Tips and tricks

I know a little girl who has a book which opens back on itself to form a tree-house dollhouse. (more…)

This amazing website all about making and doing has a lovely example of do-it-yourself dollhouse decoration for children! (more…)

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Light up your life with FREE lighting when you buy a dollhouse during July. (more…)

Traditionally, dollhouses in the US and Canada have been open at the back with no back panel.  (more…)

Here are a few hints and tips to help you with your next dollhouse project, focusing on wallpapering.

• Paint your ceilings before you start wallpapering
• Measure your room carefully to find out how many sheets of paper you need – remember sheet sizes can vary.
• You might want to buy an extra sheet of wallpaper in case you make a mistake.
• If wallpaper is creased, gently apply a warm iron to the reverse before using – this will make the application much easier.
• Make sure all of your walls are clean so you do not wallpaper over any bits of dust or dirt.
• Pretty wrapping paper can make unusual dollhouse wallpaper.
• Vertical wallpaper will make a room look taller.
• Ordinary wallpaper paste is ideal for decorating your dolls’ house – but do remember that dolls’ house wallpapers are much thinner than real ones so you will need to be careful with the amount of paste you use

Enjoy your dollhouse!

Everyone loves a good mystery, especially those penned by the wonderful Agatha Christie who always had a particular relish for featuring dark deeds in grand houses.  So why not stage your own murder mystery in your miniature house?

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