The Spooky 4-foot Papier Mache Halloween Tree

[McJulie-O]

Oh, man! This would have totally scared the SOCKS off me when I was a kid. I think I was traumatized for life by the trees in "Wizard of Oz" and "Babes in Toyland."

This tree's delicious malevolence brings it all back to me!
Great job!

[cathiphop]

so Scooby Doo overshadows the tree, huh? Kids.  The craftwomanship is amazing!

[craftylittlemonkey]

holy crap is that awesome! wow. wish i could see a step by step, i'd so be making those for our place too. really, excellent work, amazing detail. totally inspired.

yay halloween!

oh, and *this rocks*. of course.

[TrashedClothing]

AMAZING!

[sactownsue]

Yikes! It reminds me of the trees in "Wizard of Oz". Nightmares!
 

[Tanzie]

he is so badass i would keep him out year round!

[xperimentl]

I am really impressed.  I have always been more of a Christmas person, but I'm getting inspired to do more for Halloween this year.  Did you use something as a frame for the tree?  How long did it take you to make it?  The detail and painting is wonderful.

[Crafty.Canadian]

The aramature is chicken wire and newspaper. It took me several months, working on it here and there.

[SugarySweet]

That is pretty sweet!!

[lenni]

   That is way cool!  You captured Halloween perfectly!  One question, where do you store it off-season?  I love big decorations but we live in a tiny house and have found it hard to find adequate storage.  Great Job!!