Dollhouses

An elegant dollhouse will be even more elegant with a wicker bassinet in the nursery and a wicker rocking chair on the porch. Because making miniature wicker furniture and items is a challenging...

Making your own Barbie doll furniture and accessories is a fun craft and an inexpensive way of decorating your Barbie doll's house. One thing no Barbie doll home should do without is an ornate...

Creating your own dolls allows you to customize them for any occasion, including choosing their eye and hair color, as well as their clothing style. Doll wigs come in a variety of sizes and...

Dollhouses are often lovingly made by friends and families for lucky children. Some of these dollhouses are so well made that every detail is replicated in miniature to make the house seem even...

Miniature children's toys complete a playroom or backyard scene. Depending on the scale used, miniature wagons can be turned into whimsical planters or terrariums. They can also be filled with...

Dollhouse miniatures fall into two groups: stylized and realistic. Stylized-miniature artists take liberties with scale, shape, color, materials and purpose in order to create an impression of an...

Doll houses have been collectible toys for all ages starting from the 16th century. Once only affordable for the upper class, doll houses often were modeled after the family home or famous...

This quick and easy project will show you step by step how to make your own miniature 1:12 scale, dollhouse paper weight made from "found" objects. I love to create accessories for my...

Hey! We're in a recession so I decided to make my niece a doll bed for her 18-inch doll. No one will ever know you made it from things around the house!!! It's fun, easy and exciting! You'll...

Revamping an old doll or making a new one almost always requires a doll wig. While you can buy doll wigs, making your own doll wigs allows for creativity and a one-of-a-kind doll creation. Merino...

Many people want to know how to roll out polymer clay with an even thickness. Here is one simple and effective idea. Polymer clay is pliable and you can shape it any way you want. It's very...

Decorate a dollhouse with an ornate or simple miniature lamp. Made from a few simple household items, the design is limited only to the artist's imagination. Adapt the design easily to meet the...

Do you remember making Popsicle dollhouses when you were young? It's a fun craft project, and easy to do. It's also the perfect way to recycle all of those sticks left from the Popsicles your...

Creating your own furniture and decorations for small scenery, such as in doll houses, can be a fun and challenging pastime. These crafts are usually done with a scale of 1:12 or 1:24 compared to...

No dollhouse is complete without a child's playroom filled with toys. Miniature toys can be created fairly easily following a few steps. The trick is to keep it simple using inexpensive household...

Although you can download or buy complex designs for realistic dollhouse dressers complete with moving parts and drawers that actually open, such projects are often far beyond the ability of most...

Finishing a doll house requires patience and attention to detail. You can build a dollhouse from a kit, or purchase a pre-fabricated doll house from a craft store. When working on the roof portion...

Making furniture for Barbie can be a fun project for a child or adult who still loves dolls. By making your own dollhouse furniture from household items you can save money and customize your...

Miniature hat boxes add a whimsical touch to any miniature room, making it appear as if an honored guest has just arrived. Directions are included here for a round hat box with a matching handle....

If you have a spouse or parents who pester you about neatness and cleanliness, show you can indeed produce a clean room. Recreating your room in miniature is often easier than cleaning the real...

Making a miniature hat box is a cinch if you use a free pattern. If you're feeling more industrious, you can cut a box from cardstock, tape and cover with glue and fabric. Stiffen a fabric-covered...

Wooden peg dolls---also known as clothespin dolls--are easy to make toys that encourage a child's imagination. Most, if not all, of the supplies you'll need for this craft can be purchased...

Making your own miniatures is fun and easy. There is no reason to spend outrageous amounts of money on miniatures when many can be made at home. While some miniatures such as period pieces may be...

You know the feeling: you order a set of porcelain dollhouse dolls through the mail and watch the delivery confirmation slip for their arrival. When the package arrives, you excitedly remove the...

Chandeliers lend an air of luxury and opulence to any dwelling they decorate. This is just as true of dollhouse homes, though your dolls' lighting fixture won't need anywhere near the financial...

A courtyard can add an interesting perspective to your dollhouse project. You can add it as an extension to your patio, or you can set up a separate area that will be dedicated exclusively to the...

Dollhouses are a favorite toy for many young girls because they can decorate the interior and exterior to mimic their idea of a dream home. As dollhouses advance, they come equipped with more...

Miniature furniture made from twigs is a perfect accessory for any rustic or forest-themed dollhouse. It's also an economical craft project, since the supplies needed for it are virtually free....

Nail knives are considered a gimmick knife, but are a top seller nevertheless. They appeal to all types, from the young punk rocker or hard-core rapper to construction trades executives. Gimmick...

Wooden houses and doll houses are not just for good little girls to play with anymore. The doll house or miniature replica home, as enthusiasts like to refer to them these days, is a passion that...

Collecting and building miniatures remains one of America's most popular hobbies. There's something magical about seeing rooms in miniature, whether they're from your imagination or reproductions...

Building a house with shoeboxes is a fun craft. You can use the house for dolls you make or to create holiday scenes for decorations. Shoebox houses are also a great craft for an activity at a...

Decorating a dollhouse for the holiday season can be a rewarding experience. Creating a special dollhouse room for a permanent Thanksgiving display can be fun. This article focuses on the room I...

A stone fireplace lends a wonderful secure, homey atmosphere to a room, and the same is true of a miniature fireplace in a dollhouse. Make your own miniature fireplace using real stones and...

A coat of paint is an excellent tool for decorating your doll house and bringing both the interior and exterior to life. Your choice of colors can set the palette for anything from a historical...

Many children, at some point or another, have a dream of sending their little furry friend, such as a hamster or gerbil, on a grand sailing adventure. They might create make-shift rafts out of...

Just as any child needs a warm and comfortable place to sleep each night, a doll needs a place to lay her head. Creating a doll bed in the perfect size and style is a good beginning project for a...

Doll houses are both great toys and attractive pieces of art. They can entertain a child with hours of imaginary play or serve as the perfect backdrop to display miniatures. A doll house can be a...

Painting miniature furniture is much like painting full-sized furniture, but trying to perform the same coloring effects in tiny scale sizes can be a coordination challenge. Simplify the process...

With the increase in the popularity of scrapbooking, many of us have started researching on the scrapbooking supplies stores available nearby and across the Internet. In such scenarios, the newbie...

A natural stone fireplace lends a timeless, homey atmosphere to any room, including a room in a dollhouse. For a miniature stone fireplace that's as attractive and quintessential as the real...

One of the best ways to depict a dollhouse halloween party is to select one of the rooms for the event and maintain the display throughout the year. This article focuses on the dollhouse room I...

Since they are children's toys, dolls are a heavy wear-and-tear item and are often prone to worn and broken pieces, especially on the face. When a doll's eyes are broken, a convincing and...

Decorating a doll house is not difficult. A doll house is a small little house that represents a larger house in miniature. Use your imagination to decorate the halls of the doll house with just...

Children love dollhouses. Part of the fun of pretend play with 11 to 12 inch fashion dolls is the assembly and decoration of the doll's home. Part of the dismay for parents is the bulk and storage...

Why just throw away that empty soup can? Instead make something cool out of it! You can make FREE gifts for your family and friends using an empty tin can. This article I have featured my CHAIR...

Vintage dollhouse dolls are appealing items for any dollhouse project. Many are still extant from earlier periods, however identifying them can present a problem, especially if there is no...

Doll furniture doesn't have to cost a week's paycheck to be beautiful or fun. Making a chair or sofa for a doll can be entertaining, and by recycling items found around the house, it can be...