DIY Jack Skellington Coffin

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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Create the final resting place for the hero of Halloween Town, the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington! With a few creepy crafting products you can turn a cardboard coffin into a Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired deadly hideaway that any Halloween enthusiast would adore.

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Begin by assembling the Cardboard Coffin. Add a coat of White Chalk Paint and allow to dry.

 

DIY Jack Skellington Coffin step 1
Step
2

Use a Black Sharpie to draw a 2" border around the perimeter of the Coffin. Fill in the space with long, black lines. Then fill in the rest of the Coffin with the movie's iconic swirls.

DIY Jack Skellington Coffin step 2
Step
3

Use Orange Ribbon to create a T-shape pattern across the Coffin. Attach to the sides using Hot Glue.

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Step
4

Assemble and attach a Black Wedding Pew Bow to the center of the T-shape or create your own bow out of Black & White Striped Ribbon.

DIY Jack Skellington Coffin step 4
Step
5

Attach the bat from The Nightmare Before Christmas Photo Prop Kit on the upper left portion of the coffin.

DIY Jack Skellington Coffin step 5
Step
6

Download the Free Printable "Don't Open 'Til Christmas" Coffin Gift Tag. Print and cut out the gift tag on White Cardstock.

DIY Jack Skellington Coffin step 6
Step
7

Add a border of Purple Washi Tape around the perimeter of the printable tag.

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Step
8

Lastly, Hot Glue a Ceramic Bone to the top of the tag for a frightening detail.

DIY Jack Skellington Coffin step 8
Step
9

Showcase your DIY Jack Skellington Coffin alongside an array of spooky sweets at your Nightmare Before Christmas Party!

See how you can make your own DIY Nightmare Before Christmas Backdrop as well as Coffin Place Cards.

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