Halloween season means costumes, pumpkins, spooky decorations, and of course — fun crafts for kids! Children love making friendly little monsters, ghosts, witches, and pumpkins, and nothing excites them more than turning everyday household objects into magical creations. Today’s project is a perfect example of creative recycling: a cute Recycled Spoon Witch Craft that kids can make using an old wooden spoon.
Wooden spoons are normally found in the kitchen, but with a little imagination, paint, and felt, they can be transformed into adorable characters. This easy Halloween craft lets kids turn a spoon into a friendly witch, complete with a broom and a colorful hat. It’s a wonderful hands-on activity for classrooms, holiday workshops, playdates, and cozy craft evenings at home.
This craft is inspired by the classic Halloween witch theme. Green-faced witches became iconic through early films and fairy-tale illustrations, and today kids instantly recognize them as a symbol of Halloween. But instead of a scary witch, this project focuses on a cute and friendly character — making it perfect even for little ones who prefer fun over spooky!
Let’s gather our supplies and get started.
Why This Craft is Perfect for Kids
Crafting is more than just fun — it supports learning and development. Children learn to cut, glue, follow steps, and express creativity. This activity also:
- Encourages fine-motor skills
- Promotes recycling & eco-awareness
- Helps kids follow multi-step instructions
- Boosts imagination and pretend play
- Builds confidence through hands-on success
This spoon witch can also be used as:
- A Halloween puppet
- A shelf decoration
- Part of a Halloween display
- A storytelling character
- Party décor or a gift
Older children can add more details, while younger ones can enjoy simple sticking and painting. It’s a gentle, creative craft suitable for ages 3+ with supervision.
Supplies You Will Need
To make this recycled spoon witch, gather the following:
- Wooden dessert spoon (used or new)
- Colored felt — black, orange, brown, yellow (or any colors you like)
- Small twig or craft stick (for the broom)
- Acrylic paint (green or any witch skin tone)
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Craft glue/fabric glue
- Fabric marker or chalk
- Black Sharpie or marker
Optional:
- Googly eyes
- Glitter glue for decoration
- Playdough or clay to stand the spoon witch upright
Tip: If you don’t have felt, you can use colored paper or foam sheets.
Step-By-Step Instructions (Kid-Friendly Guide)
1. Prepare Your Spoon
Begin by painting the spoon. The bowl (rounded top) will become the witch’s face, and the handle will become her body.
- Paint the spoon green or another magical color
- Let it dry completely
- Add a second coat if needed
You can also leave the handle unpainted if you prefer the natural wood look.
2. Create the Witch’s Broom
A witch is never complete without her broom!
- Take the small felt rectangle (brown)
- Apply glue to one short side
- Place the twig or craft stick on the glued edge
- Roll the felt around the twig and secure with glue
You now have a mini broom ready to help your witch fly!
3. Make the Witch’s Hat
Cut the hat shape from black felt and the hat band from yellow felt.
- Glue the yellow band above the brim
- Set the hat aside
Kids can decorate the hat with glitter or felt stars if they like.
4. Add the Hair
Cut orange felt pieces for the hair — one base piece and one fringe piece.
- Glue the hair base around the top curve of the spoon
- Add the fringe piece on the front
This gives your witch a cute hairstyle! You can make long pigtails, braids, or curls depending on your child’s imagination.
5. Attach the Hat
Stick the felt hat above the hair fringe, covering the top of the spoon head. Make sure the hat sits nicely and looks magical.
6. Add the Witch’s Face
Use a black Sharpie to draw:
- Eyes (or glue googly eyes)
- Nose
- Smiling mouth
Encourage kids to explore expressions — a wicked grin, happy face, cute smile, or cheeky smirk!
7. Dress the Witch
Cut a small dress shape from black felt and glue it onto the spoon handle. You can add details like:
- Belt
- Buttons
- Stars
- Decorative trim
8. Give Her a Broom to Hold
Glue the broom diagonally across the dress. Hold it in place for a few seconds to secure.
9. Make Her Stand
To display your spoon witch, press the bottom of the spoon into playdough or clay. Or hang it as a decoration!
Your adorable recycled spoon witch is ready!
Fun Ways to Use This Craft
- Set up a Halloween puppet theater and tell a story
- Display on a mantel or window shelf
- Use as table décor for Halloween parties
- Create a family of witches with different colors
- Pair with pumpkin, ghost, and bat spoon crafts for a full set
Kids can also decorate broomsticks, add tiny accessories, or create a mini cauldron prop.
Safety & Craft Tips for Parents and Teachers
- Use child-safe scissors
- Help younger kids with glue and cutting
- Cover the table with newspaper before painting
- Encourage free creativity — no craft has to look “perfect”
- Discuss recycling and creative reuse while making this craft
This project also opens conversations about storytelling, imagination, and positive character themes like courage, friendship, and magic.