Metal Dollhouse
Don’t Forget Exterior Dollhouse Design
With so much attention given to the interior decoration of your dollhouse, it can be easy to overlook what a difference some exterior design and decorating can make. By spending some time and a few dollars on the exterior aesthetics of your dollhouse, you can give the scene a feeling of completion, instead of a house that is just well decorated on the inside.
There are limitless possibilities as to what you can do to enhance the exterior appearance of your dollhouse. A great place to begin is by designing and building a garden, or by creating some landscaping effects. Not only will this give you the opportunity to utilize your design skills in a different way, but will now have an excuse to learn how to make furniture for a dollhouse garden. You will find a great deal of satisfaction as you hone and prune your miniature garden to create an idyllic outdoor setting for your dollhouse to set in.
Trying to replicate real life outdoors is just as important as the realism of the interior. Many miniature collectors like to have outdoor spaces that look lived in, such as a backyard scattered with tiny child’s games or a small swing set. A pet or two may make the dollhouse look like somewhere a typical family lives and bring a sense of belonging to the scene.
There are certain features that add a greater sense of reality to the exterior of your dollhouse. A dollhouse car, a mailbox, trees, and a driveway are all features that may not be missed when you don’t have them, but that add so much richness and depth to the scene one you’ve added them. You may find yourself wondering how you ever let the display go for so long without them. The difference that they make in your miniature collection will be striking.
Some enthusiasts choose to change the exterior décor of their dollhouse seasonally. In the same way that you would decorate the exterior of your home for the holidays, you can come up with creative ways to decorate your dollhouse. When you roll the barbeque grill out onto your patio for the summer, do the same with your miniatures. Patio sets and metal doll lawn furniture are other seasonal additions that give your dollhouse a sense of reality. It may seem slightly out of place if you have your dollhouse designed in a warm and cozy wintertime theme and it’s ninety degrees outside.
No matter which way you decide to apply your creative ability to the outside of your dollhouse, you’ll be pleased with the effect. There is no right or wrong when working with the exterior, as long as you respect your dollhouse scale. Scale is truly the first consideration when working with the exterior of your dollhouse to make sure that you uphold the integrity of your miniature scene.
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Older Dollhouse Miniature Metal Table Sewing Machine w/ Nice Detail & Design $6.99 |
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Older Dollhouse Miniature Metal Kitchen Toaster Works Spring Loaded Inside $7.99 |
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Vintage Metal Doll House with some original and additional furniture $30.00 |
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VINTAGE MARX #4051 METAL TWO-STORY COLONIAL DOLL HOUSE WITH BOX $23.50 |
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Miniature Heidi Ott Metal French Horn for DOLLHOUSE $9.98 |
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Miniature Dollhouse Large Metal Jello Mold (1) $2.99 |
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Miniature Dollhouse Black Metal Trivit $2.59 |
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Large Cast Metal Gold Trophy Cup: DOLLHOUSE Miniatures $4.98 |
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Silver New Metal Tea Lid Pot Cups Tray Set 1:12 Doll’s House Dollhouse Miniature $3.20 |
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antique ornate white metal chair for doll house $5.99 |
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dollhouse doll house miniature PICTURE METAL CAMEO SET $12.95 |
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2 MINIATURE METAL DOLLHOUSE FRYING PANS $4.79 |
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MINIATURE METAL DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE/ ACCESSORIES water pitcher and cups $9.99 |
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Vintage 1960’s Wolverine Metal Doll House GREAT Shape with some furniture $50.00 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Metal 3″ Mailbox $1.99 |
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doll house MINI OUTDOOR LAWN CHAIR GARDEN BEACH BED METAL IM65367 1.24 $6.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Floral Oval Frame $1.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Frame #12 $1.59 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Frame #2 $1.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Horse Trophy $1.59 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Ice Cube Tray $1.19 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Kewpie Doll $1.02 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Rolling Pin $1.02 |
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dollhouse doll house miniature METAL WIND CHIME $7.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished metal Serving Tray #2 $1.59 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Sm Spade Shovel $1.02 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Metal Red Candy Canes Sign $5.99 |
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Mattel Littles 1980 Diecast Metal Doll House Furniture Living Room SOFA Couch $1.56 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Metal Laptop Notebook Computer B $4.98 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Black Metal Stove $19.99 |
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MINIATURE DOLLHOUSE OLD VINTAGE METAL BLACKAMOOR ELECTRIC FLOOR LAMP NR $52.09 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Toy Old woman in Shoe $1.02 |
