wallpaper apps

Often window covering places or interior decorators have old fabric sample books that they throw out when new ones come.  If you can get some of these, they have great dollhouse-sized swatches.  In these pictures 3 different fabric swatches were used to make bedspreads for wooden dollhouse beds.  Simply cut out the swatches and fray check the edges.  Since these particular ones were very stiff fabric, I chose to glue the ends down to the bed (can you see the rubber bands used to keep it in place until it dried?).  

Use an old cap (from toothpaste, hairspray, etc.) for a quick dollhouse garbage pail!

Making your own doll house mantle clock is quick and easy...

1. Find a piece of trim that has a profile you like.



2. Cut off a small chunk about 1/2 inch deep.

3. Do an image search to find the type of clock face you want and print it.  I took this picture myself, so you are free to use it (personal use only, no resale).



4. Paint or stain your clock and let dry.

5. Glue on the clock face.

6.  You can stop here, or for a more playable dollhouse mantel clock, spray it with clear acrylic sealer.



For instructions on how to make a grandfather clock for your dollhouse, please see our earlier post.