Double sided tape OR craft glue OR hot glue gun įor the rug in this tutorial I used my glue gun - and now I have thrown it in the bin. Thin cardboard (cereal box or similar) or thick scrapbooking paper Always attach the mirror directly to the dollhouse as it is heavy and should be secure from children prying it off. Use fast setting glue to attach the length of cardboard to the edge of the mirror - in effect the cardboard is just for show. Once you have the mirror free from the compact you can measure a length of cardboard to use as your mirror hanger. ![]() Keep using the knife to gently try and pry the mirror off. Be patient and give the glue dissolver time to work. Keep adding drops of glue so that it can run underneath the mirror. Using a knife or box cutter very gently slide the blade between the mirror and the compact so that the glue dissolver and run under the mirror to reach the glue. Start by placing a few drops of glue dissolver around the edges of the mirror. If you plan on using the mirror from your make up compact, the best way to detach the mirror is with using Planet Ark Orange Power stick spot glue dissolver. Orange Power Glue remover (or similar product which dissolves glue) I admit, affter a decade of Legos, cars, and trains…it’s really fun to get to play dolls with my girl.Round Mirror (best place to find one of these is inside your make up compact case) I probably had just as much making this as she has playing with it. I found blank peg dolls, again at Michaels, and just painted them with simple designs. To build up some chalk dust, I like to scribble on a piece of paper with some chalk, and then use a soft cloth to wipe up the dust and apply it to my chalkboard surface.Īdd some of your favorite dolls or action figures… This ensures that your first doodles don’t stain the surface and make it difficult to completely wipe away. Let dry according to paint instructions.īefore using your chalkboard houses, or any chalkboard item, it’s a good idea to “cure” the chalkboard surface with some chalk dust. Paint your houses using your preferred kind of chalkboard paint. You can easily do this by hand, but I used my mouse sander to be more efficient. Place the backing on the doll houses, and hammer in place using nails about every 2 inches. Then apply wood glue to the back edges of each house. STEP TWO: Attach backings to doll house shelves. We’ll be sanding things down in a minute. That said, if it’s not precisely straight, don’t worry. Ha! I almost used that whole sheet of MDF trying to get it right before I finally asked begged for help. MDF is the cheapest and and smoothest, so I used that.Ĭut out the houses with a jigsaw…or in my case, have your husband do it because you can’t cut a straight line with a jigsaw very well. You can use another type of wood if you have it. Sandpaper – 80 grit (but really any is fine if you aren’t picky)Ĭhalk board paint (I used Rustoleum spray paint) Small sheet of MDF ($3 sheet from Home Depot) ![]() House-shaped blocks (same aisle in Michaels) House-shaped plywood shelves (from Michaels – check raw wood aisle) Ready to make some yourself? Let’s do it! MATERIALS Then I surprised her with a little play session. She was pleased as pie! ![]() I started things out with some of my own doodles because I actually kept these a secret from her until picture time. Having several little houses also gives her the option of making each house a room, as apart of a bigger “house” or making a whole neighborhood for more of her toys. She can change the theme of the houses as much as she wants and however she wants. Then I thought…why not throw in some chalkboard paint as well? Because what could be more fun than a doll house…Well a doll house you can draw on of course! I’ve been on the hunt for a good basic dollhouse for my four year old for some time now.ĭuring my search, I found these adorable little house shaped wood shelves at Michaels and decided to DIY some!
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