Halloween House Made out of Playing Cards

 

 

I got several decks of playing cards at a thrift store recently and wondered what I could make with them besides a banner. I saw some little houses made out of book paper for Christmas and that gave me the idea for houses. I made this one a little busy, but I would like to make a few more to put on my mantle that aren't decorated on every side. I thought black was appropriate for Halloween and red for Christmas. First I decorated the front of each card. I used Graphic 45 Steampunk Halloween line. I then took some scrap paper and cut it into 2 inch pieces. I scored the middle of each and then adhered it to two cards until I had the house frame. I took one card and scored it in the middle for the roof. I took black paper and cut out a triangle to fill in the roof. I used Tim Holtz black garland to line the roof. You could also layer scalloped boarders on the roof. I did a window with a flower box and door to make it a little more like a house. I will definitely be making some more for Halloween and Christmas!