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crafting, girls, kids, tutorial, Uncategorized · August 23, 2016

Travel Chalkboard Doll House

We loved our DIY chalkboard doll houses so much, I thought I’d make one to take on the go!

DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.comDIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com

We’re calling it a travel doll house, but it’s really a multi-purpose chalkboard box that’s great for drawing, travel games…whatever your imagination desires! Hey, you could even get mini matchbox cars and draw a little raceway for them to “drive” on!

DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.comDIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com

The best part, is it’s really easy to make. All you need is a wood box, paint, and rope!

DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com

MATERIALS

  • unfinished lidded wood box with latch (I found this 8 in.x 8 in. box at Michaels for a few bucks)
  • 1 yard of rope
  • power drill (drill bit large enough for rope)
  • chalkboard paint (I use and love Martha Stewart brand)
  • chalk
  • foam craft paint brush

DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com

STEP ONE:

Paint your box with chalkboard paint and let it dry. Follow the paint’s label instructions for exact drying and curing time.

DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com

STEP TWO:

Drill pairs of holes on both sides of the box, next to the latch.

STEP THREE:

Insert rope into one hole and knot in place. Insert into the hole, determine desired handle length and knot in place. Cut off excess and repeat for other side.

DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com

STEP FOUR:

Condition chalkboard surface with chalk dust. The easiest way to do this is to enthusiastically color on a piece of paper with your chalk to build up a good pile of dust. Then use it to rub all over your chalkboard surface.

I cut small squares of craft felt to use as an eraser and to help spread the chalk dust.

If you ever have to clean the box with water. Recondition it with chalk dust before using.

DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com

Add peg dolls or mini toys, and you’ve got play on the go!

DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com

The sides of the box do a great job of keeping all the toys contained, so you can use this in the car, on a plane, etc.

DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com

When your littles are done playing, they can gather all the toys and chalk right inside, and tote it to their next destination!

DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.comDIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com

Screen free and tons of fun! 🙂 🙂

DIY Travel Chalkboard Doll House // www.deliacreates.com

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  1. Rachel says

    August 24, 2016 at 6:21 AM

    So cute! What a lovely idea for imaginative play on the go. And it could be used for anything! The limit is only the child’s imagination.

    Reply
    • Delia says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:58 AM

      Thank you Rachel! Yes, it’s as versatile as your child wants it to be. I love that about it.

      Reply
  2. Charity says

    August 24, 2016 at 10:19 PM

    What a cute idea! I love Nat’s outfit too!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      August 26, 2016 at 11:43 AM

      Thanks Charity! Can’t go wrong with fox socks, right? 😉

      Reply

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