DIY ROOMBOX | Movable WALLS + Working DOOR & WINDOW! | Miniature Dollhouse for BARBIE Dolls

Find out how I made this highly customisable roombox for my Barbie dolls using paper and craft sticks. This roombox features movable walls and a working door and window.
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CONTENTS RECAP:
• This roombox is made using mostly cardstock and craft sticks. You don't need any specific tools to make it!
• The walls of this roombox can be removed and put back in place thanks to a magnet "place&lock" mechanism (patent pending 🤣). This will allow you to create a room with 4 furnished walls while still being able to look inside the room.
• In this video, I'll also show you how to make a working window, a working door and a tile floor using cardstock.
• This project is perfect for dolls like Barbie, Monster High, Blythe, Ever After High and even collectibles like Littlest Pet Shop and Sylvanian Family.
• You can find the download link for the free printable template at the end of the video.
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[@SimplystellaTV]

⚠Free printable template: keep reading! Love Cricut? 😍 I have exciting news! Shop here: cricut.pxf.io/simplystella to get awesome products & *support my channel.* I’m so grateful for your support! 🙏 ⚠The download link to the *free printable template* is given in the video! Make sure you watch the entire video, so you won't miss it. *Troubleshooting:* - Make sure you type the full URL as given in the video (including any .htm extensions) - Check the download folder on your device. Some browsers automatically download your files, and you might have downloaded them without realizing it.

[@AnomalousNormie]

Thank you for this. Most tutorials don't have this magnet option. And thank you for leaving your mistakes in as well, showing your learning process.

[@SimplystellaTV]

Magnets are such a godsend! They make it so much easier to create different mechanisms in miniatures 😍 And honestly, if you're not making mistakes, are you even crafting? 😂 (I have to keep reminding myself of that 😂)

[@myszoskoczka]

I was looking into making a collapsible roombox and magnets are a PERFECT solution, thank you so much!!

[@SimplystellaTV]

I'm so glad this was useful! I'm obsessed with magnets 😂😂😂 Have fun building your roombox 🤩🤩🤩

[@dorisney85]

It’s so overwhelming. I think there are many excellent Ideas. Thank you for sharing it

[@SimplystellaTV]

Ooh thank you Doris! I hope this was useful 😍😍😍

[@queencityminis]

Wow! What a wealth of information. I work in 1:12 scale or smaller, but everything you show can be scaled down easily. I really love the strike plate detail! Everything is great.

[@SimplystellaTV]

Ooh thank you! So glad you noticed the strike plate detail, it was my favourite part to make 🤣😍 Hope this will be useful for your own minis! I think this could be one of those instances where working in a smaller scale might make the process a bit easier 🤫🤩

[@recoveringsoul755]

How did I just find this video? I like the floor technique too

[@taniateigen9033]

Awesome! The wood and cardboard are such a good idea for strength. 🎉

[@SimplystellaTV]

ooh thank you! and it's so durable- it's been a few months now and it's still holding strong 😍😍

[@janiceharding625]

Wow, this looks amazing, I’m really excited to see how you constructed it. 🌷

[@SimplystellaTV]

Hope you'll like it!! I loved making it 😍😍😍

[@SipNCreate]

I have been wanting to do something similiar with my Calico Critter dollhouses - adding a fourth wall with magnets. This video was very helpful and gave me some pointers I had not thought of. Also great ideas for more than just the walls. Really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@SimplystellaTV]

Oh I'm really glad it was useful! Hope you'll share the results of your dollhouse transformation, I love those cute Sylvanian Family houses 😍😍

[@nazrulnadziruddin9641]

thank you for the video. believe or not this video answers a lot of my questions on how to improve my dollhouse.

[@SimplystellaTV]

Oooh I'm so glad to hear that! I'm happy to know this was helpful 🤩🤩🤩

[@arelisurdaneta8141]

TODO LO HACES PERFECTO ME ENCANTA 👏👏👏👏👏❤🇻🇪❤🤩😊🥰🤗😍🙋‍♀️👍👍👍👍

[@SimplystellaTV]

eres muy amable, gracias 😍❤️❤️❤️

[@DollsandEverythingElse]

I just found this video and I’m glad I did because I want to build my bedroom and bathroom dioramas and I was pondering if I wanted to use MDF, rigid foam or regular board and now I’m definitely going this route because I have plenty of posterboard, cardboard and dowels! I’ll 3D print my door and handles and I’m definitely creating a floor like yours! As always, thank you so much!

