DIY Halloween Haunted House Ideas

DIY Haunted House Ideas: Spooky Decor, Halloween Props, and More!  

Get into the Halloween spirit with our DIY haunted house ideas!  Discover how to create eerie haunted house decorations, homemade Halloween props, and creepy home transformations.  Dive into the world of spooky DIY projects with our step-by-step guide for a ghostly home makeover. 

BOO!  👻 Are you in a last-minute scramble to conjure up some spine-chilling DIY Halloween decor for your home or upcoming ghoulish gatherings?  Well, hold on to your broomsticks because I've got spooktacular ideas that will have your guests shrieking with delight!  

I had a hauntingly good notion to craft my very own DIY Haunted House, and guess who came to my rescue?  Dollar Tree, of course!  Armed with a couple of haunted house cutouts, I was ready to make my haunted Halloween House dreams come true.  Here's the ghostly lowdown on what you'll need: 

1. Two Haunted Wood House Cut outs from Dollar Tree
2. 2 packs of popsicle sticks from Dollar Tree
3. Glue Gun
4. Hot glue sticks
5. Black Paint
6. Embellishments of your choosing 

Now, to conjure up a spooky door for our haunted abode, I grabbed three popsicle sticks, just the right size to cover the door, leaving the window above it delightfully eerie.  I whipped out my trusty glue gun and affixed those sticks over the door on both haunted house cutouts.  

With the sun shining and my furry kiddo wanting to join in the eerie fun, I took my show to the backyard.  Starting at the top, I strategically glued popsicle sticks to the roof and sides, ensuring the house had that perfect 'about to fall down' look.  And let me tell you, my quest for perfection was challenged, but I chanted 'old haunted house' to keep my spooky spirits up.  

At one point, I remembered I wanted to use our wedding runner to cover the windows. So, I dashed inside to add those coverings before I completely trapped my glue gun inside the house.  It's like I was doing a dance of one step forward, and two steps back throughout this entire project! 

Feeling like a Halloween version of a headless chicken, I built the haunted house, added window covering to the front, and then decided to paint.  If I could turn back time, I'd paint the houses first, add the window coverings, and then build.  Lessons learned, right?  

Front window mullions were on my to-do list, but then I decided they were a no-go.  They didn't give me the eerie vibes I was after, so they stayed off the front of our house.  

What's a haunted house without some spine-tingling interior lighting?  I strung twinkle lights inside, tracing them around the windows and the door. I left the bottom open for easy access, ensuring we could turn the lights on and off with ease.  

Is our abode looking spook-tacular yet?  I crowned the haunted house with a Dollar Tree bat, poised to swoop in after a night of eerie prowling.  

But that's not all, my fellow Halloween friends!  I also brewed up a creepy flower arrangement using a tin can wrapped in a menacing plastic tablecloth, adorned with black stems, skulls, flowers, and bones.  

Well, when it comes to haunted houses, let's be honest, one just won't cut it!  So, I hatched a fiendish plan: I painted one of them pitch-black, plopped it on a pizza plan I painted yellow (because why not?), and then went to town with some Dollar Tree pumpkins, a mischievous black cat, and a squadron of flying bats.  Viola, an instant spooktacular!  

The fun didn't stop there.  I thought, "Why not tackle the great outdoors too?"  So, I summoned my inner Halloween spirit and conjured up an outdoor wreath (DIY can be found by clicking the link).  Armed with a wreath form, three plastic tablecloths, and some DIY bow-tying skills (my first, mind you), I created a bewitching wreath in classic black and white, sprinkled with skull-shaped charm.  

Lastly, I brewed a DIY Halloween picture for our buffet.  Purple scrapbook paper, orange polka dots, and a circle of witches in a sinister forest set the scene.  And what's a witch without her hat and broom?  I made sure to include those essential accessories adhered to the frame.  Crafting this one was a cauldron of fun for me because who doesn't love conjuring up budget-friendly art for the walls? 

So, there you have it, my spine-chilling adventure in DIY Halloween decorating.  Give it a whirl, and may your haunted house be the talk of the town.... or should I say, the scream of the town?  👻💀🕱

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Ciao,

Cara