Haunted HouseNo. 4294 · The 2026 edition
Halloween House - Back View
Transform an ordinary cardboard box into a frightfully fun Halloween display with this simple DIY project!
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This guide walks you through crafting a spooky cardboard house using basic craft supplies like black and white paper, scissors, glue, and markers. You will cut a large rear window, attach a door and roof, add white paper windows, and decorate the exterior with festive details before letting everything dry for display.
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Directions
- Start by grabbing your cardboard box and using scissors to slice a big rectangular opening on the rear panel.
- Next, shape a doorway from either a separate cardboard scrap or a sheet of black construction paper, then secure it to the front face with adhesive.
- Form a jagged, eerie roof silhouette using more black construction paper and fasten it securely to the upper edge of the box.
- Trim tiny squares from white paper to serve as glowing windows, then adhere them to the front surface of your structure.
- Bring your creation to life by drawing or painting spooky decorations such as cobwebs, bats, or pumpkins around the exterior.
- Allow all the glue and paint to fully cure before setting up your finished Halloween house for display.
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