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Materials

  • 2-3 Large cardboard boxes (about 24x36 inches each)
  • Box cutter or utility knife
  • Hot glue gun with 12-15 glue sticks
  • 10-12 Wooden dowels or thick cardboard tubes (12 inches each for bars)
  • Red and black acrylic paint (1 bottle each) or spray paint (2 cans total)
  • Ruler and pencil
  • LED string lights (1 strand, warm or orange glow)
  • Small wooden or foam board (1 piece, 24x6 inches)
  • Alphabet stencils or thick marker for lettering (1 set)
  • Optional: Plastic skull, clown mask, or dummy head

Instructions

  • Stack and glue two large cardboard boxes vertically, cutting out a rectangular window in the upper half (approx. 18x20 inches) for the ticket window.
  • Cut a 4x20-inch cardboard strip and glue it just below the window opening to create a ledge. Reinforce with extra layers underneath for stability.
  • Evenly space wooden dowels or cardboard tubes across the window and glue them from the top inside edge to the counter.
  • Use spare cardboard strips along the booth’s edges to strengthen corners and prevent warping.
  • Coat the entire booth in red paint, then add black sections for panels and trim to create depth. Let it dry completely.
  • Paint your foam board or wood piece black, then stencil “TICKETS” in bold white or yellow letters. Attach it to the top of the booth.
  • String LED lights around the sign and window to give it a haunted glow. Secure with tape or hot glue.
  • Add fake cobwebs, old posters, or a skeleton ticket seller inside the booth for a complete Halloween look.