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Cardboard Haunted House Diorama
Build a friendly miniature haunted house from recycled cardboard, paper windows, and imagined residents instead of store-bought decorations.
- Time
- 2 Hours
- Cost
- Free
- Best for
- Family
- Location
- At Home
Your Mission
Use Cardboard Haunted House Diorama to turn an ordinary stretch of free time into a specific, welcoming fall adventure with a clear beginning and finish.
What You'll Need
- Small cardboard box
- Paper and markers
- Tape or glue stick
- Child-safe scissors
How to Do the Quest
- 1
Choose a cardboard box that can stand on its own and sketch a front door, windows, and roof line.
- 2
Have an adult make any thick-cardboard cuts, then add paper doors, shutters, and signs.
- 3
Invent three friendly residents and make one tiny prop for each from scrap paper.
- 4
Place the house on a paper base and draw a path that visitors can follow.
- 5
Give a one-minute tour explaining what makes the house spooky, silly, or cozy.
Quest Challenge
Can every room reveal something kind about its imaginary resident?
Pro Tip
A shoebox lid makes an easy stage base and keeps small pieces from wandering across the table.
Safety First
Adults should handle box cutters and thick cardboard; keep small loose pieces away from children who may mouth them.
Quest Complete
What would you repeat, change, or remember from Cardboard Haunted House Diorama?