GraveyardNo. 1326 · The 2026 edition
Halloween Tombstones: Easy DIY Decorations
Transform your yard into a haunted graveyard with these simple, budget-friendly foam board crafts that anyone can make.
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This project guides you through creating realistic-looking grave markers using basic craft supplies like foam, paint, and cardboard. You will cut the base shapes, apply color, add personalized details with a marker, attach cardboard crosses, and display them for a festive spooky effect.
You'll need
Directions
- Trace and slice your foam board into the classic pointed-arch silhouette of a grave marker.
- Apply a coat of acrylic paint to cover the entire surface, then allow the color to fully cure.
- Grab your black felt-tip pen to inscribe the deceased's name and their birth and death years directly onto the painted surface.
- Shape a cross from your cardboard scraps and attach it securely to the upper section of each marker using adhesive.
- Position your finished creations in the garden or throughout your house to create an eerie festive atmosphere.