Making A FOLD UP COTTAGE EXTERIOR From A 4x6 Box✨NO EGG CARTON STONES!✨NO HOT GLUE!

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Ай бұрын

Why am I happy? Leave your comment to answer my unanswered questions from the video. 😂 See how I made the exterior of Charlotte's fold up house. I created a playlist if you want to see more videos about the making of this cottage.
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THE MAKINGS OF THE COTTAGE
EXTERIOR
GLUE mod Podge
House: Fold up cardboard shipping box approx 4 x 6 in. Came in the mail with something
"Roof": paper towel roll
Chimneys (and hole filler): egg carton
Window frames: coffee stir sticks
Window panes: scrap plastic
"Stones": found bark from pine/redwood trees
Trompe L'oeile Door: Paper napkin- gifted
Roof Moss: Synthetic turf & real sage flowers
Back house moss: home made mixture from dried moss, floral foam, synthetic turf, dried lavender
INTERIOR
Charlotte's Bed & Ladder Walnut shell, thrifted vintage lace, buttons and metallic thread, scrap metal pieces
basket: hand woven pine needles
veggies and eggs: air dry clay
Fireplace: found vintage tile, vintage scrap wood from real life home build, thrifted copper metal tag
incidentals: tissue paper fire, real wax candle, lavender flower & bead vase
Mantle Picture: scaled Tenniel Alice.. print
Stove: Found metal and plastic pieces, bedazzler findings, fabric scraps, thrifted copper metal tag (pot)
Settee: card stock, silk ribbon, trim, bark
Rug: cabled wool sock piece and sharpie pen
Throw & pillow: scrap wool
Book/Diary: leather, paper
Lights: Metal bead caps, cheap fairy lights- cut and poked through box
Curtain Rods: toothpicks with beads for finials
Curtains: Thrifted vintage lace
Potted flowers : Gifts from miniaturist friends!
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@papabear2515 Ай бұрын

Dot, everything about the quaint, sweet, enchanted cottage video is exactly what I needed (and loved) this morning! It is absolutely beyond charming. . What an amazing job you have done! (And I do believe you have a new addition to your wardrobe - your patience pants!). You have every reason to be proud of this creation! Wow! ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️.

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Oh Kathleen, you are so kind and encouraging! Truly! 🤗 I do like the cottage and it's exactly what I had in mind. Yes, I have some patience pants that are wearable but they're mostly stuffed in the bottom of a drawer. Lol. Are you going back to the dollshouse estate sale this weekend? There's a bunch of us that want to tag along! 😂 Keep us updated on your spoils. Feel free to email me with pics and video of all your finds! 🥰✨😘

@evekankam6744 Ай бұрын

This is beautiful,like a fairytale cottage it turn out awesome You did a wonderful job,thank you for sharing your talent with us.

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much Eve🤗 That's very kind of you! I get so excited when my projects turn out as imagined. 🥰✨

@marygatdula2744 Ай бұрын

I love this little cottage! It turned out beautifully! A very special little home.

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mary! 🤗That Charlotte, she holds me to a standard I can barely meet sometimes 😅💕🥰

@karakreations1103 Ай бұрын

The bark stones turned out very nice 👍🏻 it looks like a fairy house hidden in the woods camouflaged from humans❤😊

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Just what she wants! Thanks Kara🤗 I need some mushrooms sprinkled on the property! 😉😄😍✨

@Siennaflower Ай бұрын

I bet you could use some tea or coffee with a paintbrush along the edge of the white lace to stain it, without getting it on the ribbon. Just don't have the brush too wet. Just an idea.❤ Look for a small package in the mail from me in a few days. ❤ The stonework and moss are beautiful!! Using the bark was a great idea, and you got such nice colors without having to paint it! ❤

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Oh you silly girl, sending a package! 🤗 I will treat the lace the way you've described, I just haven't done it yet. 😆 I'm so happy I used the bark. It was actually really relaxing and enjoyable. I'll be out of town until next week but I'll let you know when I receive your package. Thank you in advance sweet friend! 😘🥰✨

@diane64yorks Ай бұрын

Hello Dot, it's so pretty, you did an amazing job with it. The bark really does look like flat stones, she has almost everything she needs in there apart from a bathroom, you'll have to build her a tiny matchbox sized outdoor loo lol. Enjoy your week away. Best wishes from Yorkshire, England 🇬🇧 😊

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Hi Diane🤗 Ever since I saw your comment I've been thinking of a lavatory or toilet for Charlotte. Oh my- having it outside is brilliant! It would be good for her. Stay tuned to see what I can pull off! Thanks for the idea! 🥰💕✨

@susanamann1806 Ай бұрын

Mossbark Cottage is so cute

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Susan🤗 I see what you did there. Love it! Mossbark Cottage 💕🥳

@nancyfair5607 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. By the way I love your little cottage that you made.

