Reindeer Stable Papercraft for Your Elf

Reindeer Stable papercraft template with cut and fold lines to color for your elf

One sheet of paper turns into an Reindeer Stable papercraft in about 30–40 minutes. Put a small deer figure or a paper strip reindeer inside. Your elf will love it.

✂️ About This Papercraft

Reindeer Stable papercraft: A reindeer stable with a roof where your elf's reindeer sleeps at night. Size: folded approx. 4.4 × 3.4 × 5.3 cm (1.7 × 1.3 × 2.1 in).

At a Glance

Difficulty
●●● hard
Craft time
about 30–40 minutes
Size
folded approx. 4.4 × 3.4 × 5.3 cm
Pages
1 × A4
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer
  • Heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) recommended
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Colored pencils
  • Ruler and an empty ballpoint pen for scoring

📐 Step-by-Step Instructions

🖨️ Important: print at 100% (“Actual size”), not “Fit to page”.

1
Color, then cut out the walls and roof along the solid lines.
2
Fold the dash-dot lines backward: the walls stand up, windows and door stay outside.
3
Glue the corner tabs inside the front and back walls. Fold the gable tabs (dashed) outward at a right angle.
4
Fold the roof backward in the middle (shingles outside) and glue it onto the gable tabs.
The Lines on the Template:
━━━ solid = cut · ━ · ━ dash-dot = mountain fold, fold backward · - - - dashed = valley fold, fold forward · ▒ gray area = glue

💡 Tips & Common Mistakes

  • Sprinkle a little wool as hay in the stable. It looks cozy.
  • Hard build: Split the work. One child colors, a grown-up cuts and folds, and you glue together.
  • Score the fold lines with a ruler and an empty pen before folding. The paper then bends exactly where it should.
  • For children under 3, use small parts only with a grown-up nearby and keep them out of mouths.

🎭 How the Elf Plays With It

Put a small deer figure or a paper strip reindeer inside. In the morning a bit of wool hay lies at the door. When the season ends, keep the piece in a box for next year.

📦 Matching printable set: Reindeer Stable

Goes Well With

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How big is the “Reindeer Stable” papercraft?
According to the template: folded approx. 4.4 × 3.4 × 5.3 cm (1.7 × 1.3 × 2.1 in). An elf is about the size of a yogurt cup.

How long does it take, and what age is it for?
About 30 to 40 minutes. Best from about age 9 or as a team project with a grown-up.

Is there a reindeer included?
No, this is just the stable. Draw a reindeer on paper or set a small figure inside.

Should I color before cutting?
Yes, color first and cut afterward. Small pieces are much easier to color while they are still on the sheet.

Is the download free?
Yes, every printable on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools and schools – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Rentierstall.