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Halloween crafts are my absolute favorite! They bring out so much imagination, laughter, and creativity! Maybe that’s because October is my favorite month! Everything feels a little more magical and creative. Today’s blog post is all about a simple and adorable project: the Mini Witch Broom Craft, made from just three supplies — a brown pipe cleaner, 14 pony beads, and some yellow yarn.
This little broom is the perfect combination of spooky and sweet. It’s fun for kids, quick to make, and looks great as a classroom decoration or Halloween party favor. But the best part? It’s a sneak peek into our newest YouTube video, where we’ll show you exactly how to make one step by step!
🪄 A Magical Little Project for Little Hands
This isn’t your typical complicated craft project. Nope — this one is all about simple supplies and big imagination.
All you need are:
- 1 brown pipe cleaner
- 14 pony beads (mix of Halloween colors)
- Yellow yarn
And honestly? Watching kids string the beads and wrap the yarn is pure magic. You can almost see their creative confidence growing with every little step.
That’s it! These basic craft materials transform into something that looks like it flew right out of a storybook.
🎨 Why Kids Love This Craft
This mini broom is perfect for kids because it’s:
- Quick: You can make one in under 10 minutes.
- Colorful: The bright beads and yarn are so satisfying to mix and match.
- Imaginative: Kids love pretending it’s a real magic broom for tiny witches or wizard toys!
- Mess-Free: No glue, no paint — just fun and creativity.
I’ve seen this project spark storytelling, imaginative play, and even “broom flying races” in classrooms. (Yes, the brooms were “flying” across desks — and yes, there was plenty of giggling involved!)
💡 A Few Creative Ideas
Once you’ve made your first broom, you can:
- Try different yarn colors (orange, purple, green — so Halloween!)
- Make mini broom keychains or ornaments
- Use them as props for dolls or Halloween decorations
- Write each child’s name on a tag and tie it to their broom for a magical classroom display
🧹 Perfect for Classrooms or At-Home Fun
Teachers, this one’s for you! This craft is a dream for your October activity table or Halloween art station. It uses fine motor skills (threading beads, twisting yarn), helps children follow directions, and encourages creativity and color choice.
Parents, this is an awesome after-school or weekend project too. It’s low-cost, calming, and looks so cute when finished. Try hanging them on doorknobs, windows, or attaching them to trick-or-treat bags as Halloween decorations.
🧙 Add Some Classroom Magic
If you’re a teacher (or a parent who loves turning crafts into mini lessons), you can pair this project with:
- A Halloween-themed story time (like Room on the Broom or Meg and Mog)
- A counting or pattern-making activity using the pony beads
- A mini science talk about what “makes things fly”
It’s amazing how one little craft can open the door to so many learning moments.
🧡 Why You’ll Love This Craft
This little project brings together everything I love about crafting: creativity, color, and connection. It’s one of those rare crafts that kids of all ages can enjoy — from preschoolers to big kids — and it always turns out adorable.
There’s something so nostalgic about tiny Halloween brooms. They remind us of classic storybooks, crisp autumn days, and that little spark of imagination that makes crafting so special.
✨ Fun Facts About the Materials
Because I love sprinkling in a little learning fun, here are a few crafty facts that make this project even more interesting:
🧶 Yarn: More Than Just String!
Did you know yarn has been around for thousands of years? The oldest known yarn was discovered in a cave in Georgia (the country, not the state!) and is believed to be over 30,000 years old. That means people were crafting long before we even had pencils or paper! (Georgia National Tourism Administration).
🧮 Pony Beads: A 1950s Classic
Pony beads first became popular in the 1950s, originally used to decorate Native American regalia and later loved by kids for friendship bracelets. Their name came from the trade beads that early settlers used — some of which were even used in horse (pony) trades!
🧰 Pipe Cleaners: Not Just for Pipes
Pipe cleaners were first made to clean tobacco pipes (yep, really!), but crafters quickly realized they were perfect for bending and shaping into all sorts of things (“The Evolution of Pipe Cleaners: From Utility to Creativity”). Now, they’re one of the most versatile craft tools in classrooms everywhere!
🪄 Share Your Creation!
Ready to make your own Mini Witch Broom Craft?
🎥 Head over to our YouTube channel (Lady Lee Yoga) and watch the full tutorial!
You’ll see exactly how we twist, thread, and tie everything together.
While you’re there, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment your favorite broom colors!
We would love to see what combinations you choose!
And if you make one, tag @LadyLeeYoga on social media so we can feature your creation. Let’s fill the world with a little more Halloween magic — one tiny broom at a time. 🧹✨
🐾 Free Coloring Page: Our Studio Cats Witchy Broom Adventure!
Want to add a little extra Halloween fun to your craft time? 🎃
Download our exclusive Lady Lee Yoga Studio Cats coloring page, featuring our two magical kitties – Salem and Maleficent – each holding their very own witch’s broom!
Color it, post it, and tag @LadyLeeYoga on social media—I’d love to see how you bring Salem and Maleficent’s autumn practice to life!
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📖References
- Georgia National Tourism Administration. “Dzudzuana Cave.” Georgia Travel, https://georgia.travel/dzudzuana-cave
- “The Evolution of Pipe Cleaners: From Utility to Creativity.” The Nibby, 2024, https://thenibby.com/the-evolution-of-pipe-cleaners-from-utility-to-creativity/