Who says Halloween has to be all about candy? We are going with the unexpected today and turning inexpensive pencils from Dollar Tree into classy witch broom party favors! #gluedtomycrafts
Witch Broom Party Favors For A Halloween Party
With today’s Pencil Witch Brooms party favor & craft idea, you are going to get more BOO for your buck this Halloween!
Several of the materials you will need can be purchased at Dollar Tree, making this an inexpensive but spook-tacular idea! I mean hello? Who would have thought $1 rubber bands would be the “glue” for this craft?!
Did I mention that this idea is a great “non-candy” solution for classroom parties or even an allergy-friendly treat for handing out to trick-or-treaters?
It doesn’t take much cash to concoct this unforgettable idea! Nobody will hoot or holler over receiving these! Find the step by step tutorial below!
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PAIR YOUR PARTY FAVORS WITH —> Handprint Broom Craft
Craft Supplies:
- Unsharpened Pencils – one per party favor {preferably with a Halloween print design on them}
- Brown Craft Felt
- Craft or Fabric Scissors
- Small Black Rubber Hands {Dollar Tree, Hair Care Aisle}
Directions:
- I don’t have exact measurements but I first cut my brown craft felt piece into thirds, length wise. Then I cut each of those pieces in half. This gave me SIX pieces, which would turn into SIX pencil brooms off of ONE craft felt piece.
- Once each felt piece was cut out into a smaller rectangle, I took my scissors and started to cut strips along one side. Not too high up though because you don’t want to cut your rectangle into small pieces. You will want to create a fringe on the long side of the felt piece. Repeat for each piece.
- Next, I took my cut felt piece that I just created a fringe on and started rolling it tightly around the unsharpened end of the pencil, to create the bottom of the broom. Once it’s rolled, it will start to flair out a bit.
- To finish it off and secure everything in place, I then took a small black rubber band and slid it onto/around the rolled felt. On this step I added a couple of rubber bands to really secure my felt. My suggestion is that the more bands you add, the tighter it will become around the pencil. You could of course add some adhesive to the felt but remember, you want the receiver to be able to slide off the “broom” part and be able to use the pencil afterwards.
- When done, gift away to lucky receivers!!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH —> Paper Plate Witch Cauldron
Want to take your Halloween plans to next level this year? Check out our Popsicle Stick Broom, Craft Stick Witch Truck and Halloween Bubble Party Favors craft posts for more spooky {but good!} crafty inspiration from us!
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Witch Broom Pencil Party Favors
Tools:
- Fabric Scissors
Supplies:
- Unsharpened Pencils
- Craft Felt
- Rubber Bands
Instructions:
- I don't have exact measurements but I first cut my brown craft felt piece into thirds, length wise. Then I cut each of those pieces in half. This gave me SIX pieces, which would turn into SIX pencil brooms off of ONE craft felt piece.
- Once each felt piece was cut out into a smaller rectangle, I took my scissors and started to cut strips along one side. Not too high up though because you don't want to cut your rectangle into small pieces. You will want to create a fringe on the long side of the felt piece. Repeat for each piece.
- Next, I took my cut felt piece that I just created a fringe on and started rolling it tightly around the unsharpened end of the pencil, to create the bottom of the broom. Once it's rolled, it will start to flair out a bit.
- To finish it off and secure everything in place, I then took a small black rubber band and slid it onto/around the rolled felt. On this step I added a couple of rubber bands to really secure my felt. My suggestion is that the more bands you add, the tighter it will become around the pencil. You could of course add some adhesive to the felt but remember, you want the receiver to be able to slide off the "broom" part and be able to use the pencil afterwards.
- When done, gift away to lucky receivers!!
