DIY Cardboard Dollhouse Cottage for Sylvanian Families

In recent years I've developed a passion for making dollhouse crafts from scratch, so I thought I'd attempt to make a DIY video with this simple cottage for Calico Critters, Pop Mart, and other small figures.
Pardon the super dry, hands. I moved way up north, it's winter, I wash my hands a lot, and my skin hates all of those things.
#diydollhouse #cardboarddollhouse #handmadedollhouse

[@-mirsken-]

I love it! Reminds me of houses in southern Norway they look very much alike💕

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you. I didn't know some houses in Norway looked like this as well.

[@prettybird367]

This was a really well made diy sylvanian house, good job! I especially loved the detail of how neatly the top floor pulls out for easier access, very nicely executed!

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you. I thought the removable floor would be a fun detail since some of the official Sylvanian houses have that feature

[@RooChanLuna]

So cute!!!

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks!

[@Imyourgirlfriend]

So cute..

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you 🙂

[@creatingjoystarz]

Amazing! That was so much fun, do it again soon. I got a lot of great ideas for my cardboard dollhouse. Thank You . Great job filming too...

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you so much! I have a lot of fun crafting, and hope to make more diy videos in the future.

[@pineapplebasket1445]

wow! Thats amazing and so well maded! Thank you'!!

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks, I'm glad you like the dollhouse.

[@mareej9979]

So clever!

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you!

[@lizvlogs15]

Oh meu Deus! Isso deixou o meu coração tão alegre! Era exatamente o diy que eu queria encontrar. Parabéns pelo seu talento. Minha criança interior está ansiosa para fazer sua própria casinha. Kiss from Brazil!

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks so much. I'm glad you liked the house craft🙂

[@AdventuresinCritterland]

This is beautiful and so creative!! Well done! Perfect size for Sylvanians. My favorite parts are the stone around the foundation and the gorgeous windows! ❤👍

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks so much! I wanted to build some kind of detail into the structure with the window and door frames and different textures so the house wouldn't be too plain. I actually enjoy "playing" with the house, setting up different figurines and props/furniture for photos.

[@vanessarsegovia]

Encontré tu canal apenas ayer y me cayo como anillo al dedo, justo acabo de recibir mis primeros calico critters así que en definitiva voy a tratar de hacer este tutorial. Tu casa quedó increíble, cualquiera pensaría que es una de las que venden.

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you 🙂Congrats on getting your first Calico Critters and have fun making your own house for them.

[@Goforfink]

It's incredible what some people can do with what others see as trash. Great video!! You are very talented.

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you 🙂

[@adultdollcollector2322]

Very amazing

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you

[@nahomyaguirre319]

Thanks this REALLY HELP ALOT❤❤❤

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks, I'm glad you find it helpful 🙂

[@monkelard]

This is *better* than Sylvanian families tbh, there's so much hyper-realism going on! Videos like these make me wanna build a tiny house 🏚️ And that cobblestone is genius btw

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks so much! I think adding multiple textures like stone and siding makes the house a little more interesting. I'm glad you feel inspired to build your own house.

[@tyecheia]

Your model making skills are off the chart!

[@JERDN]

I can't believe it! What a great video and the house looks so good. I'm struggling to find words...! This makes me want to try and make something for my homeless critters even though I'm no good at craft stuff. 😂

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you. If you feel like making something, you should try it. The more we craft the better we get at it. 😉

[@JERDN]

@@e.d.t. good advice. Thank you.

[@flamingo690]

how clever! well done!

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you

[@Pandorafriends]

Wow! This is so amazing and inspiring! I have been interested in Calico critters. This house is beautifully designed!! I love all the details!

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you! I'm glad you like the house. I enjoy making things for my smaller figures and fashion dolls.

[@tricorvus2673]

Absolute magnificence

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks so much 😊

[@kirbeenykamp3039]

What an awesome design! We would also love to purchase a digital template/pattern from you if you would create it! We love DIY builds in our house, but this mom needs measurements to create for her kids :D

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks. Sorry, I don't have a template for this house at the moment.

[@RyanVeeder]

This is so inspiring, thank you!

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks, I'm glad you like the dollhouse!

[@UnicornRainbowsToysandDolls]

WOW!!! You are so very talented! This turned out amazing...can't wait to see what you make in the future. 😍 Excellent video!

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you so much! I'm always crafting in my spare time, but this was my first time trying to film the process. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@melirosario3875]

STUNNING! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks!

[@THISYEAR]

Amazing! That was so much fun, do it again soon. I got a lot of great ideas for my cardboard dollhouse. Thank You. Great jod filming too...

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you. I'm glad you were able to get some dollhouse ideas. There are a few different dollhouse and room box styles I'd like to try, so I will probably make another cardboard house in the future.

[@Womankatia]

Amazing! 😮 it’s a perfect beautiful work ❤

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks so much. I'm glad you like the house 😊

[@happyandblessed5640]

I am in awe of your talents. You are amazingly gifted. Wow! just Wow!

[@NarniMaryThistle]

Thank you so we love It and we are. Very apreciative!

[@Mike-or2cv]

Absolutely amazing!

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you!