[@SimplystellaTV]

Haahahah not gonna lie, making this roombox was possibly the proudest achievement of my entire life 😂😂😂 btw how are your 3D printing experiments going? 🤩

[@DollsandEverythingElse]

It was so creative so you should be proud! I’ve printed some stocking stuffers and some dollhouse miniatures including a 12-cube kallax shelf and a desk but they’re not my creations. I get free files from my 3D printer group and I’ve purchased from either Etsy or Cults3D. I want to create my own but I haven’t learned Tinkercadd yet. Thanks for asking.

[@SimplystellaTV]

​@@DollsandEverythingElse3D modeling is definitely a learning curve, but it's so rewarding! If I may, I'd suggest starting with something very easy-it will give you a boost of confidence to really get into it! The first thing I 3D modeled was a super basic coffee mug (basically a hollowed-out cylinder with a handle 😂), and I was SO excited about it 😂😂😂

[@DollsandEverythingElse]

@ makes sense….i like the idea of a coffee mug. I see you using it and it looks like I can do it but it never works the same. Cylinder shape, hollow cylinder shape, group and magic is supposed to happen…just not for me. Thanks.

[@SimplystellaTV]

​@@DollsandEverythingElse hahahah I'm familiar with that feeling 😂😂😂

[@user-ox9lo2nj9q]

Stunning. Can't wait to try!! I also want to make a bathroom box😆 I am going to use mosaic tiles for the floor if possible. So excited

[@SimplystellaTV]

Oooh great idea (the tiles)! 🤯👏👏👏

[@SimplystellaTV]

And thank you!😍❤️❤️❤️

[@cultofmara]

I have been trying to figure this out for years!! How to have removable walls and save space, plus switching out scenes. So amazing thank you Brilliant

[@SimplystellaTV]

Oooh thank you! I'm so glad this was helpful 😍❤️❤️❤️

[@roxaslove23]

I’ve been binge watching your videos and oh my god, I love how meticulous you are! The details are so precise and perfect! ❤

[@SimplystellaTV]

Ooooh you're so kind, thank you! I hope you're finding them useful 😍😍😍😍

[@roxaslove23]

@@SimplystellaTV Yes, I wanna try a lot of these out for my dolls!

[@SimplystellaTV]

​@@roxaslove23 aww I'm so happy to hear it 😍😍😍😍

[@its_a_dolls_life]

This is genius!!! I absolutely love your ideas. I would love to make this into a brownstone or townhouse.....if I ever find the time to dedicate to doing it.

[@SimplystellaTV]

Oh that's a genius idea! 🤯👏 You could simply make two identical rooms and put one on top of the other! 😍😍😍 (and as for the time thing - I feel you 🤣🤣🤣)

[@zeritadunn709]

I absolutely love the way tou did the room you got yourself a new subscriber😊❤

[@SimplystellaTV]

Ooooh I'm so happy to hear this! I hope you'll try to make this room yourself! 😍❤️❤️

[@NikkisDollsyWorld]

Brilliant!

[@SimplystellaTV]

Haahah thank you! 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BejaVue]

Really so amazing and realistic!!! ❣️❣️❣️

[@SimplystellaTV]

ooh thank you 🥹🥹😍❤️❤️

[@angelaperry-dhs-ssc3673]

Nice job!!

[@SimplystellaTV]

Oooh why thank you 😶😍❤️❤️❤️

[@maneeratromtrairat174]

you made brick wall and floor . 3d doll handle set look great .

[@SimplystellaTV]

Ooh thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the project (and the handle is totally my favourite part too 😍)

[@savvycrafter8518]

Michael store sells a silicone mold of bricks that you can use clay foam or whipped clay in and make the brick easier and feather light.

[@SimplystellaTV]

Ooooh that sounds cool 😮 we don't have Michael's here 😢😢

[@MyRementminikitchen]

Great video, I might try this one day, thank you❤

[@SimplystellaTV]

Ooh I hope you will! I dare say this concept of roombox could work great with the type of videos you shoot! 🤩🤩

[@bbwlanas]

such a great room box! thanks for sharing

[@SimplystellaTV]

Ooh thank you so much! I hope it will be helpful 😍😍😍

[@GingerLolaMiniatures]

I love the walls, amazing work!

[@SimplystellaTV]

Ooh thank you 😶😍❤️❤️❤️

[@BellaDollStyle]

This has to be the smartest way to make a room!!!

[@SimplystellaTV]

Oh so glad you like it! 😍 And I was just now thinking, you could hypothetically make several roomboxes and then place them side by side to make a dollhouse 🤯 (am I crazy?)

