Monday, September 26, 2011

How to Make a Besom (Witch's Broom)

A Besom (Witch's Broom) is a great way to spice up your fall decor. And, it is super easy to make!!
What you'll need:
Birch Twigs
Grapevine
Thick wood for handle
Wire for wrapping

~Gather a bunch of birch twigs and trim them down to the same basic length. 
~Find a strong stout stick for the handle. Traditionally it is made out of ash or hazel wood....I found a very cool crab apple branch with some sort of strong vine wrapped around it:
Too cool.
~Next, take your bunch of birch twigs and start gathering them into a bundle (with the thick ends at the top to be attached to the handle):
~Once you've got a nice thick bundle, fit the handle into the bunch and tightly wrap some floral wire around it in two different spots: wrap once near the end of the handle inside the twigs and another time near the thick end of the twigs up the handle a bit.


~Take some grapevine and wrap it around the areas with the wire.....just tuck the ends into the twigs and they should stay.
And, you've done it:

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9 comments:

  1. Hi Missy! What a fun how-to for Halloween decorating! It's sooo cool! Thanks so much for dropping by and joining the Tuesday To Do Party!!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  2. How fun is that? Would love to have you link this up to the Scatter Girls Fall Porch Link Up Party- going on right now! http://scattergirls.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-porch-linky-party.html

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  3. Thanks for sharing how to make that! It's very cute. I saw your post at Somewhat Simple blog

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  4. Love this! I had a similar idea but you beat me to it! Come link up to scrappy saturdays over at candacecreations.blogspot.com I'd love to see you there!

    Candace

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  5. That is wonderful! love the piece of wood you found for a handle. Great project! Thank you for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  6. Great idea! Thanks for sharing it.
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  7. Hi there, that's such a cute broom. I love the twisted handle. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris

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  8. Love this! So spooky looking. The best part about this I think is that it costs, umm... nothing! Awesome.

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