[@kavimagal_jeya]

உங்கள் திறமைக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள்

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you

[@SylvanianWorld]

Wow! What beautiful, meticulous work! Very finely crafted. I’ve used foam board to create dioramas for both 1:12 scale and Calico Critters. Also have a dollhouse kit I’m turning into a gingerbread house. I’ve used similar material from egg cartons for the stonework. You did an amazing paint job on the stones! Everything about the house is great. Such nice details for the doors and windows. Love the roof. I can appreciate how long it took you to do this - and so neatly, too. Thank you for finding my videos so I could find you back. Really soothing video to watch, too. Keep up the exceptionally creative work!

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you very much 😊 Sounds like you're quite a crafter yourself! The house was a bit tedious to make, took about 3 weeks in the mornings and evenings before and after work, but it was very rewarding to finish.

[@mvrooks]

this is a really nice house with beautiful details. thanks for sharing!

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you, I'm gad you like it!

[@terrysilva6430]

Very intricate. Came out so cute

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you 😊

[@MercedesWoodall]

Great job! So cute!!!

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you!

[@hazeldavis3176]

It's so well made! Loved it :D

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@KatXYZ]

Incredible & inspirational! 😍🤯❤️

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you 😊

[@KatXYZ]

@@e.d.t. you’re giving me inspiration for my black Midnight cat family! 🐈‍⬛🌙🥹🖤

[@miamischannel5714]

love this!

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks 🙂

[@diyartcraftwithrabia5666]

I enjoyed a lot to watching ur vlog its realy very nice 🌹

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you kindly.

[@user-mr3sh5dv1f]

これがダンボールで出来ているとは…。 本当に凄い！ カンガルーファミリーを見ると、セイントセイミヤ一家を思い出します。

[@e.d.t.]

ありがとうございました Thank you! 🙂

[@sharongillespie3615]

Awesome work

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks

[@BabarArts]

Very nice and hard work. Keep it up dear. And stay connected

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks a lot 🙂 I'll do my best!

[@beatrizrosaneoliveiradacos2168]

Lindo trabalho 💗 muita paciência e dedicação parabéns 💗

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you 😊

[@TheToyUnboxingQueen]

Wow from the thumbnail I thought it's one of the Calico Critters houses you can buy. You did an amazing job. Totally love the result

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks so much! I wanted the house to look like it could fit in with the real Calico Critters homes while still adding some more personal touches with the color scheme and style.

[@lieslbriel5478]

Love love love it! Can you please share the building plans? I would so much like to build this but am a bit clueless when it comes to making the plans

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you. I will have to work on making digital templates and plans.

[@melirosario3875]

Do you remember where you found that forest back truck picture? It’s so cute and I’m kind of obsessed with backdrops.❤

[@e.d.t.]

It's a few pieces of scrapbook paper taped side by side. I think they came out of a couple of different paper pads I got from Walmart years ago.

[@andymelendez-ms2wz]

☝🏻😊👍🏻😍👌

[@holaitserin]

Do you have measurements by chance? I love your work!

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks. I don't have templates for it but it's about 11.5" wide, 6" deep, and 8" high

[@LPSSkyRockets]

Cool

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks!

[@emmaslpstoys5570]

Looks great! Was wondering what type of glues you used to put it all together?

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks. I just used tacky glue. There is some mod podge on the stones but I secured them with tacky glue too.

[@nasikepal]

oh my god this is better than the original ngl! good work!

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you 🙂

[@angelamartin5071]

This is gorgeous! You gave me the inspiration and push to go ahead and make one myself! How much would you sale thus for if you were selling it?

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you 😊 I'm glad you found inspiration to make your own! I've never tried to sell a craft before so I'm not sure how much I'd charge... I'd have to do some pricing research.

[@familiesteiner-playmobilki6587]

Amazing Video! You’r sooooooo talented Love your Channel 🤗 new Sub. ❤️ P.s i‘m from Switzerland so my English ist really bad. I‘m Sorry 🤭😂

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you very much! Your English is fine. I'm glad you like my channel 🙂

[@kalijareno]

So beautiful! I love the details 💓. Do you have any exact measurements?

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you. I didn't make templates with exact measurements on them so I'd have to remeasure the parts of the house, but the overall size is about 8.25" tall, 12" wide, 6" deep.

[@kalijareno]

@@e.d.t. thank you!

[@jess-vq7gp]

this looks incredible! just curious, what are the door hinges made of? they look so realistic!

[@e.d.t.]

Thank you. The door hinges are made of brown cardstock.

[@Dayana-_-Rayos]

Está genial, pero cuáles son la medidas?, soy malísima con eso 😅

[@rryyuuxx]

this is so amazing, what glue did you use? ❤

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks. I used Aleene's original tacky glue.

[@euniverse9944]

How do you cut the cardboard so neatly

[@e.d.t.]

I just try to do the best I can and make sure my boxcutter blade is nice and sharp for smoother cuts.

[@lainadelpay]

What kind of scissors do you use? 😍

[@e.d.t.]

I use Fiskars brand scissors. I think they are the "original" kind. They are pricey for scissors, but I've been using the same pair for several years, so worth it I guess.

[@lainadelpay]

@@e.d.t. thank you! I ran out and grabbed some today. I’ve been in need of a pair of good scissors.

[@joaopedrodeamorimpaula8965]

hii!! i really love your DIY house ideas! me and my girlfriend are making this one and posting the process on tiktok. do you a tiktok account we could link to? we're already putting the link to this video in the description! really wonderful work!

[@e.d.t.]

Thanks so much. I'm happy to hear you got inspired to make the house and you two are building it together. I'm not on tiktok but If you want to leave your account I'd be glad to check out your videos.