Davenport was the name of a series of sofas made by the Massachusetts furniture manufacturer A. H. Davenport and Company, now defunct. Due to the popularity of the furniture at the time, the name davenport became a genericized trademark. Read more...
A bassinet, bassinette, or cradle is a bed specifically for babies
from birth to about four months. Bassinets are generally designed to
work with fixed legs or casters, while cradles are generally designed to
provide a rocking or gliding motion. Bassinets and cradles are
distinguished from Moses baskets and carry cots, which are
designed to be carried and sit directly on the floor or furniture.
After four months, babies are often transferred to a crib (North American usage) or cot (UK usage). In the United States, however, the bedside sleeper is the prevalent option, since they are generally bigger, recommended up to 6 months, and often used up to a year. Read more...
In some places the slant top desk is known as a "bureau" desk, and in
others it goes under the name of slope-front desk. In the United States, the slant top desk is sometimes called a Governor Winthrop desk, in memory of John Winthrop, the 17th century governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
As Winthrop died in 1647, he had no actual connection to this style of
desk, which originated in the 18th century and is especially associated
with Chippendale. The name "Winthrop" was attached to this kind of desk
by the Winthrop Furniture Co. of Boston, Massachusetts, who offered
their "Gov. Winthrop" desk in 1924, during the colonial revival period. Read more...
"I dedicate this book to all Children--may it bring to them many hours of happiness in their world of play."
"No this is not real furniture, nor a real room. It looks inviting for
dolly, does it not?" Klenke
Foreword
Although this book is intended primarily for use in the grammar grades of schools, it is hoped that many older children and parents too, will find much interest and pleasure in making these models and that much valuable information will be found within its covers.
Designs of furniture for the living room, hall, dining room, bedrooms and kitchen are included in this complete set of doll house furniture. The entire group has been drawn to scale, giving to each article the correct proportions and the correct relation to the other articles shown. Many of these pieces are simplified models, made to a smaller scale of furniture the author has designed and constructed in full size.
The simplest type of construction has been shown in each instance and only a few of the commonly used and inexpensive tools, equipment and lumber are required to carry on this work.
To make sure that each article is practical and substantially constructed and to enable him to bring out in the directions any and all special points that should be emphasized, the author has himself made each of the articles shown in this book.
By making these pieces the child will not only have the opportunity of acquiring manual skill but he will become familiar with the correct proportions, graceful lines and good designs found in better furniture.
The finished pieces were photographed by the author in miniature rooms especially constructed for this purpose, in order to give to this Doll's Furniture, the realistic feeling and at the same time, to show pleasing grouping of furniture as used in our American homes of today. A careful study of these pictures will help the child to more fully understand what the completed article is to look like.
In most instances full size patterns have been included, to simplify matters, and the numbers needed of each piece are clearly indicated.
Since it takes so little wood to make any of the pieces shown in this book, it will be advisable to use only 3 ply laminated bass wood of about the thicknesses shown on the drawings, in order to give the added and much needed strength to some of the delicate outlines.This material cuts very easily, holds glue well (on any edges) and does not split under ordinary conditions when being nailed. Being laminated, little or no attentions need be given to the directions of the grain when transferring the patterns to the wood (except when extra strength is required). Laminated bass wood panels can be purchased from many local hardware and lumber dealers ad by mail from leading plywood and veneer firms throughout the country, at nominal cost. There is no waste when using this material--I strongly recommend it for the work.
How to make a drawer and assemble it.
Laying Out the Work:
In most instances, full size patterns have been given. Make tracings from these on transparent paper such as draftsmen use; cut these patterns out with scissors, then transfer them to a thin cardboard (the thickness of a recycled cereal box) and again cut them out so as to make permanent patterns. If you can obtain a very heavy tracing paper, this last pattern can be eliminated. Transfer this patterns to the wood by drawing around the edges with a sharp soft lead pencil, about a No. 2 or B grade. To avoid slipping of the pattern, hold it in place with a few pins or thumb tacks.
The thickness of material and the number of pieces required of each kind, are carefully marked on the drawing. In a few instances, where the pieces to be cut are of simple outline (such as a rectangle), no pattern will be given. Use the ordinary common woodworking tools for cutting our the making this miniature furniture. Many of the pieces can be cut out with a little hand fret saw. All cutting should be done from the top surface. Where tow or more pieces of one kind are desired, this can easily and quickly be accomplished by nailing the pieces together with small brads and cutting them at one time. When two pieces of the same pattern are to be cut, be sure to make a right and left piece; in other words, make certain to turn the pattern over when laying out one of the pieces.
