Hey friends!
Halloween is just around the corner! I’ve been wanting to do some kind of witch broom to hang for a Halloween swag on my front door for Halloween, but I never liked the idea of hanging it upright from the top of the broom handle (the broom part where all the “pretties” were at would be low on the door instead of eye level) or hanging it upside down (anything I wanted to drape up would end up draping down- gravity and all). Then I thought, well, why not just do a broken broomstick? Witches break their broomsticks every once in a while just like everyone else, right? š
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Around 25 dead branches, each around 2 feet long long and roughly the diameter of a pencil at the thickest point (The ones I used here are from our 100+ year old redwood trees)
- One dead branch with a broken end, one foot long and roughly the diameter of a broomstick
- 2 1/2″ x 10′ black burlap ribbon
- One skein Patron’s Pirouette yarn in Silver Sparkle (you won’t come close to using the whole skein)
- 1/2″ x 1 1/2′ waistband elastic
- glue gun and glue sticks
- 4″ x 6″ oval Shabby Chic resin frame
- Skull printout (or whatever you’d like to put in the frame)
- Plastic string pearls, white and gunmetal
- Lace-lined burlap ribbon
- Fabric ribbon, black and grey
- Black feathers
- Pearl button
Here are all the embellishments minus the yarn and black burlap:
Bunch up the little branches, smallest ends pointing down, around the big branch, broken end pointing up, and tie with the waistband elastic. The waistband elastic keeps the branches secure so they don’t slip out, but allows enough flexibility to move them around to position.
Cut enough of the burlap ribbon to wrap twice around the elastic and secure with glue.
Use the rest of the burlap ribbon to make a bow, then glue it on top of the burlap piece.
Run the yarn over and under the bow loops, securing between each loop with a bit of glue. Spread the yarn out over the loops.
Run more yarn from the bottom of the ribbon to the end of the branches, securing at the top with glue.
Do the same to the tops of the branches, securing at the bottom with glue and running the ribbon around and through the branches so they stay up.
Make another smaller bow with the lace lined burlap ribbon, string pearls, fabric ribbon, top it off with a pearl button, then glue it on the swag over the big burlap bow. I’m not going to go into a step-by-step of how I did it because I had no idea what I was doing and I just got lucky that it turned out anything near resembling a bow. There are a ton of directions on how to make a proper bow on the internet (of which I obviously followed none). And if you really don’t want to try making one, there’s always a lot of really cute premade ones you can buy.
Cut out the skull printout to fit the back of the picture frame, attach it with glue, then glue it on the swag underneath the big burlap bow. Run a few strands of beads and fabric ribbon from the bottom of the ribbon to the end of the branches, securing at the top with glue. Glue on a few black feathers on either side of the smaller burlap bow and the picture frame.
And there you have it! š
Please let me know what you think, and have fun! š
Michelle
This is soo cute!! What a great idea! I would love it if you would share it at my Halloween Linky {link to party is on my sidebar} New follower!
Kim
Thank you very much Kim- I just linked up! š
Great tutorial,looks great and elegant!
Stopping by from the Turn it Up Tuesday link-up
Thank you very much! š
Really cool and creepy! I would love if you come link up tomorrow on the Monday party!
Xo
Isabelle
I linked up! š I’m glad you liked this and thank you for the invite!
That’s beautiful! Very classy! I like the way the entire broom is easily hand made!
Thank you Joyce! š It was really easy to make the broom part- actually easier than I thought it would be!
I LOVE this festive Halloween project! Thank you for sharing! PINNED!
Thank you so much Michelle!!! And by the way, I love your name! (Sorry; couldn’t resist!) š
Love this!! Thanks for linking to the Click & Chat!!
You’re welcome; glad I could share! š
Wonderful tutorial – love the way it turned out.
Thank you Linda! š
Michelle, that is one stunning broom! I absolutely love your process and really you’ve upped the bar for Halloween decor! Love it! Thanks so much for linking at Twirl and Take a Bow! ox
Thank you so much Robin!!! š I’m glad you like it and I could share it at Twirl and Take a Bow. Thank you for hosting!
Love this witches broom/Halloween decoration idea! It is very much my style! I don’t know if I am going to get around to much DIY this year unfortunately even though it was a goal of mine to do one or two things for fall/Halloween.
http://www.myfairdaily.com
Thank you very much! š And I hope you are able to find some DIY time in the near future!
I love it, how fun. Great tutorial too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
You’re welcome Marty! I’m happy I could share and thank you for hosting! š
Oh I love it especially the bow! Would love if you linked up with us at Mommy Needs a Timeout Thursday. Party starts at 8pm EST on Wednesday. See you there!
