The information and dollhouse plans in this post appeared in an article in Family Circle magazine in December 1976. At the time I was contemplating building a dollhouse for my daughter and I couldn't decide how I wanted to build it. And yes, I still have this article after 42 years and no I am not really a hoarder! I actually built a house by these plans but constructed it out of plywood instead of cardboard. But this house made of cardboard could be a good project for a big brother (with help from dad of course) to make for a little sister. Or for a grand dad to make for grand daughter to play with when she visits. The house, designed by architect Jeff Milstein exclusively for Family Circle, is made of corrugated cardboard....from large boxes found free at appliance stores or a box store for a low price. The article says all you will need to buy is spray paint! You will need a utility knife, glue, and a metal straight edge. Wallpaper can be made from white or colored paper and felt-tip pens. PARTS: Sides: cut 2 Roof: cut 2 Front: Interior Walls: Floors: Plan indicates to cut two; actually you will need 3 because they recommend you glue 2 together to make the bottom floor sturdy...the 3rd is for the second floor. Chimney: cut 2 of each piece Door and Window Frames: DIRECTIONS: Patterns for paper dollhouse furniture can be found in abundance on Pinterest, and I posted plans for some I have made in a previous post. If you make this little dollhouse, please send pictures to me at [email protected] and I will be delighted to show them on this blog. Happy building!