Sawing Out:
The thin pieces can easily and quickly be cut to shape with a hand fret saw or better still, by using an electric power driven jig saw. These little machines are very efficient, inexpensive and are as easy to operate as an ordinary sewing machine. There is very little danger of a child injuring himself, since these little machines are built with every improvement and safety device. Simple complete directions on how to operate the jig saw come with each machine.
When the hand saw is used, the saw table should be securely fastened in a vise or screwed to a table or bench. The height of the table should be such as to permit the child to work conveniently in a standing position, with the top of the table about six inches below the child's chin.
Hold the saw perpendicular--that is, square to the table; the teeth of the saw must face downward, handle at the bottom. Now start to saw, working the frame up and down and never stop working up and down when making a turn, otherwise, the blade will stick and break. To cut inside designs, first bore a small hole; take the blade partly from the frame and then insert the blade through the wood and fasten it in the frame again. Do not use a blade that is too coarse as it will then be difficult to cut sharp corners. On the other hand, too fine a blade will cut too slowly and break easily. The sawing is done in the open part of the saw table; move the wood to that place.
A simple way to remove the blade, is to take the frame in the left hand and hold the blade with the right; now gently press the frame against a bench or table and the blade can easily be taken out or a new one inserted.
Assembly:
Glue and nail the various pieces together, using a prepared liquid glue or better still, a hot glue. Care must be exercised not to split the thin pieces when nailing. Wherever the drawing calls for gluing a thin piece to a heavier piece, it will be best to first glue a piece somewhat thicker than required to the other pieces wand when the glue has set, plant the top piece to the desired thickness.It will be well to hold such pieces together under pressure. In many instances, it will be advisable to do all gluing first; then when the glue has set, drive in a few brads where needed, for extra strength. However, if laminated wood is used and good tight fitting joints are made, this nailing will not be necessary in most cases, as a good glued joint will hold stronger then the wood itself.
After all parts have been put together, clean off the excess glue; when when the glue has set, sandpaper smooth with a No. 0 or No. 00 sandpaper. Small smooth cutting files will help to trim up many of the intricate curved parts.
Finishing:
Stain the furniture with an oil stain in the color you desire, to imitate mahogany or it can be painted or finished with lacquer or colored shellac. The staining operation can be simplified by dipping the entire piece in a can containing the stain; then wipe off all surplus stain with a rag. After staining apply a coat or two of then shellac to the job, rubbing down each coat lightly when dry, with No. 00 sandpaper or steel wool.
Miscellaneous:
A few of the chairs are covered with upholstery; this can easily be done by cutting out a piece of cardboard to the proper shape, use cotton for padding to obtain the correct form and any light weight material for covering. Glue it in place on the under side of the cardboard which has been covered with the material. Ask a parent to aid you when making the cushions, mattress, etc., so that you may have a neat job.
When making chests of drawers, it will be well to follow the method shown on plate page 8, that is using blocks of scrap wood as fillers to keep the partitions dividing the drawers parallel, while gluing.
The drawers are constructed of thin cardboard or heavy detail drawing paper as shown.
Use a very then glass or heavy plastic when needed.
In place of real metal hinges, you can use a canvas or heavy cloth, which is glued in position 1/4 inch No. 1 Round head screws, either brass or blued are used for door and drawer knobs.
Thomas Chippendale was the first designer to so impress his personality
on his work that the particular style that he helped develop has borne
his name ever since. He was a carver by trade, but later started in
business in St. Martins Lane, London. His book, the "Gentleman's and
Cabinetmakers' Directory," was published in 1754 and a later edition in
1762. Read more...
"Isn't this cozy for dolly? The comfortable overstuffed chair, end table
with books to read, the footstool, Chippendale mirror and
Grandfather's clock make is most inviting." Klenke
Grandfather Clock, Standing Book Shelves and a Chippendale
Mirror Plans, Instructions included by Klenke.
These colorful comic book paper dolls were originally designed by Bill Woggon. Katy and K.O. in Bermuda shorts, penny loafers, plaid vests, and sailor themed outfits.
Katy and K.O. in Kitchen Kut-outs. Black and white paper dolls for coloring in.
This chocolate Yule log cake isn't really a cake! It's a candy container made to order for our family's play room. Above you can see that the painted, plastic lid is on the tray and the peppermint candies are falling out from the inside of my candy container on the right.
When my children were little, we often baked a special Christmas birthday cake for Jesus. Sometimes it would be fashioned into a tree or a yule log. One year, the birthday cake even resembled an entire forest of pines, dusted with powdered sugar.
Parents and/or Teachers can help their young ones shape a candy container made to look like a chocolate yule log cake with the following supplies. Stuff it with candy treats and scriptures from the Nativity story if you'd like to start a new family tradition similar to our own.
