Dollhouses these days are made with a bunch of toxic plastics, and aren’t really that great for the environment unless they are made from recycled materials. They can also be quite costly. So if you had planned to buy a dollhouse for a little one this year, perhaps you will consider making one instead.

Check out this DIY Dollhouse tutorial on Ana White. See more homemade gift ideas on the Special Gift Ideas page.

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