*DIY Gingerbread Dollhouse Renovation* | Part 3: Walls, Floors & Ceilings Makeover

If you want to renovate a dollhouse, this series is for you. I’m renovating a secondhand dollhouse I found at a charity shop for $50 and turning it into a festive Gingerbread Dollhouse (that looks good enough to eat!) for my kids this Christmas. There are so many things I've already learned along the way and I’m here to share everything, so you end up loving the process, without tearing your hair out.

To learn how I applied the wallpaper, made 8 different floors and ceilings, including the notorious herringbone pattern, updated 2 fireplaces, added new walls, skirting boards and cornices, board & batten and tiles, including links to the tools and materials I used, watch this latest episode in my Gingerbread Dollhouse Renovation series. Stay tuned for Part 4 where I tackle the miniature furniture and decor. If you’ve missed Part 1 and 2, feel free to go back and watch them so you can find out my plans for my Gingerbread Dollhouse Renovation and how I gave the exterior a delicious makeover. And if you’re feeling inspired, let’s do this renovation together! Ok, let’s get making!

This Gingerbread Dollhouse Renovation Series is in collaboration with RYOBI Australia over on Instagram and TikTok, and I decided to share the process over here too. https://www.ryobi.com.au/

〰️Ryobi Power Tools I Used〰️
Ryobi Palm Sander: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-18v...
Ryobi Glue Gun https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-18v...
Ryobi Jigsaw https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-one...

〰️Wallpaper〰️
I recommend Die Cuts With A View (DCWV) stacks (scrap paper books) and checking out Spotlight in Australia for individual sheets. Here are some DCWV stacks I found on Amazon. Please note: They're expensive so I recommend buying individual sheets from your local craft store if you're budget conscience like me :) https://amzn.to/3AP1uIw https://amzn.to/3MPYdM1
https://amzn.to/3MwpcMa

The team at Spotlight told me they have replaced DCWV with their own range, but I have yet to check it out. Let me know if you have any luck with their new range in the comments below. Here are some more affordable options:
https://www.craftonline.com.au/produc...
https://www.craftgiraffe.com.au/paper...

〰️Other Materials & Tools I Used〰️
Scissors https://amzn.to/3M2qazs
Ruler https://amzn.to/4doiaVy
Pen
Clamps https://amzn.to/4fUu7Em
Craft Knife https://amzn.to/4fLyxNs
Craft glue https://amzn.to/3X9hHzK
Wood Glue https://amzn.to/3YIG7Cr
Painter’s tape https://amzn.to/46JIQhc
Gingerbread Paint: 1 Part British Paints Exotic Terracotta with 2 parts British Paints Field Notes

〰️How To〰️
0:00 - Intro
1:51 - Shopping for wallpaper
7:09 - Choosing the wallpaper and colour schemes for each room
7:37 - Making a new bathroom
8:22 - Applying the wallpaper!
12:34 - What I learned about applying wallpaper, including the good, the bad and the plain ugly as well as lots of tips and tricks that are essential to know
18:55 - Making the floors!
22:07 - How to make a board and batten wall
22:37 - Making more floors (including a herringbone pattern)
23:15 - Giving the fireplaces a makeover
24:04 - Making tiles for the bathroom
24:45 - Making ceiling treatments
25:35 - Making a checker floor using a thrifted placemat!
25:55 - It's finished!
26:13 - Main bedroom - sharing all the tiny details
26:37 - Bathroom and my studio - sharing all the tiny details
27:02 - Kids bedrooms - sharing all the tiny details
27:25 - Living room and bathroom - sharing all the tiny details
27:46 - Kitchen - sharing all the tiny details
28:11 - Everything I learned, including my tips and tricks for renovating the walls, floors and ceilings of this Gingerbread Dollhouse Renovation - this is a must listen!

〰️About me〰️
My name is Jaharn and I'm obsessed with upcycling and DIY. I have a website called Smor Home where I share lots of sustainable upcycling, DIY and sewing tutorials.

Instagram: http://www.instragram.com/jaharnquinn
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Website: http://www.smorhome.com
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〰️Other bits n pieces〰️
Music: Motion Array
What's your name? Jaharn
Where do you live? Noosa, Australia
How did you learn to upcycle? I've been making, DIYing and upcycling since high school - that's over 20 years ago! I have learned a lot of skills along the way, which I am excited to be sharing with you here.
Do you have other tutorials and projects? Yes, lots and lots! I share a new DIY and upcycling project almost every week here on YouTube, on Instagram and my website. You can find them all here https://www.smorhome.com and http://www.instragram.com/jaharnquinn
Please note: Some materials and tools include affiliate links. Every little bit helps so thank you for supporting me :)