Vine & Ivy Crown


Ivy and vines represent endurance, transformation, and wild nature, making them perfect for ritual wear or Beltane celebrations (Beltane arrives on May 1st, so some of your April crafting will be in preparation for this).

Ivy and vines, such as honeysuckle or grape, are lovely to work with.

Gather long, flexible vines and weave them into a circle, securing them with twine if necessary

Adorn with fresh flowers, dried herbs, or small charms.

Wear during rituals, Beltane festivities, or even moonlit meditations.

**If you have sensitive skin, you may want to be cautious handling certain plant material.

 

 

Autumn Witches With Wild Hair

Materials Needed:

  • Black felt (1 sheet per 2–3 hats and dresses)
  • Orange yarn (about 30 inches)
  • 1 wooden bead (1″ size)
  • Black pipe cleaners
  • Glitter glue (optional)
  • Scissors, glue gun
  • Small artificial greenery, mushrooms, or mini brooms for props

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Wrap yarn around your fingers 12–15 times, then slide off and cut one end to create long strands. Glue the bunch to the top of the bead to form the hair.

Step 2: Use black felt to cut out a triangle (hat cone) and a circle (brim). You want to form a cone and glue it on top of the hair.

Step 3: Roll a rectangle of black felt into a cone for the dress and glue it below the head. Then add arms using pipe cleaners.

Step 4: Add final touches with glitter, a mini broom, or a tiny mushroom.

Floral Moon Water

Harness the power of the floral Moon Water

This sophisticated older cousin of regular moon water combines the soothing energy of the moon with the vibrancy of spring blossoms.

Simply fill a glass jar with spring water, and add fresh or dried flowers based on your intent (see below). Place it under the full or waxing moon overnight to charge.

Before the sun comes up the next morning, retrieve your moon water, strain and store in a dark glass bottle.

Use for anointing, spellwork, and beauty rituals. (Do your research if you intend to drink a floral infusion).

Spring flowers and corresponding properties:
Violet – Intuition, spiritual protection, connecting with the Fae
Cherry blossom – Renewal, beauty, fleeting love, embracing the present
Dandelion – Divination, wishes, resilience, clarity in decision-making
Tulip – Prosperity, passion, confidence, attracting new opportunities
Wild Rose – Self-love, romance, emotional healing, heart-centered magic
Honeysuckle – Sweetening energy, abundance, attracting positivity

 

Celebrate the Sun with DIY Sun Catchers.

Wire-wrap crystals like clear quartz, citrine, or sunstone (if you feel called, weave in charms of butterflies, eggs, or spirals for added detail and power).

Hang them in windows where they’ll refract light, filling your space with protective and energizing frequencies.

You can also use chandelier crystals.

Book Page Witch Centerpiece

Materials Needed:

  • 1 old paperback book (100–150 pages)
  • Black felt
  • Orange paint
  • 1 small wooden bead (head)
  • Pipe cleaners (black and orange)
  • Mini twig
  • Glue gun
  • Wood slice

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Fold each page of the book inwards so the top and bottom corners meet the spine, creating a cone shape. You need to do this for the whole book.

Step 2: Lightly paint the folded pages orange. Let dry, then glue the base to a small wood slice.

Step 3: Roll felt into a cone for the witch hat, glue in place. Add pipe cleaners to the wooden bead and attach it as the head.

Step 4: Glue the head on top of the book, then twist yarn and a twig to create the broom.

 

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Mini Witch Broom Charms

These tiny witch brooms are delicate enough to hang from a rearview mirror or tuck into a gift, but they carry a quiet power.

I made one to tie to my journal as a reminder to stay grounded, and now I can’t stop making them.

Materials Needed:

  • 1 black skewer (4–5 inches long)
  • Raffia strands (cut to 6–8 inches, about 10–15 pieces per broom)
  • Jewelry charms (pentacles, moons, etc.)
  • 1–2 decorative beads
  • Hot glue gun and glue
  • Thin wire

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Gather your raffia and fold it in half, then wrap the fold tightly around the base of the twig and secure it with hot glue.

Step 2: Tie the raffia in place with a small length of wire or string. Trim the bottom to give it a clean shape.

Step 3: Slide a couple of beads onto the twig, resting just above the broom’s handle. You can also add your charm to hang between the beads.

Popsicle Stick Puppets

Whether you’re making Halloween puppets for story time or just want a super quick craft to keep little hands busy, this popsicle stick witch is a total treat.

Kids love mixing and matching the paper shapes, and with some googly eyes and a bit of glue, you’ll have a puppet show in no time.

