Thread: Very Very inexpensive trees

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I'm really liking the idea sbell2547!

What kind of paint did you use for the effect?

I used poster paint for the base coat then watered down acrylic for the next gray and green-gray coats. The last coats I put on with a sponge. The tree I did last night was done with a sponge loaded with gray and green paint swirled together and dragged down the tree to give it some depth.

Here's a thought ~ Below I found a small leafless tree that had been painted black and halloween ornaments were hung from it ~ I think I'll save my Christmas tree this year, put it to the side of the house to dry..then with gloves pull off most needles ...then paint black. Break off a bunch of branches to give it that creepy odd look and then hang something Halloweeny from it...Maybe a scary dead xmas scene next Halloween.

From BHG : Sickly Yuletide
Sprout the skeletal remains of a neglected tree in a dark pot; then drape its bony limbs with a garland fashioned from black beads, handmade paper ornaments, and mini gourds with ghost faces drawn on them.

Heres another with downloadable instructions ~ courtesy of BHG too.

Haunted Outdoor Halloween Decorations

Wow! Thanks for the link Moonchild

I made some trees using branches and added lights.I think they came out great. Heres what the one in my dining room looks like
Halloween Forum - spookylady's Album: halloween - Picture

I guess since this thread is still going I should post that for me, the idea didnt pan out and I have abandoned the whole tree idea, but I appreciate all the help

I'm sorry they didn't work out for you. After many try, try again, attached are my completed trees displayed at work.