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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Scrapbook Paper Halloween Tree



Here's a little paper tree I created over the weekend.
It's so simple to make you could have a collection of them in different heights put together in an afternoon - and it's kid friendly also! (Just have the paper pre cut).




You can purchase paper tree forms at most craft stores but I figured it's much cheaper to make your own out of cardboard, cardstock or even file folders like I used.

The 2 sides are at 10.5" and the bottom is 5". I put 2 file folders together and cut out my triangles - I ended up with 4 triangles, keep the extra one in case you make more than one tree!
I attached the triangles together with masking tape.

I cut strips of paper 1" x 4" & 1/2" x 4" (although in places you'll need to trim shorter than 4" to make them fit, you'll see what I mean when you get going with it).

 Then curl the strips with a pen or pencil.



I used double sided tape to attach the paper strips. For the first row I attached 2 strips of double sided tape, one at the very bottom and one about an inch above. Attach your first row then add another strip of double sided tape about an inch above and keep going.
When you get to the top trim the paper on an angle to fit the pointed top. Repeat for the other 2 sides of the triangle and you're done!



This tree would look great with double sided scrapbook paper. I had intended to use it but our Michael's doesn't cary much halloween paper.

Perhaps I'll make a Christmas one too, I know I have double sided christmas paper on hand.








 Imagine, Improvise & Invent


Sarah

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23 Comments:

At September 20, 2011 at 5:03 PM , Blogger The Three Stokers said...

Just love this tree, and it is so easy too. Thank you for sharing your project.

 
At September 21, 2011 at 11:29 AM , Blogger Karen said...

Very cute! I love that you made your own form. So easy and cheap:) Thanks for sharing!!

 
At September 21, 2011 at 12:01 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

I love this! Hopping over from Night Owl Crafting!

 
At September 21, 2011 at 4:30 PM , Blogger elizabeth said...

Sarah, Your blog is darling!!!! And that Halloween tree is too!

Thanks for your nice comment!

 
At September 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM , Blogger Sarah said...

What an awesome idea! I'm really impressed! Thanks for visiting Mindfully Frugal Mom. I'm following now.

 
At September 22, 2011 at 11:18 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

I ADORE this project! Would love for you to hop over and add your tree to the Frog Linky party!
http://kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com
Hope to see you there!
HUGS~
Jenni

 
At September 22, 2011 at 7:21 PM , Blogger annies home said...

love this fun idea cute for my grands to make with me

 
At September 23, 2011 at 1:38 AM , Anonymous Aubrey said...

So cute! I could see a lot of variations on this for different holidays! Great job! I am visiting from HOH.

 
At September 23, 2011 at 7:43 AM , Anonymous E @ Act Fast Chef said...

Wow! That is great. And I love your pictures :)

Visiting from Happy Hour Projects!

 
At September 23, 2011 at 10:37 AM , Blogger Karima said...

What a great tutorial! I love the colours works really well. Saw you on linky party and now gfc following you, Karima :) www.karimascrafts.com

 
At September 23, 2011 at 8:23 PM , Anonymous Jacki said...

This tree is too cute! I can't wait to try making one!

 
At September 24, 2011 at 5:33 AM , Blogger Emily Thompson said...

very festive! I love it! SO creative... you could do this for many holidays actually.
http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/

 
At September 24, 2011 at 10:51 AM , Blogger Megan said...

so pretty. I love the colors.

megan
craftycpa.blogspot.com

 
At September 24, 2011 at 1:15 PM , Blogger L.B. said...

Very fun idea and useful for many a holiday

 
At September 24, 2011 at 2:25 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Love the twisted paper! Great idea! Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!

 
At September 24, 2011 at 6:11 PM , Blogger Lorie said...

Really cute! I'm going to pin this one! Lorie @ http://readingconfetti.blogspot.com

 
At September 26, 2011 at 3:18 AM , Anonymous r4i said...

A great idea for this Christmas. I will sure to make it and will share it in my personal blog. Just now I was searching for a new ideas of Christmas, and I found a wonderful treasure in your blog.

 
At September 26, 2011 at 3:56 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

This is a fun idea!! Depending on paper color you could use this every holiday! Thanks for sharing on Fancy This Fridays!!!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 11:10 PM , Blogger Lindsay said...

Oh my, this is too cute! You are seriously creative to make this! What a perfect piece for the holiday! I am so glad you shared this @ Show & Share! Thanks so much!

 
At September 28, 2011 at 12:25 PM , Blogger *Jeana* said...

Great Idea!!Would love for you to share at my Link party "Creative Halloween Ideas"http://jeana-marie.blogspot.com/2011/09/creative-halloween-ideas.html

 
At October 6, 2011 at 2:06 PM , Blogger Becky @ UCreate with Kids said...

I love this craft!! What a SUPER cute idea! Featured you today!

 
At November 2, 2011 at 4:28 PM , Blogger Reeceloui said...

Wow! That's really do amazing work. I love all of them.This is give good discussing to make it.

Knit

 
At September 7, 2012 at 8:49 AM , Blogger Barbara @ 21 Rosemary Lane said...

This is such a cute idea and what a fun craft to do with the kids. Thank you for sharing this again. Have a great weekend!
P.s. By the way really nice pics!!!

 

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