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Spooky Halloween Paper House

Written by Kimberly Coffin · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

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I love Halloween and wanted to make something inspired by Halloween decorations and haunted houses. This 3D Spooky House design is so fun to make! With just a few pieces of paper, you will have your own Spooky Halloween House design with this step-by-step tutorial.

This 3D Spooky Paper House is a great gift to give to a Halloween enthusiast, or it can be used as a decorative piece with the other Spooky Village Designs to add a fun, spooky atmosphere to your home, perfect for the Halloween season.

Click here for the Spooky Church Tutorial, or click here for the Spooky Building Tutorial.

This design has a lot of creative freedom; You can choose to stick with traditional or untraditional Halloween colors. I always like to add pops of color to my design and some glitter cardstock.

You can bring this house to life by adding LED lights before assembling the structure or leave it as is.

What Type of Paper Should I Use?

When making this 3D house design, I recommend using 80-100 lb cardstock for the house structure (this will make a sturdy base to hold all the added elements) and 65-80 lb cardstock for the spooky components (roof, fence, cat, boards, and cobweb).

How Much Paper Do I Need?

House Structure: 2 Pieces of 12 x 12" Cardstock

House Base: 1 Piece of 12 x 12" Cardstock

Roof: 1 Piece of 12 x 12" Cardstock

Fence: 1 piece of Cardstock

Window Trims & Boards: 1 Piece 12 x 12" Cardstock for each

Cat & Cobweb: 1 Piece of 12 x 12" Cardstock for each

Reducing Size of Spooky House

I would not reduce the Halloween design to smaller than 50% because of potential cutting issues. To reduce the size of one of the Halloween Village designs, select all elements (CTRL+A PC or Command+A Mac). After selecting all objects go to the top of Design Space and change the width. Below are the measurements of the house at 75% and 50% reduction in size.

  • 75% change the width to 13.9115”
  • 50% change the width to 9.2743

Score Pretty Side Down

When scoring materials, always make sure the scoreline is applied to the wrong side of the paper or the side that will be folded inwards.

Cricut.com gives this advice, "You should always fold into the scoreline. For most projects, this means you will put your material "pretty side" down on the mat before you load it into the machine. If you want to fold "pretty sides" together, place the material "pretty side" up on the mat."

Scoring on the correct side of the paper makes a huge difference! It prevents your material from cracking or bending and gives you a professional-looking finish.

Let's start creating!

Table of Contents

  • Spooky House Supplies
  • Download the Free Spooky Halloween House Cut File Here!
  • Upload Spooky House SVG File
  • Step One: Cut Out Spooky Halloween House Pieces
  • Step Two: Fold Score Lines on Spooky Halloween House
  • Step Three: Add the Spooky Halloween House Door
  • Step Four: Add Window Elements
  • Step Four: Bring The House Pieces Together
  • Step Five: Add Base
  • Step Six: Add Spooky Halloween House Final Elements

Spooky House Supplies

  • Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or Other Cutting Machine
  • StandardGrip Mat
  • Scoring Wheel Tip & Housing or Scoring Stylus
    • I recommend using the scoring wheel for the best experience.
  • Fine-Point Blade
  • Craft Glue
  • Scraper Tool
  • Clover Wonder Clips
  • Cardstock 80-100 lbs & 65 - 80 lbs
  • Weeding Tool
  • (Optional) LED Lights

Download the Free Spooky Halloween House Cut File Here!

Upload Spooky House SVG File

To upload the Spooky House SVG file, download the SVG file to your computer, create a New Project in Cricut Design Space, and Upload it to your Canvas.

The score lines show up as solid lines; when clicked on, the color is red in the color menu.

You can change these lines into score lines by going into the top left corner. Then, click on the dropdown menu where it says Basic Cut, select Scoreline, and attach to their respective pieces in the right-hand menu.

It's really important that you attach each scoreline, or it will not score in the right spot. This project is very difficult to complete without the score lines!

Step One: Cut Out Spooky Halloween House Pieces

The house design consists of:

  • 2 Piece House Structure
  • 1 Platform Base
  • 1 Roof Piece
  • Spiked Fence
  • 8 Window Trims
  • 1 Door
  • 10 "Wooden" Boards
  • 1 Cobweb
  • 1 Cat

Load your mat with cardstock and place it in the Cricut machine and cut out all Spooky House pieces making sure to switch between your scoring wheel and fine-point blade.

I recommend using the single scoring wheel for your regular cardstock. When using glitter or textured cardstock, use the double scoring wheel, and make sure to put the textured side of the cardstock face down on the mat.

Step Two: Fold Score Lines on Spooky Halloween House

After cutting all the pieces, it's time to fold the score lines for each piece starting with your two house structure pieces. Fold the score lines along the side, top, and bottom of the house pieces.

Tip: You can use a scraper tool to get a nice crisp edge. When folding score lines, you should also fold the paper on the side that has been scored.

Next, take the roof piece and fold the side pieces, then slide your scraper tool, fingernail, or weeding tool under the half circle cuts to bend them up slightly.

Grab your base piece, you will notice that there are two score lines on each side. Fold all sides and tabs towards the inside.

Crease the tab along the side of the door piece.

Step Three: Add the Spooky Halloween House Door

It's time to start putting the folded pieces together. Grab the door piece and add glue to the tab on the side of the door and glue to the underside of the front of the house in the doorway cut out.

Step Four: Add Window Elements

Take the window frames and glue them to the top of the house pieces around the window cutouts.

Add the two longest "wood" planks to the windows at the top for the front and back pieces.

Add the remaining pieces of wooden planks to the six other windows.

