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Witches Broomstick Halloween Swag Tutorial

Halloween Broken Witch Broom Swag Tutorial

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? šŸ™‚

Halloween Broken Witch Broom Swag Tutorial

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:Halloween Broken Witch Broom Swag Tutorial 20

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.Halloween Broken Witch Broom Swag Tutorial
Cut enough of the burlap ribbon to wrap twice around the elastic and secure with glue.Halloween Broken Witch Broom Swag Tutorial
Use the rest of the burlap ribbon to make a bow, then glue it on top of the burlap piece.Halloween Broken Witch Broom Swag Tutorial
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.Halloween Broken Witch Broom Swag Tutorial
Run more yarn from the bottom of the ribbon to the end of the branches, securing at the top with glue.Halloween Broken Witch Broom Swag Tutorial
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.Halloween Broken Witch Broom Swag Tutorial
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! šŸ™‚

Witches Broom Swag Tutorial

Halloween Broken Witch Broom Swag Tutorial

Please let me know what you think, and have fun! šŸ™‚

Michelle

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  1. Kim~madeinaday says

    October 12, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    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

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 12, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      Thank you very much Kim- I just linked up! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. The Happy Creations says

    October 12, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Great tutorial,looks great and elegant!

    Stopping by from the Turn it Up Tuesday link-up

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 12, 2014 at 6:48 pm

      Thank you very much! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. le chateau des fleurs Isabelle Thornton says

    October 12, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    Really cool and creepy! I would love if you come link up tomorrow on the Monday party!
    Xo
    Isabelle

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 13, 2014 at 7:45 am

      I linked up! šŸ™‚ I’m glad you liked this and thank you for the invite!

      Reply
  4. Joyce says

    October 13, 2014 at 6:51 am

    That’s beautiful! Very classy! I like the way the entire broom is easily hand made!

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 13, 2014 at 7:20 am

      Thank you Joyce! šŸ™‚ It was really easy to make the broom part- actually easier than I thought it would be!

      Reply
  5. Michelle@TheRibbonRetreat says

    October 13, 2014 at 10:38 am

    I LOVE this festive Halloween project! Thank you for sharing! PINNED!

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 13, 2014 at 11:07 am

      Thank you so much Michelle!!! And by the way, I love your name! (Sorry; couldn’t resist!) šŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. lkatbird says

    October 13, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    Love this!! Thanks for linking to the Click & Chat!!

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 13, 2014 at 1:48 pm

      You’re welcome; glad I could share! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. lindab142 says

    October 13, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Wonderful tutorial – love the way it turned out.

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 13, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      Thank you Linda! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Robin~AllThingsHeartandHome says

    October 14, 2014 at 4:55 am

    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

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 14, 2014 at 6:09 am

      Thank you so much Robin!!! šŸ™‚ I’m glad you like it and I could share it at Twirl and Take a Bow. Thank you for hosting!

      Reply
  9. myfairdaily says

    October 14, 2014 at 7:58 am

    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

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 14, 2014 at 8:34 am

      Thank you very much! šŸ™‚ And I hope you are able to find some DIY time in the near future!

      Reply
  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    October 14, 2014 at 8:38 am

    I love it, how fun. Great tutorial too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 14, 2014 at 10:18 am

      You’re welcome Marty! I’m happy I could share and thank you for hosting! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. twintestedpins says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:50 am

    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

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 14, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Thank you very much! šŸ™‚ I’ve got you on my link party list- see you Wednesday night!

      Reply
      • twintestedpins says

        October 14, 2014 at 4:12 pm

        Oh thanks so much!!!

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        • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

          October 14, 2014 at 4:39 pm

          You betcha! šŸ™‚

          Reply
  12. Marie@The Interior Frugalista says

    October 14, 2014 at 11:42 am

    Love your wreath Michelle! Your awesome tutorial makes it seem much easier to make than it looks.

