American Girl Fireplace

Posted on Jun 25 2014 – 1:57pm
by Rudy


American Girl Fireplace Tutorial

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

Step 1:

american girl Fireplace Step 1 Part B

American Girl Fireplace step 1 part A

Step 2:

american girl Fireplace Step 2

Step 3:

american girl Fireplace Step 3

Step 4:

american girl Fireplace Step 4

Step 5:

american girl Fireplace Step 5

 

American Girl Fireplace was last modified: March 21st, 2017 by Rudy


12 Comments so far. Feel free to join this conversation.

  1. Haley
    October 28, 2016 at 7:17 pm –

    This is such a good Idea could you hang stockings from it?

  2. Julia.H
    March 30, 2016 at 12:03 pm –

    I have one but this is so much cuter!

  3. Rhonda
    January 11, 2016 at 6:36 pm –

    Could this work with foam board? I don’t own a saw. You are so creative and handy!

    • Rudy
      January 11, 2016 at 6:56 pm –

      It would absolutely work with foam board!

  4. Style K
    July 1, 2015 at 4:37 pm –

    I love fireplaces! They are so warm and cozy and I have always wanted to know how to make one for my dolls and now I can, thanks!

    ~ Style

  5. Courtney
    February 7, 2015 at 6:54 pm –

    This is going to be a fun project

  6. Max
    December 29, 2014 at 3:03 pm –

    You left out the back panels fro the “Cut” list. I am assuming

    1 Lower Back Panel 11 1/2 x 9 3/16

    1 Upper Back Panel 11 1/2 x 2 13/16

    Correct?

    • Rudy
      December 29, 2014 at 3:13 pm –

      Thank you for noticing that:) Also, since you found this error, I will let you know before everyone else, We are doing a give-a-way around January 2nd, 2015! You will want to be watching for it, because it is going to be Amazing!!! Maybe it is going to be the NEW GOTY doll???

      • Rudy
        December 29, 2014 at 3:22 pm –

        The Cut List has been updated for this post:)

  7. Rudy
    October 2, 2014 at 9:41 pm –

    I am glad you like it, Kim. I enjoy these projects so much! There are going to be a bunch of new posts on the 7th of October! Don’t miss it:)

  8. Kim Mitchell
    October 2, 2014 at 6:35 pm –

    Thank you so much! This is awesome!