Dolls' House Decorating


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Creating Dolls' House Kitchens in 1/12th Scale


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In this, her second book of dolls' house furniture projects, Julie Warren shows you how to build a range of contemporary base and wall units in three different styles; Cottage, Farmhouse and Modern, which can be joined together to create a fully fitted, custom-built kitchen for your 12th scale dolls' house. 15 further projects are also included to complete the look for each kitchen style.Julie offers tips and advice on working with wood, creating decorative mouldings and constructing your pieces along with instructions for planning the layout of your kitchen. A list of all the tools and materials you will need to complete the projects in the book is also included.With many beautiful illustrations providing ideas and inspiration to create your dream 12th scale kitchen, this book is a must for any dolls' house enthusiast.




Young House Love


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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.




Making Dolls' House Interiors


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A room-by-room guide to decorating, furnishing and accessorising your 1/12 scale dolls' house in a range of period styles, complete with advice on materials and tools, tips on authentic period detail, full-size plans and complete instructions.




A Beginners' Guide to the Dolls' House Hobby


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Jean Nisbett’s classic volume gets a welcome update and expansion--making it a practical, accessible introduction to all the basics, with lavish images and easy-to-follow hints that help beginners save time and avoid costly mistakes. Nisbett explains how to choose and build a house from a kit; handle a period building; furnish the interior; create charming shops; and plan a dolls’ house that will enchant a child--and actually stand up to play. Equipment and materials, finishes, decoration, decorative detail, gardens and renovation all receive in-depth coverage, while checklists set out a logical order for work.




Doll's Houses


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This is the comprehensive guide to decorating your doll's house, inside and out. Expert instruction is provided on practical decorating techniques, the tools and materials required, along with safety tips for using paints and other finishes and advice on where to find decorating ideas. Step-by-step instructions and photographs lead you through processes such as antiquing miniature furniture, marbling, stencilling and tiling, making and hanging wallpaper, laying carpets, assembling and installing clapperboard exteriors, making pillars, creating unique brick facades, assembling roofs and trelliswork. The very best in contemporary doll's houses interiors are displayed, with examples of period interiors and a range of contemporary styles. Informative captions provide an insight into how the experts tackle different decorative effects and the photographs of finished interiors provide inspiration as you develop your own ideas and style.




Step by Step Dolls' House Furniture Projects in 1/12th Scale


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A beautifully illustrated book including 27 easy to follow step by step projects showing you how to create realistic furniture for your 1/12th scale dolls' house. A list of all tools and materials needed to complete all of the projects is included. There is information on types of wood and advice is given for cutting and shaping wood and creating decorative mouldings. There are techniques for drilling wood and creating grooves, for making your own door and drawer knobs and finishing your pieces, along with lots of handy tips. With lots of inspiring photographs and style ideas for each room, this book is a must for any dolls' house enthusiast.




The Dollhouse Book


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The unique dimensions make this book a miniature dollhouse. The outside hard cover with the brick house opens in the center like many dollhouses to reveal the ornate interior of the book. On the pages inside, the hundreds of stunning pictures show every detail of the most amazing dollhouses from around the world. This striking package will be irresistible to collectors and dollhouse fanatics. Covering the gamut of historical periods and international designs, each two-page spread explores a select architectural style from a medieval castle to a space-age apartment. Examples of miniature businesses and stores from bakeries to butcher shops to corporate offices offer something for every type of doll house enthusiast, young and old. Photographs showcase both the exteriors, interiors and the dolls themselves. The book focuses on the life-like details that delight dollhouse devotees-from running faucets to cut marks on an inch-tall chopping block to leather-bound books with pages of flawlessly miniscule text. Descriptions of every house and all its hidden secrets accompany each spread.




Victorian Dolls' House Projects


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"Take a tour through the miniature Victorian house - from the hustle and bustle of the basement kitchen, the impressive hallway, to the grand dining room and comfortable parlor - and make projects for every room. Using basic tools and materials, beginners will enjoy crafting the waxed sugar dome and dressing table set, while for the more experienced miniaturist there is the challenge of a traveling trunk or four-poster bed. Each project is accompanied by historical information, providing a real insight into the lives of the Victorians to help bring your dolls' house to life." -- Publisher.




My Perfect Doll's House


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Annabelle-Mae is the best doll in the world. When she says that she needs a house of her own, it must be true. It turns out, however, that Annabelle-Mae's new home needs a little work ... This title lets you look through the window as Annabelle-Mae and her owner furnish it with squishy cushions, fluffy carpets and a little table to put cakes on.