I always find stuff for my 1/6 scale roomboxes and also find a lot; mostly very cheap at my local German flee-market :) Thanks for taking us along :)

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      Cool, I would love to go to the US and other countries and check out their thrift stores, i'm in Canada and they're not too bad, but prices are just so ridiculous now, i only go on sale days :) do you have garage or yard sales in Germany? I have been going to garage sales and found some really cool stuff for my dioramas and dollhouse makeovers, will do a video soon :) right now i'm working on the bedrooms :) thanks so much for watching and commenting :) have an awesome day!

  • @theelaavar
    @theelaavar Рік тому +1

    This is awesome! Thanks! ❤️

  • @pammackel6941
    @pammackel6941 Рік тому +1

    The chair is my fav❤!

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому +1

      i think i gasped when i saw it, love finding something that fits barbie perfectly :)

  • @debbralehrman5957
    @debbralehrman5957 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the ideas👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🎁🕯🌟🕯🎁

  • @craftingthroughthecrazy2482
    @craftingthroughthecrazy2482 Рік тому +1

    I have 2 larger vases with lids like the floral one at 7:53! Love it!

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому +1

      My mom had one too :) I wish i bought it, i think the size would have been perfect. :) thanks

  • @laurenemeronek8819
    @laurenemeronek8819 Рік тому +1

    My favorite is also the area rug.

  • @intignia
    @intignia 9 місяців тому +1

    The placemat--blinds and rug--could also be a bamboo fence in the backyard or porch.

  • @miniaturescookingandmore6583
    @miniaturescookingandmore6583 Рік тому +1

    LOVE THAT APT!

  • @nattamused9074
    @nattamused9074 7 місяців тому +4

    I have stumbled into dollhouses because of thrifting.

  • @Nenezilla
    @Nenezilla Рік тому +1

    That trift store is so clean and well organized. Not like whats around me, unfortunately

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому +1

      Yup, it's not too bad, thanks so much for watching and commenting :)

  • @kristinewells961
    @kristinewells961 3 місяці тому +1

    Yes! To the black rug.
    No to the little chair 🫤

  • @javajesusjournalingwithmelissa

    Ever since the new movie came out I haven't been able to find barbie stuff at my stores. Plus the prices on stuff is just ridiculous lately. You found some goodies though!

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much :) I recently found some great barbie playsets on facebook marketplace, have you watched the video, it's one of my recent ones, i got such an amazing deal, really got lucky, i have seen stuff on marketplace for barbie thats crazy expensive. Thanks so much for watching and commenting :)

    • @javajesusjournalingwithmelissa
      @javajesusjournalingwithmelissa Рік тому +1

      @GingerLolaMiniatures yes I've seen some stuff on fb too and the prices just don't make sense. I'll check that video out

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      it's crazy, even thrifting is expensive now :(

  • @PeaceLoveDolls
    @PeaceLoveDolls Рік тому +1

    The dog bed with the dogs in the last shop would have been good to get for Barbie pets.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому +1

      true... most times when i watch these back to edit, i kick myself for noticing some cool stuff i missed :) just getting used to filming in public, sometimes i feel weird but i'll get over it :)

  • @jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678
    @jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678 Рік тому +3

    The rug really anchored the room. Great find! I liked everything. Oh yeah that plant pot was really cool too.

  • @The-farms-101
    @The-farms-101 9 місяців тому +1

    The little candle at the beginning could be a floor flower urn. Take candle out and you could paint it any color

  • @papabear2515
    @papabear2515 Місяць тому +1

    Just found your channel. I do the same type of shopping and refurbishing with my 1:12 and 1:16 size dollhouses.
    It’s so funny, I seem to always find so many things for Barbie size, but rarely for my smaller sizes!
    I’m curious, because space is such an issue for me - do you keep your rooms/houses out on “display” or do you keep them tucked away until you’re actually working on one (or two)?
    I had Barbies as a girl and have thought of doing a Barbie room 9or dollhouse but I just don’t have the space!
    Thanks much! Kathleen

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Місяць тому

      Hi, it definitely is easier finding 1:6 items for dollhouses :) right now I have one table for crafting.... and three other tables to have my dioramas set up.... I like having the main living area of the diorama always displayed for my thrifting videos.... I would love to have more tables so I can display more of them, but space is an issue :) Thanks so much Kathleen, I'm so happy you found my channel :)

  • @IndigobluBeauty
    @IndigobluBeauty Рік тому +1

    I loved this type of video! I liked everything. I wonder if you could consider doing a storage video of how you store all these finds?

