Come in, come in~
Halloween is bursting out all over, everywhere~
There’s even a witch at the door!
Big E [2 1/2] said “that’s funny Gigi!” HH [blind husband] hasn’t even noticed this yet 😎
Pinterest, the ultimate treasure trove, provided photos for reference as I was “building” my witch
I tried to source these but one blog has been removed , one had the wrong URL and the other is from Etsy but it’s not there because the item is no longer available. These door decorations are all super clever so thank you to the creators!
Cut down a black trash bag to use for the torso
Insert broom handle through to the top, and tape it securely. Add a wire for hanging
Stuff the black bag with plastic bags, with the broom handle on the bottom and the stuffing on the top and sides. This will keep the broom side flat for hanging on the door or wall
Tape it securely closed, and tape it to the broom stick so it doesn’t move. Tie a piece of string or twine around the middle to make her waist
Tape the legs to the bottom of torso on each side of the broom
I used package sealing tape which is super sticky and it worked like a charm
Tie a piece of black netting or fabric around the torso at the waist. I used some yardage that I had and just wrapped it around the bag a few times for volume, with most of the material on the top side
A gathered handful of shiny striped mesh slips under the bow for her skirt
She is going to be quite the prissy little witch!
Green moss makes some great frizzy hair
Taped under the hat brim
The mesh and netting will help grab this and keep it in place once she’s all together
Let’s see how she looks!
Her silhouette’s scary~
but she’s really quite sweet
This Fearless Flyer is scared to go outside for long
She’s doesn’t want her hair to get frizzier in the humidity!
For more weather proof hair, try strips cut from plastic bags, ribbons, wire, or a wig from the costume store
We are enjoying her inside until Halloween, then she’ll go outside, to greet the trick or treaters!
The broom handle has a wire that hangs on a command strip hook that can easily be removed without damage
I attached the hat to the hook with a small wire, threaded through the hat, under the front brim where you can’t see it
I found mesh roll at Old Time Pottery for $4 this summer
I got the witch hats [$2] and broom [$3] at Target
The legs are made with candy corn socks filled with pillow stuffing. You can see more about Crazy for Candy Corn here
I just love Halloween!
Be sure to stop by for some more witchy fun next week~
I hear that poor old Broomhilda will be put Under A Spell!
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