When was the first Barbie house made?

1962
It debuted in 1962, and was made entirely from cardboard, except for the plastic hangers in the closet. There were other things that made it remarkable as well. Later, Barbie Dreamhouses were designed as townhouses, or even freestanding single-family homes.

How do you make a Barbie house out of cardboard?

Add a roof to the Barbie dollhouse (optional) using the leftover pieces of cardboard from the box lids. Cut two triangles, both the same size and shape, with a bottom edge the same size as the sides of the top of the house. Attach the triangles to the sides of the top boxes using packing tape.

When did we make the Barbie Dream House?

We like making things ourselves and one of the things that our team (mother and daughters) did is this DIY Barbie Dream Doll House. Dindin and her embellished DIY Barbie dream house. In our home, summer vacation officially started last February when Dindin finished her homeschooling PACEs.

What did the original Barbie doll look like?

The original style of barbie looked a lot different, with the sassy side eye and the high ponytail, but now you can get one of those classic dolls with your classic Dream House and live that vintage dream you’ve always wanted!

What to put in a Barbie Dream House?

This is Barbie’s bedroom. It has a wall clock, an Eiffel tower wall decor, a bag collection under the dresser, a lamp shade, some flowers, a pair of sunglasses, a telephone, and a pet cat with her own bed and food. Notice the wall mural of Barbie. The carpet is the multi-purpose non-slip mat that I bought at Ace Hardware for P20 for 2 pieces.

What was the original Barbie Dream House made of?

The original Dreamhouse was made with cardboard and paper — you could fold it up and carry it with you. Aesthetically, principal designer for Barbie Bill Greening describes it as “very mid-century in style and design, with a bid of 1960s suburbia.” By the mid-70s, Barbie was living a much less suburban life.

When did they stop making cardboard Barbie houses?

By 1966, though, the era of cardboard Barbie doll houses and furniture was over when Mattel starting producing its products in plastic. Ironically, the cardboard originals have held up better than the early plastic versions. Vintage Suzy Goose Barbie Pink Wardrobe in Original Box…

When did the first Barbie house come out?

Vintage Barbie Houses and Furniture. That year, Mattel gave Sears the exclusive to sell its Barbie and Skipper Deluxe House, and Skipper got her own Dream Room, with dizzying heart-pattern wallpaper, in 1965. By 1966, though, the era of cardboard Barbie doll houses and furniture was over when Mattel starting producing its products in plastic.