I have another Halloween craft idea for you--constructing a witch broom, or besom. (I'd love to take credit for this one, but I saw it somewhere else first--honestly can't remember where.) Traditionally, besoms are used to sweep away negative energy, and they are also used in handfasting ceremonies. We keep a broom on the outside entrances to our homes, as it is supposed to offer protection. Did you know you're not supposed to bring an old broom to a new house? It's bad luck! All Hallow's Eve is also the witch's New Year; a great time to make a new broom for your hearth. Don't feel like constructing your own? I found some beautiful brooms on Etsy, HERE.
To make your broom, or besom, you will need:
1. Do you already have some rosemary growing in your garden? If not, sprigs can be purchased at your local grocery store.
2. A small branch approximately 2-3' in length. This branch fell from a tree in a windstorm, and I was only too happy to take it home. According to lore, if you remove anything from a growing tree, you need to offer something else (like a little crystal) in return as thanks.
3. Twine for wrapping your sprigs. (I used hemp twine.) Wrap tightly!
4. A ribbon is optional! I used single faced satin ribbon, but I would recommend double faced if you have it.
I had my husband drill a hole in the top of my branch, so I could hang our besom from our bookshelves.
Have fun!
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3 comments:
This is so cute! I have the last of my rosemary growing in a pot on my deck. I am going to see if I can make one for myself.
Thanks.
Cute,cute,cute!!!! I love this idea and I am going right out to the garden and cutting down some of my rosemary that is left and making one of these. Keep on with these great ideas, I LOVE them!!!!! Your house is going to be so cute before the season is over with :)
This is a great idea. I was just looking at my rosemary plants wishing I could do something with it before winter took it away ..
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