Materials Needed:

  • 1 wooden craft stick (4.5″ size)
  • Black, orange, green, and purple construction paper
  • 2 googly eyes (medium size)
  • Glue stick
  • Black marker
  • Scissors

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Cut out a black triangle for the witch’s dress, a black hat, and a purple band. You want to trim a circle for the face and small ovals for hands.

Step 2: Glue the dress to the craft stick first, then layer on the face, hands, and hat.

Step 3: Add orange strips for hair on the sides of the face, then glue on the googly eyes and draw a smile.

Step 4: Let everything dry, then grab your witch and get ready to cackle and create your own Halloween puppet show.

Recycled Bottle Witch(green skin optional)

Who knew an empty bottle could make such a fabulously creepy witch? This DIY is perfect if you love budget-friendly crafts that turn ordinary trash into Halloween treasure.

With a few scraps of black fabric and a witchy hat, this project brings eerie charm to your front porch or classroom. It’s quirky, and it only takes about 20–30 minutes to make!

Materials Needed:

  • 1 large plastic bottle (1.5–2L, green if possible)
  • Black fabric or trash bags (approx. 1 yard)
  • Tissue paper strips
  • Witch hat (store-bought or homemade from cardstock)
  • Googly eyes
  • Hot glue gun
  • Scissors and black marker

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Clean and dry your bottle. If it’s not green, you can paint it or wrap it with green paper.

Step 2: Draw or glue on spooky facial features such as big googly eyes and a sharp, hand-drawn nose add personality.

Step 3: Cut strips of black tissue paper and glue them around the bottle neck to make flowing hair.

Step 4: Drape black fabric around the bottle, gluing or taping it in place to form the witch’s gown.

Step 5: Top it off with a witch hat and hang it near your doorway or prop it on a chair.

Spooky Gnomes

With their tall black hats, glowing green noses, and fuzzy white beards, they look like they’ve just stepped out of a haunted forest.

This is one of those crafts where the charm is in the simplicity. You can whip up a whole coven in an afternoon, and they’re budget-friendly, too.

Materials Needed:

  • Black felt sheets (1 per gnome)
  • White faux fur (6” x 6” per gnome)
  • 1 small green pom-pom
  • Cone form
  • Black mesh or tulle (optional)
  • Glue gun

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Wrap black felt into a tall cone and glue to secure. Then wrap a strip of black mesh around it for texture if you’d like.

Step 2: Cut a triangle of faux fur for the beard and glue it to the front of your cone, just below where the brim would be.

Step 3: Add the green pom-pom right above the beard. It should peek out just beneath the hat brim.

Step 4: Sit your witch gnome on a flat surface or add a small weight inside to keep it upright.

Witch Hat Garland

If you’ve got a few fabric scraps lying around, this project is calling your name. It’s fun, quick, and makes you feel like you’re stitching up a spell.

Besides, you should choose bold prints or soft pastels as each one becomes its own quirky character. You don’t have to be a sewing expert to pull these off.

Materials Needed:

  • Fabric scraps (around 5″x5″ per hat, in assorted colors/patterns)
  • 1 lightweight interfacing per hat
  • Needle and thread
  • Hot glue
  • String or twine
  • Scissors and a pen
  • Optional: batting or fiberfill

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Trace and cut out two fabric pieces, one for the cone and one for the brim. Then you add interfacing or felt to strengthen the fabric, especially the brim.

Step 2: Roll the cone piece into a hat shape and sew or glue the seam. You can lightly stuff it to give it body if you like.

Step 3: Attach the cone to the brim with glue or a few hand stitches. Add any embellishments (buttons, mini stars, lace) if you’re feeling extra creative.

Step 4: Thread a piece of string through the top of each hat or glue the hats to a garland string.

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Sparkly Standing Witch Dolls

 

Looking for a magical way to brighten up your Halloween table or bookshelf? These sparkly standing witch dolls are packed with personality, shimmer, and a sprinkle of fun.

The best part is that you can whip up a whole coven with just a few sheets of glitter foam and a little imagination.

Materials Needed:

  • 1 sheet black glitter foam
  • Small scraps of glitter foam (green, purple, silver, orange, etc.)
  • 2 googly eyes per witch
  • Glue gun
  • Scissors and tape
  • Optional: paper scrolls, glitter star cutouts

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Cut a black cone shape and roll it into a standing body, then tape to secure. Do the same with a triangle for the hat and add a colored strip for the hatband.

Step 2: Cut out a face from silver foam, add googly eyes, and draw a smile. For the hair, cut fringe from colored glitter foam and glue behind the face.

