This moving paper flying witch craft idea for Halloween will bring the fun to your Arty Crafty Kids Halloween-themed crafty time this spooky season!
Our adorable witch will capture the imaginations of children of all ages, even preschoolers!
Crafting this Halloween project is incredibly simple, offering kids a super fun opportunity to engage their fine motor skills as they trace, cut, and create their way to a playful paper make.
With this craft, children can not only exercise their creativity but also get a taste of the principles of simple engineering.
The result is an immersive, fun, and easy-to-make Halloween experience that will leave both kids and adults enchanted by their own little flying witch.
Our flying witch craft for Halloween forms part of a growing series of flying paper crafts for kids, that also includes the Flying Rocketship, 3D Hot Air Balloon and 3D Flying Kite.
How to Make the Paper Flying Witch Craft Idea for Halloween
Materials you need:
- Black Card Stock
- White Card Stock or Paper for Printing
- Colored Pieces of Scrap Card Stock (for the Witch)
- A Coloring Medium
- Black Yarn or String
- Hole Puncher
- Scissors
- Black Marker Pen
- White Acrylic Pen
- Pencil
- Glue Stick
- Flying Witch Template (members will need to login to access the template)
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Let’s Make a Flying Witch!
Prepare the Background
Step 1: Color in the moon and stars template.
Children can use any coloring medium from crayons to paint.
Once they’ve colored in the moon and stars, carefully cut out the elements from the template.
Step 2: Create the starry night backdrop.
Glue the moon to the bottom of a piece of black card stock and use the space above for the stars.
As an optional extra, use a white acrylic pen or white paint to draw little white dots between in the stars.
This not only creates the impression of distant stars but also adds contrast; nicely filling the blank space.
Step 3: Create two symmetrical holes.
Once the starry night back drop is complete, use a hole puncher to create two holes on either side of the backdrop.
Assembling the Paper Witch
Step 4: Trace the witch elements onto colored card stock.
Trace the triangular body piece twice onto contrasting pieces of card stock.
Alternatively, simply color in the witch elements.
Step 5: Add stripes for contrast to the witch’s body.
Cut one of the body pieces into strips and glue them to the other body element.
Step 6: Assemble the witch’s hat, hair and face.
Glue the hat on top of the hair and then both pieces directly onto the head shape.
Glue the eye onto the head shape and use a black marker pen to draw a little smile.
Step 7: Assemble the witch.
Glue the head, body and leg together to create the witch!
Step 8: Assemble the broomstick.
Glue the brush onto the end of the stick and cut little insertions into the brush to create a bristley effect.
Step 9: Glue a stand of string or yarn to the broomstick.
Next, turn the witch over and glue or tape a strand of string or yarn to the broomstick.
Step 10: Thread the strands through the holes on the starry backdrop.
Turn the witch over and thread either end of the strand through their nearest hole.
Step 11: Tie the strands in a knot.
Turn the backdrop over and tie the strands into a knot.
Step 12: The Paper Flying Witch Craft Idea for Halloween is complete!
Now the witch can fly over the moon by simply pulling the the yarn strand backwards and forwards from behind the backdrop.
More Fun and Engaging Halloween Crafts for Kids to Make:
Halloween is a time when young imaginations run wild, and creativity knows no bounds.
In addition to the Paper Flying Witch Craft, there’s a treasure trove of other exciting Halloween crafts waiting to be discovered. From spooky bobble ghosts to friendly Frankenstein puppets that dance with glee, these crafts offer endless opportunities for kids to express their Halloween spirit.
Dive into the world of ghoulishly delightful DIY projects and let your little ones explore their artistic talents while crafting memorable Halloween decorations and keepsakes.
