| One of the fun and important aspects of creating | | | | Not only is a record book essential for keeping |
| a dollhouse is planning. The process of creating | | | | your developing dollhouse on track, it also helps to |
| your dollhouse begins with the theme that you | | | | keep a record of ideas for future decorating |
| want to portray through your dollhouse. Then you | | | | projects for the dollhouse. It is also an important |
| can set your plans based on space you have | | | | resource for insurance purposes in case |
| available, how much building you want to do and | | | | something needs to be replaced. |
| your budget. During this planning process, you will | | | | You can make a dollhouse record out of any |
| want to keep a record of research that you have | | | | binder or scrapbook. It is easy to organize the |
| completed, decisions made, resources available | | | | record book by rooms and then have a section |
| and ideas for future design. | | | | for both the exterior and any additional notes. |
| Then when moving on to defining the details for | | | | Within the binder you can keep the planning |
| each room and the furnishings for your dollhouse, | | | | record, room and wiring diagrams, decorating |
| you will want to have a list of items currently in | | | | ideas and a list of your miniature collection. It will |
| your collection, pieces that you want to obtain | | | | also be important to keep photographs. |
| and "dream" items. It is also important when doing | | | | As designing your dollhouse is part of the fun, |
| the finishings for your dollhouse to keep a record | | | | going back through your record book can be a |
| of the type of wiring you have chosen, materials | | | | nice way to remember the enjoyment of the |
| used, paint finishes, contacts for future questions, | | | | whole process. |
| etc. | | | | |