Halloween is the perfect time for spooky crafts, and this one is a family favorite: a Free Printable Haunted House Craft that turns into a tabletop haunted house village!

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With just a few supplies — a printer, scissors, glue, and a recycled cereal box — you can create your own set of haunted houses to decorate your table or mantle. Choose from three different haunted house designs, or make them all for the cutest little Halloween village.

This craft is simple, fun for kids, and doubles as DIY Halloween decor.

Why You’ll Love This Craft

  • Fun for all ages – Easy enough for kids, but detailed enough to look spooky-cute for adults too.
  • Eco-friendly – Reuse cereal boxes as stands.
  • Budget-friendly – Just print, cut, and glue.
  • Customizable – Build one haunted house or a full haunted village.
  • Perfect Halloween decor – Set them up on your table, mantle, or windowsill.

Pro tip: Cardstock makes your haunted houses sturdier.

How to Make a DIY Haunted House Village

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Follow these simple steps to create your haunted house:

Step 1: Print Your Haunted House Template

Choose your favorite design (or all three!) and print them out.

Step 2: Cut Out the Haunted House

Carefully cut along the outlines of the haunted house design.

Step 3: Make the Stand

Cut a rectangle out of a cereal box. Cut a small rectangle to attach to the front and back of the cereal box.

Step 4: Glue the Haunted House to the Stand

Attach your haunted house to the cardboard stand using glue or tape. This will help it stand upright.

Step 5: Display Your Haunted Village!

Repeat with the other designs to make a whole set of spooky haunted houses. Arrange them together for a mini haunted village that’s perfect for tabletop Halloween decor.

Decorating Ideas & Variations

Want to add even more spookiness? Try these ideas:

  • Add glitter or glow-in-the-dark paint to make your haunted houses shine at night.
  • Use cotton balls stretched thin as spider webs.
  • Place battery-operated tea lights behind each house for a glowing haunted village effect.
  • Decorate the scene with toy pumpkins, skeleton figurines, or fake moss for a haunted graveyard look.

Free Download: Haunted House Printables

Click here to download your free haunted house templates!

Choose from three different designs spooky mansion, crooked cottage, or gothic tower or build all three for the cutest little Halloween haunted village.

Tips for Success

  • Store your haunted houses flat in a folder so you can reuse them year after year.
  • Use sharp scissors for cleaner edges.
  • If your paper feels flimsy, glue it onto the cereal box before cutting it out.

Perfect For…

  • Halloween party activities
  • Kids’ craft stations at school or home
  • Family craft night
  • DIY tabletop decor for October

This Free Printable Haunted House Craft is such a fun way to celebrate Halloween. With three designs to choose from, you can build a whole tabletop haunted house village that’s spooky, festive, and family-friendly.

Set it up on your dining table, mantle, or entryway for instant Halloween charm. Whether you craft one or all three, your haunted house village will be a decoration you’ll want to bring back every October.

If you make this haunted house craft, tag me on Instagram @thisOriginalMom I’d love to see your spooky villages!

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