How to Make Minimalist Paper Houses

Materials You’ll Need:

• White cardstock
• Pencil and eraser
• Ruler
• Scissors or craft knife
• Black fine-tip pen
• Glue stick
• Thin ribbon or thread for hanging

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Design your house: Sketch a simple house shape on paper. Keep it geometric and minimal.
2. Create a template: Once you’re happy with your design, create a template on cardstock.
3. Trace and cut: Use your template to trace and cut out multiple houses.
4. Add details: With your black pen, add minimalist details like windows, doors, or roof lines.
5. Fold and assemble: Fold along any necessary lines and use glue to assemble your 3D houses.
6. Create hanging loops: Attach small loops of ribbon or thread to the tops of the houses.

Tips:

• Stick to simple shapes like rectangles and triangles for a truly minimalist look.
• Create houses in different sizes for variety.
• Consider leaving some houses all white and adding details to others for contrast.

These minimalist paper houses complement our Origami Paper Cranes beautifully. For another paper-based project, try our Minimalist Paper Snowflakes tutorial.