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Doll House Miniature -Metal tray with chocolate donuts from 1970 $2.00 |
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dollhouse miniature BABY BUGGY METAL CARRIAGE NURSERY $14.99 |
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Dollhouse Furniture Baby Carriage Fancy Whiite Metal Buggy $13.99 |
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Miniature Used Artist’s Paint Brushes in Metal Can DOLLHOUSE Miniatures $18.98 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Sewing / Quilting Metal Basket (Both sides top open.) $5.00 |
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3 Piece Dollhouse Wood Metal Garden Hand Tool Set Miniature $5.49 |
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MARX PLAYSTEEL TIN METAL DOLLHOUSE BLACKSBURG ROANOKE SALEM VIRGINIA TECH $195.00 |
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MATTEL LITTLE’S CHAIR MATTEL LITTLES DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE METAL 1980 $6.00 |
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DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE BIRD BIRDCAGE WITH DOVE ON SWING METAL $4.95 |
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Gold Metal Miniature Doll House Watering Can $2.95 |
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Vintage Dollhouse Miniature or Barbie Size Tiny Cast Metal Jointed Doll $2.75 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Spanish Colonial Black Metal Lantern / Lamp / Light 1:12 $5.00 |
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DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE WOOD BARREL WITH METAL BANDS KEG SOLID WOOD $4.95 |
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Dollhouse Miniatures Metal Santa Cookie Cutter #2 $1.60 |
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DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE ROCKING HORSE PONY METAL TOY CHILD REALISTIC $5.95 |
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Antique FRENCH S R Doll House Miniature Metal Dollhouse Toy TABLE $49.99 |
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Miniature White Bathroom Scale-Cast Metal: DOLLHOUSE Miniatures 1/12 Scale $3.49 |
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Antique FRENCH S R Doll House Miniature HORSE CART WAGON Metal Dollhouse Toy $24.99 |
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Doll House Miniature Royal HORSE CARRIAGE WAGON Metal Dollhouse MINT $29.99 |
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Vintage GLASS FUSED ENAMEL & METAL Dollhouse MINIATURE COKE Coca Cola SIGNS $15.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Kitchen A Metal Tin bucket D44 $2.50 |
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Vintage Doll House Concord Brass Color Metal Single Leg Wall Console Table $4.00 |
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Vintage Metal Dollhouse Kitchen Sink Kilgore $29.00 |
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Dollhouse Miniature 3 PCS Metal Copper pots DM25 $3.30 |
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Vintage Doll house metal Bed with mattress dated 1972 $15.00 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Fireplace Bellows Gold Metal $2.50 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Size 14 Vintage – Victorian all Metal Food Cans $22.98 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Metal Fire place accessories FM31 $3.40 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Size 10 Vintage – Victorian all Metal Food Cans ELKAY $18.00 |
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VINTAGE 1940s MARX T COHN TIN METAL DOLL HOUSE w/ PLASCO DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE $49.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Size 11 Vintage – Victorian all Metal Food Cans FERN PARK $18.00 |
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Red Cookware Set FOR 1/12 Dollhouse kitchen Miniature Enamel Metal Dolls Parts $0.99 |
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Dollhouse 1:12 scale, Artist Gorgeous custom: Metal Brick fence set $1.29 |
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lot of 4 metal antique dollhouse accessories $14.00 |
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Dollhouse Furniture Lawn Chair 2 Metal Lawn Chairs Beach Chairs $10.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Metal Skull 1:24 or 1:12 Halloween SHIPS FREE $4.99 |
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LOT OF 1:1/2 SCALE METAL DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE $20.00 |
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Lot Metal Tootsietoy Dollhouse Furniture Toilet Chair/Dresser Radio Lamp As Is $6.99 |
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VINT Miniature Dollhouse “TINY” METAL CIVIL WAR CANNON ON WORKING WHEELS NR FS $12.00 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Plate Stand Victorian Gold Metal Island Crafts $3.20 |
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Dollhouse Miniature LCD LED TV Television Home Living Room NEW Metal 1/12 $1.56 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Living Dining Room Home Metal Black Chair NEW 5.5cm Tall $0.02 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Table Easel $1.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Vending Machine $1.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Lincoln Bust $1.02 |
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Metal Curtain Rod for Window L4 1/8″ 1:12 Dollhouse Miniature 2pcs OA014 $4.50 |
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1:12 Dollhouse Miniature Metal Vintage Black Model $5.80 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Toy Plane $1.02 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Pie Pan #2 $1.02 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Pie Pan #1 $1.02 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Soup Bowl w/handles $1.02 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal round cake pan $1.02 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal loaf / bread pan $1.02 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Gypsy Girl doll $1.02 |
