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DIY Dollhouse Credenza
DIY Dollhouse Credenza
From the blogger: "I can’t stop working on my Barbie house! The other day I spotted these inexpensive little wooden boxes in the check-out aisle of Michaels and I just knew they would make the perfect little midcentury modern credenza for Barbie’s living room. And after you take a look at this easy dollhouse credenza tutorial, I think you’ll agree with me. It’s modern, fresh, and definitely not something you’d spot in one of Mattel’s pink plastic track homes. "
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Main MaterialWood
Primary TechniqueGeneral Crafts
Materials List
- 2 wooden boxes
- Wood stain
- White paint
- Patterned vellum craft paper
- Small wooden beads
Instructions
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These little square wooden boxes have so much potential, but first I removed the knobs. And no worries if it looks a little rugged; I’ll simply turn them around and insert them back in backwards!
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Next I painted both drawers white. Once dry, I cut two squares from a piece of geometric vellum craft paper. I applied a light coat of Mod Podge onto the face of the drawer, then adhered the paper and left it to dry.
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Once dry, I glued two tiny wooden beads that I had spray painted gold onto the drawers.
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I wanted a two-tone look for the credenza – natural wood cabinetry with white doors. So I applied a light coat of stain onto the cabinets and let dry.
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Folks, that’s it. That’s literally the end of this tutorial, because it’s so darn easy! Just stain the boxes, paint the drawers, and add craft paper and wooden knobs. I almost hate to give away Barbie’s designer’s secrets, because this dollhouse credenza will definitely take center stage in her living room.
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