How To Make A Spooky Tree / No Clay Or Wires / Halloween Candy Bowl Built In

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

a couple of common questions answered: *Why did you say "tinfoil" while you were building?* I said tinfoil out of habit but at *54* seconds in I give the supplies list and say, "you need aluminum foil". The supplies list, the description box, and my blog, all call for aluminum foil. I did say tin in this video while building,, oops, it was a mistake. Yes, you are right, it's called aluminum foil. I have done my best to break the habit tho and I’ve managed to keep the word tinfoil out of my videos since. 😅 *How much foil did I use?* I didn't measure but definitely less than 40 feet. I actually want to say about 20 - 30 but it's safer to guess beyond that. How much you use will depend on the size of tree you make. I used the cheapest foil I could find, you do not need heavy duty foil. *Can I paint the inside chamber where the light goes?* Absolutely! I did paint one of mine black in case I didn't use tissue paper. It worked out fabulous. *Can I add more branches?* You can add on and take away anything you want to. This is a project you can do just about anything with. Have fun!

[@themermaidstale5008]

@Where The Gnomes Live - Many people use the term tin foil when they are actually talking about aluminum foil; seems like everyone knows what they are referring to. Also, it's a lot quicker to say. ;-)

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

yes! Thank you.. there are some people who are focusing on the word, it's a distraction for them. I never even gave it a thought before this video. I walk into any store and ask where they keep their tin foil and without a blink of an eye I'm directed right to the aluminum foil. It's been referred to as tin foil all my life. I'll try very hard to remember to always call it aluminum in future videos.. I can't make it a promise though, I get all carried away grabbing that tin foil! lol

[@stacyk692]

This is AWESOME! I LOVE it! Thank you so much!!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I'm so glad! Thank you xo

[@robertboutin8961]

@@WhereTheGnomesLive So do I -tells on out age :-)

[@stephaniemitchell8509]

This woman is one of the best craft teachers I've found on youtube. She not only explains clearly what she's doing and what materials she's using, but she also gives you different options on other materials and methods that will either work the same, or give you different effects depending on what you want. Fantastic stuff!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

ohhhh thank you so much! That was wonderful feedback to hear. I appreciate that!

[@eilaz1164]

Hi

[@mlguthery]

She is! She described the shading and drybrushing and highlighting just perfect. For some reason it’s a hard concept for the not so crafty people. This was also the first you tube vid that I didn’t want to constantly fastforward.

[@GOTHICDRAGONS-TRAVELS]

I agree with you!

[@marysue1381]

100% original, this is true crafting. Not selling anything except an idea. Love love love it!

[@kawmn333]

Well, thanks a lot. Now I have to quit my job so I can addictively binge on ALL of your videos and then do all 183,736 projects that popped into my poor brain ASAP!!! Liked, subscribed, and shared! 💖

[@limbidelpino323]

😂

[@goddessofalldivine]

Never thought, tin foil, paper towels and masking take could become something so FANTASTICAL!!! But here you are KILLING IT!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!

[@towdow7777]

Yes

[@lorip4051]

This video is one of the best tutorials I have seen.

[@MJ-sl1nc]

This woman is so creative. And she does not stall or stammer. Exceptional presentation, and phenomenal creativity.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thank you very much, I appreciate that!

[@trainee3317]

Sharon, you are a treasure! I have used a couple of your crochet patterns in the past, and now I am working on my second spooky tree. I am in awe of your creativity and your kindness in sharing your processes with us! Many thanks.

[@nanidogmomstevens6386]

For heavens sake! Who was cranky enuf to ask about tin foil? It’s foil people! What you use each day in the kitchen! Thanks so much for showing me this so cute easy craft project! Inexpensive also. Yay!

[@t.annebowden4606]

Thank you! I was wondering the same thing. =/

[@MasseyKY]

What a great tutorial! Not only does it cater to people with a similar skill level but this illustrates how ANYONE can make this spooky tree and it will still turn out looking awesome, and with very inexpensive materials. Love the look of the finished craft and inspired to make one. I've been a paper mache-er for over 16 years and love the texture you got from the paper towel. Really well done! Subscribed!

[@michellecopeland6675]

Really creative!! I never imagined you could make something so amazing from aluminum foil, paper towels, tape and glue!! And you are a great teacher!!

[@jmc5115]

What a great little project! I, also, appreciate the way you give directions. You speed up when appropriate and explain when needed. I don't always find posts where I can follow to a Tee what they are doing, but I find your directions easy to follow, especially when you explained about the arms drying with the glue and then becoming soggy agsin after painting. If I didn't know I might panic. Thanks for your inspiration!

