How to Build a Cardboard Model House

- Cardboard boxes

- Scissors

- A ruler

- A pencil

- A glue stick

- A craft knife

- A cutting mat

- Paint (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cut out the pieces. Use the scissors and a ruler to cut out the pieces for your house from the cardboard boxes. You will need:

* 2 long rectangles for the sides of the house

* 2 short rectangles for the front and back of the house

* 1 long rectangle for the roof

* 2 triangles for the gables

* 4 squares for the windows

* 2 circles for the doors

2. Score the pieces. Use the craft knife to score the pieces along the fold lines. This will make it easier to fold the pieces into shape.

3. Fold the pieces. Fold the pieces along the score lines to form the walls, roof, and gables of the house.

4. Glue the pieces together. Use the glue stick to glue the pieces together. Start by gluing the sides of the house to the front and back. Then glue the roof to the top of the house. Finally, glue the gables to the front and back of the roof.

5. Add the windows and doors. Cut out the squares and circles for the windows and doors, then glue them in place.

6. Paint the house. (Optional) If you want, you can paint the house any color you like. Let the paint dry completely before moving on to the next step.

7. Add any additional details. You can add any additional details you want to your house, such as a mailbox, a chimney, or a porch.

Your cardboard model house is now complete! You can use it to play with, or you can display it on a shelf.

Here are some tips for building a cardboard model house:

* Use sturdy cardboard boxes. This will help your house last longer.

* Be careful when cutting the pieces. Make sure to use a sharp craft knife and a cutting mat.

* Score the pieces well before folding them. This will make it easier to fold the pieces into shape.

* Glue the pieces together carefully. Make sure the glue is dry before moving on to the next step.

* If you want to paint the house, use acrylic paint. Acrylic paint dries quickly and it is easy to work with.

* Have fun! Building a cardboard model house is a great way to be creative and to use your imagination.