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You’ll Love How Easy This DIY Haunted House Is to Make

tablecloth house for halloween
Maca Atencio

If you’ve spent time scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably noticed the growing trend of tablecloth houses popping up everywhere. These cute, cozy playhouses have taken the internet by storm, so we knew we had to create our very own tablecloth haunted house — just in time for Halloween.

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Whether you’re creating a secret hideaway for the little ones or setting up a stylish, haunted nook for a Halloween party, this is the perfect DIY to give your space spooky vibes.

drop cloth and materials on a table
Maca Atencio

Materials Required:

  • Drop cloth (size depends on the table you’re covering)
  • Velvet ribbon lace (dark colors for a gothic touch)
  • Fake spiderwebs
  • Velvet spiders and pumpkins
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Ghost decorations
  • Scissors
  • Measuring tape
  • Pen
  • Ruler

Drop cloth on dining table
Maca Atencio

Step 1: Measure and Cut

Begin by spreading your drop cloth on your table. For the entrance, find the center of the drop cloth (where it will cover the front of the table) and cut a slit down the middle to create a roll-over door. Make sure the door is wide enough to get through.

To give it a chic finish, glue two pieces of velvet ribbon lace to the top corners of the door. These will act as ties, so you can knot the door flaps to the top, creating a stylish “open” door look. This is ideal for Halloween night!

haunted windows of a tablecloth home
Maca Atencio

Step 2: Make the Haunted Windows

Next, on either side of the door, measure and mark out two windows — we created a rectangular and a round one to vary the style of our haunted house. Use scissors to carefully cut the windows.

Drop cloth and halloween decor
Maca Atencio

Pro tip: To elevate the look and give your haunted house a polished feel, glue velvet ribbon lace around the edges of each window using a hot glue gun.

Related: These 2 Halloween DIYs Are Blowing Up the Internet Right Now

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Haunted house out of a drop cloth
Maca Atencio

Step 3: Add the Spooky Decor

It’s time to make your cubby extra spooky (the FUN part!). Drape fake spiderwebs over the windows and the doorway, securing them with small dots of hot glue in the back. Add velvet spiders on your spiderwebs, ensuring they stick.

For an extra spooky vibe, glue small ghost decorations around the windows — having them peeking out as if they are haunting the house!

Meanwhile, for your tabletop, add candles that match the Halloween decor and small velvet pumpkins in different sizes. This will create a grounded, fall-themed look.

haunted window
Maca Atencio

Pro tip: You can even add LED candles or string lights inside the cubby to give it an eerie, haunted glow for the special night. We’re sure your kiddos will be impressed with lights!

Related: 12 Timeless Halloween Decorations You Definitely Won’t Regret Putting Up

Tablecloth halloween house DIY
Maca Atencio

And voila! Now you’ve got yourself a fun, interactive element for kids and pets alike. This haunted fort will be the star of your spooky celebrations!

For more Halloween inspiration, check our DIY projects here.



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