Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by creating a stunning, Haunted House Pumpkin display? In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the steps to craft a layered pumpkin using your Cricut machine. With just a few materials and our free SVG file, you’ll be able to create a festive Halloween decoration that lights up and adds a magical touch to your home. This project is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal, creative flair to their Halloween décor.

If spooky is not your vibe, try out my Sunflower Layered Pumpkin Craft!

Cricut Haunted House Pumpkin Materials Needed:

• Cricut Maker or Cricut Explorer
• 9 sheets of 8.5″ x 11″ cardstock (65 lb weight), 2 oranges, 1 white, 1 black, 1 yellow, 2 purples, 2 tans, and 1 off-white
• Standard grip mat
• Cricut scraper
• Scoring stylus
• X-Acto knife
• Fairy string lights
• Packing tape
• Foam squares, foam tape, or foam dots
• Barely Art craft glue

Haunted House Pumpkin Free SVG

Download and Prepare the SVG File:

The download includes two subfolders: one for the layered pumpkin and another for the stand. Unzip the file and upload the SVG to your Cricut Design Space. If the SVG file appears as an HTML document, don’t worry; it’s still the correct file.

Ensure the layered pumpkin SVG is sized to 8″ x 10.5″, which fits perfectly on your 8.5″ x 11″ cardstock. The stand SVG should be 4.5″ x 6.5″.

Customize Your Design:

Ungroup the layers in Cricut Design Space to customize the colors to your liking. You can create a traditional Halloween look with oranges, purples, and blacks, or opt for something unique, like a pink pumpkin. For the Stand SVG, turn the cut lines into score lines and attach the layers together.

Cutting the Layers:

Clean your Cricut mat using a scraper to remove any debris. This ensures a smooth cut and prevents your cardstock from tearing.

Use blue painter’s tape to secure your cardstock to the mat, especially if the mat is worn or dull. This helps prevent shifting during the cutting process.

Select the correct material settings (Light Cardstock – 65 lb or Cardstock Plus for the Explorer) and load your scoring stylus for the layers requiring scoring. Cut each layer one by one, cleaning the mat and securing the cardstock between cuts.

Assembling the Layers:

Start by stacking the cut layers in order. A PNG guide is included in the download to help you reference the correct order. Or you can reference it here, see image below.

Begin with the two bottom layers, adding foam squares around the edges and within the pumpkin’s moon cutouts. This adds dimension and depth to your design.

For the yellow haunted house layer, add the fairy string lights. Fold the string lights in half, twist them, and secure them with packing tape on the back of the yellow cardstock. Leave some slack at the bottom for the battery pack to be tape to the back of the pumpkin.

Continue layering, ensuring the foam squares are placed strategically to avoid gaps. Pay attention to the ghost layer, ensuring the ghosts are aligned correctly.

For the final pumpkin outline, cut foam squares in half for a precise fit and attach the top layer.

Adding the Stand and Final Touches:

Attach the battery pack to the back of the pumpkin using foam tape.

For the stand, fold along the score lines and glue the tabs to the back of the pumpkin. The stand can be folded inward or outward, depending on your preference for display.

Turn on the fairy lights, and your stunning layered pumpkin is ready to light up your Halloween festivities!

This beautiful, layered pumpkin display will be the highlight of your Halloween decorations. This easy-to-follow tutorial has guided you through every step, from downloading the SVG file to assembling your spooky creation. Don’t forget to share your completed project on social media and tag @ginaccreates. And if you haven’t already, download your free SVG file to get started today!