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How to make a Miniature Christmas House using a Dollar Tree Dollhouse*.

On Instagram the other day, I saw a reel by Jessica Grant on how to make a

Gingerbread House using a Dollhouse she purchased at Dollar Tree*.

(It was so adorable, you need to check it out.)

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Dollar Tree Dollhouse

I love miniatures, doll houses, and Christmas.

So, of course, I had to run over the next day and pick up a couple for myself.

There were two different dollhouses* to choose from. (I bought one of each.)

How to make a Dollar Tree Dollhouse into a Miniature Christmas House.

The house was simple to dissasemble, which makes it perfect for painting.

How to make a Dollar Tree Dollhouse into a Miniature Christmas House.

I spray painted the pink house white, the roof gray, and the windows and doors gold.

It’s important to use a paint that sticks well to plastic.

Because I am an impatient crafter and couldn’t’ wait to put it together,

I have a few scratches on my house.

I sealed the paint on my house with a clear matte finish sealer*.

Mini Christmas Dollhouse

I also picked up these fairy lights*.

I’m not sure if I’m going to use them or not.

The pink of the original dollhouse shows through when the lights are on.

(I should have given the house an additional coat of paint.)

Mini Christmas Dollhouse

As a crafter, I have a stash of Christmas miniatures I’ve collected over the years.

They really came in handy this time. (You can always check out your local craft store.)

I glued them onto the front of the house using Rapid Fuse All Purpose Adhesive*.

Mini Christmas Dollhouse

I’m in love with this Christmas Dollhouse.

It looks so real. I want to live in that house.

Dad comes over every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner.

It’s our weekly ritual.

He arrives at 5:30, sits in the leather chair closest to the television, in time for the evening news.

While he watches the news, I make dinner. That’s the routine.

Dad sits in that particular chair so he can read the closed captioning.

Unfortunately, that’s the one chair that doesn’t have an end table.

Occasionally… he’ll give me a hard time telling me I need a table so he can put his coffee

cup down. Problem is there’s no room to put one there.

Problem Solved…

I noticed this old stool down in the basement, paint splattered and water stained. (a little ugly)

A make-over was in order and I knew exactly what I wanted to do.

I wish you could of saw the smile when I told him why I did this. (I had to sneak the first picture)

He thought it was perfect.

Easily put away when not in use.

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Directions:

I gave the top of the table a quick sanding with my palm sander to smooth out the paint splatters. (I could of sanded the legs but I was lazy.)
I used Tattered Angels Decor and DIY, Ebony*, I love that you don’t need to do any sanding or priming. I love the smooth matte finish that it gives. I gave the table 2 coats of paint and some touch ups.
Allow the paint to fully dry and cure before starting the stenciling.
I custom mixed Americana Décor Chalky Finish paint relic and everlasting for a light contrast to the ebony black finish.
Center the stencil onto the middle of the stool and tape down the edges with removable painter’s tape to keep the stencil from moving.
Use stipple brush to apply Chalky Finish paint inside open stencil areas.
Remove Stencil.
For the time being, I’ve decided to leave the stool as is. You may want to apply a finishing wax to help protect the paint.