American Girl Fireplace

It’s time for me to start completing my dollhouse living room.  One of the first pieces I am adding is this fireplace.  I am excited to share this tutorial with you because it was so easy to make and it will add a lot of character to the room.  Notice how it’s a little bland now?  Don’t worry, I will be adding some pieces to it to make it pop.  I’m also planning on making a gas log prop for it to make it more realistic.  Stay tuned for that tutorial!

Shopping list:

1 – 1/2’’ x 2’ x 4’ Plywood or MDF
Wood Glue
18 Gauge 1’’ or 3/4’’ nails
Kreg Jig
1’’ Kreg Jig Pocket Hole Screws

Cut List:

2 – Top & Bottom Board – 1/2’’ x 5 1/2’’ x 14’’
2 – Front Panels – 1/2’’ x 3 1/4’’ x 9 3/16’’
2 – Side Panels – 1/2’’ x 4’’ x 9 3/16’’
1 – Middle Top – 1/2’’ x 5’’ x 13’’
2 – Top Side Panel – 1/2’’ x 4’’ x 2 13/16’’
2 – Top Middle Panel & Top Back Panel – 1/2’’ x 2 13/16’’ x 12 1/2’’

1 – Back Panel – 1/2” x 12” x 9 9/16”

Add Crown and Base boards as desired:)

Tools:

Tape Measure
18 Gauge Nailer
Miter Saw or Circular Saw
Hearing Protection
Safety Glasses
Pencil

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