Dollhouses

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...

Every doll needs a place to sit, whether she's half a child's size or small enough to live in a shoebox. A chair sturdy enough for a doll to sit on makes for a good beginner woodworking miniature...

There are many types of model cars you can choose to use for your dollhouse. This article focuses on where to find collectible cars for your display and how to display them in your project.

Paper clay is a craft modeling product made from recycled paper pulp, binders and water. This clay dries hard when exposed to air, making it an appropriate choice for permanent projects, including...

Doll furniture doesn't have to cost a week's pay to be beautiful or fun. Making a canopy bed for a doll can be entertaining and "green." By recycling items found around the house, you can make a...

While carefully chosen furniture and fixtures can create a cozy feeling in a dollhouse, wiring it with electric lighting can magically transform the space. Read on to find out just how easy it is!

While store-bought dollhouses and dollhouse building kits or patterns may be a fast way to find a home for your miniature characters and their belongings, the best way to customize your tiny world...

While some dolls are able to stand on their own, in most cases, proper upright display of a collectible doll requires a doll stand. Making your own doll stands is not only a good way to be...

Home doll-making crafts take on many different forms and materials. With the help of some liquid makeup latex, this can include rubber as well. When finished, a natural rubber doll has a soft and...

Depending upon the size of your dollhouse, you will want to create a dollhouse kitchen that will be unique to your project. You may choose to have an eat-in kitchen, or one that is not. This...

Paints give a polished and finished look to any wooden surface, even dollhouses. Painted surfaces last longer and the primer used as the first coat helps keep termites away. When you paint a...

Since so many dollhouse miniature projects and products are centered around creating and collecting tiny food items, a model grocery store is a natural choice for a miniature enthusiast with an...

Whether you're looking to make a fan-based tribute to your favorite animated character or trying to bring to life one of your own drawings, creating a three-dimensional doll rendering of a cartoon...

Collectible dollhouses have been popular since the 16th century, when the first known dollhouse was built for the Bavarian Duke Albert V. After that, upper class families commissioned dollhouses...

These are some extras that I had made to go with a house like Lesley wrote about.

Creating windows for dollhouses and other small models can be a challenge as glasswork can be very dangerous. Glass is rarely a good idea for toys as it can be broken and the shards may hurt...

Miniature wigs are a great doll accessory, whether you want to change your doll's hair or display wigs on stands as part of a doll house or other miniature display. With just some craft hair and...

It is rewarding and challenging to make your own miniature furniture. Make mock-ups of full-scale pieces you intend to build later; this allows experimentation with various materials and design...

Making homemade Barbie furniture is not only a fun craft, it's economical, eco-friendly and a self-esteem booster for kids when they take pride in what they've made or helped make. Fabrics that...