Halloween is one of the most magical craft seasons of the year. Pumpkins, ghosts, friendly monsters, and yes — witches! Kids love spooky-cute characters, and this project lets them create their very own witch using something everyone has at home — an old spoon!
This recycled spoon witch craft for kids is simple, creative, eco-friendly, and full of imagination. Instead of tossing away used spoons, we transform them into fun Halloween decorations. It’s a great way to teach children about recycling, creativity, and storytelling while having fun.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, homeschooler, or simply someone who loves crafts, this witch spoon craft promises giggles, creativity, and spooky excitement!
🌟 Why Kids Love Spoon Crafts
- They can paint and decorate freely
- It uses familiar materials
- They get a doll-like character to play with
- Encourages imagination and pretend-play
- Great fine-motor and hand-eye coordination practice
And the best part? Children learn that recycling can be fun!
🧙♀️ Why a Witch Theme?
Witches are iconic to Halloween — fun, mysterious, and filled with magical charm. Instead of scary witches, this craft focuses on a friendly, playful witch with a green face and bright felt outfit.
This opens up a fun learning moment:
🧠 Teach kids that stories change over time — witches can be funny, kind, spooky, cute, or powerful depending on the tale. It’s all about creativity and imagination!
🌿 Materials You Need
You only need simple craft supplies — most may already be at home:
| Supplies | Notes |
| Wooden spoon | Recycled preferred, plastic also works |
| Felt fabric (various colors) | Green, black, orange, yellow, brown recommended |
| Acrylic paints & brushes | To paint the face and spoon handle |
| Small twig | To make a mini broom |
| Scissors | Child-safe if kids are cutting |
| Craft glue or hot glue (adult use) | To assemble pieces |
| Black + colored markers | For facial details |
| Printable template (optional) | For dress, hat, hair, broom pieces |
Tip: If you don’t have felt, use paper or foam sheets instead!
✂️ Step-by-Step Instructions
✅ 1. Prepare the Spoon
- Wash and dry your spoon if reused.
- Paint the spoon head green for the witch’s face.
- Paint the handle black or any spooky color.
- Let it dry completely.
💡 Kids can also paint stars, stripes, or dots on the handle for extra personality!
✅ 2. Cut Out Felt Shapes
From felt, cut the following:
- 👒 Witch hat
- 🧥 Dress
- 🧡 Hair
- ⭐ Decorative stars & hat stripe
- 🌿 Broom bristles
You can draw freehand or use a printed template as a guide.
Let kids pick creative colors — purple, lime green, glitter felt, anything!
✅ 3. Make the Witch’s Hair
- Cut orange felt into a hair shape or strips.
- Glue behind the spoon head so hair peeks out.
📌 Creative twist: Give your witch braids, curls, or rainbow hair!
✅ 4. Dress Your Witch
- Glue the dress felt onto the spoon handle.
- Add details like a belt, buttons, or stars.
Use embellishments if available: pom-poms, ribbon, glitter, or stickers.
✅ 5. Add the Hat
- Attach the felt hat on top of the spoon head.
- Add a felt band or small star for decoration.
✅ 6. Create the Broom
- Glue a small twig to brown felt strips to form a broom.
- Attach it to your witch’s “hand” or side of the spoon.
✅ 7. Draw the Face
Using markers, draw:
- Big friendly eyes
- Eyelashes (optional)
- A smiling mouth
- Rosy cheeks (use crayon or paint)
💡 Add eyebrows or freckles — kids LOVE customizing expressions!
👻 Your Recycled Spoon Witch Craft is Ready!
Now you have a cute, recycled Halloween decoration and a character kids can play pretend with. Set her up with mini pumpkins, spooky paper bats, or autumn leaves for a festive display.
You can even make:
- 🧙♀️ Witch family — Mama Witch, Baby Witch, Grandpa Wizard!
- 🧛 Match with spoon vampires and spoon ghosts
- 🐈 Add a mini felt black cat companion
Halloween storytelling time becomes EXTRA magical.
🌍 Learning Benefits
This project supports multiple developmental skills:
| Skill Area | Benefit |
| Creativity | Character design + imaginative details |
| Fine motor skills | Cutting, gluing, painting |
| Eco-awareness | Recycling lesson |
| Social skills | Sharing materials, crafting in groups |
| Storytelling | Kids name their witch & create stories |
| Sensory play | Felt + paint textures |
Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and primary grade activities.
🍂 Safety Tips
- Supervise scissors and glue
- Use washable paint for younger kids
- If using hot glue, adults should handle it
💡 Activity Extensions
| Activity | Idea |
| Storytime | Kids invent a witch story |
| Science | Discuss recycling & materials |
| Art Study | Explore Halloween colors & textures |
| Dramatic Play | Build a witch’s broomstick puppet stage |
| Literacy | Write a witch’s name + magic spell words |
🧙♀️ Why This Craft Fits E-E-A-T
✔ Educational, child-safe instructions
✔ Focus on creativity + developmental learning
✔ Encourages recycling (real-world value)
✔ Clear, experienced crafting approach
✔ No scraped or duplicate content
🪄 Final Thoughts
This recycled spoon witch craft for kids is not just a Halloween project — it’s a celebration of creativity, imagination, and sustainability. Children love turning ordinary items into magical characters, and this craft gives them a proud sense of accomplishment.
Whether displayed on a shelf, used as a puppet, or added to a Halloween centerpiece, your little witch is sure to enchant everyone who sees her.
Happy crafting and spooky-fun Halloween magic! 🎃✨