[@marywemigwase3354]

Oh my god! U are an answered prayer! My son will marry next sept . Long story short. 10 tables, 10 different themes, I need to make a whomping willow! U saved my creative reputation! Thank you Thankyou!!

[@AphoticGoblin]

Nice

[@PjMcneely]

This absolutely the best taught tutorial I have ever seen. If you're not a professional, you should be. Thx for an explicit, detailed, easy to learn new skill. 💞♥️

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thank you very much!

[@Wherethewindblows524]

I know right shes awesome

[@terrizimmerman4264]

These spooky trees are AWESOME! Thanks for sharing the tutorial! I don't really decorate for Halloween but, I really want to make these! Super cool!!

[@mariatimmins8846]

I wanted make this fantastic tree but on a bigger scale, i used 2 cardboard barrells and used these ideas... it turned out fantacally and so happy to have watched the video... so thank you so very much..xx💀☠👻.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I'm so very happy to hear that!!

[@Checkered_Everything]

Send pictures? I’m about to start on my fake tree next week!

[@mariatimmins8846]

@@Checkered_Everything will try, i will have to find them out🙂

[@zady0505]

I would love to see a picture

[@Checkered_Everything]

@@zady0505 I’m finishing up my 7 foot treee in about a week, I can send you mine

[@michelechristensen2854]

This is fabulous I would have said it was bought like that. That was amazing.

[@lindseydrummond5658]

Unbelievable result with such simple household products. Love it!

[@bigapple134]

WOW! thanks you for sharing your work on this tree... I cannot believe that 163 people did a thumbs down, but don't let it discourage you, there are folks who just have to let their negativity out...

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Thank you very much!

[@CookingGuy815]

Where The Gnomes Live Very good !!!Your imagination is very rich

[@jessicachanning2447]

I now want to make groot! Thanks for the vid! My kids and I will set be using these methods

[@burrumgirl1]

Thank you for another great video. You are among the best crafty video makers on KZbin, no idle chatter about nothing or wasting time explaining things like we are totally stupid. Well done, love the tree gonna give it a go.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

oh so awesome to hear! Thank you very much for that great feedback, it really means a lot. Have fun building!

[@amandaharding3870]

I throughly enjoyed watching your tutorial from beginning to end You are a fantastic teacher

[@cookingwithgramma9954]

Made this a couple years ago for my daughter as a Halloween decoration, it is her favorite holiday. She leaves “him” out all year. Named him Harvey, wears a Christmas hat and a heart necklace for Valentine’s Day. Was pretty easy following your video. Thanks for all your work. Stay safe

[@colemyst]

Loved this! BTW We still say Tin foil In our house too.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thank you!!

[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

I know this was a long time ago...but I'm just watching this now. Here in CT, USA, I say tin foil as well. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I didn't know that was a problem lmao 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

you have to wonder at the seriousness of some but maybe it's just that tone is hard to convey via a comment. Future generations will be more prone to call it by its proper name, I'm sure, but I can't say "aluminum" properly half the time so foil it is, I just have to remember to drop the tin, lol

[@reneewestcott5733]

Just finished my scary tree took the entire weekend but worth it. Came out cute. I wanted to share a picture but can’t seem to find how I do it from KZbin. Thanks renee

[@barbaraness4507]

Thanks to this video I was able to make a tree very similar to yours, but it’s about 5’6” tall! It really turned out so cool! My tree trunk base is plastic coffee containers, and then I filled in areas, sculpted, and paper machete over it. Branches are made like yours. I found the whole process to be very relaxing!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

ohhh that is so awesome! I like how you used other materials to fill in, that's great. 5'6!!! That's taller than I am, lol and that beats my tallest tree too. My tree that I built into a corner of my craft room is almost 5ft, (If I'm remembering correctly), my cats love love love it but the Gnomes don't like cats hahaha And yes, I find building to be relaxing and therapeutic for me. I believe that's why I build things so large, I don't wanna stop!

[@barbaraness4507]

@@WhereTheGnomesLive Thanks for your replies! I did leave one kind of funny part out. I wanted the tree to be done for Halloween that year, but I had to have surgery right in the middle of building it. The day after I got home I was back to work on the tree , despite doctors orders of no bending. Lol

[@RianShafer]

Absolutely loved this tree. I've been binge watching your channel since I just tripped on a vid yesterday... Love what you do and your voice is very easy to listen to. FYI I'm mid 60s and call it tin foil, foil, or the whole aluminum foil, depends on my mood or whatever comes out. Don't sweat it, it's not like you used a Company Brand name, even then, who cares? Since this Vid is almost 3 years old, I've lots more to watch! Thanks so much!

