How Do You Make a Cardboard Haunted House?

How to Make a Haunted House Easy

• Gather your supplies: a large cardboard box, duct tape, scissors.
• Cut the cardboard as shown in the pictures.
• Trace a triangle to create the front of the roof and attach it using duct tape.
• Paint the cardboard black and add details like windows and doors.
• Glue the roof onto the house and chimney onto the roof.

How to Make a Small Haunted House

• Open and wrap clay to 6mm thickness.
• Print, cut out, and trace a house outline onto the clay.
• Add details to the clay to create a small haunted house.

Considerations for Building a Haunted House for Kids

• Find a suitable space like a garage, basement, or yard.
• Decorate based on the ages of attendees and your budget.
• Use easy tips like using chicken wire, fake bloody handprints, and hanging creepy decorations.
• Create a spooky environment for a fun experience.

Hosting a Haunted House

• Weekend nights around Halloween are ideal for hosting a haunted house.
• Consider whether to charge guests or provide free neighborhood entertainment.
• Plan the timing to maximize attendance and enjoyment for visitors.

Ways to Make Your Home a Haunted House

• Create an eerie atmosphere with spooky decorations like bloody handprints and ghostly drapes.
• Use clever decorations such as chicken wire ghosts and fake cobwebs to enhance the haunted house experience.
• Add special effects like dim lights, spooky sounds, fog machines, and strobe lights for a chilling effect.