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2 Dollhouse Miniature 1/2 scale Unfinished Metal Axe $1.59 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Water / Watering Can $1.59 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinshed Metal Tier Cake w/Candle $1.19 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Bookends – Castle $1.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Axe #2 $1.19 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Baking Pan $1.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Basket $1.59 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Berry Pie $1.02 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Birdbath $2.49 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Criss cross Pie $1.02 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Unfinished Metal Toy Auto / Car #3 $1.19 |
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Set Metal Tool Kits Electric Drill Dollhouse Miniature $5.99 |
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Dollhouse Miniature Musical Instrument Trombone Metal $10.99 |
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Zinc Metal Oval Water Bucket Pail Dollhouse Miniature $5.99 |
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Small Ice Cream Parlor Table & 2 Chair Set of Rusty Tin (3 Pc Set) for Dolls or Shelf Display – Table Size: 5 High X 4 1/4 Diameter – Chair Size:2 3/4 Wide X 7 1/2 Tall X 3 Deep $12.99 Small Ice Cream Parlor Table & 2 Chair Set of Rusty Tin (3 pc set)… |
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Dremel 692 6-Piece Router Bit Set $26.75 A valuable addition to any woodworker’s Dremel rotary tool, the Dremel 692 6-Piece Router Bit Set includes six high-speed router bits made from high-grade steel. Conveniently packaged in a reusable plastic case, these bits are ideal for routing, inlaying, and mortising wood and other soft materials. Ideal for a wide range of light to medium hobby, repair, and renovation jobs, this set ensures that… |
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PC06: Imitating Metal $29.95 Transform common objects found around your home into decorator pieces. Learn how to simulate gold, copper, bronze and other metal effects using special pigments, then make decorative impressions on the surface of the clays using rubber stamps, push molds and ordinary household items. Let Marie Segal, a published author and one of the pioneers of the new clays that ?cure? right in your home oven… |
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Radio Flyer Classic Walker Wagon $82.99 Classic Walker Wagon Ages: 12 months to 4 years Requires: Assembly; hammer; 2 screw drivers;2 wrenches At a Glance: Beautiful and durable wooden design Push-resistant wheels ideal for beginning walkers Front bumper protects furniture and minimizes crashes Removable wooden sides ideal for hauling and storing toys The “resist push” feature allows beginner walkers to safely build confiden… |
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Badger Basket Doll Bunk Beds With Ladder – Pink/White $35.60 When dolly’s best friend comes to visit, they’ll bunk together in this charming white-finished bunk bed set with sweet pink gingham cushions. Includes a realistic ladder for the dollies to climb. Fits dolls up to 20″. All paints and finishes are non-toxic. Made of painted wood and wood composites with poly/cotton fabric. Spot or wipe clean as needed. Some assembly required. Measures 11.5″ x 22.5″ … |
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Minya International Corp. Mini Shopping Cart – Red $6.99 Attention Shoppers! This Mini Shopping Cart will delight shopaholics with its adorable miniature design. Durably constructed of gleaming metal and red rubber accents to resemble a handy shopping cart, this miniature shopping cart features a pull-out child seat and real rolling wheels. Place the mini shopping cart on your desk, in the kitchen or any room to add a stylish way to sort items. Perfect … |
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Got Building Dollhouses? Hobby Hobbies Metal License Plate Frame Holder Border Tag $12.99 This High Quality Metal Chrome Plated Auto, SUV, Truck License Plate Frame measures 12.5 X 6.5 inches, weights about 12 oz and has pre drilled holes. The distance between two holes is about 7 inches. This versatile license plate frame fits all US and Canada 12×6 license plates. The frame is brand new and it’s well packaged. This exceptional quality metal license plate is very durable that it won’t… |
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I’D Rather Be Building Dollhouses Metal license plate frame Tag Holder $14.99 Give your vehicle a touch of style and individuality with this high quality premium license plate frame made of polished steel. This frame has a durable metal construction and a shiny chrome finish, which gives it a unique and expensive look. The eye-catching sturdy construction of this frame puts feeble plastic frames to shame. It weights about 1 pound and measures about 12.5 x 6.5 inches outside… |
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My Heart Belongs To Building Dollhouses Hobby Hobbies Metal License Plate Frame Holder Border Tag $12.99 This High Quality Metal Chrome Plated Auto, SUV, Truck License Plate Frame measures 12.5 X 6.5 inches, weights about 12 oz and has pre drilled holes. The distance between two holes is about 7 inches. This versatile license plate frame fits all US and Canada 12×6 license plates. The frame is brand new and it’s well packaged. This exceptional quality metal license plate is very durable that it won’t… |
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Satin, Design Pleats, Rhinestone, Metal Frame, Exclusive Carlo Fellini Evening Bag – Abigail Look refined with this stunning evening bag by Carlo Fellini. The classic shape, and pleated satin brought together by a jeweled broach in the front is a no brainer for any event!… |