[@nancywarren608]

So very cool. I can see my daughter and I sitting around making a forest of Spook Trees. Thanks, love this

[@elisepelletier9474]

OMG! It is the first time i have seen you and had to subscribe. The teasr picture grabbed me and i had to watch. Love this. Thanks for sharing!!

[@puntinprincess7343]

You are a remarkable artist!!!!! I am in awe of what you can do with tape and foil, just amazing!

[@stereooerets8619]

I had no intention of watching this entire video, although as you were explaining how to build the tree and how amazing it looks I was intrigued. You sucked me in to watching a video I normally wouldn’t watch due to the length but YOU captured my attention and I am glad that I watched it to its end. Thank you for such a great instructional video I am going to try and find some time to actually make one of these trees!

[@jeanavanskike8228]

I love this idea. I don't do Halloween but I'm excited to do all kinds of home decorating ideas with the basics. As for tin foil/ aluminum foil im 62 and have swapped them out all my life so most do know what your talking about.

[@lulumoon9]

Your tutorials are FANTASTIC! Thank you so much!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

That means so much to me, thank you ❤️

[@CatCo37]

At first glance, this looks like it would be difficult but the more I watched, the more I saw how easy it actually is - and how awesome it looks at that! What a great tutorial! I'm glad KZbin suggested this to me today. :)

[@bvkowiatek]

I just found your page. And YOU ARE AMAZING! So very talented. Thank you for sharing

[@casual454t1]

I have no words. Wait...I have one word.. WOW!

[@donnar9864]

Why would anyone give a thumbs down to this..he's so cute!

[@teestjulian]

You can build so many things with this method! Thank you!

[@dominator9677]

in the creepy halloween mood anybody???

[@barbaraness4507]

HI THERE! I really want to thank you for showing everyone how to make this awesome tree! Last year I made my own version for Halloween, and it was over five feet talll! It was a huge success at my daughter’s house because we placed him right near the door. The only problem was where to store him afterwards. My husband made a shelf on the wall in our living room , and it stays there year round!💕

[@KeatShadows]

Great looking. Thanks for teaching us how to make one.

[@V13-m2z]

Great tutorial! Thank you ~ (and thank you for turning the volume down during foil scrunching) 😉🌻Awesome work hunnie. Fantastic finished product!!!

[@dudie812]

So very clever!!!! I would never have thought the base was TIN FOIL. Yes, I still say tin foil. Can't wait to try this. Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

lol thanks!!

[@kathysausen6493]

This was SO fun to watch & what a character you created!!!! How fun thanks for sharing💕🧜‍♀️

[@glendamartin7249]

Amazing ! I was absolutely, “mesmerized” by your talent ! Oh Yeah, for fun I want to make, “Spooky Trees” with my teenage grandchildren. You have inspired me, to be more crafty, for all the holidays.

[@janaj22]

Your technique is perfect for the Banyan Tree that I'm needing to make for my stop-motion animated film. Your method allows for some movement of the fingers and hands (the way I"m leaving the fingers not so glued and a bit more flexible). The Banyan has those creepy air roots dripping down from the top and your idea works well with that, Plus, I'm adding in some rope tendrils too. Thank you for your excellent instructions and directions.

[@JMWxx]

I’m from England and I love that Americans go all out for the different holidays lol. People only decorate their houses for Halloween if they’re having a party around my area. We tend to do a pumpkin, that’s it lol.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

yes! Some do, I'm actually in Canada but there's many Canadians too that put in a huge effort for Halloween. With graveyards and haunted houses in their front lawns, lol it's really fun to see. Great fun for the kids!

[@kathyn3978]

He’s fabulous. Would love to see the forest you’re working on too. Thanks for sharing a very nice video to watch and listen to, even with the TIN foil noise🤣 I may attempt this guy...and I don’t even have to go out and buy any supplies for a change!

[@charlireed9555]

That was amazing. Thank you for sharing your time and art!🌻

[@TheKrazysinner]

man I can't wait to get my butt to the craft store, I am so making one of these! thank you!

[@CindyWare]

Wow! This is fantastic! I love it and am going to make one with tin foil!! I remember when I was in elementary school in the late 40's & early 50's I was so envious of the kids who had sandwiches wrapped in tin foil. I asked my Mom to wrap mine in tin foil & she said it was too expensive! Anyway it will always be tin foil to me. You are so talented & clever! Thank you for sharing this!

[@brye687]

I think I may borrow this technique to make creepy arms and legs for Jack o' lanterns. Love the realistic look

[@Imjetta7]

You’re a very good teacher, thank you for this great tutorial!

