The Creatology Horror House Foam Kit was a fun Halloween craft, but putting the house together was not nearly as simple as it appeared. After I originally shared the finished house, several people contacted me because they were also having trouble understanding how the pieces fit together.
Although this particular kit may no longer be sold, people may still have an older or secondhand version without the original directions. These Creatology Horror House instructions and photos show how I assembled the most confusing parts of the house.
Before Assembling the Creatology Horror House
I recommend attaching the decorative pieces before assembling the house. Add the windows, shutters, shingles, stickers, and other decorations while the foam pieces are still flat. They will stick more securely, and you will not have to reach into small spaces after the walls are standing.
When I refer to the right or left side in these instructions, imagine that you are standing directly in front of the finished house. The right side is the side with the tree.
How to Assemble the Creatology Horror House Foam Kit
1. Position the Base Pieces
Begin with the large black base. Two long foam pieces fit underneath it and help support the house. Make sure the pieces face the correct direction before pushing them into place.
The base has four openings where the purple wall pieces fit. The two front pieces with windows also connect to the base at the front of the house.
2. Assemble the Stairs
Assemble the stairs first. The two front pieces with windows fit into the stairs, helping hold the front of the house securely in place.
3. Connect the Right Side of the Stairs
The stairs on the right side fit into the front pieces with windows. Compare the photo carefully to make sure the stairs and front pieces are facing the correct direction.
4. Position the Right-Side Supports and Railings
The kit includes four railing pieces. Three are the same, while one has a different shape. The different railing belongs on the right side of the house.
The two long pieces underneath the base must also face the correct direction. On the right side of the house, their ends fit into the side piece that holds the tree.
5. Secure the Left Side of the Base
On the left side of the house, the two long supports underneath the base fit into a smaller rectangular foam piece. This piece conceals the edge of the base and also connects with the stairs.
Once the base is assembled correctly, the remaining walls and decorative sections are much easier to position. The base was the most confusing part for me, so compare each piece with the photos before pressing everything firmly together.
I have made quite a few seasonal projects over the years, including mummy and Frankenstein mason jar lanterns, but the Creatology Horror House was one of the more challenging Halloween crafts to assemble. Hopefully, these photos make the process easier and help you finish your house without the frustration I experienced.