@supertinywhimsilistic 19 күн бұрын

Coming back from the nightshift I just wanted to have a little bread and a peek into the channels of my favourite creators before falling in my bed- the slice was falling out of my hand when I saw my own channel mentioned in your video!😂 Thanks so much for promoting my little channel, Dot, I havn't seen it before! 😍 I'm glad, that I was able to inspire you! Charlotte's home came out so cute! I love the idea of a foldable house! I even collected bark for an upcoming project and now I see, that it was a good idea! Best wishes, Chris 😴

@thedollcupboard 18 күн бұрын

Hi Chris🤗 Night shift? Are you a nurse perchance? 😬 At any rate, I have no doubts your "little channel" will be very big. Love to know what you are doing with your bark 🤔 I hope you got lots of rest. Night shift is hard whatever the job🥰✨

@RobinCooper-pn9ev Ай бұрын

Lucky Charlotte!She has such a cute cottage to stay in.Love the bark and the tissue paper windows you should be very proud what you've created from a little box.Cant wait till you both agree on what to name it.Best wishes from Yorkshire Dales England.

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Aw thank you so much Robin🤗 I am rather chuffed as you say across the pond (love the word chuffed)! Even Charlotte is pleased, so I know I did okay. 🥰✨

@miniaturescookingandmore6583 Ай бұрын

This project is brilliant.

@thedollcupboard 29 күн бұрын

It was so much fun to see it materialize🤗 Thanks for watching. 🥰✨

@WhitneyLaBrie Ай бұрын

The argument you had was valid! lol I completely agree with you about imperfections giving charm! I know how it feels to love a glue, I talk about my crafters glue all the time, but I cant help it, but like you said, I just know how it works. love the bark well done!!!

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

😂 If it weren't for charming imperfections, I wouldn't be able to do a thing! 🤣 I felt so relaxed when I took out my mod podge. I knew everything would be okay..😌 😂🥰

@WhitneyLaBrie Ай бұрын

@@thedollcupboard I really feel that statement in my core! 🤣🤣🤣

@diyfireking Ай бұрын

Nice video 👍👍

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Thanks FireKing! 🤗✨

@sandyb4693 Ай бұрын

Ohh No...... It's the attack of Catzilla .... Just kidding 😉😹 The cottage is so adorable. Nature's cozy haven. I'm sure Charlotte will enjoy her little home in the wilderness.

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Haha yes Sandy! 🤗 Do you have cats? They enjoy nothing more than taking over important space and trying to upend everything 😂 Charlotte is happy with her cottage, so what more could I ask for? 🥰✨

@sandyb4693 Ай бұрын

@@thedollcupboard I used to have cats. (One even had the nickname 'Catzilla'😸) One in particular loved to *help* me paint by walking, laying, or chewing on my paintings as I was working (non-toxic watercolors on paper, so no kitty harm resulted). She'd also try to drink the rinse water (or my drink) if I didn't keep them covered. 🤣This kind of *assistance* also applied to all crafts I would do 😹. I do miss my little helpers. ❤

@graceh8866 Ай бұрын

This came out too sweet Dot you really had your patience pants on . I am not this person 😂😂😂 I loved the door idea great call it looks amazing . ❤❤❤❤

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Aw thanks SO MUCH Grace! 🤗 I think it's easier to be patient when I can go from waiting on glue from part of the project to working on something else. This kept me busy while seeming to be patient. lol. The best decision I made on this project was to use mod podge and forego grouting. I'm happy with my (I mean Chatlotte's) little cottage. Sorry you're still waiting on me 😔. Tell me what you're working on. 🥰✨

@thrifternothoarder7188 Ай бұрын

Sooooo Good ❤

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Aw so kind ThrifterNH🤗🥰✨

@marialadybug6261 Ай бұрын

I'm enjoying your videos so much.😊

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Aw thanks Maria! 🤗 I enjoy sharing with everyone ! 🥰✨

@vickinoeske1154 Ай бұрын

Oh, and now she has a setee to have the vapors on.🤣😂 Very cute.

