Saturday, July 17, 2021

Crafts for "Playscale" Dolls Like Barbie

Sample projects shown above from the listing below include: floaties for Barbie, a soap
dish transformed into a playscale bathroom sink, a heart-shaped tufted doll bed and
mid-century modern doll chairs.
  
       Our Giant listing of dollhouse crafts below are for Fashionistas, Monster High, Disney Princess Dolls and Descendants, Rainbow High, Spin Master Dolls, Kelly dolls, Fresh Dolls,  Bratz, etc... any dolls that are comparable to Barbie's twelve inch height. This would also include the dolls made to be the smaller children or siblings to the 10" - 12" scale dolls. 

Doll & Toy Storage:

  1. How to Upcycle a Child's Suitcase Into Doll Storage - for smaller than playscale dolls but the same transformation of a larger suitcase may be used for larger doll versions.
  2. Decoupage A Doll's Storage Trunk - 12'' scale dolls and wooden trunks like the one depicted on this post may be purchased for very little money at resale.

Collecting & Crafting Dollhouses: 

  1. Apartment Dollhouse Modernized with Elevator - Vintage dollhouse plans for visitors to print and study for the building of their own versions...
  2. My Vintage Tudor Doll House - a Rich Keystone dollhouse from 1938
  3. Every Child Needs a Fabric Dollhouse - A fabric dollhouse is easy to fold up and store or to carry anywhere to play with.
  4. Turn a Bookcase Into A Dollhouse - This is a dollhouse for miniature dolls but a larger bookcase may be treated the same for 10"-12" dolls.
  5. Aunt Marlene's Doll Cupboard - A built in cupboard makes a nice place to display or play with your dolls...

Furniture and Accessories for Dollhouse/Doll Related Crafts: 12 inch dolls: Barbie Dolls and Fashionistas: These doll sizes are called "playscale"

