Geneva Vanderzeil
Instructor
In This Lesson
When I said ‘anything can be a dollhouse’ I didn’t realise I’d be put it to the test.
You guys wanted me to prove it so I thought it would be fun to start a ‘Will it Dollhouse’ series.
For this first one I turned an old clock into a teeny-tiny home—and let’s just say, chaos and cuteness ensued.
You Need
Tools & Materials
- Large clock
- Cardboard
- Balsa wood
- Wood glue
- Sharp scissors and craft knife
- Hot glue gun (or wood glue)
- Ruler
- Patterned Scrapbook Paper
- Popsicle sticks
- Paint
Instructions
1
Using this clock, which measures 20cm/8 inches in diameter, I opened the back of the clock and removed the face and the glass.
2
Cut a length of cardboard to fit inside the clock frame/edge. The cut the width of your cardboard to suit the diameter of your clock. I felt for my 20cm clock, 15 to 20 cm deep is perfect.
3
Place your cardboard inside the clock frame. I decided not to glue mine in yet to make it easier to adjust later if needed.
4
Using balsa wood and a craft knife build a platform for inside the clock. I used wood glue to glue it all together once I had the size and shape right.
5
Leave to dry overnight or as directed by the glue manufacturers instructions. Note that I have not yet glued the cardboard and balsa to the clock at this point as it is easier to add materials and decorations.
6
Paint the outside of your clock any colour you like. I chose a green that worked well with my chosen wallpaper pattern.
7
I picked paint and wallpaper for this project to go with the aesthetic of the little space. Then I wallpapered the inside of the clock.
8
Fix your wallpapered structure to your clock frame using glue. I chose to make a bed using balsa wood to fit inside the platform and covered it with batting and fabric.
9
To make the back wall of your space cut a circle of cardboard to fit the back of the clock and then cut out a square or rectangle to form a window opening.
10
Add a painted balsa wood trim to the window and then glue the back wall into the back of the clock frame.
11
Using the existing clock face I made a door for the front. Paint yours any colour you like. I chose to match the frame.
12
Use a combination of numbers and dollhouse trinkets to finish your clock face.
