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Easy To Make Christmas Village Houses

In: Christmas Decorating Ideas & Projects, Christmas DIYs, DIY Decorating Projects, High End Dupes

Wait until you see how I turned a few unfinished wood houses into very expensive-looking additions to my DIY Christmas village! All it took was a little paint and sparkle!

This year I’m challenging myself to try and duplicate all the expensive Christmas decor that I saw and loved from all my favorite high-end retailers. If you’ve been here for a while you know I love a good DIY…and one of my favorite things is to show you all how to get that expensive look for less!

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How to make Christmas village houses

This project started out with a few unfinished wood houses I picked up at Michael’s for around $5 each. I also grabbed some of the smaller birdhouses w/ hangers to use as ornaments for my tree.

unfinished wood houses

Paint the Houses

I painted the houses white, I used spray paint because I had it on hand but white chalk-type or acrylic paint would work just fine too!

I let the white paint dry completely before moving ahead.

white wood house

The next step was to paint the roof using Folk Art Antique Copper metallic paint…I am crushing on this color for this Christmas!

painting a wooden Chrismtas village house

Don’t forget to get the underside of the roof.

Painting a Christmas village house

Embellish with Glitter

While the paint was still wet I sprinkled an extra-fine copper glitter over the entire roofline, not forgetting about the edges of the Christmas house.

For this project, it’s important to use fine glitter…not the traditional kind that has larger flakes. It will give your Christmas village a more expensive look.

painting a Christmas village house

Note: It is very important to let the white paint be completely dry before moving on the copper paint and glitter…if it’s damp in any spots the copper glitter will stick to it.

Christmas DIY projects

A small dry paintbrush can sweep away any glitter that lands on the base of the house

Finished Christmas Village Houses

white and gold christmas house

I love how my little $5 unfinished wood houses came out! I set up a glittery Christmas village on my entryway table along with a couple of DIY Gold Christmas Trees and a Plaster of Paris tree that I also made.

wood Christmas village houses

nature themed Christmas tree

a decorated Christmas tree and a white entryway table and mirror

Here is my Christmas tree where you can see the birdhouse ornaments hanging. If you like to DIY ornaments then check out my 11 DIY Christmas Ornaments That You Can Make.

10 days of Christmas decorating

A bunch of my friends and I put together 100’s of our favorite Christmas decorating ideas for you to help with your own Christmas this year!

  • Day 1 – Christmas DIY Ideas
  • Day 2 – Front Porch Decorating Ideas
  • Day 3 – Christmas Tree Ideas
  • Day 4 – Christmas Table Decor Ideas
  • Day 5 – Christmas Cookies and Sweet Treats
  • Day 6 – Christmas Decorating Ideas
  • Day 7 – Christmas Hacks You Should Know
  • Day 8 – Christmas Gift Wrapping Guide
  • Day 9 – Wreaths & Front Door Decor
  • Day 10 – Winter Greenery
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By: Jennifer Howard · In: Christmas Decorating Ideas & Projects, Christmas DIYs, DIY Decorating Projects, High End Dupes · Tagged: christmas, christmas decor, diy decor

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  1. stacy says

    November 8, 2022 at 6:36 am

    seriously these are adorable!!! i want to make them now!

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  2. Anne | Simply2Moms says

    November 7, 2022 at 12:41 pm

    I love these! Such a cute idea for Christmas! Pinned.

    Reply
  3. Brendt Blanks says

    November 7, 2022 at 6:53 am

    Jennifer,
    I love your Christmas village houses, they are such an amazing idea to craft!
    Thank you for sharing, pinned.
    xoxo,
    Brendt

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 9, 2022 at 12:46 pm

      Thanks so much, Brendt!!!

      Reply
  4. Alexandra says

    September 28, 2022 at 2:38 pm

    Love this! Christmas village houses are NOT CHEAP!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      September 29, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      Exactly!! It’s crazy how much they charge! Plus, it’s fun to make your own stuff!

      Reply
  5. Amy Sadler says

    November 22, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    You are so genius! These are beautiful! You inspire me so much with every project you do!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 24, 2021 at 8:10 am

      Aww thanks, friend!! Love ya!!

      Reply
  6. Rebecca Payne says

    November 20, 2021 at 9:39 am

    So Cute! I love the colors.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 20, 2021 at 8:31 pm

      Thanks, Rebecca! I am loving the metallic colors this Christmas!

      Reply
  7. Ann K. says

    November 20, 2021 at 9:13 am

    Beautiful. I never would have guessed these were so easy to make. I love the copper color on the rooftops too

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 20, 2021 at 8:32 pm

      Oh, thanks Ann!! Yes, I love that antique copper paint so much too!!

      Reply

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