[@BellaDollStyle]

@@SimplystellaTV No not at that's a great idea!!!

[@SimplystellaTV]

@@BellaDollStyle 😍😍

[@loricedbrim]

Love your crafting.❤

[@SimplystellaTV]

You're always too kind 😍❤️❤️❤️

[@minihappyart]

I loved watching it, so creative!! And the little door handle is my favourite, OMG!!

[@SimplystellaTV]

You have no idea how obsessed I am with the door handle 🤣 I've spent so much time playing with it it's probably going to fall off 🤣🤣🤣

[@minihappyart]

@@SimplystellaTV hahah I think I have an idea :D

[@Barbara.Roberts]

Omg super talented😭🤩💜💜💜 I just can't even!!!! Awesome video💞💞

[@SimplystellaTV]

Oooh why thank you dear! You're always so sweet 😶😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Mslovie]

Awesome job love all the details I only hope I can use some of your ideas Thanks so much for sharing your time & craft skills

[@SimplystellaTV]

I'm so glad you liked this! Hopefully it will be helpful for your own creations 😍😍😍

[@ValeriaTrejo-bf7su]

Love you i am your fan always watch youre videos

[@SimplystellaTV]

Aaaaw thank you!❤❤❤

[@hellemaigaard9850]

You are just so talented. Everything you do is just so beautiful. Is the gesso you use to make the brickwalls, is that the same gesso, you use to paint the walls with?

[@SimplystellaTV]

First of all wow, thank you!! 😮😍❤️❤️ And no they're not the same thing! I should have probably mentioned it. The one I used to make the brick texture is actual gesso (or stucco, I've never understood the difference 😂) whereas what I used to paint the walls is *acrylic* gesso. Acrylic gesso is a lot thinner then "gesso" gesso and can be applied with brushes (it has a similar consistency as acrylic paints, but dries to a more opaque and textured finish). Regular gesso is quite thick and you need some kind of spatula(or your fingers 🤫) to apply it. Hope this helps! 😊

[@ishamkaur]

Soo creative 👌 loved this roombox so so much

[@SimplystellaTV]

Oooh thank you! Hopefully this was ab helpful video 🤞😍❤️❤️❤️

[@nofamini]

It's a great work! 👍👍👍❤

[@SimplystellaTV]

I'm so glad you like it 😍❤️❤️❤️

[@Momowild3230]

Wow!

[@SimplystellaTV]

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[@dorisney85]

I‘m curious what it is like

[@SimplystellaTV]

Hope you'll like it! I'm so excited about this project 😅😂

[@ginagee5627]

What tool did you use to cut the mdf? Dremel?

[@SimplystellaTV]

Basically! It's a rotary tool by Parkside: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3emdYGKe9SWrs0si=WyCida1PJ2k9Yepv I also own a Dremel, but it doesn't work well/at all 😢 so I mostly use this one. It's technically a cheaper brand but works better, IMHO 😂

[@sirenix-doll]

Question: For a 1/6 scale doll door? What a good measurement for them.

[@SimplystellaTV]

Mine is 1:6th! I don't remember the door's exact measurements (I can check if you need) but I'd say 31-32 + 9-10cm should be fine 😊

[@sirenix-doll]

​@SimplystellaTV ok thx you I'm slowly building my own dollhouse and idk if my door measurement was right or what a good size. Since it my first attempt using cardboard first before I used foamboard as a final.

[@SimplystellaTV]

​@@sirenix-dollno worries nad have fun with your project 😍❤️

[@noran.7376]

This came out amazing!! Can you sell me the file for the bricks please? I have a silhouette and have been looking for one that big!!

[@SimplystellaTV]

Sure I can upload it if you want! Just be warned, it took my Silhouette a good 45 minutes to cut it (+ another half hour to peel off all the little rectangles from the mat) 🤣🤣🤣

[@grant254ish]

My daughters are absolutely going to want to try this. Do you have a list of the tools you use? I’m certain we don’t have most of what you used 😂 we may have teeezers and an exacto knife but they tool that might be a drill of some sorts we do not have. Not sure what it’s called.

[@Shari_A._]

A dremel with various attachments is a good tool to have. Can be used for slicing through things, drilling, sanding, polishing, etc.

