Kids will love discovering how a plain spoon can become a spooky little witch. Follow this fun Halloween craft tutorial with video and grab the free template to get started.
Hello Craftaholics!
Can you feel the magic in the air? Fall and Halloween are just around the corner, and I’m absolutely buzzing with excitement to share one of my favorite eco-friendly Halloween crafts with you!
Today, we’re creating the most adorable tiny witch using recycled plastic spoons, felt, and a few basic supplies that you probably already have at home.
As a mom and craft enthusiast, I’m always looking for projects that are not only fun but also teach kids about recycling and creativity. This little spoon witch checks all the boxes! She’s perfect for beginners, kids, and teens who love getting their hands crafty with a sprinkle of Halloween magic.
Difficulty Level: Beginner-friendly
Cost: Less than $1 per witch
Time: 30-45 minutes
Important Note for Parents & Teachers
What Your Child Will Learn Through This Activity:
Fine Motor Development: Cutting felt, manipulating small pieces, and precise gluing motions strengthen the tiny muscles in hands and fingers—essential preparation for writing, buttoning clothes, and using utensils independently.
Hand-Eye Coordination: Aligning pieces, following templates, and controlled painting movements enhance the crucial connection between visual processing and motor skills.
Executive Functioning: Following multi-step directions, planning the sequence of assembly, and problem-solving when pieces don’t fit perfectly develops critical thinking and task completion skills.
Pre-Literacy Skills: Using scissors correctly builds the same muscle groups needed for proper pencil grip and writing control.
Emotional Expression: Creating their unique witch character allows children to process emotions and develop self-confidence through creative accomplishment.
Age Recommendations & Developmental Readiness:
Ideal for Ages 4-12 years
- Ages 4-5: Require adult assistance with cutting and hot glue. Focus on painting, decorating, and simple assembly steps.
- Ages 6-8: Can handle most steps independently with supervision. Great for building confidence in following detailed instructions.
- Ages 9-12: Perfect independence level. Can modify designs and add personal creative touches.
Not Recommended Under Age 4: This craft involves small pieces, precise cutting, and functional sharp points that aren’t developmentally appropriate for toddlers.
What You’ll Need for Your Spoon Witch
Materials:
- 1 clean plastic or fiber spoon (disposable ones work perfectly!)
- Felt fabric in various colors (black for hat, orange/purple for dress, brown for hair)
- Small dry stick from outdoors (for broomstick handle)
- Acrylic paint in green (or your preferred skin color)
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks (or fabric glue for safer crafting with little ones)
- Black marker or sharpie
- Pink acrylic paint (for rosy cheeks)
- Our free Spoon Witch template (download link below)
Tools:
- Sharp scissors
- Paintbrush
- Ruler (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Make a Recycled Spoon Witch
Step 1: Prepare the Templates and Felt Patterns
Download our free Spoon Witch template and cut out all the patterns neatly. Trace the patterns onto your chosen felt fabrics and cut them out carefully. The template includes patterns for the witch’s hat, hair, dress, and broomstick.
Step 2: Gather Your Spoon and Stick
Select a clean spoon for the craft. You can use a plastic spoon, but we’re using a disposable fiber spoon. Collect a small dry stick from outdoors to use as the broomstick handle.
Step 3: Paint the Spoon
Choose a green (or any preferred color) acrylic paint for the witch’s skin. Apply a coat of paint to the backside of the spoon, which will serve as the front of your witch. Apply a second coat if needed. Let it dry while preparing the other felt pieces.
Step 4: Prepare the Broom Fringe
Take the rectangle strip of felt for the broomstick and cut small, even fringes along one long side.
Step 5: Assemble the Mini Broomstick
Use hot glue to coil the uncut side of the fringed felt around the end of the small stick. Continue gluing as you wrap the felt around the stick to complete the mini broomstick.
Step 6: Decorate the Witch Hat
Cut a slit along the yellow-marked line on the base of the hat. Glue the hat band and star cutouts onto the hat using hot glue.
