# Haunted Paper Houses These Papercraft Hanging Homes are a Festive DIY Decoration By M | Published 2015-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-decoration References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Haunted-Houses/?ALLSTEPS) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/) Home owners looking to add a few DIY decoration pieces for the Halloween season should take a look at this [3D paper haunted house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept) tutorial. This project adds a bit of [whimsy and eeriness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-alices-adventures-collection) to home with beautifully homemade and customizable look. Rather than decorating your entire home or front porch to be a haunted house for Halloween, this simple paper craft offers an affordable way to add a bit of Halloween to your decor. The project entails using [colored card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi) and an x-acto knife to draw and design your spookiest take on a ghost-ridden mansion. The house is made from folded card shaped like a box complete with pop-out windows, doors and shutters. The houses can be filled with candy for young trick-or-treaters/ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Halloween Decorations:** Inexpensive and customizable DIY decorations for Halloween offer an opportunity for companies to sell easy-to-use decoration kits. - **3D Paper Crafts:** As the demand for DIY decoration continues to grow, companies may want to consider offering 3D paper crafting materials for Halloween and other events. - **Interactive Halloween Decor:** As consumers look for ways to involve children in Halloween, companies can develop interactive haunted house kits that can entertain both children and adults. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Retailers:** Stores specializing in craft supplies could sell kits with pre-cut paper pieces and instructions, making it easy for people who aren't regularly in the crafting world to create their own haunted house. - **Halloween Retailers:** Stores dedicated to Halloween have an opportunity to sell DIY decoration kits and 3D paper crafting materials for people who want to create their own unique decorations. - **Confectionery Industry:** Candy makers could start offering smaller portioned bags specifically made for filling these haunted paper houses and other DIY Halloween decorations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament.md) - [Gothic Puzzle Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addams-family-lego.md) - [Spooky Interior Décors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-lamps.md) - [Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading.md) - [Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spooky-halloween-decor-collection.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Festive Meat-Made Holiday Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-chalet-kit.md) - [Economical Modular Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-house.md) - [Halloween-Themed Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-nights-of-halloween-advent-calendar.md)