[@SimplystellaTV]

Haahahah yes I'm very spoiled 😅🤣 and yes that is a drill! If you don't have one, an awl could be a pretty good substitute, although it does require more strength 😂 (and time). As Shari mentioned, a Dremel-type rotary tool is great for this kind of projects, as it allows you to cut, buff and drill a variety of materials. I've even recently found a super cheap one that works surprisingly well! To be fair most of these projects CAN be made using just an exacto knife, an awl and a nail file - the "fancy" tools make the job faster/easier but they're not absolutely necessary! ❤️

[@SimplystellaTV]

@@Shari_A._ it is definitely a good one to have! 😍

[@Shari_A._]

@@SimplystellaTV Yes, and I love there are many options now, and cheaper ones that work just as well.

[@meliabreuo99]

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[@SimplystellaTV]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@supahCla3]

What are the main advantages of using wood reinforced cardstock over foamcore. Using foamcore for the walls would make it a lot simpler!😅 So I imagine there are reasons I’m not thinking of.

[@SimplystellaTV]

@@supahCla3 Main reason is availability 😂 I used cardstock and wood sticks because, at least in my experience, they’re easier to find and a lot cheaper. I always get mine at the dollar store; foam board is a pain to get... I have only seen it in art stores and it was way too pricey for me (+ it was never big enough for what I do 😞). I also think that cardstock may be easier to cut and that wood may be a bit sturdier, although I might be wrong 🤷‍♀️ If you already have foam board, go ahead and use that instead! And don’t forget to tell me how it goes because I’m super curious.😍

[@supahCla3]

@@SimplystellaTV I agree the wood reinforcement probably does make it sturdier, but I don’t have the tools to cut the wood. I’m curious, what tool did you use?

[@SimplystellaTV]

@@supahCla3 they can be cut with a small hand saw, or even a sturdy cutter! Personally though, I'm lazy and have literally no muscles 😂😂😂 so I prefer to use a rotary tool (www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&tag=simplystella-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=78d0140e7b9e9034189db1ad96a11f58&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=arts-crafts&keywords=Rotary-Tool). It works kinda like a drill, but it can also saw, buff, engrave, etc. I love mine 🤩

[@Kimella777]

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[@SimplystellaTV]

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[@LindaMarani]

Fantastico, è venuto proprio bene :D ho usato anche io recentemente le assi di legno md per fare una stanza, è davvero ottimo! Non so dove lo trovano il foam board che usano tutti gli americani, lo usano ovunque.

[@SimplystellaTV]

Io l'avevo trovato una volta in un colorificio (non chiedermi dove perché parliamo del medioevo 😅)! Non l'ho comprato perché costava troppo (sono braccino corto) 🤣🤣 ma se dovessi trovarlo a un prezzo ragionevole vorrei provarlo anche io.. l'unico dubbio che ho è che non so se va bene per la mia scala (1:6) tutti quelli che ho visto lo usano per 1:12 o 1:24 🤔 Comunque i bastoncini funzionano a meraviglia no? 😍

[@LindaMarani]

@@SimplystellaTV @SimplystellaTV l'idea dei bastoncini è fantastica, potresti costruire una casa vera 😂 il foam board l'ho visto usare da my froggy stuff e delighful dolls, ma loro usano probabilmente taglia A3. Oggi neanche farlo apposta l'ho trovato in un negozio dei cinesi 😲. Siamo magiche, l'abbiamo invocato 😂 2 pannelli A4 a 2,90€ mi sembra un prezzo decente, unico problema è che per scala 1/6 è piccolo e aveva un lato adesivo.

[@SimplystellaTV]

@@LindaMarani COOOOSA oddio devo fare un giro dai cinesi allora! 2,90 è poco, quelli che avevo visto io erano tipo 6-7$ e saranno stati 24x33 massimo 😱

[@SimplystellaTV]

@@LindaMarani Ps. Poi fammi sapere come ti trovi 😍

[@LindaMarani]

@@SimplystellaTV sicuro! 😆

[@Cloudy55cuty]

Oh my gosh i am so angry right now Cuz How can you be so underrated its so unfair

[@SimplystellaTV]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 bahahahahahaha youre so sweet 🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Cloudy55cuty]

Learned from the best 🥹

[@SimplystellaTV]

@@Cloudy55cuty 😍❤️

[@5greenfeathers]

That looks suspiciously similar to the way drywall is hung…..only miniature!

[@SimplystellaTV]

Whaaa really? This makes me feel so VALIDATED 😂😂😂😂

[@instantlywithisa]

Is it wrong to say I’m on pins and needles for this? 😂😂

[@SimplystellaTV]

Maybe but I'm loving it 😂😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️