Dollhouses built from scratch aka dollhouses built by oneself
This page is reserved for dollhouses that are not bought or made from kits. One of a kind dollhouses created for yourself, family or friends. Have you ever created a dollhouse based on your own home, or a home that belonged to your family?
For a list of translations for the word dollhouse, see dollhouse
Celebrities own dollhouses, and they are featured in movies as well as commercials, and in newspaper articles - see celebrity dollhouses
How to make a dollhouse and dollhouses redone.
How would you go about shipping, mailing or moving your dollhouse? See mailing minis
If you are new to the dollhouse hobby, take a look at DIY tricks of the trade and tools of the trade. Short on cash or prefer to use materials on hand? Check out the trash minis pages.
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Links to dollhouses
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- photo albums, blog posts, webpages
Inherited Dollhouse - By Eye-fi , Ruth Frank got this wonderful dh from a friend. Apparently FIL had built the house and family was unable to use it! Lucky Ruth!!!!
Peter Hermann House - by Ibbminis
Blogs
- Blogs concentrating on dollhouses built by oneself or categories/labels about it in blogs
Tynietown - Susan Grimshaw wrote articles for Nutshell News and other magazines. The site contains her very interesting collection of antique doll houses and miniatures, describing in great detail how she restored them. It also includes her wonderful contemporary collection of well known artisans since the 80’s til now, informative auction reports and some show reports (notebook tab). Straightforward and experienced opinions.
Groups
- Discussion groups, forums (or forum categories) and photo groups dedicated to dollhouses built by oneself.
Supplies for sale
- Supplies needed for making dollhouses built by oneself.
Heritage Laserworks - wood trim
Miniatures for sale
- Do you have a section for dollhouses built by oneself in your shop? Add a direct link to that item here.
Books
- Books about miniature dollhouses built by oneself (also books with chapters about them)
A Beginners Guide to the Dolls House Hobby - by Jean Nisbet
The Big Book of the Dolls House - by Jean Nisbet
How to Make your Dolls House Special - by Beryl Armstrong
In Miniature Style - by Christine Verstraede
The Decorated Doll House - by Jessica Ridley
The ABC’s of Dollhouse Finishing - by Barbara Warner
Instructions for miniatures
Miniature printables
Wallpapers
- Wallpapers that go well with dollhouses built by oneself
Other Printies
- Book/magazine covers related to dollhouses built by oneself
Links
- links to sites showing how to make items related to dollhouses built by oneself
Farmhouse Plans - from Canadian Woodworking. A perfect starter dollhouse for your little girl, free plans and directions.
Videos
- YouTube videos about miniature projects related to this subject
How to Make a Stone House from Cardboard - from Little Gear
Research/ Inspiration
Tips/Hints
Ideas about what is needed for these projects
- links to inspiring pages
- ideas for shop names
- YouTube videos about the subject
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