Recently I was having a conversation with a friend who said she doesn't buy any ornaments for Halloween because she feels that the trees are too expensive.
I thought that I could make one for little or no cost. So I'm sharing these instructions and if you need a tree, this idea might work for you.
Here's the list of supplies:
Tree branches - look around your yard or go for a walk in the park (think spooky branches)
Container - this can be a vase, bucket, tin, basket, etc. I used a green glass vase which I already had.
Floral foam, or sand - this will go into the base of the container and support the branches.
Decorative berries - these are optional, but I liked the color they added.
Fabric - anything that "speaks Halloween" to you will do....it will be used for draping the container
O.K. Step #1 is assemble your supplies.
Step #2
Arrange the branches in your container and add some decorative element. I used the berries, however some garland or even tissue paper would work.
Step #3
Create your scene. Set your tree where everyone can enjoy it. I liked these spooky Halloween gauze fabric pieces which I draped on the mirror and around my vase.
Step #4
Start filling your tree with the Halloween ornaments that you can now start collecting! You can even put lights on your tree!
My Halloween Spinners are shown here and there are still a few available on my page at
SpookyTimeJingles!
I still have alot of decorating to do on this tree, but you get the idea! Now go out and look for some branches and build yourself a tree.
