So I made a HUGE Princess Bed!! DIY with NexJen!

First hahah

I heard my Granddaughter screaming “GRANPA! GRANPA! GRANDPA!” and I almost broke my neck running into the house thinking she’d cut off her hand or something. Instead she shows me her tablet and informs me I have to make her a Princess and the Pea bed for her doll castle. Once my heart returned to semi-normal rhythm I had a flash back to being 10 years old and my grandmother telling each of us grandkids a bedtime story. She always told my cousin Shana the story of the Princess and the Pea. First... BRILLIANTLY DONE!! BRAVA!! Second... Thank you for bringing back a favorite childhood memory Third... Thank you for giving a Granddad the perfect thing to create for his beautiful granddaughter. Lastly.. because of this I’m going back to the gym! 😂

I LOVE making something from nothing. It requires complete artistic imagination and challenges you to go out of your comfort zone. The bed was charming.

Me: I wish I had tools small enough to carve beautiful tiny details in doll furniture... Ara: glues sequins and paper flowers, then covers with gesso and paint so it looks hand carved. Also Me: ...Why didn't I think of that? 🤔

I love this!!! I looks so whimsical. my only critique would be I wish you had made a ladder to lean against it for the princess to have used to climb onto this massive bed. But other than that it's so great! looks amazing!

I love the idea of swapping and 'recycling' supplies

Absolutely fantastic! And the little pea detail is the icing on the cake. I have no idea what I would have made with what Jen sent you but when I saw that huge reel you sent her I immediately thought of a Ferris wheel or a carousel (which she made). Jen did some serious building, too, for sure. So much fun to watch the two of you trash geniuses make these treasures. Inspirational!

I’m amazed at how much of the stuff Jen send you you were able to use 😱. I love it! Jen and you should do more collabs 👍

I've been a little (lot) behind in watching your videos, so this is way overdue. I can't believe your imagination! How you came up with the Princess and the pea is beyond me. Amazing! Now I have to watch Jen's.

In my mind “grantique”meant grand-as in fancy- and antique, so this ornate bed with jewels and carvings fit the definition perfectly. Great job, Ara, beautiful concept and execution! ❤️

She has a perfect Amy Winehouse aesthetic 😉 love it!

Wow, watching Jen pack her box I did not get princess and the pea. Amazing job!

What a precious bed!!!! You did such a great job!!!!💕🧜‍♀️

It's incredible how many of the materials from the box you used in this project. It makes me so happy to see scraps, leftovers and trash transform into beautiful new items. The bed is super adorable!

You both did so well! I loved the story of the Princess and the Pea as a kid because I always had trouble sleeping so someone bought me the book and I used to read it all the time, but for some reason whenever I'd mention it no one else knew what I was talking about, so it's really nice to be reminded of it by your lovely project here.

It is such a pleasure to see someone work so much with what's on hand. Right now, due to my crafts obsessions, my home looks like a hoarders house. Empty amazon boxes and packages all over. I always hate to toss them out, as I keep thinking there MUST be a use for them! Yay! Now I know! I love your channel, and just found your youtube channel as well as store. (of course I had to order even MORE stuff!) I'm mostly into 1:24 at this time, but I'm sure I'll be branching out more as I get braver!

The pea was the perfect finishing touch.

Can we get a series out of this challenge? Cause I loved it so much. As someone without money and doesnt want to trash what could avoid a landfill by being repurposed I often make things out of what others consider trash. This was good inspiration for imagining possibilities. Thank you for making and sharing!

Very cute! (The Princess looks like a purple-haired Amy Winehouse! 😆)

After watching for the third time, I continue to enjoy this one.