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Hocus Pocus Crafts: Spellbinding Ideas for Halloween Fun!

Add a touch of magic to your Halloween crafting with these Hocus Pocus crafts. You’ll conjure up the 3 Sanderson sisters, the spellbook and so much more!

Hocus Pocus Crafts and SVG cut files

Released in 1993, the movie Hocus Pocus is known for its humorous and whimsical take on witchcraft, as well as its memorable performances by the cast.

Although it received mixed reviews when first released, it has become a cult classic and a must-watch part of Halloween movie marathons. The movie is so popular, that they created a sequel 29 years later—Hocus Pocus 2.

Is the movie Hocus Pocus a regular part of your Halloween celebration? Did you squeal with delight when you heard about the sequel? Then you may be a big enough fan to create ALL of these amazing Hocus Pocus crafts I’ve found for you!

Fun Facts about Hocus Pocus

Before we get to the magical crafts, here are some fun facts you may not know about the movie franchise:

  • The original title of the movie was “Halloween House” and it was a much darker, scarier plot.
  • Jennifer Lopez auditioned for the part of Sarah Sanderson.
  • The fountain in the movie is the same one that is in the beginning of the show Friends. It isn’t actually in NYC, but rather in Burbank, California at the Warner Bros Studio.
  • Rosie O’Donnell turned down the part of Mary Sanderson because she didn’t want to play a witch.
  • The song “Come Little Children” that Sarah sings in the movie was written by the same man who wrote the love theme for Titanic, “My Heart Will Go On.” Oh, and Sarah Jessica Parker really did sing the song!
  • It took 9 black cats and a robot to portray Binx in his cat form.
  • They had to create a new wardrobe for the Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus 2. The original outfits had deteriorated over the years.

Want more fun facts about the movies? Take a look at this People article, and this list on Business Insider.

Let’s get back to the magical list of Hocus Pocus crafts I promised you! You’ll be able to recreate all of your favorite characters, including the witches Winifred, Mary and Sarah Sanderson; Thackery Binx; and Binx in his cat form.

You’ll also make some other memorable items from the movie, including Winifred’s spellbook (Manual of Witchcraft and Alchemy), and the black flame candle.

Scroll down now to get craft ideas for both adults and children along with some FREE cutting machine files to use in your crafting.

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hocus pocus craft sticks
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Hocus Pocus Craft Sticks

Get your kids involved in the crafting fun with these Hocus Pocus craft stick ideas. There are instructions for making all 3 Sanderson sisters, the black flame candle and the spellbook.
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hocus pocus spell book diy
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Spellbook

Create a realistic version of Winnie's book of spells using air dry clay, Mod Podge and paint!
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halloween perler beads

Hocus Pocus Perler Beads

Get perler bead patterns for the Sanderson sisters, Thackery Binx, and the spellbook.
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Sanderson B&B Sign

"Children Stay Free"—I love it! If you have a laser cutter, use this tutorial to create this fun sign. Don't have a laser cutter? You could use a Cricut or create a stencil for the writing.
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Hocus Pocus Binx Cat Spell Sign
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Binx Cat Spell Sign

This sign features the spell that transformed Thackery Binx into the cherished black cat. It was created using a stencil, but you could also write it out by hand.
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Making Billy's Tombstone From Hocus Pocus
www.farbulouscreations.com

Billy Butcherson’s Tombstone

Using scenes from the movie, Ron recreated Billy's tombstone using wood and a laser cutter. It turned out awesome!
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easy hocus pocus sanderson sisters gnomes using socks
rufflesandrainboots.com

Sanderson Sister Gnomes

You know I love a good gnome project! Sarah created these no-sew Sanderson sister gnomes using striped thigh high socks.
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diy black flame candle hocus pocus
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Black Flame Candle

You won't need the fat from a hanged man to make this DIY Black Flame Candle. Just a pillar candle, carving tool and paint.
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hocus pocus halloween felt bookmarks
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Hocus Pocus Bookmarks

Your kids can keep track of their place in the book they are reading with their very own felt Sanderson sister bookmark!
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Hocus Pocus Crochet Pillow
www.dbykey.com

Hocus Pocus Crochet Pillow

Get out your yarn and crochet hook to make this Hocus Pocus pillow featuring the unmistakable hair of the Sanderson sisters!
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hocus pocus portraits
Kiki DiY’s

Hocus Pocus Portraits

Make some vintage Halloween decor with these fun Sanderson sister portraits.
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Hocus Pocus Wreath

Show your love of the Hocus Pocus movies with this DIY deco mesh wreath for Halloween.
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thackery binx footprint sign diy
@kraftikellii (screenshot from video)

Thackery Binx Footprint Sign

Easily turn your child's footprint into a black cat. Then add a fun quote from Thackery Binx.
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Hocus Pocus Sanderson Witch Pumpkins
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Hocus Pocus Pumpkins

