Ten easy steps to create a Paperback book folded Halloween Witch 

 
 

Looking to add a touch of spooky-cute charm to your Halloween decorations? Learn how to repurpose an old paperback book into an adorable witch with this easy step by step tutorial.

To start creating your bewitching Halloween witch, you'll need to gather a few essential supplies. Don't worry, nothing too complicated or hard to find. 

First and foremost, you'll need a paperback book. Look for a book with a spine that's sturdy enough to hold its shape when folded. Choose a book that you don't mind transforming into a work of art, as it will become the foundation of your witch.

Here's a handy list of what you'll need to get started:

Supplies needed:

  • Paperback book (new or used)

  • 1 ½ wooden round ball

  • Acrylic or Spray Paint

  • Doll Hair or Pipe Cleaners

  • Buttons, ribbon or other embellishments

  • Felt for the Hat

  • Dowel Rod or Wooden Skewer

  • Raffia

  • Hot Glue


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Step One:

To transform a folded paperback book into a bewitching Halloween witch, the first step is to fold the book into a witch shape. This process may seem daunting at first, but with a little patience and creativity, you'll be amazed at the enchanting result.

  1. Tear off the covers on the book.

  2. Tear about 175-200 pages - leaving the spine intact

  3. Fold your paperback book into a witch shape

Remember to keep the folds neat and even, ensuring that each page aligns with the one before it. This will help create a cohesive and visually pleasing shape for your witch. I usually do this step while watching television.  

Step Two

Either spray paint or paint the outside of the book.

Step Three

Make the arms and paint up to about ½” at the ends (these are the hands)

 
 

Step Four

Hot glue the 1 ½” wooden round ball to the top of the paperback book

Step Five

Add the hair (either Doll Hair or Pipe Cleaners)

 
 

Step Six

Add either buttons or any embellishments you choose


Step Seven

Make the Witch’s Broom

  1. Paint the dowel rod or wooden skewer either brown or black

  2. Take about 2-3 pieces of raffia (you can also use strips of the paperback book instead of raffia) and fold in half. Hot glue about a a 2” to 2 ½” loop around the dowel rod

  3. Glue as much of the raffia as you want (the more raffia - the fuller looking the broom is)

 
 

Step Eight

Hot glue the broom to the paperback book witch’s hands

 
 


Step Nine

Make the paperback book witch’s Hat.  Click here for the Pattern

  1. Cut out the two pieces from any color felt that you want

  2. Make the cone shape and using a piece of chalk, make the circle of the cone onto the brim of the hat

  3. Cut a slit in the circle and cut triangles from the center to the edge of the chalked circle

  4. Add hot glue and press the cone onto the brim of the hat

 
 

Step Ten

Hot glue the witch’s hat and add a ribbon around the edge of the hat.

You can also add a cape, collar of lace or how ever you’d like to dress up your paperback book folded witch!

Transforming a folded paperback book into a bewitching Halloween witch is a fantastic way to unleash your creativity and indulge in a fun craft project. By gathering the necessary supplies, folding the book into a witch shape, and adding a hat, and personalized decorations, you can create a unique masterpiece that will captivate and enchant all who see it. 

Remember, don't be afraid to let your imagination run wild and add your own personal touch to your witch. This is your opportunity to showcase your creativity and make it truly one-of-a-kind. Once your witch is complete, proudly display it in your home or gift it to a loved one as a thoughtful Halloween.


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