This dollhouse was built from scratch and features impressive furnishings, battery-operated lighting and a replica dollhouse inside.
The project
I’ve been building this dollhouse for six months or so. I spent many hours on it, but it was a therapeutic and really enjoyable process.
I designed the dollhouse myself and built it using MDF boards. I didn’t begin with a full plan. Just had an idea and started from the bottom floor and worked my way up.
I used stick-on vinyl tiles for the flooring and contact for the walls, all from Bunnings. I used Balsa wood of different sizes for the skirting boards, panelling and roof tiles, which I found in the craft section at Bunnings.
I purchased the door frames, front windows, battery-powered lights, staircase and railing, as well as most of the furniture and accessories.
I’ve also had a little plaque made for the back with a handwritten note from me to my kids as I hope this is something they will treasure and pass down to their kids one day.
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