I added baseboards around the floor using skinny sticks. I also put curtains around the dollhouse and accented them with Victorian-style buttons. The curtains are made of lace trim, and I chose a double-layered lace this time. I placed it under the silk screening so it remains visible and not hidden. A small dot of hot glue holds them in place, which is convenient because it can be easily removed later without leaving marks. It's important to glue the curtains to the wood trims, not the wallpaper.
The tower roof required significant work since I had left it removable, which made every gap and flaw visible. I started by trimming the interior window using sandpaper, cutting it into the shape of the trim. I created a template from printer paper by creasing it over the window, then cut around the crease. After several adjustments to ensure a perfect fit, I used that template to cut sandpaper. Now, when viewed from the third floor of the dollhouse, the tower looks finished with no gaps.
Next, I tackled trimming the opening in the dollhouse itself. This was necessary because rough edges were visible from both the third floor and when the tower was lifted off. I began by trimming the inside of the opening at the top with popsicle sticks. After they dried, I spackled where they met to smooth everything out. However, when I looked up from the third floor, I wasn't satisfied with how it looked; there were still gaps where the popsicle sticks met the outer trim. To improve this, I used my hot glue gun and a roll of lace trim, applying it around the top of the tower opening while keeping it away from the outer edge. I stretched out the lace to ensure it lay flat since any bumps could affect how the tower sits. As I reached each corner, I cut off the lace and started fresh on each side to avoid lumps from overlapping.
Once finished, I placed the tower on top, and it looked perfect. From the third floor, it appeared wonderful; the lace concealed all gaps and created a lovely frilly surround under the tower that also muffled any sound when placing it back after removal. I applied similar lace around the base of the popsicle sticks to hide everything there as well, giving a delicate appearance.
I glued roof trim around both the mansard roof of the dollhouse and the top of the tower. With extra trim left over, I used it on the back of the dollhouse too. To add more detail, I enhanced the windows with silk screen designs.
Although hard to capture in photos due to their small size, I added little white flowers inside each diamond pane using transparent fingernail art stickers found in pharmacies. These stickers are tiny and have strong adhesive for nail art but work well for this project too. When applying these tiny designs, it's essential to use tweezers for precise placement. Plan ahead to ensure you have enough stickers for all windows and that they match in design. Once placed, these stickers cannot be repositioned due to their strong adhesive.
Finally, I printed floor medallions for some of the dollhouse floors and used Mod Podge to adhere them before applying gloss varnish. They now look like beautiful wood inlays.
