Thursday, October 20, 2011

Papier Mache Tree Nearing Completion

The tree is nearly completed and moving day is Saturday to go to it's new location.

The tree is nearly nine feet tall and varies in width but probably averaging about 28 in. diameter for the main trunk.  I made about seven branches that will be suspended from the ceiling and leaves and moss will help fill in.  The decorating will begin on Saturday to be completed in the next few days.  Hopefully, next Friday I will have pictures of the completed job!
Can't wait!


I let the students "carved" their names on the tree.  They thought that was so much fun.

 Tomorrow all of my students are beginning their papier mache pumpkins starting from a balloon.  I have instructions on my previous post. 


See my previous post on how to make papier mache pumpkins. 
Quick and easy! 

Painted Not Really Carved




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  1. LindaOctober 20, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I love the initials!!! That is a great touch!

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  2. DarlaOctober 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Oh, yes! The kids loved putting their initials on the tree. They even fussed at each other if they did not style the letter like it was cut in wood. I went back in and added shadows to make them look deep. They stood in line to get their space at the tree. I loved seeing their enthusiasm for the project.

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  3. LanaOctober 20, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Looking good! Must be fun being around all those kids!

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  4. carol l mckennaOctober 21, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Love the tree and you and your students must be having fun ~ looking forward to the final creation. ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  5. SHERI COOKOctober 21, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Your TREE is soooooo great and I love the carved initials on it. Happy PPF!

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  6. Joni NickrentOctober 21, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    WOW! That's looking awesome...love the initials carved into it!

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  7. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfOctober 21, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Wow! That's a huge project! Looks great! :)

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  8. JanetOctober 21, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    The tree is huge! What a fun project and I like all the initials carved into it.

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  9. Mary C. NasserOctober 21, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    This is AMAZING!
    The initials do look really carved and not painted! Awesome!

    Interested in buying my art?

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  10. EVAOctober 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Very cool and the initials are a fun addition!

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  11. NettyOctober 21, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Oh wow this is awesome. Happy PPF, x

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  12. Kristin DudishOctober 21, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Wow! (The initials are great!)

    I also love your pumpkin in the post below! When I was in middle school I made a "pollo" pinata for spanish class using the same method... It might be time to give it another try!

    I've never seen homemade candy corn - how cool :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  13. Geri October 21, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Wow! Now that's quite a project - it looks amazing!

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  14. Daniele ValoisOctober 21, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    oh very cool. What a huge project!!!

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  15. carlareyOctober 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    This is wonderful! Your students (and you, too) must have had a ball making this tree. I love the initials carved in the trunk, what a brilliant touch.

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  16. Her SpeakOctober 22, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    How incredible! You are going to change these kids--you're going to be that special teacher they remember. :) Awesome.

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  17. Heather FoustOctober 26, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I love this tree! The children must being loving this!!

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