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Monday, September 27, 2010

White for Halloween?

Hey everyone! I hope you are getting into fall and the fun side of Halloween!
After Christmas last year I picked up a cheap white 3 foot Christmas tree at Rite Aid, about $2. It had those flimsy branches that you really can't hang anything on, but the white color caught my eye. So I brought it home and started twisting the branches together, 3 or 4 at a time.
I ended up with something similar to a feather tree, but I could add lights and ornaments.
Years ago Target had a set of glass Trick or Treater ornaments,
I was thrilled to be able to start collecting ornaments for another holiday:@)
I've always used my 28" hand crafted feather tree, but this year I thought I'd do something different.
The photos aren't great-have to use the flash, but do get clearer if you click on them.
  

I made this cute tree skirt for my feather tree.
I love the word embellishment and beading! The letter beads spell out: Happy Halloween, the witch is in, trick or treat, fun, spooky, cider, candy and gobblin. This pic was on my work table in the studio.
I set my little feather tree up for all of the holidays except Christmas, and really enjoy it!
I'm joining the following parties:
Tabletop Tuesday
Spooky Monday
Three or More Tuesday
Toot Your Horn Tuesday

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45 comments:

  1. KathleenSeptember 27, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    I love that skirt you made! It is adorable! What a cute tree. Great job, L!!

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  2. The Charm of HomeSeptember 27, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    I love Halloween. All the creativity and doing things outside the box, just like your white Halloween tree. It is very cute. Your tree skirt is awesome too.
    Sherry

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    That is just the cutest tree and you are so clever for thinking outside "the tree."

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  4. LaSeptember 27, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    I think the white works well because it makes your Halloween ornaments stand out. It looks spooktacular! La

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  5. Bargain Decorating with LaurieSeptember 27, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Oh, this is sooo cute! That tree skirt just makes this vignette. The white H'ween tree is a Great idea. laurie

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  6. UnknownSeptember 27, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Talk about imagination and creativity, you have it going this week. What a wonderful ideal, sooo unique. Thanks for sharing and for visiting.
    Sandy

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    I think a white tree is a wonderful solution to a black and orange holiday, makes everything pop. for several years I have had this thing for white pumpkins too but now blue is the up and coming color, if only they didn't really look gray.
    I look forward to the pumpkin party. Thanks for letting me know.

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  8. RenéeSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Oh I love your little tree! I have used the little black lite twinkle size lights too and was thinking how fun they would be on your white tree. I've got to get busy and do some decorating. Thanks for spurring me on!

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  9. VanessaSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Hi! That is such a great idea! My kids, especially would have so much fun with that, although they would probably never actually leave the ornaments on the tree! :-)
    Vanessa
    P.S. I'm a new follower!

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  10. KarynSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    Your lil tree looks great! Love it!

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  11. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)September 27, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Now that is just so festive!
    What a great idea, and those halloween ornaments are just too cute!
    Love your little tree skirt too!
    Cindy

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  12. scrambledhenfruitSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    I love your little tree!

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  13. DebbiedoosSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    I seriously considered getting out my X-mas tree and start decorating it for Fall and Halloween. Then I opted not to, as my house would feel cluttered. Those are the cutest little ornaments on your fun little tree.

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  14. Natasha in OzSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    I love this idea! I might see if I can find a small tree and do the same thing. You are so clever!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  15. joyh82September 27, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    How adorable. You could probably sell those little halloween tabletop skirts if you wanted to. Love how the tree is all decorated too. Very cute.

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  16. CharSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Your tree is just perfect for the month of October and Halloween. You lucked out last year when you found those sweet ornies. I love it, Char

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  17. ElaineSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    What a cute halloween tree you have done...I love have tree light on ..gives everything a glow and warmth

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  18. Kim BSeptember 27, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Thats adorable; I love it. Have a great tuesday, Kim

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  19. GinaSeptember 27, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    I love your Halloween tree! You did an amazing job on that tree skirt too.

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  20. sheila from life @ #17September 27, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    I have always wanted a Halloween Tree! and now I'm going to obsess about it :) maybe I could just do a garland...hmmm...

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    This is a great idea - to wrap the branches together! I put up a FALL tree, too - it's just fun to decorate all year long, I think. Your blog is really fun - I'm off to look around.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  22. bjSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Now this is just about the cutest Halloween deco I've ever seen. Just love it all....so cute. Of course, you know I just HAVE to have one...*sigh....if it's not one thing, it's another.
    I've had about 15 emails asking about Hot Water Cornbread...putting the recipe on my sidebar...:)
    I grew up on it and can't even believe there's folks that have never even heard of it....amazing.
    love ya, bj

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  23. Diann @ The Thrifty GrooveSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Thank is just so cute! All you ornaments are adorable!

