Get kids excited for Halloween with this engaging DIY wool and felt board featuring a haunted house. Little ones will delight in decorating it with pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and more. Plus, it rolls up neatly for easy year-after-year storage.
By Jennifer Perkins
As an experienced crafter, Jennifer Perkins glues felt to wool backing for simple haunted house decoration. Hang this playful artwork low for easy kid access and enjoy fresh Halloween creativity all month long.
Use a large wool panel as the backdrop, selecting a contrasting color for the haunted house.
By Jennifer Perkins
Keep the panel taut with wooden dowels at top and bottom. Measure and cut dowels to match the wool width, then fold over and secure.
By Jennifer Perkins
Sew channels at top and bottom to hold the dowels—use a machine, hand-stitch, or fabric glue.
By Jennifer Perkins
Sketch a haunted house pattern on paper, incorporating interactive elements like opening doors, porches, and windows.
By Jennifer Perkins
Leave negative space around the house for moons, flying witches, and other spooky details.
By Jennifer Perkins
Cut out the house details with small scissors or a craft knife.
By Jennifer Perkins
Position the house on the wool panel to ensure a perfect fit.
By Jennifer Perkins
Glue colorful felt behind windows and as accents for added fun.
By Jennifer Perkins
Attach the haunted house to the wool with fabric glue, but skip interactive doors and windows—opening them is part of the magic!
Cut custom felt shapes or grab pre-made die-cuts from craft stores. Pair with handmade moons and teal pumpkins for variety.
By Jennifer Perkins
Thread rope through one end of the top dowel for hanging.
By Jennifer Perkins
Optional pom-pom fringe adds festive Halloween flair.
Keep a bucket of felt pieces handy and let the interactive decorating begin.
