20+ Amazing DIY House Craft Ideas & Designs

Last Updated on November 16, 2020 by Kimberly Crawford

Our houses are our comfort zones, where we can lay low, and stay happy no matter what. It is the place that is closest to our hearts, somewhere we feel safe and secure, away from the madding hustle and bustle of the city. This is why people love to create miniature houses that represent their own personal homes.

You can create miniature houses out of a lot of things, like paper and old clothes or even cardboard, but what matters most is your creative concepts. After all, it is our own version of a home, and you can style it the way you want.

Here are 20 amazing DIY House Craft ideas:

1. KIDS HOUSE CRAFT:

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Kids are generally the ones that love making tiny houses for themselves. Your kids can make these amazing DIY craft houses all by themselves using some paper and some cool stickers. They are easy to make and can increase their affiliation with arts and crafts as well. 

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2. PAPER ROLL HOUSE CRAFTS:

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Children can also make house crafts from paper rolls. All they need is a sturdy paper roll, some sketch pens, and colors, and they can draw their own castle-like house. 

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3. CHOCOLATE HOUSE:

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Chocolate houses are made from hard chocolates, and the best thing about these houses is that you can eat them if you want. They are tasty, pretty and easy to make, and can become a major party attraction for any party. 

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4. WOODEN HOUSE:

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Wooden houses are sturdy and long-lasting, and they are quite easy to make. Another good thing about wooden houses is that the materials are easily available. They do not even cost much, so you can build them anytime you want. 

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5. DESIGNER HOUSE:

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You can also build a simple designer house out of everyday materials. They are pretty, and creative and looks amazing if you place them on your tables or inside your transparent cupboards as a showpiece. 

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6. TOADSTOOL HOUSES:

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You can also build toadstool houses, that look like mushrooms, you can use DIY craft materials from Amazon, or you can even make them using old clothes and socks. 

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7. MILK CARTON HOUSES:

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You can also build DIY houses out of old milk cartons in your home. All you need is a milk carton, some coloring pens, and glitter, and you can design your own DIY house craft in no time. 

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8. BIRD HOUSES:

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You can also build birdhouses out of anything, like milk cartons, old boxes, bags, wood sticks, etc. They too are quite easy to make and looks amazing in gardens. 

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9. ARTY CRAFT HOUSES:

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You can DIY Arty craft houses, using cardboards and other everyday items. They are comparatively difficult to make than the rest but are definitely prettier. 

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10. HALLOWEEN HOUSES:

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You can build craft houses for yourself and give them the theme of Halloween. You can add in some spooky ornaments like fake spiders to make them look eerier. 

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11. MATCHSTICK HOUSE:

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You can also build a DIY matchstick house for yourself with very few ingredients. All you would need is a packet of matchsticks and some glue. You can also add some colors to your house. 

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12. CARDBOARD HOUSES:

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Cardboard houses are one of the easiest DIY houses one can make. Cardboard is a spacious object which can be decorated in the perfect shape of a house. 

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13. LEGO HOUSE:

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All you need for this DIY craft house is a pack of Legos that you can get in your nearest stationary shop. With the right amount of Legos, and with your stunning creativity, you can build an awesome Lego DIY craft house for yourself. 

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14. ICECREAM STICKS:

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You can also build a DIY house for yourself using some ice-cream sticks and some glue. 

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15. STYROFOAM HOUSE:

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You can also make a house of extra Styrofoam in your home. It doesn’t take long and is quite easy to build as well.

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16. PAPER BAG HOUSE:

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You can also build a DIY craft house for yourself using an old paper bag. You can add in some colors, stickers, and ornaments if you like to give it a more realistic appeal. 

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17. GINGERBREAD HOUSE:

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One of the tastiest houses on this page. You can build a gingerbread house using nothing but gingerbread and some edible glue. 

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18. SANTA CLAUS HOUSE:

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You can build this Christmas themed DIY house using a variety of ingredients found in your everyday home. Easy to build and looks great too. 

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19. PLASTIC CLAY HOUSE:

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This is another gem. You can easily build a house from plastic clay, which is easily available in the market.

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20. PLASTIC BOTTLE HOUSE:

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You can also build a house of plastic Coca-Cola bottle in your home. 

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CONCLUSION

No matter what you build your DIY house, your creative level should be high enough to make it look realistic. But in the end, don’t forget to have fun. 

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Karen is the editor and chief contributor to the website farmfoodfamily.com, drawing on over 20 years of experience gardening, sewing, quilting and experimenting with various fiber arts and crafts. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Botany from the University of Vermont and a Master Gardener certification from Cornell Cooperative Extension.