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  24. SoniaSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Wow, you have some really cool Halloween ornaments! I may have to buy a tree now and start collecting..What a fun and cute idea!! Thanks for sharing..have a great week!

    Miss Bloomers

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  25. Dining DelightSeptember 27, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    Your created-feather tree looks wonderful! White definitely works for Halloween - I like it altogether! The tree skirt is fabulous!

    DD

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  26. CortneySeptember 28, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    That is too cute! I thought about doing a link party around Christmas time bout people's unique tree's and this would certainly qualify. My aunt use to put up a "Booze Tree" that was a mini tree covered in the single serve alcohol bottles and mini wine glasses.

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  27. Red Couch RecipesSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    I have those same glass Target ornaments, though some are broken. I though they were adorable. Your white tree looks great. Joni

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  28. Frog Hollow Farm GirlSeptember 28, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    Sending a sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm. I just love what you have done with that little white tree - it's just adorable! You know, I'm not necessarily a fan of anything beyond a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, but I think that your tree is just precious! I'm constantly amazed at the wonderful ideas I get to read about on blogs like yours. Thanks, and have a great day! Ciao, bella!

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  29. The Decorative DreamerSeptember 28, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    That is such a cute Halloween tree! I haven't really started with the Halloween decor yet. I have seen more Halloween trees out and about this year though. I love your glass ornaments. Target is great, are,nt they! Your tree skirt is the crowning touch too! Fabulous job!

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  30. Carol at SerendipitySeptember 28, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I love it. We travel at that time so I don't do much with Halloween anymore. Your tree is wonderful.

    Carol

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  31. GailSeptember 28, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I absolutely love your Halloween Tree! Thanks for sharing.

    Have a wonderful Tuesday.
    Gail

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  32. SharonSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Love the skirt and your blog! Such fun!

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  33. SavoringTime in the KitchenSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Very cute! I love how the white really makes the black and orange Halloween decor pop. Great job on the skirt!

    Is that the view outside your window behind the tree? Gorgeous!

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  34. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    How cute is this. I would never have thought of a Halloween tree. This is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  35. Blondie's JournalSeptember 28, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    I have a little feather tree but really couldn't think of what to put on it for Halloween!! ;-D

    Love your precious ornaments and the letter beads look perfect {I enlarged the picture}, how cute!

    Happy Tabletop Tuesday, Lynn!

    XO,
    Janie

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  36. KimMalkSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    Your white Halloween tree is so stinkin' cute, I can't even believe it. Wonderful job!

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  37. SueSeptember 28, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Oh how fun...I love this idea! It really is unique and so cute.

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  38. Honey I'm Home BlogSeptember 28, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Hello & thank you for stopping by my blog so that I could find yours. I really love the name. My mom was very southern & used that expression. She also LOVED pigs--so I feel at home here! I love a Halloween tree & I love that you got away with a white one. It's really cute.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  39. LVSeptember 28, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    I hardly have a Christmas three anymore let alone a Halloween one. I do not think I have seen one like it before.

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  40. LeslieSeptember 28, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    YES YES YES I LOVE IT

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  41. SarahSeptember 28, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    Lynn, this is realy cute. A tree for Halloween! I think I better not go there. So thanks for sharing photos of your tree. Love that skirt and the ornaments. ~ Sarah

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  42. Tammy @ tinselshop.comSeptember 29, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    Your tree looks great! I have a silver tinsel tree from target with flimsy branches & I did the same thing! I haven't done my halloween tree yet, I think I will do it today.

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

    By the way, your tip sounds YUMMY!

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  43. Hello Jessica LynnSeptember 29, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Good Morning! Visiting you from the blog hops.

    Interesting...that is something I never have really seen much of is white for Halloween!!

    I invite you to visit either or both of my blogs and follow them.

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  44. RebeccaSeptember 29, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Cute, cute, cute-the ornaments really stand out on the white tree-great idea!

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  45. the cape on the cornerSeptember 30, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    ack! i love it! i have a halloween tree, too, lol. it doesn't have fancy pants ornaments-love your christopher radko looking ones-but i can't wait to put it out!

    and your skull with the flowers, too funny. bald can be beautiful, indeed!

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