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  • ✅The dimension of the mini house is 7.7" X 6.9" X 6.9" after assembled, recommended age is 14+.
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  • ✅Create an intricately detailed wooden flower house to capture and preserve the beauty of nature. The time spent building this miniature DIY greenhouse is as enjoyable as it is visually stunning.
  • ✅The DIY model kit includes wood, fabric, thread, wire, and other accessories. Also included is an LED light to illuminate the whole room when the project is complete, it's sure to become your favorite DIY house project. For easy crafting just follow the simple illustrated instruction booklet.
  • ✅Play with your imagination and add creativity to design your own tiny dollhouse. Paint the walls to match your liking and style. The kit also includes paper cutouts to complete the flower house and other miniature pieces
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Rolife DIY Miniature House Kit - Cathy's Greenhouse DG104

What if the parts are damaged and cannot be assembled?

Please contact support staff and we will arrange a replacement or compensation for you as soon as possible.

How long does it take to assemble? Do I need glue?

The assembly time is over 16 hours. Upgrade the product process and use more checkpoints. Only in rare cases does glue need to be used.

How do LED lights light up? Battery or charge?

Battery Support. You need prepare 2 AAA batteries due to the transportation policy restriction.

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3,273
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PCS
231 240 258 148 183 196 221
Assembly Time (H)
16 7 35 10 7 10 16
Assembly Size (IN)
7.7*6.9*6.9 9.6*7.5*7.5 8.7*7.5*8.3 8.5*6*6.9 9.8*7.7*5.9 7.5*7.3*6.7 7.3*8.9*7.5
Weight (LB)
1.6 2.1 2.4 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.2
Recommended Age
14+ 14+ 14+ 14+ 14+ 14+ 14+

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Customers like the fun and appearance of the miniature toy building set. They say it's a really fun project that requires patience and immersive enjoyment. Customers also mention that the lights look great and it'll turn out super cute. However, some customers disagree on ease of assembly, quality, and missing parts.

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131 customers mention131 positive0 negative

Customers find the toy building kit fun, engaging, and rewarding. They say it's a great DIY craft that keeps their hands busy and their minds busy.

"...The details are meticulous. Good quality and the final product turned out amazing." Read more

"This was my first mini. I loved it. It was rewarding and it's so cute when finished...." Read more

"I'm not finished by any means, but it is fun...." Read more

"Great hobby to pass time. Fun and challenging!" Read more

110 customers mention96 positive14 negative

Customers like the appearance of the miniature toy building. They say it turns out cute, charming, and amazing. They also appreciate the clear instructions and the nice picture on the front. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance.

"These set are so cool and detailed, but they are a large amount of work...." Read more

"...Quite a few flowers to fold. Looks great when its done. Lights look great. Had a good time doing it. Well made good packaging. No broken parts...." Read more

"...This is a gorgeous kit, but it is going to absolutely test your patience. This isn't a 5 hour build. It is not a 10 hour build...." Read more

"...The materials are good quality, and everything just looks good.Negatives: This is not for newbies or people who get frustrated...." Read more

261 customers mention125 positive136 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly. Some mention that the instructions are relatively easy, while others say that it's very difficult and confusing. Some of the exterior parts are incredibly difficult to put together and then pop out when you think you're done. It definitely takes a lot of patience and doesn't expect to do it all in one day.

"...Well made good packaging. No broken parts. Instructions were easy to follow but were little vague with descriptions. Great product would get another." Read more

"...I have done the greenhouse and magic emporium. The Greenhouse was really difficult and took a lot of time. The plants are very tedious...." Read more

"I love it. The details are meticulous. Good quality and the final product turned out amazing." Read more

"...A lot of this was very difficult and I recommend getting a better brand of glue - both a transparent craft glue and a white craft glue...." Read more

88 customers mention51 positive37 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the miniature toy building kit. Some mention that it's great, works well, and is sturdy. However, others say that the quality is inconsistent, the wood is flimsy, and the paper is very thin. The wires are so tiny that they disintegrate if you try to force anything.

"...Had a good time doing it. Well made good packaging. No broken parts. Instructions were easy to follow but were little vague with descriptions...." Read more

"...For one set, my led light didn't work and I contacted support. They sent me a replacement bulb free of charge(it took a while but it did come)...." Read more

"I love it. The details are meticulous. Good quality and the final product turned out amazing." Read more

"...You can also use better quality paint. Nail polish worked really well for little plastic pieces...." Read more

62 customers mention31 positive31 negative

Customers are mixed about the missing parts in the miniature toy building kit. Some mention that all the pieces are there along with plenty of extras. However, others say that there are missing parts and that the instructions are not clear.