[@ChildofGod474]

I did this a couple of years ago and it turned out great!

[@How2Gina]

Great tutorial, very inspiring to create things with whatever you have at home. Thank you for making it! And thank you for not adding any annoying music, made it easy to focus on what you were saying.

[@sky7wisecrystalrain819]

Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial!!!! I finally finished my 1st tree I'm so pleased with him and it's all thanks to your great instructions I am rarely on Facebook like once a year. But I have posted pictures of him on my Instagram and gave you a shout out for it! Again thank you so much, Your awesome!

[@stephenwilliams4766]

This is my husbands site. I am Ava. I made your tree for halloweend! My husband and son say it's the best project I have ever done! Thank you for this video. I am going to make a spooky tree family.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

ohhh I'm so very happy to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to comment and share that with me, it made my day :) Happy creative days to you!

[@tracybelknap4092]

Awesome job! Using glue, tin foil, tape, and, paint...Who knew. Love to see what else you come up with.

[@sylviamacdonald6682]

Hello Miss Sharon, I just came across your wonderful tutorial. I work with , " special needs " children here in Nova Scotia, Canada 🇨🇦 and this will be a great project for them at Halloween. Thank you for sharing your talent !

[@yelenaignatova7547]

Wonderful tutorial! Awesome and very inspiring job!!! Additional huge THANKS for clear language. English is my third language and I did not have any difficulties to understand you.

[@kutie2002us]

A true labor of love, but very helpful tutorial.

[@a.h.3414]

Absolutely the coolest craft I've seen in FOREVER!!! You did SUCH a good job making him AND describing the steps! It looks so real and I cant wait to try this myself!😍

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much! Hope you do make one , have fun!

[@CrickyMoose]

I made this tree and IT WORKED!!! I’ve NEVER tried anything this ambitious and I amazed myself. It looks good!! Thank you!!! ❤️

[@saltycrow]

He turned out great. Brought back memories of The Wizard of Oz and the haunted forest and those mean apple trees. Lolol Thanks for the well done tutorial. Really great job.👍🏼

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

that's so awesome to hear, thank you very much!

[@wrightwilliams1778]

Outstanding. Clear concise instructions, and you demonstrate everything very well.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Thank you very much!

[@katrenco]

I love this one using simple household items that are easy for everyone to use and work with. I've subscribed to your channel and can't wait to check out more of your wonderful videos. You are so creative and intuitive. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@sylvialeach6292]

Brilliant you are very talented. I want to do a log for a small owl to sit on so this has given me an idea of what to do. Thank you.

[@Kat_Nguyen]

This looks amazing. Love that its made with stuff thats typically on hand.

[@Fitzwillyfl]

This is simply the most brilliant DIY video I’ve ever seen!!!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thank you very much!

[@OttieTwo]

I just love this tree and your channel! My granddaughter made one with me. You make it look so easy, lol. Your instructions are so easy to follow and tomorrow we’ll start painting them. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with all of us! 💕

[@evelyntrivitt3900]

You are a great sculptor. Love this little guy. How fun.

[@nadiaoliviatovarresendiz7935]

Wonderful! How can some guys not like it? I really want to try my own! Thanks for sharing.

[@jenniferflores88]

Where the gnomes live, you are absolutely amazing!! Thank you soooooo much beautiful soul.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thank you so much, that really means a lot!

[@cloudiadame7099]

I’m amazed at your creativity...love love this. Thank you for posting!!!

[@brendaparker3072]

I absolutely love this. I’m going to make some for my mantle and for my daughter-in-law. Thank you for sharing.

[@bunnysthndr]

Awesome Tutorial! And The Resulting Item is Super Spooky FANTASTIC! I cant wait to do this! Thanks So Much for Sharing This on KZbin! You Rock!

[@LesPaul-MorePaul]

This was an extremely well done tutorial. I like creepy Halloween trees.

[@k_3911]

THANK YOU!!! *Thank you* !! Thank you so much for not blaring loud music, and *thank you* for actually _explaining_ everything. ♥from TX

[@aislinngraves4291]

Awesome tutorial milady! I can't wait to make one!

