Paper European House Ornaments
If you’ve been following us for a while, then you know that paper houses are one of our favorite ways to decorate for Christmas. Five years ago we posted some very simple paper house ornaments. So this year, Krista has designed an updated version that is much more detailed and elegant. These paper European house ornaments are a beginner-friendly project and perfect for filling out your Christmas tree!
Our pattern below includes four designs for you to cut out. Just follow our tutorial to create your own version!
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We know that the holidays this year might look different for a lot of you. One thing that always helps me get through tough or challenging times is crafting. Not only can it make you feel more calm and positive, but filling your home with beautiful handmade decorations will be a constant reminder of the peace and joy that crafting brings.
Ready to start crafting? Because each house has a lot of small details to cut out, we recommend using a cutting machine – especially if you are going to make a bunch for your tree or to decorate with. To give our paper European house ornaments that extra holiday touch, we used shimmery white paper for the sides and gold paper for the roofs.
How to Make Paper European House Ornaments
- Gather your craft tools and materials. Then download the template or SVG file below.
- Score and cut out paper house pieces using a cutting machine or a detail knife if cutting by hand. TIP: You can print directly onto the letter size paper you plan on using and cut it out directly from there. Score along the dotted lines.
- Fold along the score lines.
- Glue the tab on the roof to the opposite side.
Full tutorial available for members to download below.
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Love decorating for Christmas? Browse all of our Christmas crafts for more ideas. And be sure to check out the rest of our November collection!
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Tools
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- Cutting Machine (recommended)
- Craft Scissors
- Detail Knife, Ruler, Scoring Tool, and Cutting Mat (if cutting by hand)
- Embroidery Needle
Materials
- Text Weight Paper — White and Pure Gold
- Aleene’s Turbo Tacky Glue
- Embroidery Floss — DMC Gold
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2 Comments
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nicola
November 21, 2020 at 11:07am
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Lia
November 23, 2020 at 10:29am
@nicola
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I am a new member in London UK and I wish to print out the templates for little houses to cut out into decorations. I do not understand the UK equivalent of ‘text weight’ paper , what should I use in my printer ( I do not have a cutter and will be cutting by hand, but want the house to look stylish and not ‘thin’) Thanks
The paper we used is equivalent to 118 and 120 GSM, I hope that helps!