Step 3: Attach the head to the cone body, then create two arm strips and glue little wands or scrolls into each hand.

Step 4: Let your witches dry upright, then display your magical glitter gang with pride!

Paper Plate Witch Craft

 

Looking for a not-so-scary Halloween project that kids can actually finish and feel proud of? This paper plate witch is it!

With bright yarn hair, a bold green face, and a big floppy hat, she’s as charming as she is easy to make. Kids can add their own flair and it only costs about $3–$5 if you grab supplies from the dollar store.

Materials Needed:

  • 1 paper plate (you can get colored party plates at Dollar Tree. No need for the mess of paint)
  • Black cardstock (for hat)
  • Pink paper strip (hatband)
  • Orange yarn (about 2 feet)
  • 2 googly eyes (1″ size)
  • 1 small pom pom (nose)
  • 1 red pipe cleaner (mouth)
  • Assorted beads (optional for hair)
  • Glue stick or craft glue

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Paint or color the paper plate green (skip if already green), then let it dry.

Step 2: Cut out a witch hat shape from black paper and glue it to the top of the plate. You can add a pink band for a pop of color.

Step 3: Cut the yarn into strands, tie some beads on, and glue across the top for the witch’s hair.

Step 4: Glue on googly eyes, a pom pom nose, and bend a red pipe cleaner into a smile.

Enchanted Herbal Besom

You can hang this on a door, over a hearth, or even outside on a tree for a spellbinding effect. What makes it extra special is how it blends witchy folklore with nature’s calm.

Materials Needed:

  • 1 sturdy tree branch (about 20–30″ long)
  • Twine or floral wire
  • 2 dried orange slices
  • Bundle of mixed dried herbs and wildflowers (around 20–30 stems total)
  • Optional: cinnamon sticks, pinecones, feathers, or faux spider webs

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Start by wrapping twine tightly around one end of your stick, leaving some space to attach the “bristles.” Secure with a knot and a dab of hot glue.

Step 2: Gather your herbs and flowers in a fanned-out shape, arranging from largest to smallest. Bind them tightly with wire.

Step 3: Attach the bundle to the wrapped end of your stick with wire or more twine, making sure it’s secure and even.

Step 4: Tuck in dried orange slices, feathers, or pinecones using hot glue for a natural, enchanted finish.

Garden sigil stones

Imbue your blossoming Spring garden with magick by painting sigils of abundance, growth, and protection onto smooth stones.

Place them at the base of plants, along pathways, or near your door to weave protective and nurturing energy into the land.

 

Rainwater Collection Jars

Spring is known for its rainshowers, and at this time of year rain carries the frequencies of cleansing, renewal, and divination. And sometimes the potency and destruction of storms.

Capturing the range of rainwater that falls allows you to preserve the magic of the season, for future spellwork.

What to do:

  • Place a clean glass jar or bowl outside during rainfall.
  • Whisper an incantation: “Sacred rain, cleanse and bless, fill this jar with nature’s breath.”
  • Once collected, strain out any debris and pour the elixir into a dark glass jar or apothecary bottle.
  • Label with the date, moon phase, weather conditions, and any other relevant info.
  • Use it for ritual baths, spell bottles, cleansing sprays, and divination rituals.

DIY Bird Feeders

Birds are messengers between worlds, and many witches believe they carry wisdom from the spirit realm to the earthly plane.

Create bird feeders using pinecones, suet, and seeds, blessing them as offerings for nature’s sacred creatures.

Speak a spell of gratitude as you hang them in trees in your garden, asking for guidance and harmony in return. Then observe which birds visit – each will carry its own omen and mystical meaning.

Floral Moon Water

This sophisticated older cousin of regular moon water combines the soothing energy of the moon with the vibrancy of spring blossoms.

Simply fill a glass jar with spring water, and add fresh or dried flowers based on your intent (see below). Place it under the full or waxing moon overnight to charge.

Before the sun comes up the next morning, retrieve your moon water, strain and store in a dark glass bottle.

Use for anointing, spellwork, and beauty rituals. (Do your research if you intend to drink a floral infusion).

 

Spring flowers and corresponding properties:

  • Violet – Intuition, spiritual protection, connecting with the Fae
  • Cherry blossom – Renewal, beauty, fleeting love, embracing the present
  • Dandelion – Divination, wishes, resilience, clarity in decision-making
  • Tulip – Prosperity, passion, confidence, attracting new opportunities
  • Wild Rose – Self-love, romance, emotional healing, heart-centered magic
  • Honeysuckle – Sweetening energy, abundance, attracting positivity