Easy DIY Customized Toddler Dollhouse with Decoupage | MAKE

Learn how to update a simple toddler dollhouse with decoupage!

My daughter started to become interested in figurines and pretend play this year and we knew that a doll house would be a great gift for her this past Christmas. I looked for a doll house that was small and compact but also cute. I saw a few I liked, but none really stood out to me.

I found a really sweet little fold and go dollhouse from Melissa and Doug online. The perfect starter size for my toddler. The house was darling, but a little plain. The wooden surfaces were just begging for a little customization! So, that is what I did! I found a sweet, vintage-inspired, cotton floral fabric and covered the exterior of the doll house with it using decoupage. Once I got the hang of it, this craft project was not hard to do… it just took a bit of time.

In about six minutes, you can see what I worked on in the six WEEKS prior to Christmas. The effort was worth it in the end… I love the charming, vintage look it has now. Plus, most importantly, my daughter loves to play with the dollhouse and the little bunny figurines. Watch to see how I transformed this dollhouse and get my tips to make your own.

SUPPLIES USED (or similar to shown.)

Get the full supply list and links to my favorite sources in my post:
http://rosyscription.com/2017/02/diy-customized-dollhouse.html


- Melissa & Doug Fold & Go Wooden Dollhouse (Rumor has it this dollhouse may be discontinued )

- Floral cotton fabric

- Craft paint (I used white, black and pink)

- Mod Podge Matte Formula

- Mod Podge Hard Coat Formula

- Brushes, various sizes

- Scissors

- Brayer & decoupage tool set

- Ruler

- Craft blade/knife

- Paper doily (to make the door mat)
MY TIPS FOR THIS PROJECT:

- Water down the decoupage

- Be liberal with the decoupage application, especially detailed areas.

- Ensure glue goes over the fabric edges.

- Do not trim any of the edges of the house until the glue dries.

- In hard to reach places, cut strips of fabric to fit around difficult areas.

- To blend overlapping lines, use a fabric with a small pattern repeat.

- Apply 4 thin coats of Mod Podge Hard Coat over the painted and fabric covered surfaces. (allowing adequate time to dry between) Once cured (four weeks), it will provide a durable finish that may even be toddler resistant. (So far, it is for us!)

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE MORE STUFF?
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXSo4svRJ1M3VLqyWTb3v2TvZw8x_C2R0

EASY FLORAL FRAME WREATH: https://youtu.be/w1XwSp-5euI?list=PLXSo4svRJ1M3VLqyWTb3v2TvZw8x_C2R0

DIY TODDLER DRESS UP IDEAS: https://youtu.be/jMgT-CEkGuY?list=PLXSo4svRJ1M3VLqyWTb3v2TvZw8x_C2R0

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