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Paper Winter Village

There's snow place like home! Cut, fold & create a winter village scene that's a colorful DIY holiday decoration.

Ages: 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Glitter Glue
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Pencil(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    Sketch rounded arc across construction paper piece. Cut out.

  • Step 2

    Accordion fold a piece of white construction paper in approximately 1” increments. Leave approximately 2” unfolded.

  • Step 3

    Glue unfolded white paper to bottom of rounded arc.

  • Step 4

    Refold white paper and add glue to top layer. Gently fan edges inward and attach white paper in the middle. Dry 15 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Sketch, cut, and glue together construction paper village elements such as trees and houses.

  • Step 6

    Add details to trees and houses with markers.

  • Step 7

    Add sparkly details to houses and background with glitter glue.

  • Step 8

    Glue elements to background. Let all glue steps dry 3–4 hours.

  • Step 9

    Display your wintry DIY decoration!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Want more festive craft ideas? Browse all our Christmas and holiday crafts.

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