Broomstick Place Card Holders for Your Halloween Tablescape

Directions

1. From the naturally bent end of a raffia clump, snip off a piece roughly the right size for the broom's bristle tip.
2. Grip the bristle ends firmly, then wrap yarn or jute thread around and around the uncut top, beginning about 3/4 to 1 inch from the edge.
3. When the wrapping looks good, tie the thread securely and apply a small dab of Fabri-tac glue to prevent loosening.
4. Gently separate some raffia at the top, then push the pointed end of the candy apple stick about an inch into the gap. If it seems loose, put a drop of Fabri-tac or hot glue on the stick before reinserting.
5. Remove the stick and apply dark wood stain to its visible part. Skip staining if you are using twigs instead.
6. Cut a thin strip of paper or card stock, snip a small notch at one end, and write the guest's name with a gold Sharpie.
7. Put a small amount of hot glue on the label's end and wrap it around the stick just below the raffia. Optionally, wrap a ribbon around the yarn to conceal it.