Building dollhouse furniture doesn't have to be complicated to render pleasing results. For instance, show your children turn craft sticks and thread spools into benches and tables.
Instructions
Craft Stick Bench
1. Place two craft sticks parallel to each other to form the back of the bench. Glue sticks across from one end to the other on these two sticks, forming a solid square. Glue one stick halfway up and parallel to the two sticks in the back. This will serve as an anchor for the seat.
2. Use wire cutters to cut craft sticks in half to form two other shorter frames or rectangles. Glue these two frames together in an L shape, forming the seat.
3. Glue the seat to the anchor on the seat back.
4. Cut a craft stick in half and glue each piece to opposite ends of the bench to serve as armrests.
5. Cut two pieces of scrap material 1/2 inch bigger than the seat to form a cushion. With right sides together, pin the pieces together, matching edges.
6. Sew the pieces together, sewing 1/2 inch from the edges. Leave a 3/4-inch opening for stuffing.
7. Turn the pieces right side out and stuff with polyester stuffing; slip-stitch the opening closed.
Spool and CD Table
8. Glue a CD to the top of a spool of thread that still has the label on the top to form a table with a pedestal. The label will cover the hole in the spool, or use masking tape to cover it.
9. Turn upside down and paint the spool with acrylic or model paint.
10. Cut a piece of material 1 1/2 inches larger than the CD to serve as a tablecloth. Turn the edge under 1/4 inch all the way around the piece, then turn under 1/4 inch again and stitch to hold.
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