Friday, October 2, 2009

Fun Halloween Craft

I thought it would be fun to start this month off with a "spooktacular" craft! Some of you may recognize this from last year, but I have a lot of new readers who probably haven't seen it...so I decided to repost it.

I started off with a cheap dollar store broom, lots and lots of ribbon and trim, and my trusty go-to-gal...my hot glue gun.


I wrapped the handle first. I used a bit of hot glue at the top, some in the middle, and a bit at the bottom to keep all those layers from slipping. Then starting at the bottom of the handle I added big loops of ribbon and strips of ribbon all around the perimeter. I just kept adding layers and layers of it till I got the look I was going for. Lastly, I topped it off with some pom pom fringe. You could pretty much use anything you have on hand for this project....just have fun with it!


So...what do you think of my wicked cute tricked out broom? This became one of my very favorite halloween decorations last year. I am in the process of pulling out all the bins and getting it all put up. That's one of my goals for this weekend. Hopefully, by Sunday night I will have it done and ready to show. I can't wait to share it with you!

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39 comments:

  1. nina@themissadventuresofninaOctober 2, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    LOve it!!! I saw this going back on your older post and though it was Genius!

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  2. Kim's TreasuresOctober 2, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    TOO CUTE!!!

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  3. mommynoodlesOctober 2, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    love your "TRICKED" out broom,it was a "TREAT" for you to share it w/ us newbies!! lol
    Natalie,

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  4. PatriciaOctober 2, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    You rock!
    This is adorable!
    Thanks for reposting it for your newbies!

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  5. Patty B.October 2, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Waaaay cute ! ! !

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  6. Wes and TracyOctober 2, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Really cute!

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  7. JeanetteOctober 2, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    i love that...excellent idea!

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 2, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    I think that is the cutest Halloween decoration I have seen so far! I love all the ribbons you added.

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  9. KileenOctober 2, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    So cute!!

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  10. ginacrotts.jamberrynails.netOctober 2, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    very cute and very easy!

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  11. nana rosieOctober 2, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Thought your idea to "pimp my broom" was soooo cute!

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  12. BLJ Graves StudioOctober 2, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    That is so cute!!!

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  13. AmandaOctober 2, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    It is too cute! Love the colors and the ribbon!

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  14. Kendra @ Domestic Princess in TrainingOctober 2, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Hey!

    Your broom turned out FAB’ it’s sure to put any witch in a good mood! What a fun and different idea.

    Thought I would let ya know I’ve I just did a day long Halloween Extravaganza over at my blog. I posted Halloween themed blogs several times throughout the day to celebrate October 1st. Tons of Halloween goodness to look at if your interested :0)

    http://domesticprincessintraining.blogspot.com

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  15. NicoleOctober 2, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    I love it...you always have the coolest ideas!

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  16. Amanda @ Serenity NowOctober 2, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can work wonders with some glue and ribbon, girlie!

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  17. StaceyOctober 2, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Thank you for reposting this. I am fairly new and wouldn't have known about it otherwise. Very cute!! I don't know how you do it. I wouldn't be able to look at a broom and think....what if I added ribbon?

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  18. AP MommyOctober 2, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    That is adorable! What a fun project.

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  19. PamelaOctober 2, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    That is stinkin cute and I so have to break down and go to the $1 store. My boys have been begging me.

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  20. Domestic Goddess..Diva sometimesOctober 2, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    That's so cute!

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  21. Ribbonwood CottageOctober 2, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    This is adorable! I'm so glad you reposted this. I am new to your blog...and love it by the way...so I'm glad you showed this again. What a great quick little decoration. It is great!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  22. Mother HoodOctober 3, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    SHUT UP! That is the cutest Halloween broom EVER!

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  23. The Elegant ThrifterOctober 3, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    This is so cute. It would also be a cute prop for a Halloween Witch costume with coordinating ribbons and colors. Stan

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  24. AnonymousOctober 3, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    That looks awesome. What a great rainy day craft, hmmmm, might have to find myself some ribbon and a broom. Love it!!

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  25. Made In The SouthOctober 3, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    SOOO Cute!!!

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  26. UnknownOctober 3, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Sooo cute! I love it!

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  27. Jennifer {Studio JRU}October 3, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    My goodness that is so darn cute!!

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  28. Lindsey October 3, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    I love the broom! What a cute idea! I just nominated you for the creative blogger award go check it out here!!! http://lindseyscraftlist.blogspot.com/2009/10/kreativ-blogger-award.html

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  29. KristiOctober 3, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    hello amanda! thanks for sharing all of your lovely crafts with us. i am so glad i found your blog. i received an award today and i wanted to pass it onto you! come to my blog and you can pick it up.

    have a blessed day,
    kristi

    JUST SIMPLY SOUTHERN
    justsimplysouthern.blogspot.com

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  30. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comOctober 4, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    That is DARLING! So cute and creative. I love it!

    XOOX
    Jen

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  31. Lemondrops Simple StuffOctober 4, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    That is a great idea! Love your selection of ribbon! Thanks for sharing.

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  32. Mandi ShandiOctober 4, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Hey friend! Sorry I have been out of touch for a spell. Crazy busy as usual. My jaw dropped when I say what you did to those pumpkins. Hello love! And the headboard is to.die.for. You should toot your own horn for those projects! They look fantastic!

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  33. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowOctober 4, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Super super cute - I love al the ribbon.

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  34. {Rebecca Fellows}October 5, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Oh, I must've missed this one last year. IT IS SO CUTE!

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  35. All Things CherishOctober 6, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    That is ADORABLE! I'm definintely going to have to steal this idea and make on of my own. Thanks for sharing!

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  36. AmandaOctober 7, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    possibly my favorite halloween craft ever.

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  37. Ele at abitofpinkheavenOctober 8, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    What a cute project!

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  38. Girly StuffOctober 13, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    I neeeeeeeeeed one!

    I will work on this.

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  39. STFSeptember 30, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Well Done!!


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