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Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

This is a relatively time-consuming manual tutorial, using cardboard to make a model of an 18th-19th century European house. You can also hang it on the Christmas tree. Under the illumination of various colors of lights, there will be reflections on the windows. It is a great and creative Christmas decoration!~

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

The outline of the window frame is made from a large piece of cardboard.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

We need to prepare a total of 4 window frame outlines and two doors.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Cut out the wall from the cardboard and fold it over.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Trace the location of the window by placing a piece of the window frame against the wall.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Then cut it.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

And glue a piece of window frame from the inside of the room.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

The window frames on all four walls are done this way.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

We cut 4 wall shapes from the clear plastic sheet.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Adhere them to the window frame to simulate glass.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Glue the openings in the house walls.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

The perimeter of the base of the model should be 0.5 mm smaller than the perimeter of the wall.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

To keep the shape accurate without stretching the wall.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Add a dark strip to the bottom of the house model.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

From ashesFrom the color card paper we cut out the arch inserts.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

This will strengthen the structure of the house while creating the visual effect of a "living" house.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Install it like this from the top of the house.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Light passing through one window will cause light reflections in other windows.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

First add a beam on the roof.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Cut out a rectangle from dark cardboard and paste it on the roof.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Then stick on the roof made of corrugated paper.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

We use yellow cardboard to make a chimney.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Just press lightly to stick.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Install a small roof over the entrance door.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

Similarly use corrugated paper to make a top.

Cardboard handmade Christmas house model decoration

If you have a Christmas tree of sufficient size, you can hang it up and the effect will be great~