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 14, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      Thank you Marie! It is really easy to make- actually, it was a lot easier than what I thought it would be! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Melanie says

    October 14, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    Very cute door hanger!!! I love it, and it doesn’t seem to hard to make!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 14, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      Thank you Melanie! šŸ™‚ 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! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  14. rachel621 says

    October 14, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    Beautiful and so creative! Love the skull in the center. The tutorial is nice and clear too. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 14, 2014 at 7:12 pm

      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! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  15. Antonella says

    October 14, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    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 šŸ™‚

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 14, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      Thank you Antonella! On my way to check out your free printable! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  16. JESS44903 says

    October 14, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    This is such a neat idea! I love this!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 14, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      Thank you! šŸ™‚ I’m glad I could link up and share! Thanks again for hosting!

      Reply
  17. Deborah Aruta Ealer says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    So very adorable yet spooky,now I can use my dead branches for halloween and x mas thanks

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 15, 2014 at 6:29 pm

      You’re welcome Deborah; and thank you! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  18. Michelle @ TheGraciousWife.com says

    October 16, 2014 at 10:09 am

    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

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 16, 2014 at 11:06 am

      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! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  19. Amy says

    October 17, 2014 at 4:10 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 17, 2014 at 7:17 am

      Thank you Amy! šŸ™‚ I’m glad I could share it with you. Have a great weekend as well!

      Reply
  20. Our Mini Family (@ourminifamily) says

    October 17, 2014 at 7:50 am

    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 :D



    ~Cathy Mini~

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 17, 2014 at 9:07 am

      You’re welcome, and I will be back for the linky party! Thanks for the invite! Have an awesome weekend!

      Reply
  21. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    October 18, 2014 at 6:03 am

    I think this Broomstick is SO cool! Awesome tutorial too!

    Sharing!
    ~ Ashley

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 18, 2014 at 6:15 am

      Thank you Ashley! šŸ™‚ And thanks again for hosting another awesome link party! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  22. saynotsweetanne says

    October 18, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    This is amazing! I love the detail šŸ™‚

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 19, 2014 at 9:14 am

      Thank you so much! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  23. shonee says

    October 18, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    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

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 19, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Hi Shonee! Thank you so much for featuring this at the party! šŸ™‚ And I will most certainly drop by for a visit again! Thank you for hosting!

      Reply
  24. Kimberly says

    October 19, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    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

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 19, 2014 at 6:27 pm

      Thank you so much! šŸ™‚ I’ll be there!

      Reply
  25. Jann Olson says

    October 19, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    Hi Michelle, I hopped over from Your turn to Shine. Love your fun broom! Great tutorial also. Pinning.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 19, 2014 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you so much Jann!!! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  26. janae says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:31 am

    LOVE LOVE!!! It’s natural and glammy at once!!

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 20, 2014 at 7:52 am

      That was the effect I was going for! šŸ™‚ Thank you so much Janae!

      Reply
  27. Jamie @ anderson + grant says

    October 20, 2014 at 8:14 am

    This is such a fantastic project for halloween! So unique and it looks pretty easy, too!

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Thank you Jamie! šŸ™‚ And it is really easy to make!

      Reply
  28. Lisa @ Goofball Mommy says

    October 22, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    Just made one for my door! Thanks for the idea! It was so easy!

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 22, 2014 at 10:15 pm

      You’re welcome!!! I’m so happy to hear my tutorial is being put to good use! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  29. Ginger says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    Love your embellishments! Thanks for linking up to Show Me Saturday. Hope to see you there again this week!

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 23, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      You’re welcome Ginger! šŸ™‚ Thank you for hosting!

      Reply
  30. Dee says

    October 24, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    This is so cool, and I love that it’s a quick DIY! Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle, and please come back again tomorrow. šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 24, 2014 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you Dee! šŸ™‚ I’ll be there!

      Reply
  31. Catherine says

    October 27, 2014 at 11:46 am

    Wow, Michelle! Love this witches broom so much! Fun idea and elegant too!
    Catherine

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    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 27, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you very much Catherine! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  32. Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says

    October 29, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

      October 29, 2014 at 7:27 pm

      Well thank you very much Marci! šŸ™‚ I’ll have to stop on by tomorrow and check it out.

      Reply

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