Here’s a easy project that you’ll love, and just in time for a fun spring break activity, from the doll pattern blog of Peggy Britton. Visit her blog at http://www.dollclothespatterns.net/blog. No tools required. Now that your doll has a new bed, order her some cute PJs from our Emily Rose at Home collection, complete with robes and slippers, www.emilyroseathome.com/SusieHyde.
Step 1: Buy a single piece of garden border.
These are the small sections that clip together to form the decorative edging around an outdoor flower bed. They are available in many different styles.
Try to find one that looks like a mini-headboard.
- This one was purchased at Michael’s craft store. Any store with a garden center, or gardening area may have this type of border. This item is seasonal. You will probably only find it in the stores during gardening season. For best selection, shop early in the season.
- There is a small loop on the right side for joining this piece of border to the next one. If it bothers you, just cut it off with your wire cutters and file any sharp edges to prevent injury.
Step 2: Buy a basket.
This basket was purchased at Michael’s craft store for $14.99. It’s part of their “Natural Storage Solutions.” It has a metal support structure inside that makes the basket quite sturdy.
- Look for a basket that’s about 19-inches long and at least 9-inches wide. This one is 19-inches long by 13-inches wide by 5 inches tall.
- Turn the basket upside-down. To create the ‘headboard,’ stick the garden border through the basket on one of the short sides. Anchor the border’s ‘legs’ with metal twist ties to prevent movement.
Step 3: Spray paint the bed.
You may find it’s easier and requires less shopping time if you select your bedding fabrics first. Then select your paint color to coordinate with the fabric colors.
Mattress made from 1/2-inch thick foam. If your basket is shorter than 5-inches tall, you may want to use a 1-inch thick mattress to add height.
