Building "Ten Cent City"...recreating 1950's little houses

Post by **Howard** » Wed Apr 30, 2025 10:12 am

UPDATE...4/30/2025...

This addition to the Ten Cent City collection is finished...and as usual, I'm second guessing myself...I think I should have used yellow sand...

Stay tuned for another Ten Cent City project...there's one in the works...

Post by **Lynn** » Thu May 01, 2025 9:25 am

I like the windows!! I think it's a great color!

Post by **Howard** » Mon Sep 29, 2025 2:25 pm

2025 Ten Cent City Tinsel Tree Castle

Greetings to all!

With October upon us, it is time to introduce a new project for Ten Cent City. After some time away from focusing on Ten Cent City, I am excited to share my latest creation, which joins the many patterns I have posted in the past.

I have always had an enthusiasm for castles and have crafted several over the years. However, this model stands out due to its compact size—the overall height is just about 4 inches, and it is designed to rest perfectly on the Ten Cent City base measuring 2 inches by 4 inches.

The design is a freelance interpretation, rather than a reproduction of a specific vintage castle. Despite this, I believe it successfully captures the characteristic look and architectural essence of a classic castle.

If you prefer not to cut scalloped edges for the top of the castle, there is an alternative pattern featuring square parapet cutouts. Additionally, you can use ordinary pinking shears to achieve a decorative top edge detail.

The pattern is provided in the PDF located below the photos. A picture of the finished castle will be posted later.

Howard

Post by **Howard** » Thu Oct 09, 2025 5:19 pm

UPDATE...10/09/2025

The Ten Cent City Tinsel Tree Castle is finished. And I'm not second guessing my choice of color and the coarse texture of the sand. Stay tuned for more Ten Cent City houses in the future.

Howard

Post by **Howard** » Mon Dec 15, 2025 12:34 pm

Dear friends and followers of the Cardboard Christmas Forum…

I can not believe that the Ten Cent City topic has surpassed 1,000,000 views!…Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought there would be such interest in these humble little cardboard houses…

I has been my pleasure to post them…and I’m happy to report that I have two more ready to post in 2026…and am always looking for more…

Howard…

healey36 · Post by **healey36** » Mon Dec 15, 2025 2:42 pm

They are terrific, Howard, first to last...no surprise they've reaped so many views!

Paul R. II

Post by **Howard** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 11:18 am

A Cozy “Loggie” for Ten Cent City

Greetings to all,

Introduction
This project represents simplicity and straightforward construction, making it an ideal choice for anyone interested in creating a charming addition to Ten Cent City.

Materials and Construction
The walls are crafted from cereal box cardboard. Single face scrapbooking paper is then glued onto the cardboard to represent logs. In selected areas, portions of the single face are removed to create smooth surfaces, ensuring optimal adhesion when assembling the structure. The pattern sheet is in the PDF below.

Surface Detailing
For added visual interest, a small amount of sand was applied to the walls and chimney using Mod Podge. This technique introduces subtle texture and depth, enhancing the overall appearance.

Finishing Touches and Inspiration
To complete the project, reference photos are below to guide you through the process. Additionally, there are dozens of Ten Cent City houses that can also serve as information for finishing details like the windows, door, roof, base and bumpy tinsel tree.

Upcoming Projects
A few new houses are currently being developed for this series, so stay tuned for future updates.

Howard