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Time Required :
Over an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
You're somewhat experienced with the skills necessary to complete this project, but you haven't mastered all the elements, yet.

3d cardboard gingerbread house

This project is intended for an adult to construct with a child ages 4+ to decorate.

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Print Project

Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out the pieces.
TIP: If needed, adjust the size of your house by enlarging or reducing the template when you print.

Step 2

Trace two of each pattern piece onto corrugated cardboard so that you have a front and back for the house, two sides (the longer rectangle pieces) and two roof pieces (the smaller rectangle pieces).

Step 3

ADULT: Use scissors to carefully cut out all of the pieces.
TIP: Adults may use an craft knife with a ruler to make more precise cuts. Please ensure the safety cap is on the craft knife whenever it is not in use.

Step 4

ADULT: Hot glue the front and back to the side pieces, then glue on the roof pieces.

Step 5

Decorate the gingerbread house as desired by painting on a door and windows, adding pom-poms, stickers and chenille pipe cleaners.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    4" Glue Sticks by ArtMinds™

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    $3.99
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 0.28" x 4"
    • Count: 18
    • Color: Clear
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    Chenille Pipe Cleaners, 25ct. by Creatology™

    Item # 10041110 
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    $2.49
    • Color: Red
    • Size: 6 mm
    • Color: Red
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    Multi-Surface Fine Tip Premium Paint Pen by Craft Smart®

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    $4.49
    • Color: White
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    7.5oz. Craft Glue by Creatology™

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    $8.99
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    X-Acto® Axent™ Knife

    Item # 10685181 
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    $5.99
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    Christmas Candies Foam Stickers by Creatology™, 120ct.

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    Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

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    $0.99
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    • Color: Holiday Red
    • Size: 2 oz
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    Chenille Pipe Cleaners, 25ct. by Creatology™

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    $2.49
    • Color: White
    • Size: 6 mm
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    • Size: 6 mm
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Tools
Tools
 
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    6 ct. Taklon Bristle Paintbrushes by Creatology™

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    Low Temp Mini Glue Gun by Craft Smart®

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You’ll Also Need
  • Corrugated Cardboard
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Pencil
  • Ruler (or Straight Edge)
  • Paper Plate (or Paint Palette)
Instructions
Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out the pieces.
TIP: If needed, adjust the size of your house by enlarging or reducing the template when you print.

Step 2

Trace two of each pattern piece onto corrugated cardboard so that you have a front and back for the house, two sides (the longer rectangle pieces) and two roof pieces (the smaller rectangle pieces).

Step 3

ADULT: Use scissors to carefully cut out all of the pieces.
TIP: Adults may use an craft knife with a ruler to make more precise cuts. Please ensure the safety cap is on the craft knife whenever it is not in use.

Step 4

ADULT: Hot glue the front and back to the side pieces, then glue on the roof pieces.

Step 5

Decorate the gingerbread house as desired by painting on a door and windows, adding pom-poms, stickers and chenille pipe cleaners.

Share your project photos with #MichaelsKidsClub

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