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Dollhouse Kits - Which Is Right For You?
Dollhouse Kits – Which is right for you?
Dollhouse kits are not just a toy anymore but have evolved into a collectible that families pass down through generations. Girls of all ages love dollhouses and the miniature treasures that fill each room. Miniature porcelains and books, miniature rugs and furniture, all the dollhouse accessories that your imagination can dream of are available to help you furnish your very own unique dollhouse.
So which dollhouse is right for you? With so many to choose from, the choice can be a bit overwhelming. Start by asking yourself a few simple questions: How old is the person the dollhouse is for? Will it be a much loved and played with dollhouse? For a younger child, a good choice might be a smaller dollhouse with large rooms. One that is strong and sturdy without all the fancy delicate outer trimmings. Remember to keep your furnishings strong and sturdy as well for your young dollhouse enthusiast.
Affordability is another factor to consider. Many dollhouses have additions that can be added at a later date. You can even add one addition or wing at a time. It makes it much easier on the pocketbook when starting your dollhouse collection this way.
Dollhouse needs change as children grow. Additions may be added. Fine porcelain china replaces plastic plates. Replicas of fine art, or even an original piece of artwork now hangs in the dollhouse where a picture cut out from a magazine once hung. Keep this in mind when purchasing for a youngster. In time, the dollhouse will change from an imaginative world into a dollhouse filled with highly prized collectibles.
Perhaps the dollhouse is for you, an adult. Now the choice becomes more involved. Do you want to make the dollhouse from a kit? Do you have the time to sand, paint, glue, nail, and wallpaper the dollhouse? It is a rewarding experience when you can look at your dollhouse and say, “I made that!” If this is not something you care to tackle, no worries. Dollhouses are also available in quick build kits. Quick Build Dollhouses are kits that can be assembled with relative ease. These dollhouses are also called Ready To Play.
Now that you have decided which type of kit is right for you, there are a few more questions you need to ask yourself. Should the dollhouse be a one, two or three story dollhouse? What do I have room for? Do you want the dollhouse with a front or back opening? Next, consider what scale you need. Dollhouses can be 1:12, half scale or even large enough for a “Barbie” Doll. Half scale is the most popular.
Your decision as to the style of dollhouse is probably the easiest and most fun choice you have to make. Will your dream dollhouse be a farmhouse? Are you going more for a contemporary dollhouse? What time period calls to you? Is your imagination longing for a life of Victorian splendor with elegant formal rooms? Or maybe you will want to recreate a log cabin your ancestors lived in. This is where your heart takes over and helps you choose that perfect dollhouse.
Whatever dollhouse you finally decide on, remember this. The dollhouse you are about to create, will not only provide hours of pleasure, but years of pleasure. And some day, your dollhouse will become a family heirloom that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
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 How to Build and Furnish a Log Cabin: The easy, natural way using only hand tools and the woods around you List Price: Sale Price: $11.53 You save: $5.42 (32%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe only step-by-step guide to building log cabins and log furniture—Pioneer style There are other manuals on building cabins, but W. Ben Hunt's is the only one to show you how to build and furnish an authentic pioneer cabin-the easy, natural way, using only hand tools and the woods around you. Our ancestors used logs and hand tools to build durable, dry, windproof, and protective dwellings; and they fashioned chairs, tables, branches, and bushes. In this day of power saws, lumberyards, and high prices, it's good to know that you can build in the same way. How to Build a Log Cabin Part One provides complete directions for building cabins of three sizes: one-room, one-room and lean-to, and three-room. Just follow the clear instructions on every step of construction from choosing the site, clearing the tract, and building the foundation to installing fixtures, heating, and lighting. How to Furnish a Log Cabin If you're not ready to build an entire cabin, you can try your hand at some of the small furnishings such as lamps, fences, and candlesticks. Part Two tells all you need to know to build and finish rustic furniture for an entire home: benches, tables, chairs, beds, cots, shelves, candelabras, gates, arbors, wayside stands, even road signs and birdhouses. "Two Books in One" There are really two books in one here: Building a Log Cabin, published in 1947, and Rustic Construction, published in 1939. These two classics have been reproduced exactly as they first appeared, with the drawings and photographs that W. Ben Hunt selected and produced for the original editions. |
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