Use Pool Noodles To Make A Showstopping Witch Tree For Halloween

With the spooky season upon us, it's time to break out your most haunting home decor, and nothing says Halloween like a display of witchy paraphernalia. Whether you want to show off miniature magic shop scenes or present your wand collection, these supernatural staples deserve a thoughtful stage. One way to emphasize the otherworldly elements of these objects is by arranging them on an equally spooky pedestal. In the case of YouTuber Kelley Does Stuff, the chosen vessel is a gnarled tree.

If you're looking for indoor Halloween ideas that will transform your space, this is the one to try. The twisted silhouette of knotted branches poses a chilling backdrop for all things mystical. Best of all, this is something you can make at home. You might be shocked to discover the star ingredient is found in many backyards–the simple foam floatie. In that sweet spot where summer heat wanes into crisp autumn air, swim toys have outlived their use. Breathe new life into old material, and use pool noodles to DIY festive Halloween witch trees. Check out how to make this sinister showstopper yourself.

If your goal is to upcycle dollar tree pool noodles into festive fall decor, the only other items you'll need for this project include one 2x2 wood plank, three 1 ½-inch thick wooden discs, and some PVC piping. At Home Depot, 10 feet of 1 ½-inch PVC tubing costs $12.78. You'll also need 90-degree elbow sockets ($2.95 a piece), three-way elbows ($19.90 per three-pack), and flanges ($21.99 per 10). Gather your used swim noodles, or buy new ones at Dollar Tree for $1.25 each. You'll also need a box cutter, hack saw, hot glue, duct tape, acrylic paint, a paintbrush, faux moss and foliage, and any accessories or twinkle lights you want to add. Now, let's make some magic.

This project isn't for beginners, but it's completely customizable. Saw PVC tubes into pieces for a trunk and branches. Screw a flange to the center of the wooden base and each disc. Slide the longest pipe into the base and add elbows and tubing for branches. Sit a wood circle on the end of each branch to form display tables. Slice pool noodles into segments and cover the PVC using tape and hot glue. Shred slightly for texture, and paint them to resemble bark. Add your accessories and LED strands, and you've got yourself a one-of-a-kind witch Tree. Use it inside to display ornaments or outside as a pumpkin stand and wow the trick-or-treaters — just remember it isn't exactly weather-proof.