Looking for a fun and affordable way to add some spooky charm to your Halloween décor? This Dollar Store Cutting Board Witch is the perfect DIY project!
Made with inexpensive supplies like craft sticks, chenille stems, and a wooden cutting board, this craft comes together in about 30 minutes. Display her on a tiered tray, your mantle, or as part of a Halloween centerpiece. This little witch is sure to cast a spell on your guests.
Cutting Board Witch Craft Project Tutorial
Why You’ll Love This Craft
- Budget-Friendly: All supplies are from the Dollar Store.
- Quick: Takes only about 30 minutes to complete.
- Customizable: Swap ribbon colors, change hair style, or add extra spooky embellishments.
- Kid-Friendly: With a little supervision, kids can help paint, glue, or add features.
Materials You’ll Need for This Halloween Witch Craft
- Craft Stick, Jumbo
- Craft Stick, Regular
- Unfinished Wooden Cutting Board
- Spider Ring
- Ribbon, Black Gingham
- Chenille Stems, Orange
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Muted Light Green, Black, Grey
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Permanent Black Marker
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Step by Step Instructions for Making a Cutting Board Halloween Witch
Step One – Prep the Cutting Board
Gather all supplies. Place the jumbo craft stick toward the top of the cutting board and draw a line with a pencil to mark the brim of the hat. Measure and mark the jumbo craft stick to 4.5” long with a pencil. Trim the ends of the craft stick with scissors.
Step Two – Make the Witch’s Nose
Trim a jumbo craft stick into a pointed nose shape with scissors. Cut the end from a regular craft stick, and glue onto the nose as a wart. Paint the nose and wart with muted light green acrylic craft paint. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
Step Three – Paint the Face
Basecoat the bottom half of the cutting board with muted light green acrylic craft paint. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
Step Four – Paint the Hat
Basecoat the top half of the cutting board and the jumbo craft stick with black acrylic craft paint. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary. Attach the craft stick hat brim to the to the witch with a glue gun and glue sticks.
ModPodge Rocks has some great tips for using acrylic craft paints here.
Step Five – Create Witch Hair
To create the witch’s hair, cut two orange chenille stems in half with scissors. Twist the four pieces together in the middle and then bend the bundle in half. Repeat with two additional chenille stems.
Step Six – Add Features
Attach two wiggle eyes and the nose to the witch with a glue gun and glue sticks. Glue the two bunches of chenille stem hair to the left and right sides of the witch’s hat brim.
Step Seven – Draw the Smile
Draw on a crooked smile with a permanent black marker.
Step Eight – Paint the Spider
Using scissors, remove the ring portion from a plastic jeweled spider ring. Roughly paint the spider legs with grey acrylic craft paint, letting some of the black show through. Set aside to dry.
Step Nine – Make the Bow
Tie a bow with black gingham ribbon. Fishtail the ends by cutting out triangular notches, which gives a finished look and prevents the ribbon from fraying.
Step Ten – Finish the Hat
Attach the bow to the witch’s hat with a glue gun and glue sticks. To finish, glue the jeweled spider to the center of the bow.
FAQs
Can I make this witch with kids?
Yes! With adult supervision for the hot glue, kids can help paint, glue, and decorate the witch.
Do I have to use a Dollar Store cutting board?
No. You can use any small wooden cutting board or even a wooden plaque. Just adjust the sizing as needed.
What other ribbons would look good?
Try orange and black polka dots, purple satin, or even burlap ribbon for a rustic Halloween vibe.
Can I make this witch waterproof for outdoor décor?
If you want to display it outside, seal it with a clear acrylic spray to protect from moisture.
How can I customize this witch?
You can give her different hair colors with chenille stems, swap the spider for a bat or pumpkin embellishment, or even add glitter for extra sparkle.
This Dollar Store Cutting Board Witch Craft Project is such a fun way to bring Halloween magic into your home without spending much money or time. She’s whimsical, festive, and makes a great addition to tiered tray décor or seasonal displays.
Want more fun Halloween crafts? Check out these projects:
- Hocus Pocus Black Flame Candle
- Hazel the Hallowe’en Witch Apple Head Doll
- Cheesecloth Ghost
- Hocus Pocus Craft Stick Tombstones
- Origami Pumpkin Basket
- Egg Carton Bat
- Foam Clay Ghost
- Halloween Treat Bags
- Hocus Pocus Book of Spells
- Paper Halloween Bookmarks
- Clay Halloween Charms
- Glitter Candy Corn Pin
Love this idea? Save this Dollar Store Cutting Board Witch craft to your Halloween board so you can make it later!
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