How To Video

Our 'Make Your Own Matchbox House' Kits are very popular, and to help those who have purchased them, we've made a video of how to put them together.

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Canberra Icons

We have a created a new business called Burley and Brave where we create Canberra themed miniatures and icons. We already have a number of Canberra buildings in matchboxes, and now we have lovely jewellery themed around icons of our city. You can check them out via the link below.

Dollhouse Types

  • Vintage SuitcasesWe make dollhouses out of cute old suitcases we come across
  • Cigar Box DollhousesVintage timber cigar boxes also make wonderful mini dollhouses
  • Match BoxesRegular matchboxes turned into teeny-tiny little dollhouses
  • Your Own SuitcaseAn unique keepsake of something you no longer use.
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    Custom

    • You can contact us directly if you'd like a particular design, furniture, or even to match a real room (we can do it in miniature for you!).
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How to Shop

There are a variety of ways you can shop with us:

  • ONLINEWe have an online Etsy Store, which is the best way to order from us if you're not in Canberra.
  • IN STORE @ SPLATTER We are stocked in Splatter, Shop 156 Belconnen Mall, Top Level, opposite the central elevator.
  • IN STORE @ POP CBR We are stocked in Pop Canberra, Shop G12/27 Lonsdale St. Braddon.

Our Philosophy

We believe in adaptive re-use, having fun, trying new things and creating item that are useful, gorgeous and fun. We use recycled materials where possible and materials & craftsmanship of high quality.

We love old suitcases and this seemed like a good way to give them new use. Cigar boxes and small timber boxes are also suited to this new lease on life as gorgeous and unusual pieces - to display on their own, to display a collection of miniatures or just to play with.

We also love Canberra and do a range of Canberran themed miniatures including bus shelters, matchboxes and jewellery.

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