Dollhouse Bookshelves

How can I make a bookshelf dollhouse?

I want to make a custom dollhouse for my daughter using a 3 or 4 shelved bookshelf. I am not crafty (that I know of yet, we’ll see). I was wondering if there were any websites that would show different ideas. Also, if anyone has any tips, or advice. I want to paint or wallpaper it, and carpet it. Maybe have stairs and windows, but I’m not sure. She is 3, so it doesn’t need to be super elaborate. I do have access to lots of tools and one VERY handy husband. I guess I just need some inspiration to get this project going. It’s going to be a surprise for her 4th birthday, which is in September. Thanks!
I don’t actually want to make the bookshelf itself…just modify an existing one…

Hopefully, this one will get you started:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=HomeDecor/ci_dollhousebookcase.html

The instructions:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Build/bookcaseinstruct.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavHowTo

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