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Fancy Baby Doll Crib

Make a DIY wood doll crib. Fits most baby dolls or 18" dolls or American girl dolls.

Fancy Baby Doll Crib

Specifications

Project typeDoll Furniture
RoomKids and Toys
StyleChildren's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans
DifficultyBeginner Projects
Estimated costUnder $20

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Fancy Baby Doll Crib dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

1 - 1x12 @ 4 feet long 2 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long 2 - 1/4" dowels @ 36" long 2 - packages of 2 eaach craft finials (see last step) Either pocket hole screws or 2" countersunk screws

Cut List

2 - 1x12 @ 11 1/2" 1 - 1x12 @ 18 1/2" 4 - 1x2 @ 18" 4 - 1x2 @ 14" 10 - 1/4" dowels @ 7"

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • square
  • pencil
  • hammer
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • kreg-jig
  • drill
  • jigsaw
  • sander
  • countersink drill bit

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

Cut tops of ends with jigsaw to create rounded top edges. Then attach to bottom, with either the Kreg Jig or 2" screws and glue.

Fancy Baby Doll Crib — step 1
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Step 2

Take your 1/4" drill bit and mark it with a piece of duct tape 1/4" from the end, so you will know how deep to drill your holes. Do a test hole and insert the dowel to make sure the dowel is inserted 1/4" into the hole. Adjust tape if necessary. Mark each of the 18" long 1x2s every 3" along one long edge. Then drill holes with 1/4" bit 1/4" deep. Insert dowels with glue to create crib railings. You will need to make two of these.

Fancy Baby Doll Crib — step 2
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Step 3

Now add the ends to the railings to create sides for the crib.

Fancy Baby Doll Crib — step 3
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Step 4

Mark the legs 3" up from bottom and attach to the center of the crib.

Fancy Baby Doll Crib — step 4
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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/fancy-baby-doll-crib