--- title: "10 Amazing DIY Miniature Tutorials by 1 Inch Minis ..." description: "Cathedral Radio; Vintage Kitchen Chair; Kitchen Cabinet; Roll Top Bread Box; Paper Basket; More ..." url: "https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/amazing-diy-miniature-tutorials-by-1-inch-minis/" category: "lifestyle" last_updated: "2026-06-17" --- # 10 Amazing DIY Miniature Tutorials by 1 Inch Minis ... DIY Miniature Tutorials fill my Pinterest home page. I am still on my miniature dollhouse phase and I pretty much repin all awesome** miniature DIY projects** I encounter. A good number of them link back to 1 Inch Minis by Kris. If you love to make your own miniature furniture and accessories, you will absolutely enjoy this blog. Kris is all sorts of fantastic. Her **DIY miniature tutorials** are so incredible I end up with my jaw on the floor whenever I check out her blog. I have gathered here 10 that I think you will love. ## 1. Cathedral Radio ![Cathedral Radio](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/18_560x420.jpg) Adorable, right? Not only is this** DIY miniature tutorial** fun to follow, you will also be rewarded with a fantastic dollhouse radio. I love this post on 1 Inch Minis because you get helpful tips on painting and giving handmade mini furniture that antique finish. [Tutorial](http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20to%20make%20a%201%20inch%20scale%20cathedral%20radio%20from%20paper) ## 2. Vintage Kitchen Chair ![Vintage Kitchen Chair](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/28_560x420.jpg) Yes, those are miniature chairs. Even more astounding: they are handmade. This is probably the **miniature tutorial** that made me a die hard fan of Kris. Check out the link for the complete set of instructions. [Tutorial](http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20to%20make%20a%20metal%20tubular%20kitchen%20chair) ## 3. Kitchen Cabinet ![Kitchen Cabinet](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/37_560x420.jpg) Can you believe that this is made of mat board? Kris is ridiculously talented, I tell you. Now don't worry if this looks a bit complicated. The link below will lead you to a comprehensive step-by-step guide. [Tutorial](http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20to%20make%20kitchen%20cabinets%20from%20mat%20board.) ## 4. Roll Top Bread Box ![Roll Top Bread Box](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/48_560x420.jpg) Too cute! If you don't want to start with the previous** miniature DIY project**, you can go for this much smaller one. You will need mat board for this, too. [Tutorial](http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20to%20make%20a%20doll%20house%20roll%20top%20bread%20box%20from%20mat%20board.) ## 5. Paper Basket ![Paper Basket](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/58_560x420.jpg) The little details are the best parts about any miniature dollhouse project. And making this paper basket will help your shabby-chic kitchen or garden shed look even more delightful. [Tutorial](http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-post.html) ## 6. Ottoman ![Ottoman](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/68_560x420.jpg) Before I found 1 Inch Minis, I attempted to make an ottoman for a miniature study I was making. It was a complete fail. Armed with Kris's **miniature tutorial**, I am certain that my next attempt will no longer be fraught with frustrated sighs. [Tutorial](http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20to%20make%20a%20%22leather%22%20ottoman) ## 7. Fly Swatter ![Fly Swatter](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/78_560x420.jpg) You can buy one but why do that when Kris has a great **miniature tutorial** for us? I love that the handle has decorative elements. [Tutorial](http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20to%20make%20a%201%20inch%20scale%20fly%20swatter) ## 8. Kitchen Dresser ![Kitchen Dresser](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/88_560x457.jpg) I love this because Kris shows us how to give** handmade miniature furniture** an aged finish. With techniques you learn from this tutorial, you can easily make an adorable bench or swing for your dollhouse. [Tutorial](http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20to%20make%20a%20kitchen%20dresser%20with%20mat%20board) ## 9. Shabby Chic Bed ![Shabby Chic Bed](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/94_560x420.jpg) Like you, I cannot believe that this bed is handmade. I had to include this here not only because the bed is all kinds of awesome but also because you get to learn a lot of** miniature DIY** techniques from this post (e.g. making carved "wood" legs and using punchers to add details). [Tutorial](http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20to%20make%20a%201%20inch%20scale%20shabby%20chic%20bed) ## 10. Vintage Kitchen Table ![Vintage Kitchen Table](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/04/105_560x420.jpg) This table matches the pretty kitchen chairs above. This is one of the **DIY miniature tutorials** on 1 Inch Minis that made me say out loud "Oh Kris, you are ridiculously creative." Look at the details of this table! [Tutorial](http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20to%20make%20a%20vintage%20kitchen%20table) I'm sure you're a big fan of Kris now as I am. Her **DIY miniature tutorials** are simply delightful. I love that she also peppers her **miniature tutorials** with encouraging words. Her projects may look complicated but she says that they're easy. Hope you find these** DIY miniature tutorials** useful! 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