How Do I Build a Fairy House from an Old Doll House?
When you’re ready to give an old dollhouse a makeover, consider turning it into a fairy paradise. You’ll put your recycling skills to the test and get back in touch with nature by creating this earthy fairy house from items lying around your home. Before you start, make sure you’re comfortable with smashing up your dollhouse a bit and altering it dramatically. If it’s expensive or you’re particularly attached to it, consider using a cheaper dollhouse or simply create the furniture for it and don’t alter the house itself.Collecting MaterialsBefore you start renovating your dollhouse, you’ll need to decide on some basic materials for decorations. A fairy house should use colors from nature, such as earthy greens, browns and tans. See what you find at a craft store or in your own backyard. Chunks of tree bark work well for creating wooden shingles, and twisted sticks and leaves create miniature crawling ivy for your house. Choose a color scheme of three colors, and find matching colored p
