I turned a DOLLAR STORE BIRDHOUSE into an EPIC FANTASY HOUSE (D&D Crafting) 

Hey everybody! Wow this video has really taken off! Thanks so much for your support! Several people have commented asking about how I did a few of the individual steps in this process that I, honestly, skipped over because my usual fan base likely had already seen me do it before. I honestly didn’t expect this many new eyes on the channel at once and to my new viewers I’m sorry I didn’t go into more detail, I’ll be more mindful from here on about explaining parts of the process I tended to take for granted. ALL THAT BEING SAID below I’m going to include some links to some past videos that include explanations on the parts I skipped over. I apologize for making you have to watch MORE videos but for now it’s the best I can do.

For those without access to foam or wire foam cutters, you can achieve a more simplified version of this using wood craft sticks, wall filler/spackle (to mimic rough plaster), and cereal box cardstock (for the roof shingles).

AWESOME!!!!

I came for some crafting ideas, but I stayed for the weirdly interesting education about door-physics.

omg a frisbee as a curve tracer. that is the ULTIMATE crafting hack 😂

My favorite part is the wonky, slanted chimney.

I like that you use a wire brush to make the timbers and the door and then you cut them thin that's faster and easier than using real wood plus it has better detail

“We all grow together.” I love that. New sub.

The irregularity of the brick work on the lower level is amazing. For one quick moment I thought you were going to sacrifice one of your beloved frisbees for crafting material ...

What a super fun project. I love it when things like this say, "Take me with you! I'll make the perfect..." So cool

I am really glad the RU-vid algorithm brought me here! Fantastic build and I hope to see your channel continue to grow! You are great at what you do.

Love it when that happens. Something in the corner of your eye just.... pokes at your attention. It sortof whispers... ;-D

I have a bird house just waiting for making into a great project like you've shown. You've got my creative juices flowing. My house is a different style so I may change a few incidentals like putting on a thatched roof. Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. Thanks for the video.

🎉Very cool 😎

It's perfect ! I will watch more of your videos to see the painting process . Thanks

I can already tell this is gonna be another great video..... imma have to go to the craft store now and grab a bird house....

VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!!! Love how you broke up the core shape and made it your own!!!!! Mordhiem is calling you!!!!!!

this project was so fun! thank you 🙂

This was so fun! What a clever idea.

So excited to find your channel!!!

I've seen those little bird houses in Family dollar. I never imagined that you could do that with them. I'm really impressive. Very informative video. Thank you.

Those are just amazing! What a spark of imagination!

I absolutely love this. You'd be surprised just how many people love this kind of stuff like I do. It's so darn good. Edit: I could see using this one for the perfect gnome Garden. 👏 👏

That's great, I have some wood birdhouse in my cottage, great project. (If only the snow that's as tall as me was not in the way between the house and the cottage.) I guess I'll be saving the video until later. lol

Thank you so much for all the information and education I am getting from this projects and you. I am now ready to do some of my many projects and I’m so grateful that I came across your channel. God bless you.❤❤😊

Great delivery of instructions. Thank you for becoming one of my newest teachers!

I would absolutely love a longer cut of this, with footage of you making the foam decorations and details that are added at 3:14 it would be really informative to see the process for that, as well as details like how you make the individual bricks etc. overall a great video! Would just love some more detail

that is such a cool idea!!! I wish I had the space to set up a terrain area to use things like that!!! But it really is a fantastic idea! And that house is beautiful!!!

You are so Awesome. You make it look so easy. It’s amazing how you can make a great looking $30 house prop out of a $1 bird house ….Amazing! Love it! 👍👍

There's been many times that I've picked something up that I just thought "Yeah, I can definitely make something out of that"

Thes are so cute, and you are so talented. Great job on the video, very easy to follow and understand. I wish I had a bigger craft room. I would seriously entertain a new project.

Something I noticed that you do different is that you texture the wood and then put the board lines in. It keeps the planks more visible. Thanks.

Now that I have a proxxon I will definitely have to work with foam more. This was very inspirational.

I love the little cottage that you made 👏👏💞🌹🌹👍🙏💯 the good work don't ever the little houses that you made our beautiful ❤️

Okay - this is my first discovery on your channel, and I'm hooked. Great video quality and great tutorial. I'm a sub!

Great build! Just found your channel and it’s good to see more of these builds out there!

WOW!!! This is the first time I’ve watched your video. Absolutely incredible.

Disc golf disc ftw! Love that roof!

great video. 2 Questions: 1) You build a lot of houses, how often do you run encounters where you need a whole town area? I'd love to see you show us more encounter ideas/concepts for using these awesome houses you build. 2) Green Foam? Tell us more!

I love your little house!♥️

This tutorial is AMAZING!! Could you please share what type of tiny saw you used to cut the perches off & what type of foam you used? I’m new to miniature crafting & need to order all my supplies online 😩 Thanks so much!!! 🙏🏻☺️

I love making miniatures. Yours is fabulous! Thanks for showing how you achieved this delightful house. ❤ Shirley

Awesome!

