by Rhonda

Have you ever wondered what you could make using those little cocktail umbrellas that come in fruity drinks? How about a tiny merry-go-round? This design uses plastic doves from the wedding section of the dollar store, but you could also use gumball machine toys or any other itty-bitty critters you can find. Or you could get ambitious and make your own carousel animals with polymer clay!

Miniature Merry-Go-Round Tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts

by Rhonda

Looking for dollhouse miniature tutorial videos? Head over to an awesome blog called Creating Dollhouse Miniatures! There you will find over 100 videos (including the one above) showing you how to make just about everything you can imagine in itty-bitty scale. There are also hundreds of videos and slideshows showcasing some of the most fabulous dollhouses you've ever seen, providing an endless source of inspiration.

Visit Creating Dollhouse Miniatures

by Rhonda

I absolutely LOVE this idea for making a dollhouse out of old dresser drawers. Roo over at Nice Girl Notes made this one, dressing it up with paint and decoupage. I'm especially fond of how the curved drawer fronts make an interesting roofline! It would make a fantastic first dollhouse for a little girl, or could be worked up into a more adult version as well.

Upcycled Drawer Dollhouse Tutorial by Nice Girl Notes

by Rhonda

Count how many wastebaskets are in your real house. I'm willing to bet that most houses have one in nearly every room. How many do you have in your dollhouse? If your answer is "not enough," then you'll be pleased to see this very quick, simple, recycled wastebasket idea. Put one in the bathroom, in the bedroom, in the living room, in the office... You get the idea!

Miniature Wastebasket Tutorial by Mrs. Greene

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