"...I have found both sets supply adequate supplies to make all the little details that go into the set...." Read more

"...assembly to a tapered candle in a hurricane glass as the white bead was missing from my kit...." Read more

"...It just wasn’t for me :( but 4 stars because none of the pieces were missing and I’m sure experts were able to do this with a breeze!" Read more

"...😢 it’s not able to be put back together with glue and there aren’t extra wooden parts but there are extra paper pieces...." Read more

PLEASE read this if you plan on building Cathy's Greenhouse
5 Stars
PLEASE read this if you plan on building Cathy's Greenhouse
So here's the thing. This is a gorgeous kit, but it is going to absolutely test your patience. This isn't a 5 hour build. It is not a 10 hour build. Plan on spending 25 - 30 hours at least. BUT - there are a few tips that will save your blood pressure down the line (especially #4 and #6 below):1) Hand sanitizer is decent at removing glue. You'll want this when you accidentally get glue all over the plastic panes. I'm told acetone also works well, but it might also erase the black lines so use it with caution.2) There are a handful of walkthrough videos on YouTube. You WILL want to reference these as the instructions are not always clear on assembly.3) Some extra tools are going to be super helpful, have paper towels, Q-tips, and a working surface (I used a cardboard sheet) handy**4**) The final assembly is the hardest. To make final assembly easier, I STRONGLY recommend using a knife (or dremel if you have one) to make the holes/sockets *wider* than they come by default. When you assemble the plastic portion of the greenhouse, you glue some brown pieces to the base of the plastic sheets. Some of these brown pieces have slots in them - for when you perform the final assembly. Use your knife/dremel and make these slots LARGER before you glue them to the plastic. Same with the final base itself - make the receiving slots wider. It is going to make assembly a *million* times easier and save you from throwing your greenhouse out the window (or accidentally crushing it during assembly) in frustration.5) The plastic sheets of the greenhouse have protective film on them. Keep the plastic ON while you're glueing everything together, but take it OFF before you glue the black trim on. The instructions are not very clear about this. Cut along the edges with a sharp knife to make removal easier6) When it comes to the wiring, do NOT hard wire to the battery pack until you are assembling the final circuit box in the back. Again the instructions aren't clear about this and I had to make some manual modifications to get the wires to fit properly. Plus - it's annoying to manipulate the greenhouse with the battery pack attachedI would recommend this, but it is NOT for the impatient. Take your time, save it for rainy nights, build this over a few weeks or months and it will treat you well.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
Style: DG - Kiki's Magic EmporiumVerified Purchase
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 These set are so cool and detailed, but they are a large amount of work. I have done the greenhouse and magic emporium. The Greenhouse was really difficult and took a lot of time. The plants are very tedious. The magic emporium was much more manageable, but still challenging.

I would highly recommend for people looking for a fun challenge. Would suggest going for one with little to no plants to start because they are a bit easier.

Wouldn't recommend for beginners unless they have someone to help. But if you are a beginner and still want to give it a try make sure to go in with a lot of patience and understand that these are 20-30 hours of work.

For one set, my led light didn't work and I contacted support. They sent me a replacement bulb free of charge(it took a while but it did come). So I can say that if a piece is missing or comes broken, they are very willing to replace your piece.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really Fun, A LOT of work
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
These set are so cool and detailed, but they are a large amount of work. I have done the greenhouse and magic emporium. The Greenhouse was really difficult and took a lot of time. The plants are very tedious. The magic emporium was much more manageable, but still challenging.

I would highly recommend for people looking for a fun challenge. Would suggest going for one with little to no plants to start because they are a bit easier.

Wouldn't recommend for beginners unless they have someone to help. But if you are a beginner and still want to give it a try make sure to go in with a lot of patience and understand that these are 20-30 hours of work.