Yule Log Candy Container Supply List:
Run your fingertips across the ends of a toothbrush dipped in
white paint to create a snowy mist of powdered sugar on the
surface of your faux, chocolate yule log cake.
recycled cylindrical oatmeal can and potato chip can
masking tape
paper mache pulp
plastic fork, scissors
nail for poking holes and hammer
acrylic paints in brown and white
transparent glitter
white school glue
paint brushes
old, clean toothbrush (no longer in use)
wooden tooth picks
markers to color the printable pictures
dollar store silver cake platter
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Select a large recycled oatmeal can to be the primary yule log shape. Cut a second smaller potato chip can or juice can to cut down and tape to the larger part of the faux log as a cut branch.
Glue and tape the cut branches into place.
Cover the entire outside of the faux yule log with masking tape.
Leave the opening and plastic lid for the larger oatmeal can in tact so that the yule log may be used as a box for surprise presents/candy.
Mix together the paper mache pulp according to the directions on the package.
Apply the paper pulp to every outside surface approximately 1/2 inch in thickness.
Drag the prongs of a plastic fork through the covered surface to create a ''ribbed'' rough looking chocolate icing.
Let the paper pulp application dry. Depending on the weather this could take two days or a week.
Cover the entire outside surface of the dried yule log candy container with brown paint and let it dry.
Mix a bit of white into the brown paint and brush another layer on the raised surfaces only. Let the log dry.
Add the inside swirl of white vanilla cream to the ends of the log where it would normally show after someone would cut the jelly role cake in half. (see photos)
Now water down a bit of white paint in a separate dish.
Dip the toothbrush into thick white paint and thin dip it into the watery white paint.
Face the tips of the toothbrush away from yourself, pointing to the areas of the faux Yule log cake where you wish to lightly apply white sprinkles of paint. Move your fingers up and down the bristles of the toothbrush in order to wisp on a white mist of light paint. This should look just like the powdered sugar that is normally applied through a sifter onto the surface of a chocolate yule cake to mimic snow. Let the paint dry.
Apply a bit of white school glue to the areas of the faux cake that you want to sprinkle the transparent glitter.
Let the cake dry completely before gently pressing a nail or the sharp end tip of a pair of scissors through the top of the yule log. These tiny holes will be where you can insert the decorative picks after you have colored them.
I've included a sheet of tiny pictures below for children to color, cut out, and glue toothpicks to the backside of in order to decorate the top of their yule log cake, candy container. (see photos)
Don't forget to paint the lid of the candy container as well. Paint it to match the other ends of the yule log, with a vanilla swirl in the middle.
Left, select a large recycled oatmeal can to be the primary yule log shape. Center, cover the
entire outside of the faux yule log with masking tape. Right, drag the prongs of a plastic fork through the
covered surface to create a ''ribbed'' rough looking chocolate icing.
Left, cover the entire outside surface of the dried yule log candy container with brown paint
and let it dry. Center, Add the inside swirl of white vanilla cream to the ends of the log where
it would normally show after someone would cut the jelly role cake in
half. I also glued on
a real pine cone for detail. Right, the paper mache pulp texture looks like chocolate icing to me!
Left, Move your fingers up and down the bristles of the toothbrush in order to
wisp on a
white mist of light paint. This should look just like the
powdered sugar. Center, I also painted
white snow on my faux chocolate pine cone. Right, the glitter gives the log even
more snowy appeal.
left, let the cake dry completely before gently pressing a nail or the sharp
end tip of a pair of
scissors through the top of the yule log. These
tiny holes will be where you can insert the
decorative picks after you
have colored them. Center, The decorative picks are made from
the printable below and toothpicks. Right, now it's time to fill the Yule log candy container
up with Christmas candy!
Don't forget to paint the lid of the candy container as well. Paint it
to match the other ends of the
yule log, with a vanilla swirl in the
middle.
Above is a sheet of Christmas Clip Art for you to decorate a Yule Log Cake with.
Mount the pictures to the tips of wooden toothpicks with school glue. Poke them
through either a faux cake like ours or a real cake top to decorate for the holidays.
The piano is an acoustic, stringed musical instrument invented in Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700 (the exact year is uncertain), in which the strings are struck by hammers. It is played using a keyboard,
which is a row of keys (small levers) that the performer presses down
or strikes with the fingers and thumbs of both hands to cause the
hammers to strike the strings. The word piano is a shortened form of pianoforte, the Italian term for the early 1700s versions of the instrument, which in turn derives from gravicembalo col piano e forte and fortepiano. The Italian musical terms piano and forte indicate "soft" and "loud" respectively,
in this context referring to the variations in volume (i.e., loudness)
produced in response to a pianist's touch or pressure on the keys: the
greater the velocity of a key press, the greater the force of the hammer
hitting the strings, and the louder the sound of the note produced and
the stronger the attack. The name was created as a contrast to harpsichord,
a musical instrument that doesn't allow variation in volume. The first
forte pianos in the 1700s had a quieter sound and smaller dynamic range. Read more...
