Make your own Mouse Mansion

Discover how to build, furnish and decorate your own miniature world — from a simple cardboard box to a fully furnished Mouse Mansion.

Where do I start?

It's easier than you think!

Building your own Mouse Mansion is simple — all you need is a cardboard box and some creativity. Follow these four steps to get started.

1

Choose a box

Any cardboard box will do. A shoe box, wine box or even a moving box — the bigger the box, the bigger your mansion!

2

Wallpaper & floors

Print our free wallpaper designs or paint the walls yourself. Use popsicle sticks for floorboards — suddenly it looks like a real room!

3

Make furniture

Build tiny chairs, tables and beds from recycled materials — matchboxes, bottle caps, wooden beads and more.

4

Add the details

Tiny books, lamps, paintings, clay food and flowers — these finishing touches bring your rooms to life. This is where the magic happens!

Browse by category

Whether you want to build a house from scratch, make miniature furniture or try something quick and easy — there's something here for everyone.

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Build your house
Start from scratch with a cardboard box
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Furniture
Tables, chairs, beds and more
C
Clay creations
Tiny food, flowers and objects
D
Decorations
Books, lamps, paintings and more
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Make a mouse
Sew or craft your own little mouse
C
Colouring pages
Free printable colouring sheets
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Party ideas
Mouse Mansion birthday activities
F
For teachers
Classroom projects and lesson plans
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Free downloads
Wallpaper, templates and printables
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Seasonal
Christmas, Easter and holiday projects

Pick a room

Every room in the Mouse Mansion has its own character. Pick a room and discover tutorials to furnish and decorate it.

Kitchen
Tiny pots, pans and a miniature stove
Bedroom
Cosy beds, lamps and curtains
Bathroom
A bathtub, sink and tiny toiletries
Living room
Sofas, bookshelves and a fireplace
Shop
A cheese shop, bakery or flower stall
Garden
Flowers, fences and outdoor furniture

Learn how to make a mouse

Make Your Own Mouse — Sewing Pattern Step by Step

Ever wondered how the Mouse Mansion mice are made, what they're stuffed with, or how Karina comes up with their personalities? In this Q&A she answers your most asked questions.

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Popular crafting tutorials

No kits needed — just recycled materials, a bit of creativity and your hands. These are the tutorials our crafters love most!

Miniature Chairs and a Beach Lounger from Sticks
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Miniature Chairs and a Beach Lounger from Sticks

Build miniature chairs and a fun beach lounger from popsicle sticks. Easy, relaxing, and perfect for adding personali...
Tiny Sweets from Polymer Clay
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Tiny Sweets from Polymer Clay

Shape the cutest tiny sweets and candy from polymer clay with bright colours, stripes, and little wrappers. A cheerfu...
A Tiny Sink for Your Miniature Bathroom
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A Tiny Sink for Your Miniature Bathroom

Make a charming miniature sink from a bottle cap or cardboard, with a pedestal base, wire taps and a tiny mirror abov...
Tiny Lamps from Recycled Materials
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Tiny Lamps from Recycled Materials

Turn bottle caps, beads, and wire into charming tiny lamps for your miniature rooms. A fun recycling project that pro...

Quick & easy projects

Short on time? These mini projects are perfect for beginners and kids — grab some paper, clay or recycled materials and get started right away!

Tiny Posters and a Pin Board
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Tiny Posters and a Pin Board

Make miniature posters, notices, and a pin board for your dollhouse walls. A wonderful way to add personal touches an...
Tiny Desks from Matchboxes
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Tiny Desks from Matchboxes

Transform empty matchboxes into charming miniature desks with real working drawers. A clever recycled craft that is e...
Tiny Boxes from Paper
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Tiny Boxes from Paper

Fold and glue perfect little paper boxes for your miniature pantry, shop, or storage room. Simple, satisfying, and en...
Tiny Food Baskets and Pantry Items
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Tiny Food Baskets and Pantry Items

Weave tiny baskets and create miniature food packages to fill your dollhouse pantry or shop. A full pantry tells the ...

Free printables

Print a magical mouse door for your skirting board, download colouring pages featuring Sam and Julia, or grab free wallpaper designs for your Mouse Mansion rooms.

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All tutorials

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All behind the scenes build clay decorations furniture mouse rooms seasonal
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How to Build a Mouse Mansion from a Cardboard Box — Getting Started
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How to Build a Mouse Mansion from a Cardboard Box — Getting Started

Turn an ordinary cardboard box into the beginning of something magical. This step-by-step guide walks you through you...
How to Build a Miniature Bathroom
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How to Build a Miniature Bathroom

Build a complete miniature bathroom with tiled walls, a bathtub, sink and toilet. A satisfying room project that look...
How to Add Windows and Doors to Your Miniature House
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How to Add Windows and Doors to Your Miniature House

Windows and doors bring a miniature house to life. This tutorial shows you how to cut, frame, and finish them — inclu...
How Karina Makes Her Mice — Part 3: The Details
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How Karina Makes Her Mice — Part 3: The Details

In the final part, Karina adds the magical finishing touches — eyes, whiskers, ears, and that special expression that...
How Karina Makes Her Mice — Part 2: The Clothes
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How Karina Makes Her Mice — Part 2: The Clothes

In part two, Karina shows how she dresses her mice — from tiny dresses and trousers to the smallest buttons and collars.
How Karina Makes Her Mice — Part 1: The Body
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How Karina Makes Her Mice — Part 1: The Body

Watch Karina, creator of the Mouse Mansion, share how she makes her beloved mice. In part one, she shows how she crea...
Finishing the Edges — Neat Borders for Your Miniature Rooms
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Finishing the Edges — Neat Borders for Your Miniature Rooms

Borders and baseboards are the finishing touch that pulls a miniature room together. Learn how to add neat edges that...
DIY Compilation — Crafting with Recycled Materials
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DIY Compilation — Crafting with Recycled Materials

A collection of the best miniature crafting ideas using everyday recycled materials — toilet rolls, matchboxes, bottl...
Tiny Toilet Rolls and Bin Bags from Die-Cut Sheets
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Tiny Toilet Rolls and Bin Bags from Die-Cut Sheets

Roll the tiniest toilet paper rolls and fold miniature bin bags from die-cut sheets. These funny little bathroom deta...
Mini Packages and Jars from Die-Cut Sheets
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Mini Packages and Jars from Die-Cut Sheets

Fold and glue tiny packages, jars and labels from die-cut sheets to stock your miniature shelves. A simple, relaxing ...
Mini Boxes from Die-Cut Sheets
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Mini Boxes from Die-Cut Sheets

Fold and glue the cutest tiny boxes from die-cut sheets. These miniature boxes are quick to make, look wonderful and ...
Cheese, Bags and More from Die-Cut Sheets
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Cheese, Bags and More from Die-Cut Sheets

Punch out and fold adorable miniature cheese wedges, tiny bags and other shop items from die-cut sheets. A quick, sat...
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