Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Doll Bed Makeover

 I have a sweet niece who loves playing with dolls.

 So while I was in the thrift store last week, I spied a doll bed that I thought she might like to play with.

For $3.00, it was a great price, but in need of a makeover.

 I cleaned it off, then painted it white using leftover paint.

 I added beadboard wallpaper to the headboard and footboard.

I covered the bottom sides with fabric and ribbon trim for a softer look.

 I made a pillowcase with leftover fabric and ruffled trim.

I purchased a foam cushion and covered it with fabric in colors to match her room.


I hope she enjoys it!


34 comments:

  1. She better love it or I'll come and have it for me!! It's gorgeous!! I love your projects, Brandi. You're one clever laydeeee!

    Sarahx

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  2. What a GREAT Aunt you are! That is awesome...I would have LOVED something like that as a child. Very cute!!

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  3. So cute I have an old dollhouse from the 60's that was passed down to me from my mom I need to redo it for my kids. I love renewing things.

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  4. It's adorable Brandi, you did a great job! Your nice is one lucky little girl, I'm sure she'll treasure it always.

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  5. Okay, so how do I win this now?
    m.

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  6. how adorable im sure she will love it

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  7. What a lucky little girl. That is quite the transformation. VERY nicely done! :)

    -Shelly

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  8. Awesome makeover, Im sure she will enjoy it.

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  9. Oh Brandi, this is adorable. You are a great auntie! I'm sure she'll love it and you too! Thanks for stopping by for a visit. I hope you'll link this to Frugal Treasures Tuesday this week. Have a great week. : )

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  10. Found you at Tip Junkie. I'm sure she'll love it!

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  11. This is so cute! What little girl wouldn't love this?? :)
    Www.therookieseamstress.com

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  12. My husband made a dolls bed for YoungerSon's toy Wrinkles dog (remember those from the 1980s?) and I made the mattress, pillow and covers..... and now it's played with by his 3 yr old son... and the new baby twins will love it too, when they get a bit older.

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  13. Too cute! You are always up to something good....such a nice aunt too!

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  14. So sweet!! She is going to love it!!

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  15. WOW! Amazing work!!! You are such a thoughtful aunt :).

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  16. I love this, such a great idea. I hope you'll stop by and add this and any other posts you're proud of to my Wednesday What We Wore and Made Link party

    marissa
    http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

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  17. This is ADORABLE!! I need to score a lil bed like this for Alice. :)

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  18. That little bed is Adorable!! I love the added beadboard wallpaper and those ruffles! The whole thing is so cute! She is going to love it!

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  19. Oh this is got to be the cutest doll bed, ever! The whole bed is simply adorable Brand, from the sweet ruffles to the beadboard! Thanks for your sweet visit and have a blessed MOTHER'S DAY!
    FABBY

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  20. Oh Brandi, this is the sweetest!

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  21. Super cute! Love the transformation! Your niece will LOVE IT! SMiles, Jill

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  22. What a fabulous transformation, Brandi! Your niece will love it!!!

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  23. That is adorable, Brandi. She's going to love it. I know that I would have when I was a little girl. You're the best Auntie!

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  24. I am sure she will enjoy such a beautiful and lovingly refinished gift. Bravo! Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

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  25. what a get present! thank you for your example of kindness...she will love it!

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  26. Beautiful makeover. Your niece will love this sweet doll bed.

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  27. What a delightful transformation. She will love it.

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  28. How cute. I still remember sewing bedding for DD1 and DD2's doll beds. Still have them for the grandchildren.

    Dropping by from Met Monday.
    Allison
    Atticmag

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