For one set, my led light didn't work and I contacted support. They sent me a replacement bulb free of charge(it took a while but it did come). So I can say that if a piece is missing or comes broken, they are very willing to replace your piece.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
Style: DG - Cathy's GreenhouseVerified Purchase
This was not the easiest thing to do but came together very well. Maker has attention on detail. But still room to make minor changes. Will make a lot of little parts. Quite a few flowers to fold. Looks great when its done. Lights look great. Had a good time doing it. Well made good packaging. No broken parts. Instructions were easy to follow but were little vague with descriptions. Great product would get another.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
Style: DG - Cozy KitchenVerified Purchase
I love it. The details are meticulous. Good quality and the final product turned out amazing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous set
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
I love it. The details are meticulous. Good quality and the final product turned out amazing.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
Style: DG - Emily's Flower ShopVerified Purchase
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 I enjoyed making this a lot and I’m quite happy with how it turned out. A lot of this was very difficult and I recommend getting a better brand of glue - both a transparent craft glue and a white craft glue. The glue that comes with it is stringy - I used Aleene’s brand. You can also use better quality paint. Nail polish worked really well for little plastic pieces. I also recommend having an Exacto knife, a small needle nose pliers, wire strippers, and tweezers. You will also need a place to store your furniture and flowers as you make them, where they won’t get batted around by a curious cat (lesson learned the hard way.) The pieces are very tiny and you will drop a lot, so make sure you work in a place where you can find all of the beads and little pieces of papers that inevitably roll off the table.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
Style: DG - Cathy's GreenhouseVerified Purchase
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 So here's the thing. This is a gorgeous kit, but it is going to absolutely test your patience. This isn't a 5 hour build. It is not a 10 hour build. Plan on spending 25 - 30 hours at least. BUT - there are a few tips that will save your blood pressure down the line (especially #4 and #6 below):

1) Hand sanitizer is decent at removing glue. You'll want this when you accidentally get glue all over the plastic panes. I'm told acetone also works well, but it might also erase the black lines so use it with caution.
2) There are a handful of walkthrough videos on YouTube. You WILL want to reference these as the instructions are not always clear on assembly.
3) Some extra tools are going to be super helpful, have paper towels, Q-tips, and a working surface (I used a cardboard sheet) handy
**4**) The final assembly is the hardest. To make final assembly easier, I STRONGLY recommend using a knife (or dremel if you have one) to make the holes/sockets *wider* than they come by default. When you assemble the plastic portion of the greenhouse, you glue some brown pieces to the base of the plastic sheets. Some of these brown pieces have slots in them - for when you perform the final assembly. Use your knife/dremel and make these slots LARGER before you glue them to the plastic. Same with the final base itself - make the receiving slots wider. It is going to make assembly a *million* times easier and save you from throwing your greenhouse out the window (or accidentally crushing it during assembly) in frustration.
5) The plastic sheets of the greenhouse have protective film on them. Keep the plastic ON while you're glueing everything together, but take it OFF before you glue the black trim on. The instructions are not very clear about this. Cut along the edges with a sharp knife to make removal easier
6) When it comes to the wiring, do NOT hard wire to the battery pack until you are assembling the final circuit box in the back. Again the instructions aren't clear about this and I had to make some manual modifications to get the wires to fit properly. Plus - it's annoying to manipulate the greenhouse with the battery pack attached

I would recommend this, but it is NOT for the impatient. Take your time, save it for rainy nights, build this over a few weeks or months and it will treat you well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars PLEASE read this if you plan on building Cathy's Greenhouse
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
So here's the thing. This is a gorgeous kit, but it is going to absolutely test your patience. This isn't a 5 hour build. It is not a 10 hour build. Plan on spending 25 - 30 hours at least. BUT - there are a few tips that will save your blood pressure down the line (especially #4 and #6 below):

1) Hand sanitizer is decent at removing glue. You'll want this when you accidentally get glue all over the plastic panes. I'm told acetone also works well, but it might also erase the black lines so use it with caution.
2) There are a handful of walkthrough videos on YouTube. You WILL want to reference these as the instructions are not always clear on assembly.
3) Some extra tools are going to be super helpful, have paper towels, Q-tips, and a working surface (I used a cardboard sheet) handy
**4**) The final assembly is the hardest. To make final assembly easier, I STRONGLY recommend using a knife (or dremel if you have one) to make the holes/sockets *wider* than they come by default. When you assemble the plastic portion of the greenhouse, you glue some brown pieces to the base of the plastic sheets. Some of these brown pieces have slots in them - for when you perform the final assembly. Use your knife/dremel and make these slots LARGER before you glue them to the plastic. Same with the final base itself - make the receiving slots wider. It is going to make assembly a *million* times easier and save you from throwing your greenhouse out the window (or accidentally crushing it during assembly) in frustration.
5) The plastic sheets of the greenhouse have protective film on them. Keep the plastic ON while you're glueing everything together, but take it OFF before you glue the black trim on. The instructions are not very clear about this. Cut along the edges with a sharp knife to make removal easier
6) When it comes to the wiring, do NOT hard wire to the battery pack until you are assembling the final circuit box in the back. Again the instructions aren't clear about this and I had to make some manual modifications to get the wires to fit properly. Plus - it's annoying to manipulate the greenhouse with the battery pack attached

