Growing up I dreamed of the day my parents would buy me a doll house. It never happened so here is my DIY modern dollhouse
So this project started out as “I’m not going to do much… just spray paint some plastic furniture. It’s not going to be fancy or the cutest dollhouse you’ve ever seen…” And ended with me spending two weeks obsessing adding board and batten to walls and making tiny baskets and chandeliers. It was a s
Last year, we made this play kitchen for Nova’s big gift and it’s honestly the only gift that has been played with EVERY DAY all year long. I also learned how meaningful it is (for me!) to spend months planning and working on a special project to give our children for Christmas. This year, we’ve…
See Frankie's dollhouse reveal, my go-to tools for a project like this and the soon to come details of how this project came to life!
Find out how to make your own DIY dollhouse for Barbie and Blythe dolls in 1:6 scale. Easy DIY dollhouse ideas for beginners.
A DIY tutorial to build a simple two story dollhouse. Make imaginary play amazing with this charming DIY dollhouse for that little one on your list.
A fabulous quilted dolls house that any wee girl would love to play with. Made from my stash!
If I thought for even one minute that I wouldn’t lose my mind doing a new dollhouse project, I was completely wrong! I just launched my super exciting dollhouse course and this Ikea hack renovation (using this dollhouse) is one of the projects I did in the course! With 33 videos, FOUR renovations to inspire […] Read More
A handmade dollhouse is the perfect gift. This easy DIY dollhouse is large enough to fit 11" dolls with plenty of room for furniture & decor.
Take one pretty pink dolls house and make it ready for Halloween. That was the challenge the very talented Tracy Lynn had this Halloween and what a success she made of it! You will be blown away by this amazing haunted dolls house transformation. Tracy has shared with us
Create this suitcase dolls house with my easy to follow tutorial. The perfect project to use all your crafty skills and create something unique for a doll lover in your life.
These Adorable DIY Dolls that you can Make Yourself are the perfect gift for a little girl or boy you know! Don't forget to make clothes & accessories to match!
Are you looking to create a Maileg mouse house but don't know where to start? Don't want to spend too much money on the house? Or perhaps space is at a premium? Then how about creating your Maileg mouse house from a very basic and inexpensive Ikea shelf?
Wij hebben een gebruikt poppenhuis aangeschaft en er een DIY project van gemaakt. Het neemt aardig wat uurtjes in beslag maar dan heb je wel wat.
Milled and grooved exterior walls. This is for Leonora and her granddaughter. Special Edition Vermont Farmhouse Jr Dollhouse By Laneybuga...
A digital pattern to make this doll story book, including a teddy bear and bunny rabbit. Each page is part of the house, with a bathroom, bedroom and kitchen included. A sweet baby shower gift
Take one pretty pink dolls house and make it ready for Halloween. That was the challenge the very talented Tracy Lynn had this Halloween and what a success she made of it! You will be blown away by this amazing haunted dolls house transformation. Tracy has shared with us
Read the tutorial and learn how to make this stacked bead, scalloped rattan floor lamp in 1:12 scale.
If you're looking for accessories for your dollhouse or fairy garden, you've probably seen the same things over and over because there are so many…
Have kids transform these printable paper house templates into charming, miniature buildings. We're sure they'll spark their imagination.
Learn about a few different ways to update your dollhouse walls and floors.
Looking to make your own dollhouse? If so, these dollhouse plans give you the perfect templates to follow.
IKEA Flisat dolls house hack makeover. How to transform a budget dolls house into a stylish toy for your child with this simple easy ikea hack upcycle. Perfect for playrooms and a kids bedroom, I made this from things I had lying around the house and its made the perfect Christmas present.
A handmade dollhouse is the perfect gift. This easy DIY dollhouse is large enough to fit 11" dolls with plenty of room for furniture & decor.
Doll house make over! Get creative and breathe life into that old cheesy doll house. Ended up being my favorite DIY project to date!
Confused about how to apply dollhouse paper? Fear not, because we list all the steps plus a bunch of helpful tips in this post.
