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Materials

  • Large cardboard box (about 24x36 inches)
  • Utility knife or box cutter
  • Masking tape (1 roll)
  • Hot glue gun with 6-8 glue sticks
  • Black spray paint (2 cans)
  • Gray acrylic paint (1 bottle)
  • Sponge or paintbrush
  • Expanding foam spray (optional, 1 can for texture)
  • Faux moss or dried moss (1 bag)
  • Craft glue or adhesive spray

Instructions

  • Draw a tall tombstone outline on the cardboard, approximately 3 feet tall and 18 inches wide. Add a curved top for a classic design and cut it out carefully.
  • Cut 2-inch-wide cardboard strips for the edges and glue or tape them along the sides to give the tombstone thickness.
  • Create a frame or emblem in the center using smaller cardboard pieces. Glue them to the surface for dimension.
  • Tape all seams and edges firmly to keep the structure stable.
  • Tape all seams and edges firmly to keep the structure stable.
  • Spray the entire tombstone with black paint. Let it dry, then lightly dab on gray paint with a sponge to create a stone effect.
  • Finally, use craft glue or adhesive spray to attach moss along cracks, edges, and random patches for a decayed look.