Supplies:
- Crayola No. 2 Pencil
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola No-Run Washable School Glue
- Crayola Metallic Markers
- Crayola Model Magic
- Upcycled Cardboard
- Clear Tape
- Battery-Operated Tea Lights
CIY Staff Tips:
- Add even more detail to your castle towers by cutting out elements like windows, gates, and battlements.
- You can also cover paper towel rolls with Crayola Washable Paint and cut to different lengths to create towers.
Steps:
1
Sketch haunted house yard on upcycled cardboard. Cut out.
2
Cover cardboard in green paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
3
Roll construction paper sheet into cylinder to create tower. Tape to secure.
4
Draw details on tower with metallic markers.
5
Add glue to bottom of tower and press down on yard.
6
Sketch and cut construction paper circle. Cut slit to middle of circle. Wrap into cone shape to create roof. Tape to secure.
7
Draw details on roof with metallic markers.
8
Add glue to top of tower and place roof on top.
9
Repeat steps 7–9 for more towers.
10
Mould Model Magic into decorations such as pumpkins, spiders, and a witch’s hat. Glue to yard. Let all glue and Model Magic steps dry overnight.
11
Place battery-operated tea lights into towers with windows for a spooky glow.
12
Display your haunted house for all Halloween visitors to see!
Occasion:
Special Occasions,
Fall,
Halloween
Age:
6+,
8+,
Tween+