  1. How to make trash cans for a doll's garage - realistic looking garbage cans for Barbie and Ken's garage rubbish
  2. Craft Lawn Care Tools for A Doll's House/Garage -doll sized rakes and shovels made from plastic forks and spoons
  3. Mini Campfire Bundle - craft one of these using colorful chenille stems and twigs
  4. DIY a Washer and Dryer for Barbie - Ours were made using recycled food containers, foil, buttons and juice tin caps...
  5. DIY a Gas Stove Top and Oven for Barbie's Family - This stove is constructed from cardboard, aluminum tape and tiny details using toothpicks and buttons.
  6. DIY Pet Beds for Your Doll's Dog or Cat - Barbie has pets of course and these cozy little beds are perfect places for them to nap.
  7. Craft a Unique Doll's Table Using Only Four Tiles! - This one would look lovely in a small breakfast nook or on a patio used for informal dining.
  8. DIY Pool Floats for Your Doll - A classic craft using plastic straws and an iron. Ask an adult for help with this DIY.
  9. Use A Vintage Display Box for Barbie's Living Room - We show how to decorate with shells our little ones found on the beach.
  10. Distressing a Sideboard or Buffet for Barbie & Family - Transform an old music box into formal dining room furniture for Barbie and other dolls.
  11. Collecting Rugs for Your Doll's House - How to be frugal and imaginative about decorating the floors of a doll's house and all dollhouse floor tags here.
  12. Tile A Bathtub From An Ordinary Shoebox - This one has real tiny tiles and a faucet made from a recycled soap pump!
  13. Craft a Faux Stainless Steel Doll House Sink - Made using a recycled soap tray, stainless steal measuring cup, foil and cardboard, it looks amazingly realistic!
  14. Assemble a Bathroom Pedestal Sink and DIY a Custom Backsplash - Turn a glass candlestick upside down and add a tiled cardboard back splash...and you've got an instant dollhouse bathroom sink.
  15. DIY a birdbath for a doll's garden - This convincing bird bath looks like it was cast from concrete, but it's just made with ordinary craft materials.
  16. Make Mini Golf Tee Flashlights - Young crafters will also need to collect small gems or yellow beads for this dollhouse accessory.
  17. Craft tiny canteens for a doll's camping trip... - Barbie should be prepared for camping and never leave the campsite without taking water.
  18. Roll and Sew A Tiny Bedroll - This cozy little blanket may be carried over the shoulder of any small doll while hiking and camping in the woods.
  19. Craft a sleeping bag with a doll inside - Make a small baby for your dolls to look after while camping; this one is bundled inside a sleeping bag.
  20. DIY a rope basket - A rope basket makes the perfect container for dirty laundry and also a fun place for pets to hide in.
  21. Craft a miniature ironing board and iron - Every small doll must do chores, especially when it comes to keeping their wardrobes tidy and wrinkle free.
  22. Mini Breakfast Skillet for Dolls 10 - 12 inches - these have bacon, sausage and eggs sunny-side up!
  23. Sew a Stack of Felt Pancakes - A yummy breakfast treat made using felt and paper.
  24. Construct a paper mache or papier-mâché utility cabinet - Barbie and Ken need a place to store all of their cleaning supplies.
  25. Craft a Utility Sink and Hamper for Your Doll's House - These clever utility room accessories are made entirely from recycled plastic containers.
  26. Update a Wooden Doll's Cradle - I repainted a 12" doll sized cradle and made bumper pads and a mattress for it to decorate a nursery for a tiny baby doll.
  27. DIY Feather Dusters for Your Doll's House - craft easy cleaning supplies
  28. Refinish Wicker Doll Furnishings - A little paint and a few sewing supplies can revive tired old wicker furniture.
  29. Sew a Set of Towels for A Doll House Bathroom - easy first sewing project for kids
  30. Glue Together & Paint Two Night Stands - Easy, quick furniture craft for kids to make for a doll's bedroom.
  31. Painting and Upholstering A Doll's Bedroom Bench - Little doll sized furniture from resale can be made to look brand new!
  32. Knot a Felt No-Sew Throw for You Doll - An easy first no sew doll blanket project for young crafters.
  33. Upcycle A Box Into A Doll Bookcase - This classic dollhouse craft can be made to match any dollhouse decor and costs virtually pennies to make.
  34. Convert a Convertible For a Doll - How we changed a former video tape player into a doll's bed.
  35. Shelving for A Car Themed Bedroom - Sometimes packaging can be used to accessorize a dollhouse room.
  36. Assembling A Plant Stand - Turn a former votive candle holder into an interesting dollhouse plant stand.
  37. Sew Groovy Textile Art for A Doll House - Textile art looks just as cute on a dollhouse wall as a framed painting.
  38. Make a Foam Flat Screen T.V. - This doll technology is made with craft foam.
  39. Decoupage A Llama Dresser - Decoupage with paper or fabric and a bit of Mod Podge to transform any furnishings into unusual possibilities.