I’m impressed with your creativity and talent! Such great ideas😊 Thank you so much for sharing ❤

This turned out really great (and despite being a new viewer, I don't mind the skipping over parts because this isn't the only channel I watch that does diorama-style builds) The only thing that gripes me about videos like this is the intro which implies that the whole thing cost you $1.24 - which is partially true but only for people who do this regularly. For people just getting into the hobby who don't have stacks of XPS foam or foam-core or mountains of cardstock lying around (not to mention the tools you use); it's going to cost them (and thus; people like me) a hell of a love more than $1.24 to make something like this. XPS foam sheets (at least here) are NOT cheap (mostly because you have to buy in bulk and that gets expensive if you're just trying it out), foam-core I've never actually seen anywhere near me, I'd probably have to get it on amazon or something and again; it's not cheap. I get this isn't necessarily designed as a beginner video but when you title something in this way, you're going to feed that algorithm and bring in a lot of new viewers (youtube loves those thrifty-titled videos) and I just think it's a little misleading (maybe not quite click-bait but certainly along those lines). Still, as I said; it turned out great and you've still got a new sub with me, I just feel like a bit more background into the cost(s) of this hobby could be better explained.

That was so very cool! 😎

I’ve never played d&d, never build mini houses, but this was in my recommended and I enjoyed it. I love the final result, looks amazing. I keep envisioning one of those old school water wheel things next to it though. I don’t remember what they’re called but it would be super cool to see you create something like that. I’ll def be watching more of your videos and subscribing.

That frisbee trick was genius.

This was inspired. I’ve been working with miniatures since lockdown and creating this gem from an inexpensive bird house was really a joy to watch. I’m thinking that it looks like 1:44 scale, I’m going to keep my eyes peeled, I’d take the back off and use the bottom as the divider between the first and second floors. But great vlog, great delivery. Thank you.

Amazing!

wow this is so cute Thank you for showing us this video.

Fantastic ❤

First time to your channel and so much better that watching the crap on TV. I found it relaxing and intriguing at the same time. You should put a small light inside. Love it!

This is by far one of the most simple, yet well done terrain buildings I have ever seen. So much fine detail.

all I can say is holy wow such talent and imagination...

This was great! And the build came out amazing. Def will give this one a shot. Comment for the algorithm 🙏🏽

This is a brilliant build. The slant on the roof makes so much difference

That turned out fantastic! Great job!

this is super cool!

So cool.

Wow. Not even sure how this ended up in my feed, but I'm glad it did. This was a great video and I really loved how this birdhouse became this little house. So cute! I'm a crafter, but don't know if I would do something like this, but it was really nice watching you piece this together. I also liked how you chatted with the audience, made us feel a part of it too. Good stuff! I don't play D&D but I love what you're doing here so I subscribed. Can't wait to check out some more videos!

Amazing.

I just discovered your channel. Your video and presentation was amazing so I’ve subscribed. I’m normally into modeling (tanks and planes), but your art has stirred up a new interest for me. Thank you.

Absolutely love love love it!!!! ❤️

Wow that's awesome never thought to use a birdhouse. Your video was in my feed and stopped to look at it with my mom and we both loved it very much

Shrink me down, post it on Air B 'n B, and please let me pay you to stay in that magical cottage lol. Thanks for your time and creativity--excellent.

BEST CRAFT A-N-D BEST CRAFT LESSON E-V-E-R !!!! 🎉

You’re amazing! I can’t even keep my hands steady to work with all those tiny pieces! That house was really cute!

Cool!

I have a similar thing, it's a bird house kit, you've just inspired me to do something crazy with it. Thanks!

I'm a new subscriber. I like your tutorials. It helps me to move my imagination into following these steps. Thanks.

It's fascinating to watch what people can do. I've watched only a couple videos, but sure I'll watch more. Beautiful results, I wish I could do something like this, I don't even know where to find those craft supplies

Awesome build. Thanks man

Hi Garmin, I'm new to your channel and wanted to compliment you on doing an excellent job on demonstrating and explaining your build process. Beautiful job. Looking forward to seeing your new video builds.

Wow this is amazing! Such a unique build. Great work 👍

"everything turns a little bit worse from this moment" right before the painting stage, lol

This building turned out so great - one like from me

Outstanding work! I'm so amazed that you made plain bird house into something magical! Amazing detailed work, great job! New to your channel, so glad I found you!

So beautiful !

Nice!!!!

The way you did the door handle was pretty cool.

That was awesome! It was fun!

Love this Home, Homey!!!❤

Interesting

Great Job, That Looks Great When All Done. Makes Great Christmas Village Houses And Great Presents. That Is Beautiful Work And Seems To Be Great Fun Making Them Also.

A supply list would be incredibly helpful.

I love that you used a disc my dude!

Cool idea

I wish I liked DND. I would love to have a reason to make these. ❤

A great way to use maths! Measurement is so important to make such beautiful structures like this one.

Nice one.

As usual, you are always so creative! Love this!

Fantastic work.

My husband used to all kinds of things like this. One of his favorite mediums was paper mache & cardboard. He was a amazing artist in this way.

This is a cool idea!👍🏼

beautifully done!

Awesome! 👍😊

Very similar to a German half-timber house (Fachwerkhaus), with the struts over the cladding.

You are amazing! Thank you to show us your beautiful work. I enjoyed a lot

😮incredible!