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    Home » Holidays » Halloween

    Halloween Tree for the Kitchen

    By: Jane · Updated: 29 Sep, '15 · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    A few days ago, I put together this fun little Halloween tree for our kitchen. It's sitting on a ledge that's next to the windows. This ledge is the perfect place to put seasonal displays in our kitchen. 

    Halloween tree in the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads
    Halloween tree in the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    I really hadn't planned on making a Halloween tree this year, but my friend Brenda was cleaning out some of her things and she asked me if I wanted a little scrappy tree. Well, yes. I love scrappy and free! 

    Halloween tree in the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    Once it occurred to me that I could create a Halloween tree, my first thought was to spray paint the entire tree black. But then I got to thinking that I might want to use this tree to decorate for other seasons, so I just painted the trunk black and the wooden base orange. 

    Halloween tree for the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    I already had this kitchen witch that I used to decorate the kitchen for fall a few years ago. I knew she'd be cute perched on top of the tree. 

    Halloween tree for the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    But I needed a few more decorations so I made a trip to Hobby Lobby and picked up some black and orange ornaments and a few other things.  

    Halloween tree for the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    Since the tree was going into the kitchen, I picked up a few cookie cutters which had some Halloween designs printed on the card that the cutters were attached. So I cut out the designs and hot-glued them to the back of the cookie cutters. 

    Halloween tree for the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    I thought these cupcake picks would provide me with quite a few inexpensive ornaments so I removed the pick and clipped them onto the tree with some mini-clothespins.

    Battery operated orange halloween lights | cottage at the crossroads

    And, of course, the tree needed some lights so I ordered this little set of battery operated lights from Amazon.

    Halloween tree for the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    I wired the battery pack onto the tree with some floral wire making sure I could access the switch to turn it on and off easily. 

    Halloween tree for the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    These little ornaments are actually hair barrettes that came in a pack.

    Halloween tree for the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

     After getting the decorations in place, I hung this little sign onto the tree. 

    Halloween tree for the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    Gosh darn! The whole tree was so easy to put together and sure brings a smile to my face. There's still quite a bit of the kid in me!

    Halloween tree for the kitchen | cottage at the crossorads

    It brings back wonderful childhood memories of trick-or-treating. 

    Halloween tree for the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    I placed this little mouse who's dressed in his costume next to the base of the tree. 

    Halloween tree for the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    Such a fun and cute Halloween tree for our kitchen! Brenda, how do you like your scrappy tree now? 

    Halloween tree for the kitchen | cottage at the crossroads

    I'll be back soon to show you the rest of the kitchen. How can I NOT decorate the rest of it when this cute tree is sitting in the corner?

     

     

     

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    1. Gail

      October 20, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      Great job! The tree is adorable and perfect for the kitchen. Thanks for sharing the details.

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    2. Shelly

      October 20, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      Jane, sooo adorable! A comment was just left that struck a note!????. It's tree /bush pick up in our neighborhood......I've already snagged a few evergreen branches for a front door decoration,???? but this has TREMENDOUS possibilities. !!!! Thanks for posting and thx to the other comments left! ????

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    3. Jeanne

      October 20, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Your little tree is a feather tree...hard to find AND pricy, so you truly lucked out with your friend's giveaway! Love how you decorated it and totally agree that the kitchen is often the best place to add some fun elements since we spend so much time in there! (I now seasonally decorate the window sill over my sink since I'm standing in the area so often either at the sink or doing prep on one side and cooking on the other). I plucked a branch from the yard when I was walking the dog yesterday and I'm going to do a 'spooktacular" tree based on your model! Thanks so much for sharing. Greetings from the Northeast.

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    4. Stella

      October 20, 2015 at 7:41 am

      Too cute took something plain and simple and make it come alive

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    5. Jan

      October 20, 2015 at 7:09 am

      So, adorable! You did a great job! Love your pumpkin girl!

      Reply
    6. joy

      September 30, 2015 at 10:49 am

      Your Halloween tree is adorable!

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    7. sue

      September 29, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Love it-you did a great job

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    8. Kathleen G

      September 28, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      I love it!! My mom made a Halloween tree for my home many years ago and your cute tree reminds me of it. Halloween is for kids of all ages! Kathleen in Az

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    9. Pat @ LifeAtLydiasHouse

      September 28, 2015 at 11:00 am

      Oh Jane! That is too cute!!!

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    10. Carolynn

      September 27, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Just boo cute ????

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    11. phyllispanza

      September 27, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      Jane , love your tree and particularly the pumpkin girl I saw last yr. on your scale. Looked for a pattern to make one but couldn't find any. I'm not into Halloween but I do love her .Have a great fall season.
      say Hi to Leo.

      Have to ask; do you really have your logo painted on the walls and did you paint it?

      Phyl

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    12. sandee schnupp

      September 27, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      Jane that tree is so so cute!!!!! I would to have one in my kitchen! Sandee Fairfax Va.

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    13. Shelly

      September 27, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      Really cute! I bet Brenda will want her tree back now!
      Blessings

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    14. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage

      September 27, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Oh Jane this is just SUPER cute!!! How fun and creative.
      Kris

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    15. Patty

      September 27, 2015 at 9:39 am

      That tree is absolutely beautiful. Now I am on the lookout for a similar tree.

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    16. tonia conner

      September 27, 2015 at 9:15 am

      Sweet little tree Jane, Bet that brings a smile to visiting faces.

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    17. Denise

      September 27, 2015 at 8:56 am

      Adorable! I'm not much one for decorating for Halloween (I have no young kids, no grandkids) but this is soooo cute!

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    18. martina

      September 26, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      Oh my gosh I love your Halloween tree Jane...so cute!!

      Reply

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