How To Make A Doll's Clothes' Closet - "IKEA" For Barbies

I’m a great fan of Do It Yourself projects, If I need a box, I’ll find one Instead of making or buying one.  It’s easier,  fast and far more ecological.

Doll Clothes Closet

Joan Steiner Look -A Like

My real interest in making things out of everyday found objects began when I first found  Joan Steiner's Look-A Like book. In Joan Steiner's books everything actually was something else. Ever since I’ve tried doing the same without much success.

Nevertheless, I still keep trying because it’s exciting to watch a familiar object transfer into something else.

A Few days ago I’ve noticed that my daughter’s Barbie's outfits are scattered all over the house. 

I thought she could use a miniature Barbie wardrobe instead of using the doll’s bathtub for storage.

I decided to use my good old tea-box for the doll's closet. Up to now this box was perfect for carrying my drawing class art supplies, but never mind that…

I painted the inside of the box shocking pink (acrylic), it's her favorite color, what can I say???

I  fixed six round screw hooks (as small and thin as I could’ve found) into the frame of the box. Three pairs of  hooks in total.

Doll Clothes Storage, Shoe Hanger made from a laundry bag

I tied the hooks with black satin ribbon and used the last pair as shoe hanger which I’ve made from my overused laundry bag.

I attached two Triangle Hangers so the closet could hang on the wall.

I’ve made some tiny hangers for Barbie's clothes and used some clips as well.

Barbie Clothes Closet

It was fun to play IKEA for a moment…

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