  40. Refinish A Doll's Rocking Chair - What is intended for one thing, may be better suited for another...
  41. Transform a Curio Cabinet for Barbie - How we updated an adorable doll sized shelf with lavender paint and figurative papers.
  42. Mid-Century Faux Fiberglass Chairs for Barbie - Made with paper mache shoe forms and faux wood shelf paper.
  43. Sew Bean Bag Chairs for Your Doll (free pattern)
  44. Craft a Sunny Little Ball Pit - This unusual craft is made from a recycled tomato container.
  45. Collage a Baby Swimming Pool for Your Dolls - This craft is made cuter with the stickers you choose.
  46. Make Rainbow Hair Extensions for Fashion Dolls - Search for supplies at the dollar store for this craft.
  47. Craft Doll Tennis Rackets (free pattern)
  48. How to DIY A Doll Playpen - Made entirely from recycled materials.
  49. Craft a Car Shaped Ball Pit for Your Dolls - Make something new from discarded, unwanted toys.
  50. The Tissue Box Cover Bed - Turn a tissue dispenser into a bed frame for a dollhouse.
  51. DIY Clamshell Laptop for Your Favorite Doll - This version is made using cardboard.
  52. Turn a bookcase into a changing table - This doll sized bookcase was turned into nursery furniture for our dollhouse.
  53. Craft a rainbow yarn rug for a dollhouse - This craft requires a lot of drying time but the end results can be very interesting.
  54. DIY Big Rig Toy Box - A fun addition to a tiny toddler doll's bedroom.
  55. Cut and Paste Doily Rugs - very easy craft for young dollhouse decorators
  56. Simple Chenille Stem Christmas Wreaths - If you enjoy this Christmas craft, why not visit our doll holiday index on the right hand margin to make more?
  57. Craft Couture Bags for Barbie - An adorable way to recycle old purses.
  58. Make a Soft Sock Sofa for Dolls - This method for making a 10"-12" doll couch is much simpler for young people to accomplish.
  59. How to Assemble A No-Sew Couch for Barbie - Not to difficult to assemble but the materials are sometimes not as easy for children to come by. Be on the look-out for soft foam for this doll craft.
  60. Craft a Heavenly, Heart Shaped Bed for a Little Doll - A cute way to upcycle a old heart shaped chocolate box from Valentine's Day.
  61. Barbie's Bohemian Patchwork Sofa - Dollhouse furniture for beginner quilters.
  62. Easy To Craft Dollhouse Windows - An easy way to make dollhouses look more sophisticated.
  63. Spruce Up a Heart Shaped Rocker For a Doll! - How to decoupage a chair seat in order to restore a rocking chair for your doll's home.
  64. Sculpt a Stone Faced Fireplace for a 12" Doll's House - Every little child needs one of these to make a dollhouse cozy in winter!
  65. Build a Breakfast Banquette for Barbie - plans for two kitchen benches and table for 12-16 inch dolls
  66. How to make handker-shifts from 1966 - make better use of those old-fashioned handkerchiefs!
  67. Sew Sock Slacks for Fashion Dolls - Knit coordinates are always in fashion for dolls.
  68. Spaghetti String, Summer Top for a Curvy Fashionista - Embroidered socks made into quick and easy doll clothes.
  69. Quick and Easy Skeleton Costume for a Doll - Don't like to sew so much? Find out just how quick it is to convert a stuffed softie into a costume for a doll this Halloween or for Mardi Gras if you prefer.
  70. How To Sew a Straight Knit Skirt for A Fashion Doll  - Yet another easy fashion for Barbie made from socks without partners.
  71. Sew a Jersey/Sweater for Ken or Barbie - 10" - 12" dolls need not go cold this winter!
  72. Snow White Redressed...
  73. Belle From Beauty and The Beast Redressed
  74. DIY Conical Hats for Fashionable Princesses - A necessary craft for princess play. (free pattern) 
  75. The Pompon Puddle Pet from the 1960's - Directions for an original vintage pink poodle from 1960s as well as a newer set of directions for a contemporary version are included here.
  76. Craft a Doll Bathtub From a Recycled Soap Bottle - Give your Kelly dolls a real bath with soap bubbles inside this waterproof, dolly bathtub!
  77. Craft a Clothespin Cathedral Rocker - this design fits 10", 11", and 12" dolls perfectly and all you need are spring clothespins and a hot glue gun to make!
  78. Make a traditional wooden rocker for a Barbie... - a design with a slatted back and seat, made using spring clothespins
  79. How to assemble a 'Sunburst' Twin Rocker... plus close-up photos of paint design
  80. Make doll sized patio furniture using clothespins - Great craft for summer fun!
  81. Craft a Shoebox Bed for Barbie - fancy faux carved headboard, kerchief sheets, you'd never guess it was so easy to make!
  82. DIY A Vanity Chair for Barbie - This one is made from a cardboard tube.
  83. Make three boxy bunk beds for your small dolls - holds for climbing into bed instead of ladders
  84. How to make a faux leather club chair for Barbie dolls - this one uses leather-like paper and a wooden block base...
How to Build Or Assemble A 10"-12" Scale Dollhouse From YouTube:
Furniture made from spring clothespins fit 12" dolls like Barbie perfectly.

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