Which wallpaper method do you use most in your dollhouse? :-) - Looking for beginner tips and resources

RE: Which wallpaper method do you use most in your dollhouse? :-)

Lizzy — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:48:05 +0000

@mininut123 good to hear and thanks :-)

RE: Which wallpaper method do you use most in your dollhouse? :-)

MiniNut123 — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:08:15 +0000

@lizzy I totally understand about the approval thing. Your system just hated me the first couple of times for some reason. Now it seems to like me...

RE: Which wallpaper method do you use most in your dollhouse? :-)

Lizzy — Tue, 26 May 2026 13:51:16 +0000

@mininut123 Hi, your message came through, I just need to approve things first on this forum, to avoid spamming. (so I don't know what the problem is all about when you sent me that email sorry )

Thanks for your advice!

Have a nice day

Lizzy

RE: Which wallpaper method do you use most in your dollhouse? :-)

MiniNut123 — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:50:45 +0000

I prefer scrapbook paper because it's SO much cheaper per sheet than dollhouse wallpaper! I have printed some from various sites but a lot of the time, I can't find precisely what I'm looking for. Another medium I've used is fabric. There are tons of fabrics available, not just cottons, that work well for wall coverings!

Which wallpaper method do you use most in your dollhouse? :-)

Lizzy — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:52:55 +0000

I noticed that whenever I work on a new miniature room, I almost always end up debating the wallpaper again 😂

Sometimes I use scrapbook paper because it’s quick and easy. Other times I print my own wallpaper designs. And every now and then I even end up testing wrapping paper because I liked the pattern too much to ignore it.

So now I’m curious what everyone here prefers most in their own dollhouses and miniature rooms!

1 Scrapbook paper

Very easy to work with and there are endless patterns available.

What I like:

thicker and easier to glue neatly
less wrinkling
often already has good texture and color

Small downside:

patterns can sometimes look too large for scale
thicker paper can make corners bulky

2 Printable wallpaper

I probably use this the most lately because you can fully control the scale and style. And of course I have my own Etsy store with wallpaper. You can also get quite a few FREE ones right here on this page;

What I like:

easy to resize
endless vintage and modern options
easier to match with floors and furniture

Small downside:

Thin printer paper can wrinkle
Home printers sometimes change colors slightly

3.0 Wrapping paper

This one surprises me sometimes. I’ve found some beautiful tiny-scale patterns on gift wrap.

What I like:

very cheap
huge variety during holidays
some patterns work perfectly in miniature

Small downside:

often very thin
tears more easily during gluing
Shiny finishes can sometimes look unrealistic

I’d really love to know:

Which method do you use most?
Have you found a paper type that works surprisingly well?
Do you seal your wallpaper afterward or leave it as-is?
And what glue gives you the least headaches? 😅

Photos very welcome too because I always love seeing different wallpaper styles in miniature rooms.

Happy crafting!

Lizzy