Fall wreath

Hello pallet wood sign

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.