How to Make Paper Log Cabins for Thanksgiving

Whether you want to teach your children about the Pilgrims or whether you are just looking for some Thanksgiving decorations to put around the house…. I have a great Thanksgiving craft for you.  Today I’m going to show you how to make Paper Log Cabins for Thanksgiving.  This would be a great craft to help teach your children about Thanksgiving and how important the Pilgrims were to that…. plus, the craft is a lot of fun.  Use the finished Log Cabin to put around the house as a Thanksgiving decoration.  Let’s get started.

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How to Make Paper Log Cabins for Thanksgiving

 

Materials Needed

Printer & Paper

Scissors

Ruler

Butter Knife

Glue

 

Click on template image below to open up new page and to print.

Log Cabin Template

 

Step 1

Print out the cabin template.

Print out the cabin template.

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Step 2

Cut out both parts.

Cut out both parts.

 

Step 3

Score on lines by using a ruler and dull side of butter knife.  Then fold.

Score on lines by using a ruler and dull side of butter knife.  Then fold.

 

Step 4

Glue together with side tab.

Glue together with side tab.

 

Step 5

The chimney folds into a 3D rectangle.

The chimney folds into a 3D rectangle.

 

Step 6

Paste chimney on top tabs.

Paste chimney on top tabs.

 

Step 7

Let dry.

Let dry.

There you go…. you just finished making one of your Paper Log Cabins for Thanksgiving.  Make a few and use them for a Pilgrim Lesson for your kids and as Thanksgiving decorations for around your house.

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