Saturday, July 17, 2021

American Girl Dollhouse Crafts, 18" Dolls

Photo examples of 18" dollhouse DIYs found below: a wingback chair, dollhouse lamps,
gymnastic equipment for a doll's workout room, and a mid-century modern sofa table.
 
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Giant Listing of Dollhouse Crafts for American Girl Dolls, Journey Girl Dolls, Madame Alexander, My Generation, 18 inch Dolls: The following craft list includes dollhouse furnishings and decorative accessories. Visitors will need to search the Holiday Index Pages for decorative accessories used for the dollhouse relating to celebrations and also the dollhouse decorating page for printable room decor. Both Dollhouse Groceries and Dollhouse Dinners (coming soon) have separate Index Pages including even more crafts!

       Most of the crafts listed here are easy enough for fourth through fifth graders to accomplish on their own, a few children will require an adult to supervise their steps, particularly if a hot glue gun is in use.
       There are a few difficult projects included for those adults or teens who are adding to their giant collections or who are hand-crafting for some very lucky child during the holidays or for birthday gifts.
  1. Make a Miniature Printable Doll Coloring Book (free clip art) - Here is a whole sheet of tiny dolls for your American Girl doll, Barbie or baby doll etc... to color with a bit of help from you!
  2. Two Techniques to Restore One Doll's Chair - I used both dry brush painting to finish the wooden parts of the chair and wove a seat using ribbon and twine to remake this chair into something our American Girl Dolls could use.
  3. Craft a Small Wooden Gumball Machine - Paint turned pieces of wooden craft parts to make this pretend candy dispenser for your dolls.
  4. Craft a Cupcake Stand Using Wooden Spools - Show off your 18" doll cupcakes on a cupcake stand made from recycled parts.
  5. How to make felt roses for a doll - Make a lovely rose bouquet to decorate in dollhouse room.
  6. DIY a Potted Privet Tree for A Doll's Patio - Add a cute little faux tree to your 18" doll patio.
  7. Build a Doll's Bed With Rails - If you need directions and exact measurements for building an 18" doll bed using wood, here is a vintage, country style dollhouse bed. (free plans)  
  8. Craft Doll Sized Hot Rollers - Hot rollers may be set up in a dollhouse bathroom or bedroom so your dolls can get ready for school, church or maybe even a party.
  9. How to Recycle a Hammock For a Doll - Our dolls relax in the garden using this comfortable swing!
  10. Papier-Mâché a Doll Blow Dryer - A very necessary doll accessory for your dollhouse collections; make one today.
  11. Craft a Knitting Basket for A Doll  - This sweet, old-fashioned knitting basket looks charming at the foot of your doll's bed or even by a comfy chair next to her dollhouse fireplace.
  12. Craft a Watering Can for Your Doll's Garden
  13. Restoring an 18inch Doll's Desk: craft a faux leather desk set and memo board (free pattern)
  14. Sew Super Sweet Sleeping Bags for 18inch Dolls - These sleeping bags come in handy for doll sleepovers and doll summer camps.
  15. Transforming a Bistro Chair for A Desk Set - learn how to change out a chair cushion 
  16. How to Craft A Fireplace for An American Girl Doll House - This fireplace has a faux rock face made using paper mache.
  17. How I Restored An "Our Generation Kitchen Set" - repainting, decoupage etc...
  18. DIY An American Girl Potting Bench - Perfect for our doll's summer patio activities. 
  19. Craft an Inglenook Fireplace for Your 18" Dollhouse - This one has a wood burner and a faux brick surround.
  20. DIY Basic Gymnastic Equipment for American Girl Dolls - a balance beam, wedge ramp and workout mat
  21. Build a Market Booth for Your 18inch Dolls - They can use it to sell lemonade or as a fruit & veggie stand.
  22. A Doll Art Supply Cabinet With Drawers - An art supply for 18" doll crafting is necessary for doll classroom projects. 
