How to Make a Cardboard Rocking Chair for 14 & 18-Inch Doll: Step-by-Step Tutorial and Free Pattern Included

Is your doll in need of a cozy spot to relax? This DIY cardboard rocking chair is the perfect addition to your doll’s furniture collection! With just a few pieces of cardboard, some glue, and a little creativity, you can craft a beautiful, functional rocking chair that adds charm to any doll setup. Best of all, this project is budget-friendly and eco-friendly! Let's give the cardboard a second chance of life!

🎁Free Printable patterns at the bottom of the page!

Video Tutorial

Materials

Materials

• Cardboard

• Craft knife

• Ruler and measuring tape

• Pencil and marker

• Hot glue gun & glue sticks (for quick bonding)

• Super glue (for extra durability) Starbond Multi-Purpose Medium CA Glue

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3 Pages of pattern

Pattern Pieces

Pattern Piece

1. Backrest cut 4

2. Seat cut 2

3. Armrests cut 8

4. Legs & Rockers cut 8

5. Stretchers cut 8

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare and Strengthen the Legs & Rockers

Cut 8 pieces, 4 layers for each left and right leg & rocker piece.

Glue all 4 layers together using hot glue

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Step 2: Prepare Front & Back Stretchers

Cut 8 pieces, 4 layers for each front and back stretchers.

Glue all 4 layers together for each stretcher using hot glue.

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Step 3: Attach stretcher to the legs & rocker

Attach the front stretcher between the front legs using hot glue.

Attach the back stretcher between the back legs using hot glue.

Hold in place for 30 seconds while the glue sets.

Once secure, apply super glue around the joints for extra stability.

Let the structure dry completely before moving forward.

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Step 4: Prepare the seat and armrests

Cut 8 pieces 4 layers for each armrest.

Glue them together.

About 0.5 inch thick

armrests

Cut 2 layers for the seat.

Glue them together.

Seat

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Step 5: Attach the Armrests to the Seat

Glue the armrests directly onto the seat using hot glue.

Left armrest

Right armrest

Hold in place for 30 seconds while the glue sets.

Apply super glue along the joints for extra reinforcement.

Apply super glue along the joints for extra reinforcement.

Let the structure dry completely before moving forward.

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Step 6: Attach the Backrest

Cut 4 layers for the backrest.

Glue them together.

About 0.5 inch thick

Seat and backrest

Apply hot glue to the back edge of the seat and armrests attach the backrest securely.

Hold in place for 30 seconds while the hot glue sets.

Apply super glue along the backrest connections for extra strength.

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Step 7: Attach the Legs & Rockers to the Seat

Using the seat pattern marks location for the lags.

Apply hot glue, Position the completed legs & rocker assembly under the seat.

Press them firmly against the seat bottom, Hold in place for 30 seconds.

Apply super glue along all joints for extra durability.

✨Now you have it!A handmade rocking chair that’s perfect for an 18-inch doll! ✨

Let everything fully dry before testing.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! See you in the next one—happy crafting!

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Free Printable pattern Here!

HB58 (A) #Cardboard Rocking chair for 14 & 18 inch doll

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