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Materials

  • 3-4 Cardboard scraps (4x6 inches each)
  • Halloween-themed washi tape or printed paper (3-4 patterns)
  • 5-6 Small Halloween buttons or mini charms
  • Assorted buttons (8-10 colorful ones)
  • Black marker
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick or hot glue gun

Instructions

  • Trim cardboard into tall, pointed house shapes. You should vary the rooflines for character.
  • Cover sections with Halloween washi tape or scraps of patterned paper. You can mix stripes, polka dots, and spooky icons.
  • Use a marker to sketch doors, windows, or roof shingles directly onto the cardboard.
  • Glue small ghost and pumpkin buttons as if they’re popping out from windows. Add spiders or webs for effect.
  • Place colorful buttons around the roofline or doorway to give each house a whimsical touch.