The Willowcrest Dollhouse has been highly sought after since it was discontinued years ago. During that time, the only way to obtain one was through bidding or trading sites, where availability was scarce as owners were reluctant to sell. Recently, Greenleaf Dollhouses re-released the kit due to popular demand, allowing more builders to create their own Willowcrest Dollhouse. Although the dollhouse has been out of stock for some time, it is expected to return soon. For those eager to start now, they can still find kits on bidding and trading sites at reasonable prices.
Many first-time builders often reach out to me for advice on optional finishes for their dollhouses but are sometimes unprepared for the challenges involved. In this second assembly, I will outline popular finishes and assembly options that builders may want to try with their Willowcrest Dollhouse. In this build, I plan to cover several techniques, including applying ceiling paper and floor coverings, shingling dormers and adding flower boxes, creating a stained glass skylight for the living room bay roof, giving the main roof a copper finish, using sandpaper and a widow's walk on flat roofs, designing a fan-shaped siding for the front wall, making a storm iron door for the front entrance, adding wood trim paneling to interior doors, hinging front and closet doors, crafting raised wooden appliqué decorations for the porch and fireplaces, and enhancing the exterior and chimney with extra trim. I will also discuss alternative assembly options along with their pros and cons.
This dollhouse is inspired by The Morley by Lawbre Dollhouses. I will use a similar color scheme and incorporate some of its architectural features. Many ideas for this dollhouse are not my own; I will credit and link the miniaturists who inspired me as I document this assembly. If you have one of these kits at home, now is the perfect time to dust off the box and start your project.
