Halloween is coming up soon, and that means Halloween Barbie doll displays! One thing collectors like to do is display their dolls in seasonal settings, and what better setting for the various Halloween Barbies than a haunted house? This is one time when an empty cardboard box makes a perfect ramshackle doll display without a lot of work. This craft idea is so simple even a child or the least creative person can make a great Barbie haunted house for kids, grandkids or display.
How to Make a Haunted House from a Box
The easiest way to convert a box into a Barbie haunted house is to tape the top flap back, fold the bottom flap out as a floor, and leave the two side flaps open as part of the house. I kept the two box flaps open in my example -- one to represent an entry hall and one to represent a back door for the haunted house. I used inexpensive black felt for carpet and hung some black fabric I had on hand in the back for curtains to cover up the back of the box.
Purchase Inexpensive Halloween Miniatures at Craft Stores
Craft stores are full of little stick ons, miniature pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns, and other small Halloween craft items now, and for $10 or less, you can buy enough small spooky Halloween knick knacks to decorate a haunted house for Barbie and Kelly.
Add Barbie Dolls to Your Haunted House
Add some Halloween Barbie dolls issued in grocery stores and Target and a few of Barbie's friends for guests, and voila! You have an instant Barbie haunted house for Halloween! See the slideshow for more photos.
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