Rustic Primitive Village Houses

If you've seen the online Farmhouse sight that sells beautiful home accessories and decorations, you'll recognize these houses.

They are the cutest little primitive rustic Christmas village. 

The minute I opened the email and saw them I knew I could make a dupe myself with reclaimed wood and save the $49.00 each!

If you have a saw, and a 2x4" piece of wood you can create these adorable houses in no time. 

I began with a 2"x 4" piece of pressure treated wood from my shed. 

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It was leftover from the outdoor coffee table and the potting bench I made last summer. 

You don't need to use pressure treated, it is just what I had on hand. Pine is probably easier to cut. 

I cut the wood into a 4" square then two 6" rectangular pieces.  I drew my idea for the roofs with pencil. 

The next step is tricky but if you have skills with the circular saw, (or know someone that does) it will be done in no time. 

You will need to give both of the 6" pieces a triangle roof. 

On the smaller 4" piece I cut one side of the roof shorter than the other to create an off center roof. 

For the chimneys, I cut a Jenga block on an angle and wood glued them to the roof of 2 of the buildings.

I gave all the pieces a quick sanding with the electric sander to make them smooth. 

Next, I painted the houses white with Fusion Mineral paint in Casement. 

I painted the roofs black using Fusion Mineral Paint in Coal Black. 

I painted the doors and the cross on the church with the black as well. 

I used wood glue and a clamp to attach the smallest house to one of the larger houses to create a church. 

The second larger house stands alone. 

For the tiny square windows I cut a pencil eraser with a razor blade to make a square and stamped it where I wanted the windows. 

When everything was dry I once again sanded the houses with the electric sander. 

Lastly, I used an antiquing glaze to give the houses a rustic antiqued look. 

I think they look just like the houses in the email and they didn't cost me a cent. 

They will look adorable on a Christmas display. You could even paint a tiny wreath on one of the houses or use fairy lights to light the display! 

I hope you like my rustic village houses and will give them a try! Sure beats paying $49.00! 

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