  23. DIY a Shabby Chic Bakery Display for Dolls - This one was designed for our version of Grace Thomas' bakery
  24. Sew a Snuggly Afghan for Cool Fall Evenings - This afghan has a Halloween theme and it is made from socks, but you could make it using any patterns to decorate your doll's living spaces.
  25. Craft a Sturdy Paper Mache Doll Table - Use a bit of shelf paper with a faux wood finish and some cardboard to make a doll's dinner table to fit any dining room inside a dollhouse.
  26. Craft A Horno Oven for Josefina or Kaya - This oven is so fun to make and it's far less expensive than purchasing Josefina's original!
  27. Craft a Cornucopia for A Doll's Harvest - Make this center piece for you dolly's Thanksgiving decor this year. There is an entire index devoted to this traditional American Holiday here.
  28. Craft a Pistachio Nut Wreath - Our dolls hang this rustic wreath during Thanksgiving.
  29. DIY A Bakery Kitchen Unit from A Box - This project was made for our version of Grace's Bakery.
  30. Sculpt Paper Mache Pumpkins - When the Fall arrives at our house, the dollhouse is decorated with plenty of these big, orange pumpkins. We love the Fall!
  31. DIY Doll Sized Clay Crescent Rolls... - We have so many doll foods and grocery crafts here at our blog. If you enjoy making this one, your doll's kitchen will smell yummier and her dinner's will look delicious!
  32. Craft Hot Cups of Coco - How to craft a dry drink for any doll sized cup. These drinks never make a mess, not ever.
  33. Sculpt a Holiday Turkey Using Paper Pulp - Every dollhouse needs a holiday roast beast of some sort; unless your doll's are vegetarians or vegans. This roasted bird would look absolutely delicious in a dollhouse kitchen, oven or at the dinning room table.
  34. Craft a Christmas Ham from Paper Mache - Do your doll's prefer ham to turkey? Well some do so here is our alternative holiday roast beast for those of you who are tired of turkey.
  35. Sew a Hanukkah Table Runner for Your Dolls - We made this table runner for American Girl dolls, Rebecca Rubin and Lindsey Bergman for their Hanukkah celabrations.
  36. Craft Doll Sized Party Balloons - Learn to turn plastic Easter eggs into doll sized balloons.
  37. Craft Doll Sized Party Horns - These party horns were made for our doll's New Year's Eve party but they can be made for any celebration you like.
  38. Craft Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables - These versions are bean shaped. (free pattern)
  39. Sew a Doll Sized Table Skirt - Table skirts can be made to fit any table size and they make festive occasions look far more festive anytime, anywhere.
  40. Make Polaroid Photos for Your Doll's Camera - If your doll loves to take photos, collect this miniature Polaroid to show off her skills.
  41. DIY a Mosaic Doll Sofa Table - This black wooden table with tile inlay would look nice in any doll's living room.
  42. Craft a Doll Music Stand - Craft a fancy music stand for your dolls to perform with. (free pattern)
  43. Craft a medical waste can for a doll doctor's office - recycle small bottles into trash cans
  44. DIY Cardboard Plates for 18" Dolls - Kids can make a set of decorative dishes for any holiday or birthday if they have the right paper to decoupage with; see how.
  45. Book crafts for a doll's bookcase - different methods to use when crafting books for a doll's collection of reading materials or for a library etc...
  46. DIY Upholstered Wingback Chair - This is a difficult craft, primarily for adults or teens. It is nice to have a few chairs like these for a big dollhouse. 
  47. Sewing Seat Cushions For a Doll's Rocker - Turn a ordinary doll rocker into something more comfortable to sit in.
  48. Make a Versatile Framed Print From a Gift Card - Tiny paintings and prints dress up a dollhouse.
  49. Our Doll's Library Furnishings - See all of the furniture we have on hand to decorate a 18'' doll sized library.
  50. How To Make Felt Carnations for A Doll - Make a bouquet of pretty felt carnations for any room in your dollhouse.
  51. Decoupage a Spool Canister Set - We made this easy set of canisters using spools and decorative labels for the Our Generation Diner. 
