Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to dive into some fun and creative spooky crafts! Today, I’m excited to share a unique and easy fork painting witch’s broomstick craft that’s perfect for kids of all ages.
This craft uses a simple fork painting technique to create the bristly end of a witch’s broomstick, making it a fun and tactile project for little hands.
With just a few supplies, your kids can create their very own witch’s broomstick to add a magical touch to your Halloween decorations.
Let’s gather our materials and get ready to create some Halloween magic!
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Witch’s Broomstick Craft
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Materials
- Broomstick craft template (available for download below)
- Brown paint
- Fork
- Scissors
- Glue
- Brown marker
Instructions
First, download and print out the broomstick craft template, which you can find at the bottom of this page.
Cut out the broom and broom handle pieces of the template.
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Next, trace the broom head template onto tan or yellow paper.
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Place some brown paint on a flat surface such as the center of a palette or a paper plate. Dip your fork in the paint and then press it onto the broom outline on the paper.
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Repeat this process until the whole broom head is covered in brown lines. This makes the textured bristles on your broom!
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Leave your broom to dry.
Trace the broom handle onto brown paper.
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Cut out the broom head and broom handle.
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Glue the broom onto the broom handle.
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Use a brown pen to draw the band at the gathered part of the broom head.
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And there you have it—a whimsical witch’s broomstick craft that’s perfect for Halloween!
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This fun and easy project not only sparks creativity but also helps kids develop fine motor skills with the unique fork painting technique.
Whether you use these broomsticks to decorate your home or simply for imaginative play, they’re sure to add a touch of Halloween magic.
We hope you enjoyed making this craft as much as we did.
Kids Books About Witches and Broomsticks
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson– Room on the Broom is a delightful rhyming story about a kind witch who makes room on her broom for a variety of animal friends. As they face a fierce dragon together, the witch and her newfound companions learn about friendship and teamwork. With captivating illustrations and a heartwarming message, this book is perfect for young readers.
Lulu Goes to Witch School by Jane O’Connor– Lulu is excited to head off on her broom and start her first day at witch school, where she quickly makes a new friend and learns all about spells and potions. As she navigates the challenges of her magical education, Lulu discovers the importance of confidence and friendship. This enchanting story, filled with whimsical illustrations, is perfect for young readers who enjoy tales of magic and adventure.
Only a Witch Can Fly by Alison McGhee– In this poetic and beautifully illustrated story, a young girl dreams of flying on her broomstick one magical night. With determination and a bit of courage, she discovers that dreams can come true, especially when you believe in yourself.
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Witch's Broomstick Craft
Kids will have a blast using fork painting to make this easy witch's broomstick craft!
Materials
- Broomstick craft template
- Brown paint
- Fork
- Scissors
- Glue
- Brown marker
Instructions
- Download and print out the broomstick craft template.
- Cut out the pieces of the template.
- Trace the broom head template onto tan or yellow paper.
- Dip the fork in brown paint and then press it onto the broom outline on the paper. Repeat this process until the whole broom head is covered in brown lines. Leave your broom head to dry.
- Trace the broom handle onto brown paper.
- Cut out the broom head and broom handle.
- Glue the broom onto the broom handle.
- Use a brown pen to draw the band at the gathered part of the broom head.