(Personally, I would have LOVED to have it all done up in traditional Barbie colors (pink, black, and white) mixed in with a little damask, etc. patterns. (Not to mention wanting to go all gung-ho on carving a styrofoam fireplace, with more realistic touches, etc.) However, who am I to impose on my daughter using her creativity to make something customized to her own tastes?)
With the $30 'dollhouse', comes the fun of choosing wallpaper and tile. And it's cheap too! All it takes is a trip to the craft supply store, where you can pick up scrapbooking sheets. (And compared to the quality of some dollhouses at the toy stores-- it's pretty much the same, if you know what I mean!)
So here are some decorating ideas that my 7 year old has come up with:
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| Print out tropical landscapes and frame them for windows! |
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| Print out stained glass designs from the internet for wall decor, and use patterned scrapbook paper to create tiled floors! |
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| Cut up scrapbooking paper and glue on the 'walls' as decorative paneling! |
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| Add ribbon along the walls for a quick chair rail. Print out mini posters (like "Keep Calm & Do Laundry") for artwork! |
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| Pinterest holds lots of ideas, such as this one I found for a queen-sized bed, made from a cereal box and duct tape. My kiddo was hoping to have a bed for Mom and Dad Barbie to sleep in! |
Compared to the dollhouses out in toy stores (going for more than $100 each), I think we've done pretty well, coming in at less than $50!
Use your imagination without breaking the bank. It makes a fun day when the kids are bored!
