Take those popular little white houses to the next level by adding your own art. I’m showing you how to make ceramic doodle houses and sharing my tips and tricks, sources and detailed photos so you can make your own for Christmas (but you may want to keep them out all year long – they are that cute)! If you love an easy, inexpensive DIY this one is for you. Not to mention they make the perfect mantel decoration, centerpiece or gift idea (try personalizing one with a friend or family members house number)! So what are we waiting for? Let’s start doodling!

My doodle house chalkboard mantel was such a hit and I got tons of questions asking how I made them and where to buy the houses that I decided to share everything here.

When I found all of these adorable little white houses, I knew they would be perfect on my Christmas mantel. I lined them all up and while they looked cute, they were desperately crying out for a makeover. I decided to add some character to these little houses with details like shingles, trees, mailboxes and shutters with my trusty Sharpie.

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Here are some favorite little white houses …

And look how one store straight up copied my doodle house idea here!

How to Make Christmas Doodle Houses

Get out your Sharpie and start doodling (I like the fine point black Sharpie).

I find it easiest to hold the houses in my lap and use the edge of the marker (not the tip) to trace around windows, doors and edges of the house.

Use the tip of the marker to add details.

Turn the house around and around and even upside down as you work on each side of the house.

Get creative! I personalized one with a house number, added little front door lights to another and a picket fence to yet another.

Get colorful! Try different colored Sharpies for a one of a kind doodle village!

Feel free to copy my doodles below or create your own and remember doodles don’t have to be perfect!

Doodling is so therapeutic. Go wild with patterns, prints, designs. They don’t have to be literal … try doodling graffiti on some houses for fun (flowers, words, initials).

There is something magical about little house decorations during the cold winter months. We can snuggle up inside while enjoying these snow covered beauties.