Dollhouse Stools or Tables

 








I purchased a package of decorative Dia de los Muertos'-themed clothespin aka wood clips at World Market/Cost Plus last year in their deep discounted seasonal section for about $1.25 if I remember correctly. The small clothespins with a heart design are from Dollar Tree or maybe Target in the dollar bins. Notice that I accidentally glued two of the clothespins the wrong way. 



Look here for decorative clothespins/wood clips:

http://www.worldmarket.com/product/dia+de+los+muertos+wood+clips+set+of+6.do?page=2&from=fn


To make:

-decorative or plain craft clothespin clips (any craft store, World Market, possibly Pier 1 Imports, Dollar Tree, etc.)
-two small plain or decorative clothespins, for the legs (2 per stool/table)
-glue (wood glue or stronger glue such as E6000 is recommended)
-permanent markers, pens or similar to decorate the plain clothespin, if needed (optional)


Cost. $2.25 

Black Halloween kitty stands guard!

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Washi Tape Mini-Banner

For her (Effervescent Ethel's) Mid-century modern dollhouse fireplace mantle! Et voilà!

To make:

-washi tape
-cording, narrow ribbon (1/8" is ideal), string or similar for hanging
-scissors


Cost for us: ø

  The banner was tied on to the back of the fireplace.

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Glass Gem Suncatchers

                            

              

Greetings- this is your unfaithful Cap'n Mad Ellen broadcasting live (barely) from an undisclosed tropical paradise! Our vacation lasted longer than expected. Let's get down to business!

Glass Gem Suncatchers: 

(source: http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/16045/glass-gem-sun-catcher-craft)

-recycled plastic lids (such as those found on yogurt containers)
-clear, flat bottomed glass gems (In any color as long as you see through them when held up to light. Glass gems are available at Dollar Tree/Store, any craft store and many large retailers such as Walmart.)
-glass beads: bugle, seed, etc.
-sea glass
-lots of clear glue!
-fishing line or similar to hang the suncatchers

The directions state that the suncatchers should be set aside to dry 3-4 days but we strongly suggest 5-7 days. You can use most any type of glass craft item as long as you can see light through it. To test, hold the gem, bead, etc. up to the light. 


Happy Sails!

~Cap'n Mad Ellen~





Cost: ø (a hearty thank you to the craft barrels below deck!)



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