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:

Sarah @ Modern Country Style said...

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

Cow Pies & Mud Pies said...

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

Kita said...

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.

Karen said...

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

Mark said...

Okay, so how do I win this now?
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ARod said...

how adorable im sure she will love it

Shelly {Quiet Luxury} said...

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

-Shelly

Sewe said...

Awesome makeover, Im sure she will enjoy it.

Barbe @ Beez Rental Designs said...

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. : )

Olive Cooper said...

It is too too sweet.

Sam said...

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

Vanessa said...

This is so cute! What little girl wouldn't love this?? :)
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Shammickite said...

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.

Decor & Harmony said...

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

Mrs. Chic said...

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

Our Delightful Home said...

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

Mrs. Delightful
www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

marissa said...

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

Ami Allison said...

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

Cristina Garay said...

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!

FABBY'S LIVING said...

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

Sherry said...

Oh Brandi, this is the sweetest!

Jill said...

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

Jen Price said...

Ah! So, so cute!

Lizzy said...

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

Candace said...

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!

Christina at I Gotta Create! said...

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

Tranae said...

Thats awesome.

Shades of Summer said...

That is precious! Just adorable.

Annmarie Pipa said...

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

PAT said...

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

Michele said...

What a delightful transformation. She will love it.

Allison Shops said...

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

Carla said...

Cute idea!

GiftedEye said...

AW! I love this idea!