This tiny HAUNTED HOUSE is amazing!
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What this video covers
Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay tackle a creative challenge from fellow creator VanOaks Props: build a Halloween prop using only a mystery box of random supplied materials. They land on a detailed miniature haunted house inspired by Halloween village aesthetics, working through unfamiliar papercraft and diorama territory using cardboard, natural foliage, LEDs, and a small motor. The 17-minute build video walks through every stage from brainstorming and structural construction to painting and final detailing. Despite the constraints of unknown materials, the finished piece is a charming, intricately decorated spooky miniature.
Key takeaways
- ◆Entire build is driven by a mystery box of materials, making this a great exercise in creative improvisation
- ◆Cardboard is the primary structural material, shaped into walls, windows, chimney, and roof sections
- ◆LEDs and a small motor add life and movement to the finished miniature
- ◆Natural found materials — small rocks and branches — enhance the realistic, hand-crafted feel
- ◆Acrylic painting and dry-brushing techniques give the model a weathered, spooky finish
Who this is for
Halloween crafters and miniature hobbyists who enjoy creative constraints and want to build a detailed, decorative haunted house model from inexpensive or on-hand materials.
Tools mentioned
- • hot glue gun
- • utility knife
- • scissors
- • paintbrushes
Materials mentioned
- • cardboard
- • acrylic paints
- • hot glue
- • small rocks
- • small branches
- • wooden finial (optional)
- • LEDs / lights (optional)
- • tombstone silicone mold (optional)
- • miniature cats and pumpkins (optional)
⚠ Safety notes
Use caution with utility knife when scoring and cutting cardboard; handle hot glue gun carefully to avoid burns.
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