Step 7: Decorate the Felt Dress
Use the small dot cutouts to embellish the witch’s dress. You can arrange them however you like to create a unique design.
Step 8: Attach the Hair Base
Glue the flat side of the spoon’s bowl part to the hair base cutout, ensuring it sticks firmly.
Step 9: Attach the Front Hair Section
Glue the front hair piece to the top end of the spoon’s bowl part, covering the edges neatly.
Step 10: Assemble the Dress, Hat, and Broomstick
Insert the top end of the spoon witch’s head through the slit in the hat from the bottom side. Glue the hat and head together to secure them. Use a sharpie to draw the witch’s face and add pink acrylic paint blush dots on the cheeks.
Watch the Spoon Witch Video Tutorial on YouTube
If you find it tricky to follow the picture tutorial, don’t worry! You can watch the full Spoon Witch video tutorial on our YouTube channel. Make sure to subscribe and turn on the notification bell ???? so you won’t miss any of our cute craft tutorials!
Pro Tips for Perfect Spoon Witch Crafting
After making dozens of these adorable witches with my little one, I’ve picked up some tricks that make the process smoother:
Choose the right spoon: A clean, smooth spoon works best. Fiber or plastic spoons are perfect for beginners, and they paint more evenly than you might expect!
Cut felt carefully: Use sharp scissors and follow the template closely to avoid uneven edges. If you’re crafting with younger children, pre-cut the pieces for them.
Paint in layers: Apply thin coats of paint to prevent drips and let each coat dry fully before adding the next. Trust me, patience here pays off with a much neater finish!
Secure glue properly: Use hot glue for faster assembly, but be careful with your fingers (or let adults handle this part). Fabric glue is safer if you’re crafting with kids, though it takes longer to set.
Check alignment: When gluing the broomstick, hair, or hat, position pieces lightly first to make sure everything lines up before applying glue. This saves so much frustration!
Be creative: You can change dress colors, hairstyles, or add extra details like buttons, tiny flowers, or glitter stars. Each witch can have her own personality!
More Spooky Halloween Crafts You’ll Love
Did you enjoy making this spoon witch? I’m so excited to share some of our other favorite Halloween crafts that pair perfectly with this project:
- How to Make Easy Origami Ghost – These friendly paper ghosts are perfect for decorating alongside your witches!
- How to Make a Paper Spider – Add some 8-legged friends to your Halloween display
- How to Make Origami Pumpkins – Beautiful 3D paper pumpkins for autumn decor
- How to Make an Origami Bat – Easy paper bats that look amazing hanging from the ceiling
For even more Halloween inspiration, don’t miss our complete guide to 16 Spooky Halloween Origami Projects – it’s packed with beginner-friendly ideas!
I absolutely love seeing your creative interpretations of our tutorials! Each time someone shares their version, it brings such joy to my heart and often inspires new ideas for future projects.
We would be thrilled to see your adorable Spoon Witch creations! Share your Halloween crafts on social media and don’t forget to tag us with #thecraftaholicwitch so we can celebrate your creativity. Your witches might even inspire other crafters to try this enchanting project!
Whether you make one witch or an entire coven, each one will have its own special charm. Feel free to experiment with different dress colors, hairstyles, or add extra magical details like tiny flowers, buttons, or glitter stars to make each witch uniquely yours.
Final Thoughts
Creating these little Spoon Witches has become one of our favorite autumn traditions in our household. There’s something truly magical about transforming simple recycled materials into these charming characters that bring smiles to everyone who sees them.
This craft is perfect for Halloween parties, classroom activities, rainy afternoon projects, or just because you want to add a little whimsy to your day. The combination of recycling, creativity, and Halloween fun makes it an ideal project for parents, teachers, and kids to enjoy together.
Keep crafting, keep smiling, and let your imagination fly high with these delightful little Spoon Witches!
Happy Crafting!