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Omgosh yesssss Vicki 😂😂😂 You know her so well! 🥰✨

@vickinoeske1154 Ай бұрын

@@thedollcupboard hahaha

@serenata1736 Ай бұрын

This series was such fun, I really love it. You’ve given me some more ideas for the mushroom house I’m planning to make 😊

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Hi Lorraine🤗 I love mushroom houses! I think this little cottage could do with a few mushrooms on the property. 😉🥰✨

@Siennaflower Ай бұрын

Hahaha!!! You said, "Here it is, and I'm going to call it . . ." I thought you were going to tell the result of the naming battle; and then you said, ". . . done!" 😂

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh..me too!!! 🤣 I thought the clip was a different clip then I heard it. 😂 It worked out perfectly. LOLOLOL! 🥰✨

@elizabethmcgrath6198 Ай бұрын

I love it you have done a fantastic job correct me if I'm wrong but did I see a sneaky bit of egg carton being used? Don't care it's wonderful.

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Hi Elizabeth! 🤗 You caught me! 😉😂 I did disclose the egg carton chimneys and hole filler, but I didn't use any as "stones", not that there's anything wrong with that. LOL! 🤣🤣🤣 I actually really want to try egg carton stones or pavers because I love the texture of the material and how real it looks c Have you used them? Thanks so much for watching! 🥰✨

@nancyfair5607 Ай бұрын

Adorable. What did you use for the mossy surface, is it a product that you buy or make

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Hi Nancy🤗 The simple moss is called Blended Turf. Comes in a huge shaker bottle I got at Hobby Lobby for 8.99$. They have similar on Amazon. It's sold with other products used for mini railways and such. The more grassy moss I made from floral foam shavings and dollar tree reindeer moss and mixed with glue. I made a video (there's a cottage playlist) where I (disastrously) sampled different things, but I put links to products in the description. Hope this helps! The turf is worth purchasing imo. 😍✨

@suzanne529 Ай бұрын

Stinkin" cute! I bet you had fun! What is the little box hanging from the roof? I may have missed that part.

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

Hi Suzanne🤗 Ya it was fun! I actually found the elements of this project quite relaxing, not at all tedious. The little box is the battery for the lights inside. (I showed it more in the video in the interior, I think). I decided not to secure it since it won't be seen much. I need to be able to change it out. Maybe I can construct a little mossy compartment to hold it in. 🥰✨

@marygatdula2744 Ай бұрын

I thought that you put the roof on a hinge so you could tuck the light up on the inside under the "roof." Wouldn't that work?

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

@marygatdula2744 Oh Mary, if only I had thought to do this 🙈😩 I was only thinking about changing the lights and having access to the holes in the rooftop. As soon as I saw your comment I tried it and it doesn't fit. ( too large) 😭 Please don't tell Charlotte. 😘

@marygatdula2744 Ай бұрын

@thedollcupboard LOL. I quite understand. I had in mind to do the light for my "fire" in my heart one way, which would have worked, and then, for some unknown reason, I ended up doing it another way. Now my battery pack is exposed, and I have to sort of camouflage it. LOL. It's just one more mistake. Good thing I'm not going for perfection!

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

@@marygatdula2744 Aww. We think our brains are doing so well..and then ! Kpow! 🤣Lolol

@vickinoeske1154 Ай бұрын

One more thing, hehe, she needs a sign outside her door that reads something like 'visitors welcome upon invitation only'. She is rather snobbish.

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

She IS a bit of a snob but then she thanks me and says the cottage is beautiful so I can't help but love her 🤣 She read your comment and is fully in agreement about a sign. The other Charlottes told me they're not ready to visit her yet. Lol. Thanks for making me giggle Vicki! 😂🤗🥰✨

@vickinoeske1154 Ай бұрын

@@thedollcupboard Well, you know, these little dolls become real people to me with their own personalities. I perhaps have a screw loose.😜😍

@thedollcupboard Ай бұрын

@@vickinoeske1154 The looser the better my friend! Me too! 🥳🤣

@vickinoeske1154 Ай бұрын

@@thedollcupboard You're too funny. I'm glad that I'm not alone.😁💕

@marygatdula2744 Ай бұрын

I like my "loose screw." It sets me apart from boring and stuffy! 😂