Step Four: Bring The House Pieces Together

Now, put together the two sides of the house by overlapping the folded flap making sure they're aligned with each other.

Add glue to the top tabs of the house and tape or glue the roof in place. I found it helpful to have one hand pressing the roof in place from the inside and holding onto it as I let it dry.

Step Five: Add Base

Glue the side tabs of the base and connect them to the adjacent side.

Tip: Use clips to hold the tabs together while it dries.

Fold over the lower part of the side pieces to the inside and glue them in place.

Add glue to the bottom tabs of the house piece and connect tabs to the adjacent side.

Then once dried, glue or tape the bottom of the house.

Align the back of the house to the back of the base with the same width.

Step Six: Add Spooky Halloween House Final Elements

Time to add the final elements that make this house live up to the word "spooky."

Take one end of the fence and add glue to the end tab. Glue this tab to the edge of the house. Next, add glue to the bottom tabs of the fence and glue to the platform. Lastly, take the other tab and glue it to the opposite edge of the house.

Finally, glue the cat and cobweb to the house.

Once the pieces are dried, you've finished a Spooky Halloween House with added cuteness!

This would look great as a centerpiece for your dining room table during Halloween, especially when paired with the rest of the Spooky Village Designs!

For added spookiness, you can add cotton batting around your design and glow-in-the-dark paint. Don't be afraid to have fun with this and make it your own!

Join my crafting and sewing Facebook group where you can show us what you’re making, ask questions, and learn from others!

Don’t want to forget about this free template? Save this project for later! Click here to save this project on Pinterest.

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Comments

  1. catmum says

    September 17, 2022 at 1:18 pm

    So cute. Sadly I don't have a cricut machine. I was looking forward to making this village with my grandsons this weekend. Oh well.

    Reply
  2. Fiona says

    September 19, 2022 at 12:10 pm

    These is amazing. just downloaded them and cant wait to cut them out and make them for my halloween display.

    Reply
  3. Rachel says

    October 04, 2022 at 10:26 pm

    Cool!

    Reply
  4. Nannette Qualls says

    October 04, 2022 at 10:48 pm

    Can't wait to make this village! Love your tutorial!

    Reply
  5. Cookie says

    October 04, 2022 at 11:24 pm

    I’m always up for making new stuff on my cricut. This one looks like a fun one.
    Perfect for Halloween.

    Reply
  6. Brenda West says

    October 04, 2022 at 11:37 pm

    I will have to try this one day. Looks like fun and directions - I think I could even follow.

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    October 04, 2022 at 11:51 pm

    Spooky!! Very creative!

    Reply
  8. Christine says

    October 05, 2022 at 1:50 am

    Have everything I need to make this weekend. Woohoo!!

    Reply
  9. Megan says

    October 05, 2022 at 3:07 am

    How fun are these!!!

    Reply
  10. Michael DeFren says

    October 05, 2022 at 8:50 am

    love these ideas, glad i found this site

    Reply
  11. Barbara says

    October 05, 2022 at 2:03 pm

    You are VERY talented! I watched the video and couldn't believe how easily you put it together!

    Reply
  12. Phyllis Huebbe says

    October 05, 2022 at 3:11 pm

    This is why I wish I owned a cricket machine!

    Reply
  13. Sara says

    October 05, 2022 at 6:21 pm

    Very cool!
    Are you going to create a Christmas village similar to these type of houses?

    Reply
  14. Maritess says

    October 06, 2022 at 1:06 am

    Very pretty intricate

    Reply
  15. McKnight says

    October 06, 2022 at 7:34 am

    OMG! Those are so cool!

    Reply
  16. Jaye Smith says

    October 06, 2022 at 10:52 am

    How wonderful! I've always wanted to do this . Your instructions are easy to follow and the end results are stunning.

    Reply
  17. Cynthia C says

    October 06, 2022 at 12:32 pm

    Really nice and fun!

    Reply
  18. Betty Morgan says

    October 06, 2022 at 2:22 pm

    somethign I could do

    Reply
  19. Phyllis Huebbe says

    October 06, 2022 at 3:35 pm

    This is why I keep trying to win a cricket machine! So cute.

    Reply
  20. Linda Sear says

    October 06, 2022 at 4:53 pm

    I don't have a Cricut machine, but clearly this would be an asset to have to make this Halloween spooky village. : )

    Reply
  21. Sara Zielinski says

    October 06, 2022 at 5:45 pm

    This is so cool.

    Reply
    • Crystal says

      October 06, 2022 at 5:51 pm

      Cute Halloween decorations!

      Reply
      • Michelle Dennis says

        October 07, 2022 at 5:12 am

        Really cute Halloween decorations!

        Reply
  22. Tony Platz says

    October 06, 2022 at 10:30 pm

    I really like this I will need to make one .

    Reply
  23. Jan D says

    October 07, 2022 at 11:26 am

    cute project - love the different colors you used - not just they typical black and orange 🙂

    Reply
  24. Phyllis Huebbe says

    October 07, 2022 at 2:44 pm

    Commenting again,love these houses!

    Reply
  25. jckkllr says

    October 07, 2022 at 3:46 pm

    WOW! Great project to do with the kiddos!

    Reply
  26. Callie says

    October 25, 2022 at 4:13 am

    These are so cute! For some reason Cricut won't upload the SVG though! 🙁 It says it is an unsupported file type. Any tips?
    I would love to make these with my kiddo!
    Thanks so much for sharing all the free stuff though, it is so appreciated.

    Reply
    • Callie says

      October 25, 2022 at 4:16 am

      Oh, yikes. I feel so slow. I figured out what I was doing! I apologize! -_-

      Reply

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