DIY Willow Tree Creche' DIY

I made my Willow Tree creche' with building direction from http://digitalrich.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-to-build-willow-tree-crche.html.  I did make a few changes. 

I cut my height to 14" and nailed the roof down.  I also added a small piece of wood about 2 inches under the roof line.  I LOVE how this turned out and using scrap wood saved me the $100 Willow Tree price.

**I am getting my nativity for Christmas so I have to wait 7 more days.  I just couldn't wait to post my Creche'.

DIY Doll Skis

When the kids sled broke I reused it for doll skis.  I used a jig saw to cut long lengths of the plastic into ski shapes.  The curve of the sled was perfect for the front curve of the skis.  I was able to get 2 pair of skis from one sled.

 After cutting the skis out the plastic had curls on the edges.  I just used a utility knife to clean up the edges.

 To attach the skis to the boots (Walmart $2 pair) ruff up plastic where the plastic comes together.  I used E-6000 glue to attach.

AG Doll Camera

Look what I found at the Dollar Store.  It was in the kid toys section packaged as a prank water squirting toy.  The button even pushes down.  Can't beat this deal.

Doll House Furniture

This simple idea I came up with on my own.

To make doll furniture I cut chunks of 2x4 with a circular saw to make dressers, beds, couches, cabinets, refrigerator, stove (block), & grandfather clock. Just paint and use fine permanent marker for details.

For the headboard I used a piece of paneling with a jigsaw & nailed it to the bed.

To make the couch I used foam sheets to cover the block & wrap around back. I used a staple gun to attach.

Doll House

Made these easy doll houses with directions from here.

I used scrap paneling because I had it around, could also use cardboard, or foam core board. Comes apart easily for storage & travel. I came up with the furniture made out of cut pieces of 2x4's. The second house I made shorter (8" high) because of the wood scraps I had, I really like it's size better. Glued scrapbook paper for wall paper with spray glue.

DIY Doll Hair Detangling Spray

To make your own doll hair detangling spray it takes a small amount of fabric softener mixed with water and put into a spray bottle.  It works great.  The recipe is found here at Cookie & Claire.  It is important to use a metal brush.  I purchased mine at the Dollar Store in the pet section.

Gingerbread/Foamcore Houses

I used gingerbread templates from bobvilla.com to create my fun houses out of foam core board. We colored them. fun project to make with the kids. We made mini ones for our ornaments on our tree. To make real gingerbread houses there is a great recipe here at Housefull of Homeade.

Here are Bob Villa's A-frame house templates.