I would recommend this, but it is NOT for the impatient. Take your time, save it for rainy nights, build this over a few weeks or months and it will treat you well.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
Style: DG - Cathy's GreenhouseVerified Purchase
This was my first mini. I loved it. It was rewarding and it's so cute when finished. I missed a couple of steps, because I wasn't used to the way the directions are laid out. The light might feel intimidating, but it really isn't. I have zero electrical experience but follow the directions and you'll be fine. I loved the glue provided. It's tacky and can be stringy, but it holds together well and it gives you a few minutes to reposition, in case you messed up. The stringy part was super annoying though. The nearly invisible strings would be attached to the little leaves or flowers and all of a sudden the flower would fly across the table. I do suggest you get a syringe with a decently wide tip for the glue. It's so much easier to control the amount.
17 people found this helpful
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
Style: DG - Emily's Flower ShopVerified Purchase
This is my 3rd miniature I've built and so far... its hardest in terms of how they want you to build some of the fruniture. Your having to use wire to create legs and there's a shelf which is completely made from wire that I ended up scrapping since it looked wonky. I've also struggled figuring out which wooden piece is which because they aren't labeled, I've had to use the process of elimination and what looks like the picture from the directions. Ultimately I've finished the fruniture maybe with a few what the f*** and how the f*** did they make these look good. None the less I've still enjoyed it and look forward to which I build next.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Flower shop is a little difficult
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
This is my 3rd miniature I've built and so far... its hardest in terms of how they want you to build some of the fruniture. Your having to use wire to create legs and there's a shelf which is completely made from wire that I ended up scrapping since it looked wonky. I've also struggled figuring out which wooden piece is which because they aren't labeled, I've had to use the process of elimination and what looks like the picture from the directions. Ultimately I've finished the fruniture maybe with a few what the f*** and how the f*** did they make these look good. None the less I've still enjoyed it and look forward to which I build next.
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Diane Penny
5.0 out of 5 stars Patience is a virtue, and you will need it.
Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2024
Style: DG - Cozy KitchenVerified Purchase
Loved this kit. Easy to follow directions. Really happy with the result.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love Rolife kits!
Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2024
Style: DG - Emily's Flower ShopVerified Purchase
This is the 3rd Rolife kit I've made and I really enjoy the process and the result! So much detail and so adorable!
Nathalie paré
5.0 out of 5 stars Mini cuisine à assembler
Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2023
Les instructions sont faciles à suivre. Ce n’est pas ma première et ce ne sera pas ma dernière. J’adore les produits Rolife.
Rusembell
5.0 out of 5 stars Fácil de armar con instrucciones claras
Reviewed in Mexico on November 4, 2022
Las instrucciones vienen claras y tu tienes control sobre el color y el acomodo de las piezas. Aunque hubo un par de piezas que no supe donde iban, pero puedo reciclarlos para moificar alguna otra DIY minihouse. Lo personalicé un poco aprovechando materiales de la misma caja y me encantó el resultado.
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Rusembell
5.0 out of 5 stars Fácil de armar con instrucciones claras
Reviewed in Mexico on November 4, 2022
Las instrucciones vienen claras y tu tienes control sobre el color y el acomodo de las piezas. Aunque hubo un par de piezas que no supe donde iban, pero puedo reciclarlos para moificar alguna otra DIY minihouse. Lo personalicé un poco aprovechando materiales de la misma caja y me encantó el resultado.
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Amy
1.0 out of 5 stars Low quality parts and instructions
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2022
I've done other kits like this, and compared to those, this kit is not great. The paper components are printed on a home-quality printer. Even the paper that goes on as flooring is this low quality print job. Also the instructions are very hard to understand, and in some cases do not show necessary steps, so you have to guess how to do it. Also the paint is very thin and you can't get the right colour no matter how many coats you do. I did six coats of green and then gave up.