Lauren,
Twin Tested, Pin Approved
http://twintestedpinapproved.wordpress.com
Thank you very much! š I’ve got you on my link party list- see you Wednesday night!
Oh thanks so much!!!
You betcha! š
Love your wreath Michelle! Your awesome tutorial makes it seem much easier to make than it looks.
Thank you Marie! It is really easy to make- actually, it was a lot easier than what I thought it would be! š
Very cute door hanger!!! I love it, and it doesn’t seem to hard to make!
Melanie @ meandmr.com
Thank you Melanie! š I’m glad you like it. And yes, it’s not hard to make at all! The broom part is super-easy, and you can add whatever embellishments you like. Thanks for the comment! š
Beautiful and so creative! Love the skull in the center. The tutorial is nice and clear too. Pinning!
Thank you for your feedback Rachel! When I write a tutorial, I always worry if it’s clear or not… thanks for confirming that it is! š
This is a great tutorial, perfect for the Halloween season! Hopefully we won’t get snow this year.
I am stopping by from the Craftastic – Sew Can Do Link Party where I am linked up too where I am linked up too with my Free Pintable – Say Boo Scare On project.
Hugs,
Antonella š
Thank you Antonella! On my way to check out your free printable! š
This is such a neat idea! I love this!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week
Thank you! š I’m glad I could link up and share! Thanks again for hosting!
So very adorable yet spooky,now I can use my dead branches for halloween and x mas thanks
You’re welcome Deborah; and thank you! š
I love this! It’s so cute! And frugal! Might actually motivate me to do some yard work to collect some sticks! Thanks for sharing! Pinning
-Michelle @ The Gracious Wife
Thank you Michelle!!! I never thought of it like that, but you’re right… you can make something pretty AND as a bonus you’ll get your yard cleaned up! š
This is so cool!! I love the strings of pearls and black feathers that you added to it. I’m so glad you linked up to our Your Turn To Shine link party! I’ve really enjoyed exploring your blog! Hope you have a great weekend!
Thank you Amy! š I’m glad I could share it with you. Have a great weekend as well!
Woohoo!! So glad you linked this up the best from your blog this week at our Bewitchin Projects block party! Be sure to come back again on Sunday starting at 6am EST over at OurMiniFamily.com to link up your projects again–the linky party runs from Sunday to Thursday each week :DāØāØ
~Cathy Mini~
You’re welcome, and I will be back for the linky party! Thanks for the invite! Have an awesome weekend!
I think this Broomstick is SO cool! Awesome tutorial too!
Sharing!
~ Ashley
Thank you Ashley! š And thanks again for hosting another awesome link party! Have a great weekend!
This is amazing! I love the detail š
Thank you so much! š
Lovely swag!! I love the different types of ribbon that you used. Thanks for liking up at Bewitchin’ Projects, hope you will join us again. I will be featuring this at the party!
-Shonee
http://www.hawthorneandmain.comm
Hi Shonee! Thank you so much for featuring this at the party! š And I will most certainly drop by for a visit again! Thank you for hosting!
Hello cute lady! This looks so cool. Pinned. We couldn’t think of anyone better to party with. We hope to see you tomorrow at 7 pm.
Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls
Thank you so much! š I’ll be there!
Hi Michelle, I hopped over from Your turn to Shine. Love your fun broom! Great tutorial also. Pinning.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you so much Jann!!! š
LOVE LOVE!!! It’s natural and glammy at once!!
That was the effect I was going for! š Thank you so much Janae!
This is such a fantastic project for halloween! So unique and it looks pretty easy, too!
Thank you Jamie! š And it is really easy to make!
Just made one for my door! Thanks for the idea! It was so easy!
You’re welcome!!! I’m so happy to hear my tutorial is being put to good use! š
Love your embellishments! Thanks for linking up to Show Me Saturday. Hope to see you there again this week!
You’re welcome Ginger! š Thank you for hosting!
This is so cool, and I love that it’s a quick DIY! Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle, and please come back again tomorrow. š
Thank you Dee! š I’ll be there!
Wow, Michelle! Love this witches broom so much! Fun idea and elegant too!
Catherine
Thank you very much Catherine! š
Hello, Michelle! I am talking about you tomorrow at my place. Your adorable broom inspired one at my house (even though it’s not nearly as cute as yours) and I wanted to give you credit for such a great idea! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Well thank you very much Marci! š I’ll have to stop on by tomorrow and check it out.