Designing my own Dollhouse part 2

So I was so unsure of what colour to paint the inside of the house, I have no idea what theme or colour scheme I will have yet so I used some leftover paint from my hallway ;) It is called Moonlight and is a pretty pastel gray/Lilac

For the floor, I wasn't sure whether to add a carpet or use wooden stirrers cut up to mimic wooden floor. In the end, I found a pack of scrapbook paper with different wood effects and decided to cut it in strips and glue it down to make the scale a little more realistic for the house

What do you think?

So I decided to have a go at building my own dollhouse...

Hi all! So today is the first day of our summer holiday for the kids! So I might have time to get this idea to come along nicely seens as I never seem to be able completely to finish things. I don't know about you but I just always have so many projects going on from different hobbies.. So here it is.... I want to have a go at making my own Dollhouse. I am totally winging this and have no idea if the structure will make sense or even the layout. I plan to use the things I have around the house mostly, and I will share what I am using and where I will get my inspiration, along with links to any tutorials I find. As many of us are, I am also a huge fan of youtube(never been one to read instructions haha)and completely addicted to Pinterest. Hey I even admit to pouring over my Sims 4 builds for ideas on roof trimmings and ideas!

My original issue with a kit I made a few years ago was size, the doll I have is 16cm, it is a ball jointed doll. The door looked a little too thin and the ceiling just wasn't high enough. I would say the scale that works for this project for me is around 1/10. So a little bigger than 1/12 dollhouse scale but barbie 1/6 scale accessories wouldn't look out of place. I used the doll's size to begin the project with an adequate sized door. This gave some idea of the size to start with. Then for the height of the house. I decided I wanted one main room, like a girl cave/she shack, maybe some attic space with cushions and books For the base or skeleton of the house, I needed something that would stand straight and be strong enough to hold the cladding and tiles I wanted to eventually add but to not be too thick as it would ruin the scale. I also don't have any hardware tools to hand. I decided on a had a clip frame from Wilkinsons I had planned to put a poster in. It seems not too thick and I would be able to cut with a box cutter. I am so sooo impatient so alongside wood glue I used masking tape. I wanted the window to be huge and decorative so I have started with this size but I bet I can make it smaller if needed.

The base I have just made with cardboard

The roof I have no idea on shape or height, I do however want a little porch swing and porch steps so I am just playing aound with the slope or size of the porch roof. Did tell you I was winging this right :D ....

I Love the idea by Froggy stuff on youtube of cardboard from cereal boxed glued in layers and cut into strips for window frames, skirting board and door frames! Once painted with a paint I use for EVERYTHING wood in my house with no horrible gloss smell, Wilko Quick dry satin for interior wood and metal. It is quick to dry also wchich is even moreamazing as I am THAT impatient lol I am currently looking for ideas for the flooring. I am not sure whether to cut up wooden stirrers/lollypop sticks or just paperboard...or to use carpet... Well, there we go! A start on my new little project :) Any ideas welcome and criticisms(be kind though haha) Thank you for dropping by! NMB XXX