Step 1 – Design the village There are two ways to go about creating your freestanding village. The first is to simply sketch the design out onto cardboard, creating the outline for the skyline ...

Download the free Christmas craft template below to start making your cardboard village. Enlarge the patterns onto white paper and cut out, then trace patterns onto chipboard and cut out.

You could also repurpose your cardboard moving boxes to create seasonal decor that will add a holiday touch to your home. And luckily, this DIY is pretty simple to follow.