Super Easy Paper Christmas Village

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Hey Crafty Friends, today we’ll be making a paper Christmas village. It’s Day 11 of our Christmas Craft Kickoff event, and at this point, I’m even surprising myself with how many truly amazing things we can make out of cardstock for the holidays!

We’ve all seen those adorable Christmas villages displayed during the holidays. They truly are beautiful, but the reality is that those scenes can cost hundreds of dollars! So, if you’ve always wanted to have a beautiful Christmas scene on your table, then this project is for you!

The best part? This project is so incredibly simple, it’s economical, and it’s absolutely stunning!

Let’s get started!

Supplies for the Paper Christmas Village

• (5) 8.5″x11″ Sheets of White, Heavy-Duty Cardstock – https://amzn.to/3UQfd79
• Vellum Paper (Optional) – https://amzn.to/3Og0pMx
• Glue Tape – https://amzn.to/3XbvvZL
• Quick-Dry Tacky Glue
• LED Tea Lights – https://amzn.to/3OjU2b5
• Cricut Cutting Machine & Tools – https://amzn.to/3hY5UmM
• Blue Cut Mat (or Well-Used Green Mat)
• SVG File for the Paper Christmas Village – More Details Below

Paper Christmas Village Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

Step 1: Download the SVG File and Upload it to Design Space

For help downloading SVG Files and uploading them to Design Space see this post.

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If you don’t plan to use the vellum liner on your Christmas village, then once you have your SVG file on the canvas, ungroup the design and delete all of the dark blue layers.

Otherwise, the design is ready to be cut. Click ‘Make It’.

On the mat screen you will not be able to select a material size of 8.5″x11″. This is because Design Space has a default margin of 1/2″ all the way around the design. However, if you’re careful when you place your cardstock on the mat, the 8.5″x11″ will work just fine.

Set your material to poster board, and we’re ready to cut.

Step 2: Cut the Paper Christmas Village

Put the cardstock onto your mat, place the mat into your Cricut, and load it by pressing the flashing green button.

Once your design has been cut, flip the mat over and carefully peel it away from the cardstock. Your design should pop off the mat with no curling or tearing.

The cutouts from the windows may have gotten left behind on your mat. The easiest way to get them off would be to use your scraper tool.

For help downloading SVG Files and uploading them to Design Space see this post.

Step 3: Get Your Pieces in Order

After all of your mats have finished cutting, find the vellum that matches your cardstock layer and put them together.

Once you’ve grouped your vellum and cardstock layers, you need to look in Design Space and put each layer in order. This will help you to know which side to put the vellum on.

Step 4: Assemble the Paper Christmas Village

Glue the vellum to the back of each cardstock layer. I used glue tape to make this process quick and easy!

Next, put a strip of glue on the front of the short connector tab of the first (far left) layer. Then, overlap the 2nd layer, line it up at the bottom of the connector tab and press it into place.

Give the glue a little time to dry, then repeat the process with the rest of the layers.

Now fold each perforation line back and forth, accordion style. The church will be the middle of the design, so start by folding the layers on each side of it to the back.

Now you can set your Christmas village up wherever you’d like to. Place your LED tea lights behind it for a beautiful display!

Thanks for making a Paper Christmas Village with me today!

Here are more fun paper Christmas Crafts You’ll Enjoy:

3D Layered Christmas Shadowbox

Layered Christmas Ornaments

Christmas Gift Boxes