[@nataliekloster2279]

I prefer watching you on TV easier to see. This is so cool

[@colleeng6128]

I am about 12 minutes into the video paused it and went to look if I have the supplies to make this because this is just way to cool and YES I have all the supplies and super stoked and ready to make him...Thank You for sharing this idea, and excellent tutorial

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

ohhh I'm so happy to read your comment! This is the kind of thing I was hoping would happen, you go check and yup, you got it all! lol I remember years ago wanting to craft, usually it would hit me around midnight when stores were closed, and I had to use things I had on hand. That's what I want to share with others, the ability to be creative with basic supplies or with supplies you can buy just about anywhere. Thanks for taking the time to comment, you made me smile :)

[@TheHauntedManor]

A haunted little tree! Perfect! I will certainly keep this project on my list of things to try. I'm also very interested in this wicked look you've pulled off. I'm seriously tempted to make it on a large scale as a prop for my Halloween yard display. Other tree videos just don't capture the same spookiness that this one does. Great inspiration! Thanks!

[@casandrag6368]

WOW!!! AWESOME!! I LOVE YOU VIDEO AND HOW MUCH FUN THIS IS GOING TO BE WHEN I TRY TO MAKE THIS!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I FELT AT EASE LISTENING TO YOU. YOU WEREN'T ANNOYING!!! THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

that is so awesome to hear!! Thank you so much!

[@tavoboyd2780]

HOLY COW!!!! THAT IS SO AMAZING. Who knew you could manipulate foil, masking tape and paper towels to make an amazing project? Oh wait...you did! That is totally amazing. I may try this, but I know it will not look anything like yours. How long, from start to finish did this take you to make? You are truly an amazingly, talented artist.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Thank you so much! I honestly can't remember length of time, but this smaller tree can be done in a day.

[@nataliekloster2279]

I can't wait to try this you make it look so easy.😮

[@elizabethmcgrath6198]

I'm watching this 4 years later and definitely it's on my to do list we call it tin foil in Ireland.

[@edrope2011]

Are you a pro art teacher? You did an awesome job! I love it and I am def gonna do this!

[@amarieigc]

I absolutely LOVE these trees and stumps! A great project for me to do while stuck in bed! Thank you 🌻🤗🌿

[@Rayyvyn]

* grin* We can't see you,so no clue on your age,lol,but i'm of the age that'll call it tin foil 'til I die too,so I get it. Anyone with parents raised pre-WW2 will,because prior to then,foil made from Tin WAS the cheap stuff( hence tinfoil) ppl wrapped leftovers in ! *snicker* Plus,if you'd said Aluminum foil,your whole feed would be full of the debate on how to say it, "Aluminum or Aluminium !( They're both right folks,look it up !) Great tutorial, I learned this technique off my fave old crafting show" The Carol Duvall Show" in the early 90's ,one of my fave old standards,so much easier than traditional wire ones...you did it very well :)

[@goddssmous]

This was very very cool! Kinda reminds me of the apple trees in the original wizard of oz!

[@constanceconnolly3773]

Best video ever! Thank you for making this. I've always wanted a creepy tree but they are so expensive. I'm giving this a try.

[@ineedanap1085]

Can't wait to try this. Perfect project being on a budget!

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

I have been saving all the brown packing paper from Amazon, I have a feeling it will be thin enough to be a good bark like texture and color! I just love your tree!

[@annettelippel9752]

You are a talented crafter. Love this!!

[@debbieibrahim685]

Wow that actually looks AWESOME.!!

[@traceyevans215]

I love this tree !!! Now I’m really wanting to make a large one for my porch for Halloween with some pumpkins!! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@colinc826]

you have no idea how genuinely happy this video made. i cant explain it but its given me the motivation to create one of these cute little trees and do something. your channel is amazing and your so good at explaining things carefully and slowly. i truly appreciate you and your art. thank you

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

aww!! Thank you so very much, that truly means a lot to hear that. It's always my hope to inspire or motivate someone else so to hear that made me really happy :)

[@elizabethmaloneorlando217]

I realize it's been 3 yrs since you made this fantastic tree, but it's the first time I've viewed the video. Amazing job!!!! New subbie, looking forward to viewing & using your technique.😵

[@mygmail1491]

WOW! I googled “How To Make A Cracked Pot” and your *tree stair* video popped up. I’ve been going from one of your videos to another all evening. Your demonstrations and verbal directions are so simple and clear that I’m confident that even unartistic me could do this. Thank you so much!

[@csarm2769]

I want to thank you for your tips to make this such a fun project! Your tree is fabulous! It’s cool to see how they slowly develop their personality as you make them! To save a little on using too much foil, I recycled the paper towel empty roll and a couple of lids from our take out Mexican bowls. The lids were sturdy for the base and arms. Happy Halloween!

[@patgardner3212]

I have watched this video twice. Last year and again now. Your creativity, patience and explanations are phenomenal!

[@abbey428]

Absolutely in love with these trees! I've gotten back into crafting and now want to attempt some wicked trees! Thank you for a really informative video!