A while back I decided it would be fun to make my girls bunk beds for their American Girl (-ish) dolls using the directions from Pieces for Reese. My intention was for me to do the work with the girls assisting me. JuneBug helped me shop for the wood, we got enough for two sets (one is going to be a gift for their friend, one of my "spares") and spent less than $20, included a countersink drill bit.
IronFish ended up jumping in on the action and he did most of the building and painting with the girls help (and a bit of mine). The final results...
I did make a bit of a change from the original plans, on the bottom bunk, we put the plywood under the side rails to make a tray to hold the mattress in place. I made the mattresses out of left over foam I had covered in old pillow cases I had in my stash. I simply serged one side to the width I wanted, slid the foam in and tucked it closed. I personally thought it was pretty clever (everyone should be proud of themselves every now and then!).
It feels good to knock a few things off my Craft Bucket List.
Peace be with you,
13 comments:
What a clever idea. The family project is something your girls will always remember. It did not cost alot but the time spent was priceless. More parents should follow your lead.
You should be proud- great job! This is adorable and a much treasured piece for your girls! Thanks for linking up!
Very Cute!! You should check out my AG backpack over at www.shadytreediary.blogspot.com .
I have several other things I haven't even posted yet, too! :)
Really cute project. Thanks for sharing.
this is precious! I always wanted beds for my dolls and never had them :( Thank you so much for linking up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings. www.ladybug-blessings.com (p.s. did you enter my giveaway for handstamped jewelry? It ends the 4th :)
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I was just thinking that my daughter really need a big girl bed for her AG Target knock off doll. Seing yours I think I should go for it or just wait till we get to Norway this summer and let it be a project for her to do with grandpa. Either way I love your bed and the bedding is really nice.
Thank you for sharing.
Those are precious! My girls are VERY attached to their American Girls. How they would love a set of bunk beds :)
Emily -
LOVE the bunk bed!!! WOW! I love that you involved the whole family! I often "build" with my daughter, so that's why it takes SO LONG for me to get my furniture posted! :) Thanks so much for letting me know! I'll be linking to you, dear! Kristi @ http://piecesforreese.blogspot.com/
I love this! My dad made my dolls bunk beds when I was little and I LOVED them! i'm sure we'll be making some for my daughters some day too :) These turned out so cute! Thank you for sharing :)
Oh, how fun! My girl would love something like this! These are just beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Fantastic Friday. I hope that you will join us again this week.
What a fun project, all super cute!! Imagine if dolls really snored? LOL!! Thank you for sharing your great project by linking up to my blog bash K.I.S.S. @ The Tattered Tag. Please remember tomorrow is another fun blog bash, so drop by and link up more of your creativity! :)
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