Bookcase to Dollhouse Makeover
When I saw this house shaped bookcase on the Facebook Marketplace I knew I could give it a great makeover for my daughter's Playmobil sets.
It was in rougher shape than I thought. It’s hard to tell from the photo but it looks like it was never sanded, the knots of the wood were showing through, there were stains dripping on the side and the tabs that hold the shelves were missing.
Everything I used for this makeover I had on hand. The paint I used for the inside I was literally scraping the container because I was running out.
I cut down scrap wood I had on hand using my jig saw and even cut out doors to go from room to room.
I realized it needed one more shelf and I found a scrap board for that and cut it down as well.
I attached the room dividers using trim nails through the back and then caulked the seams.
I added Molly’s name as an address as well as some little flowers on the bottom with my Cricut Joy
It was a huge hit and I’m happy now all her little Playmobil people have room to spread out and expand!
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This is wonderful!! I have wanted to do this for my granddaughter forever, I haven't ever seen a house shaped bookcase before I was just going to attempt to add a peaked roof to a straight bookcase. Do you have any tips on how to do that?
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