Spooky ForestNo. 2866 · The 2026 edition
Our Spooky Village
Transform ordinary birdhouses into a whimsical, haunted hamlet with just a few simple supplies!
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This project turns standard birdhouses into a charming, eerie neighborhood by painting them with craft colors and adding googly eyes for personality. You will need birdhouses, craft paint, and googly eyes to create your own spooky village.
You'll need
Directions
- Pick out a selection of birdhouses from your local craft shop or browse online options.
- Jot down concepts for various storefronts and community features in a sketchbook.
- Apply craft paint to bring your designs to life on each wooden home.
- Glue on googly eyes to give every structure a lively, watchful expression.
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