Let's get our glam on! Nothing makes a doll look worse than bad hair! I see dolls that aren't in bad shape but their hair makes you cringe. As I have already shared with you, I love to fix up abused dolls and restore them to their former glory. Because of this, I have been able to add a lot of dolls to my collection for a fraction of the cost and so can you! I started fixing up this $30 Julie doll in A Doll Cleaning Tutorial. (If you just bought a tlc doll you will want to start there.) In that post I washed and brushed out the tangles and it really helped but today we are going to take it a step further. Please make sure to only use a wig brush on your doll's hair. (I use this one American Girl Brush.) Below is Julie's hair when I first bought her, after washing and brushing and lastly after a hot water dunk (HWD) and straightening. Nice and shiny! American Girl dolls have nice quality wigs of blended mod-acrylic fibers. Since their hair is basically plastic, the best way to return it to it's original shape and shine is to heat it up. The internet is filled with videos and posts telling you to do a Downy Dunk on your doll's hair to make it soft again. PLEASE DO NOT do this. It does help remove tangles but the fabric softener changes the hair. I made this mistake on my first fixer doll. She had a matted clump of hair and the internet told me to give her a Downy Dunk. Her hair became limp, greasy and it didn't restore shine at all. I was able to comb out the tangle, but the good part of her hair became gross. Her hair attracted dust and had an overall filmy coating. I was able to repair the hair a few years later but let's learn a better way! An American Girl doll has three styles of hair: Straight, Large Curls (or wavy) and Tight Ringlets. How you dunk the hair will depend on the style you want. First let's cover the dunking basics. You do not want to get any water in your doll's eyes, the heat can damage them and the water will eventually make them rust. With the doll's eyes in the closed position, tape a cotton ball or chunk of cotton pad over each eye. Protect the doll's cloth body with a plastic bag. I always start with a good hair washing especially if the doll is used. For instructions on washing your doll's hair visit A Doll Cleaning Tutorial. Bring a large pan of water to boil. Remove the pan from the heat and set your timer for 5 minutes. Once the water has cooled for 5 minutes it's time to dunk. [gallery ids=2255,2257 type=rectangular] You only want the hair to be in the water for 5-6 seconds at a time. I let the stop watch run and repeat the following: dunk hair into water for 5 seconds, pull it out for 5 seconds, dunk for 5 seconds, out for 5 seconds. I dunk about 6 times total. This places the hair in the water for a total of 30 seconds in 5 second intervals. Now lay the doll aside and let the hair cool down. I place the hair in the sink so it cannot puddle around the doll. [gallery ids=2258,2259,2260,2261 type=rectangular] For Straight Hair: Flat iron the hair while it is still wet. I lay the doll on her face (on a cloth for protection) and comb out a small section. With a flat iron on its lowest setting (mine is 140 degrees) start running it quickly over the combed section. If the flat iron is too hot or the hair dries out, it will melt the hair. (Remember your working with plastic.) I keep a spray bottle of water handy and spritz the hair if it starts getting dry. Steam will roll off as you go down the strands, this is normal. I go over each section 3-4 times and then comb down a new section and start over. Once you are finished, let the hair air dry. [gallery ids=2262,2263,2264 type=square] Now for curls! If you want curls or waves, you need to put the hair into curlers before dunking and then follow the dunking process. For Big Curls or Waves: Roll your dolls hair into sponge rollers. Start by spritzing a section of combed hair and roll it up into the rollers. I start in the back at the bottom. If you put the rollers against the scalp it will create poofs. You can find foam rollers anywhere. I use these inexpensive ones, foam hair rollers and keep multiple packs on hand. [gallery ids=2330,2331 type=rectangular] Once the hair is rolled, follow the dunking process above. Let the hair dry completely (over night). Once the hair is completely dry, unroll your beautiful curls. If you just want it to be wavy, use fewer curlers with larger sections of hair. Gently run your fingers through it until the curls loosen to the look you want. My Sonali's hair had been over-brushed by her previous owner, but after a curled HWD it's beautiful and shiny. [gallery ids=2328,2329 type=rectangular] For Tight Curls: Using a pen, pencil or small dowel rod wrap thin sections of wet hair around the pen and secure it with a bobby pin. (Make sure they are tight and secure or the water will pull them out.) Once all curls are in place follow the dunking process above. [gallery ids=2270,2271,2273,2274 type=rectangular] Once the curls are completely dry, remove the pins for tight, fun curls. If the curls are to tight, spritz with water and gently tug on them. This is a great style for dolls with textured hair. I hope this post can help you. If your doll needs help Restoring Doll Bangs, Pin Curls and Hair Parts check out the post. Have fun styling those dolls! [gallery ids=2501,2500 type=rectangular] I have also made How To Re-String A Doll Tutorial. Check it out! 😉
It doesn't get more adorable than these miniature felt dolls! The pattern and tutorial is easy to follow and these pocket sized dolls are pose-able too!
My designs are always inspired by people. Like my father, I do like to people-watch. Sometimes designs are a developed concept from a toy I enjoyed in my childhood. My latest design for Inside Crochet Magazine (issue 67) is dedicated to all the little girls we know as a family. Lots of our friends have …
Learn how to make a DIY Dollhouse Refrigerator that opens and closes. Save money on dollhouse furniture by making your own wood dollhouse fridge.
Free American Girl Dollhouse / 18 Inch Dollhouse Plans. This three story dollhouse features five large rooms. It's easy to build with our step by step diagrams, shopping and cut list, and lots of reader submitted photos. We also have lots of American Girl furniture and accessory plans.
This round dollhouse chair is just too adorable 😍 Make it in 1:12 or 1:16 Lundby scale with the help of my SVG cut files and a Cricut Maker!
Free American Girl Dollhouse / 18 Inch Dollhouse Plans. This three story dollhouse features five large rooms. It's easy to build with our step by step diagrams, shopping and cut list, and lots of reader submitted photos. We also have lots of American Girl furniture and accessory plans.
Have kids transform these printable paper house templates into charming, miniature buildings. We're sure they'll spark their imagination.
A selection of dollhouses by artist Robin Carey, compiled by Sumaiya Mehreen
Free American Girl Dollhouse / 18 Inch Dollhouse Plans. This three story dollhouse features five large rooms. It's easy to build with our step by step diagrams, shopping and cut list, and lots of reader submitted photos. We also have lots of American Girl furniture and accessory plans.
