
Join Carina and guest Sarah for a festive Christmas in July craft along. Learn how to Create a Magical Christmas Village using Cricut, Silhouette, or Siser machines.
Looking for a fun and festive way to get a jump on your holiday crafting?
In our special Christmas in July YouTube Live Craft Along, Carina and guest event coordinator Sarah teamed up to help you get a head start on the holidays with one of our favorite seasonal projects: Carina’s Christmas Village.
Using your favorite die-cutting machine—Cricut, Silhouette, Siser, or another—you’ll follow along step-by-step to build a magical paper village perfect for your holiday décor or gifting.
What We Made: Carina’s Christmas Village

This DIY Christmas Village is simple to cut and assemble, making it perfect for crafters of all levels. You’ll learn tips for cutting clean pieces, layering cardstock, and even lighting up your village if you’d like.
What You’ll Need:
- Die-cutting machine (Silhouette, Cricut, Siser, etc.)
- Holiday-themed cardstock
- Glue, tape runner, or glue dots
- Access to Carina’s Christmas Village cut files
- Optional: battery-operated lights
Why Craft for Christmas in July?
The holidays come fast—and there’s no better time to start than the middle of summer. If you Create a Magical Christmas Village in July will allow you to enjoy the creativity and calm of holiday making before the rush begins. This project is a great way to kick off your seasonal crafting.
Watch the Replay
If you missed the live event, don’t worry—you can still watch the full replay on our YouTube channel. Follow along with Sarah and Carina and create your own village at your own pace.
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Get the full Christmas Village here: https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/products/christmas-village-digital-download?_pos=3&_sid=df89..