I absolutely love how this vanity turned out! My doll needed a place to paint her nails and do her makeup, and this is the perfect thing!  I split this DIY project into two parts because I didn’t want anyone to get confused on the cut list.  This way it’s easier to follow two separate posts when creating your perfect American Girl Vanity.

Shopping List:

1 – 1/2’’ Plywood or MDF @ 2’ x 4’
1 – 2×2 @ 8 feet
1 – 1×2 @ 8 feet
1 – Mirror – About 6’’ tall and 4’’ wide (I found mine at the dollar tree)
Wood Glue
Kreg Jig
1’’ Kreg Jig Screws
3/4’’ nails ( use 18 gauge nailer)
Lightweight Spackle
Super Glue

Cut List:

1 – 1/2’’ (Plywood) @ 9’’ x 6’’ – Table Top
4 – 2×2 @ 7’’ – Legs
1 – 1×2 @ 3 1/2’’ – Front Skirt Support
2 – 1×2 @ 2’’ – Side Skirt Supports
1 – 1/2’’ (Plywood) @ 6’’ x 2’’ – Front Skirt
2 – 1/2’’ (Plywood) @ 3’’ x 2’’ – Side Skirts
1 – 1/2’’ (Plywood) @ 7’’ x 7 1/4’’ – Vanity

Tools:

Tape Measure
Kreg Jig
Jig Saw
18 Gauge Nailer
Miter Saw or Circular Saw
Hearing Protection
Safety Glasses
Pencil
Sanding Block

Step 1:

Attach all four legs.  I just nailed and glued them through the top.

Step 2:

Attach front skirt support.

Step 3 & 4:

Attach side skirt supports on both right and left sides.

Step 5:

You will attach the front skirt by nailing it to the front skirt support.

Step 6 & 7:

Attach the side skirts to the side skirt supports by nailing into place.

Step 8:

Use the Kreg Jig and create two pocket holes on the back of the vanity.  You will use two 1″ pocket hole screws to secure.

Step 9:

Glue the mirror onto the top piece of vanity.  I used super glue.

Come back for Part 2 of this project!  Every vanity needs a stool to sit on.