I love this tree!  You can make one too!

I used the Happy Hauntings Cricut cartridge to make this great spooky 3D tree.  I love that this cartridge has so many fun things to make.  The 3D items are so well designed that they’re pretty easy to put together.  I did have to make one of the slits a little longer to fit these together, but that could be due to the multiple layers and chip board.

The Blue Blade Housing is the Deep Cut Blade.

I used the deep cut blade set on 6, pressure set at 5 and multi cut set to 4.  I’m unsure of the thickness of this chipboard, but let’s say it’s a little thicker than a cereal box.  You know how much I love to use cereal boxes in place of chipboard, but this time I actually used chipboard.  I’m just a wild woman, LOL!

I moved the blade to the 8.5×11″ place on the chipboard because I was next going to use 8.5×11″ cardstock to cut out the same image.  You can find out exactly where your blade is on the page by pressing  “set paper size” (it’s on the overlay).  That’s how I found the 8.5×11″ spot on this 12×12″ chipboard.  Then I pressed “Fit to Page”.  That made the tree cut out at 8″.  I know the little screen is showing 2 3/4″, but it’s not actually using that size since I pressed “Fit to Page”.

Awesome Chipboard tree!

When using chipboard, make sure that your mat is sticky.  I had a non sticky one first and…you guessed it…my chipboard moved all around.  Sad.

Now for the regular blade!

This tree looks more complicated than it is.  Really it’s just 2 pieces.  Isn’t that amazing?  I cut the 2 necessary pieces out of chipboard.  Next, I used the regular blade and cut out each side of the 2 pieces using black cardstock.  When I did this, I used FLIP on one side of each tree piece.  Overall, I cut 2 chipboard pieces and 4 cardstock pieces.

Here’s the Happy Hauntings Booklet.

You see?  It really is just 2 parts!  I did the main tree on the left.  If you use the Layer 1 Function then you can cut out a completely different tree.  That’s just cool!  I wish it had even more trees.  I’d have a whole little Narnia going on.

Before Gluing Branches.

Honestly, I wanted to leave the tree like this.  I thought it looked super cool.  However, I also wanted to see how the finished project would look if I followed the basic idea of the cuts.  So, I glued everything together.

Here’s a close up of Zip Dry right out of the bottle.

One of my readers asked me if Zip Dry Paper Glue is thick.  It pretty much goes on as thick or thin as you’d like it, but it has a good consistency and doesn’t pour out fast.  I really like that you can roll off any excess after it has dried.  Very nice.

Here are the trees getting the “glue treatment”. 😉

I used Zip Dry to glue it all together and Black Diamond Stickles for that added bling!

And then…and THEN… TA DA!!

I LOVE THIS TREE!

LEAVE A COMMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN A BOTTLE OF ZIP DRY PAPER GLUE.  WOO HOO!  I’ll choose 2 winners for a bottle of Zip Dry donated by the AWESOME Beacon Adhesives!  (Their adhesives ROCK!) Winners chosen Saturday, Oct 9.

Congratulations to the winners!

#  winnielosie Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 7:29 AM e
Awesome tree Joy…..Vicky

#  CrafTsp Says:
October 8th, 2010 at 2:13 AM e
Thank you for your wonderful projects! You are so inspiring. I would love the opportunity to win a bottle of zip dry

Don’t forget you can also click HERE and leave a comment to be eligible to win a Cricut Vinylology DVD! Click HERE and leave a comment to be eligible to win TWO 36 packs of Ultra Fine and Fine Bic markers (retail $41.98) for THREE WINNERS! AND … At the end of October, I will pick 5 winners who’ve left a comment on any non-give away post on Joy’s Life during the month of October. Those 5 winners will win some crafty surprises. So, you can leave a comment on all the give away posts AND on non Give Away posts and still have a chance to win! 🙂

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  2. This is adorable. Very inspirational. I haven’t gotten into chipboard cutting yet but I love this project.

  3. Awww Joy you beat me to this one! I made the house well Im on the second house…Im gonna make three of them for my bay window. Im planning on make two of the trees. I love this cartridge! Thanks for sharing. Love your blog. Cindy

  4. Wow, love this tree! These 3D items are just another reason why Santa needs to bring me an expression. I’ve been a good girl! Right now I can only make a mini version!
    Thanks for sharing!

  5. Your tree looks awesome! I actually cut one out awhile ago and realized that it needed chip board to be sturdy. I’ve never tried Zip Dry….I think I’m going to go get some. Thanks for the chance to win some!

  10. Just when I think you couldn’t possibly impress me any more than you already have … you do!! Love this tree!! It’s SPOOK-tacular!! 😉 You could make some Halloween Shrinky Dinks and hang them from the tree!!

  13. You have just the greatest imagination!! Love the tree with the bling!! Ya know I’d love to win!!!

  14. Love it.
    I love all the projects so far. I’m really going to be very busy when I do finally get my E. So many cool things to make

    Great giveaway Joy Love it.

  16. I love the tree both before and after gluing.
    I would love to win the glue. I heart glues.

    Tanaz

  18. Love it! After seeing all your great Happy Haunting projects I just had to go out and order the cartridge for myself! 🙂

  19. I love the Haunted Tree, great job. You make me laugh daily at your sense of humor in your writing, it’s worth checking daily just for the laughs. tfs

  22. JOY you always have the BEST projects. I dont have this cart yet but my sis does so maybe I will have to borrow it soon. Keep inspiring us.
    Hugs,
    Raven

  26. You do so many wonderful projects with your cartridges. I can’t wait to check in every day to see what you have to share with us. Thanks for all the inspiration….Rita

  28. I can’t believe that I’m actually able to leave a message! I had some “issues” yesterday. (I think it’s a “female thing!”) LOL Thanks Joy!

  29. Love the tree! Wow, you’re on a tear with such awesome giveaways. Thanks for the fun!

  30. I agree that the tree looked SUPER COOL even before it was glued!! Wanna know what I’d hang in that tree, Joy??? I’d wrap some of that wire your DH got ya around some candy corn, make a little loop, and VOILA! — A sweet treat hangin’ on every branch!! 🙂

    Thanks for the inspiration!!

    Amy 🙂
    http://www.lovetocrop.com

  34. This is so stinkin awesome!!! I have been debating over this cartridge and now I have to have it!!!!!!

  36. I just got the HH cart and haven’t had a chance to try it out. I really want to try the house – have you tried it? It looks like it will be very time consuming and I could see my kids destroying it (2 and 3.5). Thanks for an super beginning to what looks to be a fun month!

  37. I just ordered this cart. I can’t wait to get it b/c I love this tree too! I also think I might be daring enough to try the haunted house! Hope it comes in time for Halloween! (Hey, I liked it a lot before you glued it too, I think I’ll try that!!)

  38. Cool Tree! I bet that could look really cool made up like a real tree for school projects and little leaves put on it

  40. This is awesome. I did this with one project for my sister not the tree but a chandler, she loved it.
    angel hugs
    Debby

  41. I just received this cart in the mail last week. I have made some cute creatures, but now think I am up for the tree! Thanks for mmmaking it look so easy!

  44. Wow you sure made that tree look really easy to do!
    I’ve been scouring my city for that type of glue and haven’t found it anyhwere.. Michaels, HL. nor WM. hmmm
    I might try that tree out though!
    Great job. I’ve never cut chipboard. hmmm

  45. I love that tree. I need to get the HH cart. I’ve never used chipboard but this project has definitely given me inspiration! TFS

  47. This tree is STUNNING! I’m with you – I thought the tree looked cool even before you glued the branches! But the final product is gorgeous!

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