Don't let the freaky clown fool you. There are plans for modern doll houses inside

What is with the titles of my posts lately? Somebody cut me off.

Seriously, though, the clown on the cover of this book I found at the used bookstore today is freaking me out. I mean, they did want to sell copies, right? Who were they hoping would buy the book, Chucky's parents?

For $3, I can get over the hideous cover. Especially since this little 96-page treasure from 1973 is chock full of inspiring projects, not the least of which are five--count 'em, five--plans for modern doll houses. Here are my favorites (sorry for photos. Scanner is on the fritz):

Other groovy ideas include how to make a geodesic dome for the backyard out of cardboard (which reminded me of this project I stumbled upon the other day), how to make a giant outdoor rocking giraffe, oh, and plans for making tiny modern furniture for those modern dollhouses. Time to fire up the power tools. Christmas is a comin'.

There are some pretty bad ideas, too (uh, I mentioned the demented clown, right?), like this "Barrel for Cavorting":

Either someone was channeling Pete's Dragon (who remembers the scene?) or an orthodontist financially backed the publication of this book.

Here's the important info for your eBay/Amazon hunting pleasure:

Title: Things to Make For Children

Publisher: the Sunset magazine folks

Copyright: 1973

ISBN: 0376047038

Comments

[valerie]

I just introduced my 3-year-old boy to Pete's Dragon last week, so I love the barrel! Pete's Dragon, what a classic.

[Megan]

Isn't it hilarious? We bought it a couple months ago right before our long cross-country flight. I can't believe it came out in 1977. I was 3 years old. My sister and I loved it, especially the Candle on the Water scene.

[Little A]

I clilcked over here from Flickr. I wish I had the modern doll house plans! It looks so very cool.

[Little A]

I clilcked over here from Flickr. I wish I had the modern doll house plans! It looks so very cool.

[Little A]

I clilcked over here from Flickr. I wish I had the modern doll house plans! It looks so very cool.

[Megan]

Thanks for stopping by, Little A. I love your children's dresses!
I bet you could find this book on Amazon. I'd try right now if I weren't half asleep. The plans in the book aren't very detailed, but they give a good starting point.