by Rhonda



If you're going for true realism in your dollhouse, a degree of dirt and wear is essential. Give your tiny space an authentic lived-in look with grungy details like this tattered box of books made by Artfire seller TheTwelfthDimension. It would look perfect tucked in an attic or closet! The tiny details are exquisite, with just enough grime and wear to make it look like a box that's been sitting around for many a year.


Miniature Tattered Box of Books by Artfire seller TheTwelfthDimension, $18.50

by Rhonda



This project is easy, whimsical, and super inexpensive. All you need is a twig and some pom poms to make your own miniature tree! Make them in green for spring and summer scenes, or use pom poms in reds, oranges, and yellows to make autumn trees. While the finished trees aren't exactly realistic, they sure are adorable!


Miniature Pom Pom Tree Tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts

by Rhonda



When stocking your dollhouse pantry, don't forget the veggies! Artfire seller LittleTimeWasters made this set of three wee little peppers using polymer clay. (Oh how I wish I had even an ounce of sculpting skill!) She also makes a ton of other amazingly realistic little foodstuffs, so be sure to swing by her shop and take a look around!


Polymer Clay Miniature Peppers by Artfire seller LittleTimeWasters, $5.00

by Rhonda



Even if you're not into sewing and don't have the items needed for this project laying around, you should be able to buy everything you need to make this thimble flower pot necklace for just a couple of bucks. It's got a whimsical attitude and would make a great gift for someone who enjoys gardening, sewing, or miniatures. And it's super easy to make!


Thimble Flowerpot Necklace Tutorial by The Wind and the Sail

by Rhonda



Baskets are handy for holding all kinds of things, from gifts to fruit to balls of yarn.  Make some teeny-tiny baskets for your dollhouse with this tutorial by Yvonne Moxon that she shared at Custom Dolls, Houses, & Miniatures.  I like this method for creating little baskets because it is so much easier than it looks and doesn't require any complicated weaving or similar techniques.


Miniature Dollhouse Basket Tutorial by Yvonne Moxon at Custom Dolls, Houses, & Miniatures

by Rhonda



If you enjoy a retro sensibility to your design tastes, you will like this art deco style dollhouse lamp complete with a double-tiered drum lampshade. It's simpler to make than you might expect, and you'll be surprised to learn that the main parts to make it are a couple of bottle caps and a golf tee. The design's attention to detail, including a pull chain and power cord, give it a highly realistic look.


Art Deco Dollhouse Lamp Tutorial at Mrs. Greene

by Rhonda



Looking for some whimsical bling to dress up your fingers? Check out this itty-bitty cup of tea ring by Etsy seller pussycat. (Isn't that tiny spoon just to die for?) It's made from a dollhouse miniature set on an adjustable filigree ring base, giving it a grown-up touch.


Cup of Tea Ring by Etsy seller pussycat, $10.00

by Rhonda



Looking for something a little different to furnish your dollhouse?  Perhaps you are setting up an office scene, or maybe you just like things that are a little bit out of the ordinary.  Whatever your reasons, you're sure to love this Etsy find: seller miniomanv made these dollhouse-sized water coolers out of recycled materials.  They're exacting in detail, down to the hot and cold taps, the cup, and the empty cup dispenser.  Slide it alongside a little potted plant and a tiny photocopy machine for an instant gossip spot!


Miniature Water Cooler by Etsy seller miniomanv, $21.00

by Rhonda



Do the windows in your dollhouse need a little dressing up?  This easy tutorial will show you how to make quick, realistic lace panel curtains on a miniature scale.  The project uses lace yardage, such as an old lace curtain or tablecloth.  If you don't have one on hand, check your local thrift stores, who are sure to have bunches of them for super-duper cheap!


Realistic Dollhouse Lace Curtains Tutorial at Tatertots & Jello

by Rhonda




They're a part of every real home I've been in, so it stands to reason that every dollhouse should have them too:  Books!  While these books are just for show and don't actually open, they are designed with painstaking attention to detail that makes them look impressively like the real deal.  They're made almost entirely from paper, which means you can make your own without spending a penny.


Realistic Miniature Books Tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts

by Rhonda




From miniature fireplace mantel displays to romantic candlelight dinners for dolls, there are a lot of good reasons to make these realistic taper candles and "crystal" candlesticks.  The candlesticks are cleverly constructed from several glass beads; can you guess what the candles are made out of? Here's a hint:  it's something you use in the kitchen, or perhaps on the patio!


Miniature Taper Candles and Candlesticks Tutorial at Factoidz

by Rhonda




Whether you're setting up a tiny romantic vignette or you just want to add a little punch of cheerful color to your dollhouse, this miniature vase filled with a dozen tiny roses is the perfect project.  And exactly what is this little vase filled with roses made from?  Believe it or not, the main components are buttons, ric rac, and paper!


Miniature Vase of a Dozen Roses Tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts

by Rhonda




Do the residents of your dollhouse enjoy reading? If you have any tiny books, then you absolutely need a set of miniature horse head bookends to hold them in place! These itty-bitty bookends are made from popsicle sticks and decapitated toy horses, then painted with a faux stone-look finish. They're extremely inexpensive to make, and getting a realistic stone finish using craft paints is easier than you may think!


Miniature Horse Head Bookends Tutorial at Mrs. Greene