Gather up your supplies. You will need construction paper for the base, as well as small scraps cut in window, chimney and door shapes (or whatever else the kids would like to decorate with). You'll also need popsicle sticks, glue and cotton balls, which are optional. (We used them for smoke puffs.)

Start by gluing the popsicle sticks down on the paper in the shape of a cabin. My 5-year-old loved the freedom of designing his own cabin.

Glue on a door, windows, and chimney if desired. Add anything else you would like to decorate with. Then you're done!