All you need: paper mache dollhouse found at Hobby Lobby or most craft stores (I'm fairly sure I've also seen it at Michael's), various scraps of scrapbook paper, popsicle sticks for added touches, peg dolls (I get mine at Casey’s Wood products), and a bottle of glue.
Here's the price break down, more or less
house- between $2-5 depending on size you buy, that's full price. I time the sales and get it 50% off
peg dolls- if bought at Casey's Wood Products $0.15-$0.30 per figure plus shipping, if bought at craft store, about $3-4 for 10 or so
scrapbook paper- 5 for a $1 on sale, otherwise 4 for a $1, or on hand
popsicle sticks- can be bought for a huge box for about $5 or small pack of 50 or so for a dollar at the dollar store, as could the paper
glue bottle- bought at back to school sales for $0.03, otherwise about a $1
Now you have an instant craft kit that is loads of fun, can provide hours of entertainment, first deocrating the house, then the dolls, and finally playing with your dolls.
For those without a Hobby Lobby, I just checked and it is available on Amazon: Paper Mache Box with Windows Small.
edited to add: link for houses and pricing
17 comments:
This is an awesome gift idea!
What a great idea!! I know my Sassyfras would love this.
Little Wonders' Days
LOVE LOVE LOVE This! We don't have Hobby Lobby around here; I wonder if I can get that on Amazon - do you know? We have a few birthdays coming up.
Also, thanks for linking up!
I've never noticed those paper mache dollhouses at Michael's - I'll have to look more closely or online. Maybe I can justify spending a small fortune on Casey's Wood products if I turn it into kits like this for birthday gifts? =)
What a great idea!
I agree - this is an awesome gift for crafty kids. I have to keep it in mind for later.
What a great idea! I would like to get it as a gift! :)
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Ah, that is a way fun gift!
We have bought that exact house many times. It is so much fun to play with and paint. Great idea for a gift. I have never thought of that house.
This is a fantastic gift idea. My children's favourite gifts seem to be the crafty ones.
I really love this idea!! Thanks :)
Genius idea. Does it add up to be quite expensive? I would love to do that for a friends little one.
Probably all told less than $10, quite a bit less depending on how you buy it.
house- about $5 at Hobby Lobby, I used a 40% off coupon.
peg dolls- 25 cents each at the site I mentioned. Otherwise a pack of about 10 is $3-4 at Hobby Lobby or Michaels, again you can use a 40% off coupon.
scrapbook paper-5 for $1, of what you have on hand
bottle of glue- bought at back to school sale for 3 cents.
I would have NEVER have thought of this! I have all boys. Love the post and would love for you to stop in and link up this or other post in my weekly homeschooling on the cheap linky: http://3boysandadog.com/deals/2012/homeschooling-on-the-cheap-january-12-2012/
What a super fun gift! I would have loved something like this. It's great. I'll keep it in mind.
Shiloh
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Great idea! I feel sorry for those who must live without Hobby Lobby. Sad.
This is an awesome gift! I've found that even my teen daughter and her friends love to work on crafts like these.
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