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18" Doll Beverage Stand

For less than $10 you can build this American Girl or My Life Doll Beverage Stand! Free

18" Doll Beverage Stand

Specifications

Project typeDoll Furniture
RoomKids and Toys
StyleFarmhouse Furniture
DifficultyBeginner Projects
Estimated costscraps

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

18" Doll Beverage Stand dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

  • 1x2 - about 8 feet of scraps
  • 1x3 - about 8 feet of scraps
  • 1x4 - about 8" of scraps
  • 1/4" plywood scraps (for signs and awnings)

Cut List

WHEN CUTTING LITTLE PIECES, CUT FROM A LARGER PIECE WITH HANDS A SAFE DISTANCE FROM SAW BLADE, ESPECIALLY THE BEVEL CUTS

  • 3 - 1x2 @ 22-1/2"
  • 6 - 1x3 @ 10"
  • 1 - 1x2 @ 10"
  • 5 - 1x3 @ 7-1/2"
  • 1 - 1x2 @ 7-1/2"
  • 1 - 1x4 @ 7-1/2"
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 4" - one end cut at 30 degree bevel, long point measurement
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 2-1/2" - both ends cut at 30 degree bevel, ends NOT parallel, long point to long point measurement

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • square
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • kreg-jig
  • drill
  • jigsaw
  • compound miter saw
  • nailer
  • sander

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

Drill a 3/4" pocket hole on each end of the 10" boards shown. Attach to legs with glue and a 1-1/4" pocket hole screw - also add glue on long edges between the boards.

18" Doll Beverage Stand — step 1
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Step 2

First build this wall piece, then attach to the wall piece built in step 1, using 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.

18" Doll Beverage Stand — step 2
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Step 3

Cut corners to soften with jigsaw. Nail (1-1/4" nails) and glue to the top of the larger window sill.

18" Doll Beverage Stand — step 3
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Cut corners of second counter. Nail and glue to the smaller window opening.

NOTE: You can also hot glue counters in place.

18" Doll Beverage Stand — step 4
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Step 5

18" Doll Beverage Stand — step 5
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Step 6

Awning and signs are cut from 1/4" plywood scraps as shown. Hot glue or nail on with 5/8" brad nails.

18" Doll Beverage Stand — step 6
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ACCESSORIES

Jaime Costiglio has instructions on how she made all the accessories here.

18" Doll Beverage Stand — step 7
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Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.

Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/18-doll-beverage-stand-american-girl-or-my-life-dolls