Dollhouse Magic

I got this book as an adult and have read it many times while sick in bed. As a child I wished for a dollhouse and although I had one my grandmother kept it on a shelf. I wish I had, had this book then. I could have spent hours making my own furniture and even a house. I used ideas from this book when I made a dollhouse for my niece and again for my daughter. I just love this book and hope to make some of these projects with a child who shares my love for dollhouses.

My daughter was given this book by a little friend who already enjoyed a copy of her own, and what a fun gift it has been! The book gives so many ideas for creative ways to make dollhouse furniture out of everyday items that might otherwise be discarded: matchboxes, nutshells, scraps of cloth, empty thread spools, broken watches, caps & lids, posted stamps.... Then there are clear instructions coupled with black & white illustrations which makes assembly clear & simple. Curtains, wall hangings and other artwork, dishes & bowls, musical instruments, lamps, beds with mattresses, and so much more is included in this book, with detailed instructions for the assembly of each piece. There are nice photographs throughout as well, giving ideas for how finished items might look in actual play. The book concludes with a few ideas for things that might be used as "dollhouses" where the furniture & accessories can be utilized for play, without having to purchase a specific house. Given time and the freedom to make some mess and be creative, a child can have hours and hours of fun with this book, at little or no expense. I would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to encourage creativity in a child...or any adult with imagination who still likes to play and wonder!