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому +2

      awesome, thanks so much, i will definitely do more videos like this one, i love finding excuses to go to the thrift store, now that it's garage sale season, i'll be going out every saturday, hoping to find cool stuff :) i will definitely do a video on how i store everything, but right now i'm collecting more items to store my things from garage sales, i like to store everything in clear glass vases, especially the bowl type, once i find more items to help organize i'll do a similar video like this one and show more of my space when i create videos, gotta keep it 'mini' here :) i'll also try to add more clips of me grabbing my supplies, i actually like to weave in craft supplies in my decorating, i have craft supplies sprinkled everywhere in my apartment amongst my decor :)

  • @TulsaKanette
    @TulsaKanette Рік тому +1

    ,y favorite is the picture frame

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      working on another thrift video soon, found some cool stuff at the thrift store and garage sales :) thanks for watching and commenting :)

  • @missnprice23
    @missnprice23 9 місяців тому +1

    I honestly thought the first strand of long brown beads looked like a bridge before u ✂️ it up
    The black shadow box -- an aquarium perhaps?

  • @kimfaircloth9306
    @kimfaircloth9306 Рік тому +1

    Hi I just found you on You Tube and I love watching you craft, you make it look so easy but I know it's not though. I would like to know where you purchased your hand drill and I also saw you had a small miter box, I hope Home Depot or some other tool place. I look forward to seeing you craft more Beautiful Crafts.
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    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      Thank you so much, that makes me happy :) i love that little drill, this is what it's called, i pasted it from amazon ..18PCS Electric Grinder Engraving Pen Set Mini Art Carve DIY Pen Rotary Tool Kit for Metal Glass Jewelry Wood 110V(US Plug) it was $30cdn and has different size bits.... the mitre box was also from amazon, but can't find the page. Thank you again for watching and commenting :)

    • @kimfaircloth9306
      @kimfaircloth9306 Рік тому +1

      @@GingerLolaMiniatures Thanks so much for answering and I will tell you I have been watching ALL your videos and I am just amazed at what all you can do!!! Especially remodeling and putting rooms together, can't wait to see more videos

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      thank you sooooo much! I definitely have more videos coming :) i love creating these little apartments, want to keep improving on them :) reading comments like yours inspires me so much :) thank you again! xo

  • @bernmaughan1259
    @bernmaughan1259 11 місяців тому +1

    I have a question. Would egg cups work for plant pots for the floor or would they be too big?
    Love the video. Please do more.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  10 місяців тому

      Hi, yes, i think they're the perfect size :) thank you sooooo much :) I'm premiering new videos on Saturday mornings, and a couple of time a month, i'm re-editing videos but will be posted as a regular video, not a premier :) thank you again... for watching and commenting :)

  • @HoneySparkles2
    @HoneySparkles2 Рік тому +1

    Sadly, yep Goodwill is making profit now. I saw a simple picture frame from Walmart that I know is priced under $5. GW priced twice the amount that was paid brand new!

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      it makes me angry, i only go on sale days now, thanks so much for watching :)

  • @barbaraedwards2989
    @barbaraedwards2989 9 місяців тому +1

    Can use the tiny shadow box to make a mini diorama

  • @Sabrina-46247
    @Sabrina-46247 7 місяців тому +1

    What would you use for a Barbie and Ken hot tube?

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  7 місяців тому

      Something rounded, like a wood bowl maybe, i have seen many items while thrifting that could be used, do you mean from this video?

  • @miniaturescookingandmore6583
    @miniaturescookingandmore6583 Рік тому +1

    Wow, that thrift store had a lot of nice things, but on the pricey side.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      yes, prices are ridiculous now in thrift stores, i only go on sale days :)

  • @JohnetteHaines
    @JohnetteHaines Рік тому +1

    The placemat rug

  • @kimmywimmy7305
    @kimmywimmy7305 9 місяців тому +2

    Really want to watch, but can’t do the music track.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  9 місяців тому

      Sorry about that, was the music too loud, or you just didn't like the music? Feedback really helps me improve :) thank you

  • @trashytrevino
    @trashytrevino Рік тому +1

    What are some good web sites to sell miniatures?

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      I think Etsy probably the best one, I’m launching my miniature decor shop soon.

  • @dianawhite3380
    @dianawhite3380 3 місяці тому +1

    You need to show more of what you get and not so much where you go.....

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  3 місяці тому

      I think I show both, have you seen any of my new thrifting videos, thank you so much for feedback, it really helps :)

  • @sharonmedeiros9819
    @sharonmedeiros9819 Рік тому +2

    The music is too loud and annoying. Please get rid of it and replace it for somethung soft and low.

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      Sorry about that

    • @GingerLolaMiniatures
      @GingerLolaMiniatures  Рік тому

      I have changed the music in my most recent videos, let me know what you think :) so hard to find good music that I can use in my videos.