  52. How to Make a Doll Inhaler and Spacer - Do you need an inhaler to relieve asthma symptoms? Kids can make one for their doll too!
  53. DIY AG doll sized hypodermic needles - Cover an Altoids tin with a red cross to hold these tiny toothpick crafts.
  54. Decoupage Doll Hangers - What doll doesn't need a dozen or more hangers to keep her clothing in order?  (free pattern)
  55. How to Make a Doll Sized Cardboard Loom - even dolls like to learn to weave
  56. Cut and Paste Your Doll's Campfire - This version is made using construction paper and paper tubes.
  57. How to Sew a Liner for A Doll Picnic Basket - Turn an ordinary little basket into a very nice accessory for dolls to go on a picnic with. We lined ours, finished it's lid and added silverware, plates and other dishes to it to make a sweet little playset.
  58. Piece A Simple Patchwork Quilt for Your Doll's Bed - a beginner quilter's project
  59. Craft Contemporary Farmhouse Doll Tables - "Farmhouse" refers to the style here. In this craft I demonstrate how to use common craft supplies like popsicle sticks, white paint, craft paper and cardboard to make a sofa table and television stand.
  60. How to sew a doll's pillow with two sides... - Basic sewing terms, techniques and helpful links for any child learning how to sew for the first time.
  61. Make a Cute Cardboard Dog House - this version includes the doll's dog's name
  62. Craft a Cat Scratching Post for Dolls - You wouldn't want your doll's pet cat to tear up a sofa that you've put so much time and effort into would you? I didn't think so. So now you need to make a scratching post for your frisky feline to sharpen her nails on safely instead of the furniture.
  63. DIY Doggie Food and Water Dishes - Pretend doggie food and water dish for your doll's pets are simple to make using recycled materials.
  64. Craft Faux Nail Polish for 18" Dolls - adorable tiny nail polish bottles to ad to your doll's vanity or bathroom makeup collection
  65. Rocking Chair Repaint - two different rockers, two different looks
  66. 2 Doll Lamps Made From Recycled Materials - easy versions without light inserts
  67. Cut and Paste A Mosaic Floor - We made this cardboard tile floor for our American Girl Doll kitchen floor
  68. Painting a faux wood grain on doll chairs - I refinished a set of doll chairs to match our own furniture.
  69. DIY Simple Doll Cheerleader Pom-Poms - made using Christmas tree tinsel swags
  70. Doll Tote Bags - a patriotic sample and a unicorn sample, made using duct tape
  71. Checker Board Games for 18" Dolls - easy to print, fun to assemble
  72. Make a Doll-Sized Hot Water Bottle - using foam sheets and a hot glue gun
  73. Veggie, Chips and Cheese Trays for Doll Parties - two part craft for trays and appetizers
  74. Doll-Size Medical Prescription Pads - print, cut, and assemble tiny prescription pads for a doll doctor's office
  75. X-rays for A Doll's Doctor's Office - printable for hospital doll play, skeletons and such...
  76. Body Diagrams and Atlas Charts for Doll Physicians - printables for hospital doll play with any sized dolls.
  77. No Sew Scout Vests for Slender 18" Dolls - for summer camp doll play
  78. Leafy Green Salads for AG Doll Dinners - Greek and Spinach varieties made using oven bake clay
  79. 18" Doll Sized Pencil Case Craft - A beginner sewing project for young students; now your doll can carry her toothpick pencils neatly without loosing them inside her backpack!
