(Originally posted elsewhere 2016)
When our niece mentioned that her daughter (our grand niece) would like a dollhouse, how could we not give it a try. Searched the web for plans and ran across one at www.ana-white.com that looked to be within our skill level. We have adapted some aspects, including:
- used 1/2 inch baltic birch plywood for the floors (rather than 3/4 inch)
- since we used 1/2 inch plywood, I made a ledge for the floors on the side pieces (rather than using pocket screws as in the original plan) and glued the plywood in place - added a few supports to ensure it is solid
- we used 2×4 for the main frame to make it more sturdy as we need this to endure a 600+ mile journey from our home to theirs
- we did not glue the walls on each floor in place but rather did screws from underneath
- I made dados to hold the side walls in place and glued in place(rather than nailing)
- I made the stairs as more of a ladder
- my husband cut the "roof" on the scroll saw
As in the original plan, I used scrapbook paper as wall paper. Lot's of color and a Disney theme. For some of the left-over scrapbook paper, I ended up making little stands with various Disney characters so she can play with those in addition to whatever dolls or stuffed animals she already has.
2022 FOLLOWUP: I asked my niece if it had survived and YES it is still part of her playroom.