Click directly on the image to download the largest available size.
These are the color versions of Jessie Louise Taylor's Dutch Twins Paper Friends.
Directions For Making Fold-A-Way Dolls:
Mount the dolls on an old magazine cover, letterhead or perhaps even
discarded clean cereal boxes. Any stiff, clean cardboard will due.
When thoroughly dry, cut out all around the dark outlines and cut
into lines on base to make th e locks, also cut slits in bodies where
the dress tabs fit.
Fold over directly on the dotted lines at the top of the heads and
the dotted lines at the feet, but in the opposite directions, as shown
on the tiny figures.
Bring haves together and slide locks from one side into the slats on the opposite side. Doll will then stand alone.
The clothes need not be mounted, but will last longer if mounted on light weight paper before cutting out.
Cut into the slits and fold directly on the dotted lines, clothes will then go on and off almost like your own garments.
The hats should be folded, cut out and tipped with paste so that the back will stick to the front part below the slits.
In cutting out the goose follow same method as for the dolls.
This little paper doll named Dell made her debut in 1921 with a set of Winter clothes for school, play, parties, outdoor occasions and for pajamas for sleeping in.
"Dell is a very lucky little paper doll. Do you remember all the nice
new clothes she had in the Winter? Well, above are some more new ones
that her mother has just mad for her from the latest Butterick designs."
These Fashionistas carry white leather, couture bags made from recycled materials.
I picked up a few worn leather handbags for a dollar each at resale, intending to use them again in a craft or two. The couture bags shown here were made from a recycled white leather purse that was too damaged to do much with.
Your discarded and broken costume jewelry can be reused to trim couture
purses for a fashion doll.
Supply List:
recycled leather bag or purse
hot glue and hot glue gun
tacky crafter's glue
discarded chains
gold bead for clasp
extra leather trim
cotton fabric scraps for bag bottom and interior
embroidery floss
cotton balls
thin cardboard
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Cut the recycled leather, faux or real into a length measuring approximately 2"x3".
Hot glue the side edges together to make a cylinder shape. You can use a bit of cardboard tubing to help hold the shape of your bags until the glue has dried.
Trim off the excess glue with a tiny pair of scissors once it has dried.
Measure and cut cardboard circles to fit the bottom end of each bag.
Using tack glue, attach the cardboard circle to a piece of coordinating scrap fabric, leaving 1/4 inch of excess material to turn over the edges and paste in place. Making a neat finished edge for the bottom of your bag once you've glued it into place.
Stuff the miniature bag with a cotton ball after removing any cardboard you have put into the purse to hold it into place while the hot glue sets up.
At this point I finished the top edges of my leather with an embroidery stitch.
Then I folded a small rectangle over twice and thread this through a small jump ring attached to a chain for the purse and glued it inside one end of the purse opening. Repeat the same step for the opposite side of the purse as well.
I then glued the bag shut with hot glue. However, if the leather had been in better shape I would have chosen to line the bag so Barbie could actually put thins inside it.
Next I cut a strip of leather to hot glue on top of my back seam and then to wrap over the top of the purse "opening" and down just a bit for the fake clasp of the bag.
Then I glued a tiny brass bead to this brown strap to mimic a clasp on the doll's bag.
Far left, Hot glue the side edges together to make a cylinder shape. You can use a
bit of cardboard tubing to help hold the shape of your bags until the
glue has dried. Left center, Using tack glue, attach the cardboard circle to a piece of coordinating
scrap fabric, leaving 1/4 inch of excess material to turn over the edges
and paste in place. Right center, Making a neat finished edge for the bottom of your bag once you've glued it into place. Far right, Then I folded a small rectangle over twice and thread this through a
small jump ring attached to a chain for the purse and glued it inside
one end of the purse opening.
These paper dolls have costumes to wear to a ball! Cut along dotted lines, and slip doll's head
into slits thus
made. To make the dolls stand...paste a narrow strip of cardboard
at
waist line, which will form an easel stand.
Description of Coloring Page: masquerade costumes for a ball, pirate costumes, boots, sword, gypsy costume, coin edging, masks, hats, feathers, tambourine, policeman, lady with a fan
Don't forget to drag the png. or jpg into a Word Document and enlarge the image
as much as possible before printing it folks. If you have a question
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