  80. DIY a Doll's Megaphone - vintage designs, made from cardboard for doll cheerleaders
  81. Craft a stethoscope for a nurse or doctor doll - this version is made with two chenille stems.
  82. Make your own test tubes for a doll doctor or science lab - This version uses wooden dowel plugs.
  83. DIY a Doll Size Travel Pillow - for the car, plane and train, fall asleep in comfort...
  84. "Galaxy" Sneaker Craft for Your Doll Shoe Collection
  85. Make a braided yarn rug for your dollhouse floors... - A lovely way to decorate dollhouse rooms using braided yarn.
  86. Paint a strawberry jewelry box for a doll... - A three" upcycle box just the right size for your 18" doll's jewelry collection!
  87. Sew an electric blanket for your doll! - This unusual doll craft uses piping to create a 3 dimensional surface for a pretend electric doll blanket.
  88. Make a few trivets for a doll's kitchen - trivets to protect tables and counters from hot dishes in your doll's kitchen
  89. Paint a watermelon jewelry box for a doll... - Upcycle a small wooden jewelry box into something unique for your dollhouse.
  90. Crafting the T.V. dinner for American Girl doll lovers... - Six examples for easy prep meals served on a aluminum tray.
  91. Plans for a sturdy 18" Doll Bed - wooden doll bed plans, includes a design for slats
  92. Learn how to craft pots, pans and skillets - for your doll's kitchen
  93. How to make a doll's thermos flask... - A thermos will keep your doll's food the temperature that it was, the moment she put it inside.
  94. Make fruity felt hand pies for dolls... - Our version of this craft include pom-poms and felt art supplies.
  95. DIY Pastel Layered Cake for Dolls - A doll cake made using kitchen sponges and cotton balls.
  96. DIY Doll Craft for Breakfast Delights - make grapefruit halves from caps included on juice cartons...
  97. Build a simple wooden dollhouse chest/trunk - comes with free templates!
  98. How to make a doll sized football - felt version includes a free pattern
  99. Templates for a doll's cradle - cradle for a small doll sister of an 18" doll free pattern
  100. How to craft a mop and a bucket for 18" dolls - clean up muddy paw prints from your doll's dog right away!
  101. Our 18" Collapsable Doll Stage With Catwalk - Everything folds up for east storage inside a closet or under a bed...
  102. DIY 8 Malted Milkshakes for Dolls - printable malted milkshake display too!
  103. Craft a Hawaiian Lei for Your Dolls - Pretend to take your dolls on a warm, Summer vacation to Hawaii for fun!
  104. DIY An 18" Doll Suitcase - This is an upcycled box shaped like a suitcase; I've added pockets and trimmings...
  105. Assemble pretty pom-pom cakes for doll parties - easy as 1,2,3...
  106. An 18" Giant Doll Sized "Farmer's Market" - stand and how to make all the produce
  107. DIY Doll Sized Tools and Tool Box - See how I made this from a kit and I will also continue to search or craft tools for it.
  108. DIY a doll size, freestanding water cooler... - made using recycled materials only!
  109. Make a doll size ice chest - for picnics, sporting events and trips to the beach...
  110. Braid Vintage Fruity Potholders for Dolls - my versions include a strawberry and a watermelon...
  111. How to craft a coffee maker, pot and grinder for your doll's kitchen - All three go together for our 18" doll kitchen coffee bar.
  112. Craft Camouflage Binoculars for 18" Dolls - Take these birdwatching or camping.
  113. DIY an AG doll outdoor grill... - made using a salt box and cute plastic compass
  114. How to make an 18" doll sized rolling pin and cookie dough...
  115. How to Craft 18" Doll Casserole Dishes - samples corn bread and brownies 
  116. Craft a cake stand for a doll using a plastic wine glass... - adult supervision and/or help
  117. How to make doll sized lipsticks - for a doll's purse or makeup kit...
  118. Do It Yourself Doll Crate Closet - for storing clothing and doll purses, shoes, hats etc...
  119. Craft a Doll Lap Desk for A Doll's Bed - surface for laptop or homework, writing in bed
  120. Craft a few toys for your doll sized pets... - chewy bone, braided ring with beads
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