Create Sanderson witch pumpkins this year They are super easy to make and perfect no-carve pumpkins for Halloween.
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Crochet by Coraggio

Crochet Spell Book Cover

Create a book cover that looks just like the one from the movie using the free crochet pattern found on Ravelry.
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Hocus Pocus craft sanderson sisters free pdf pattern
meandmyinklings.com

Hocus Pocus Cauldron

You can create a little Halloween decor with this felt project. All 3 Sanderson witches gathered around their cauldron!
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black cat clay pot craft
diyandfun.com

Clay Pot Binx

Make your own Binx from the movie using a clay pot! Get more black cat crafts.
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sanderson sisters diy puppets
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Sanderson Sisters Puppets

Your kids can put on a Hocus Pocus play for your with these DIY Sanderson sister puppets!
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Bunch of Hocus Pocus Keepsake Idea - footprint sanderson sisters
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Bunch of Hocus Pocus

Add your kid's footprints to the free "Bunch of Hocus Pocus" printable provided. Add the hats and you have a fun Halloween witch keepsake!
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hocus pocus spell book craft
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Craft Stick Spell Book

Not ready to make the detailed clay book or the crochet book above? Make this craft stick version that still looks pretty awesome!
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Sanderson Sisters Spoons DIY
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Sanderson Sisters Spoons

Turn plain wooden spoons into Winnie, Mary, and Sarah Sanderson! I love that they have glitter glue embellishments.
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Hocus Pocus handprint craft for kids
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Hocus Pocus Handprints

Add this fun idea to your list of handprint crafts! Each sister is created with a different method of painting the hand.
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hocus pocus tomato cage witches diy
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Hocus Pocus Tomato Cage Witches

Decorate your yard for Halloween with these tomato cage Sanderson sister witches. Place them around a cauldron to spook trick-or-treaters!
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Free Cutting Machine Files

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free halloween svg file for hocus pocus diy tote bag
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Hocus Pocus Tote Bag

Use the free "It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus" svg file to create this cute tote bag featuring Binx.
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Hocus Pocus Mason Jar

"Oh look. Another glorious morning. Makes me sick" – Winifred Sanderson
Add this free cut file to a black painted mason jar for a fun decoration.
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Hocus Pocus Spell Porch Sign

Add the cat spell to a large sign for a great Halloween porch decoration!
"Twist the bones and bend the back
Itch-it-a-cop-it-a-mel-a-ka-mys-ti-ca
Trim him of his baby fat
Itch-it-a-cop-it-a-mel-a-ka-mys-ti-ca
Give him fur black as black, just like this."
– Sanderson sisters
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diy hocus pocus t-shirt -free svg file
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Hocus Pocus T-Shirt

Wear this Hocus Pocus shirt with pride this Halloween! Get the free cut file featuring the three witches.
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diy starbucks cup hocus pocus svg file
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Starbucks Cup

Turn your Starbucks cup into a Hocus Pocus cup with this free svg. It will look as if the Sanderson sisters are adding the Starbucks logo to their cauldron!
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www.perfectstylishcuts.com

Hocus Pocus Mug

Hocus Pocus I Need Coffee To Focus—such a cute saying for a mug, don't you think?
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hocus pocus come we fly pillow
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Hocus Pocus Pillow

Get 6 free Hocus Pocus SVG files on this site.
  • Come we fly (shown)
  • It's just a bunch of hocus pocus, featuring a black cat
  • "I smell children"
  • A logo for Sanderson Sisters Coffee Company
  • Eye put a spell on you, with the spellbook
  • Hocus Pocus, come we fly, featuring flying witches
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its just a bunch of hocus pocus porch sign
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Halloween Porch Sign

Here is another fun porch sign to create with your cutting machine. “It just a bunch of Hocus Pocus”
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hocus pocus hoodie svg cut file
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Hocus Pocus Sweatshirt

"Lit the black flame candle" arranged in the shape of a candle. It looks great on this sweatshirt!
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Hocus Pocus DIY Witches Wanted Sign
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Witches Wanted Sign

Are you looking to make a Hocus Pocus sign for your Halloween decor? Try this witches wanted sign!
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hocus pocus pillow free svg file
www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com

Spell Pillow

The free cut file for this DIY features the Sanderson sisters with "I put a spell on you." I love the use of the glitter vinyl!
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hocus pocus glasses - free cut files
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Hocus Pocus Drink Glasses

With this free cut file, you can create fun drinking glasses for your next viewing of Hocus Pocus or a Halloween party!
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diy hocus pocus hoodie svg file
threelittlegoats.com

Hocus Pocus Hoodie

Children stay free at the Sanderson Bed & Breakfast! Get the free SVG file and make your own sweatshirt featuring this fun idea.
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Hocus Pocus Witches Welcome Sign
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Welcome Sign

Proudly display a Hocus Pocus sign on your front door and let everyone know that witches are welcome!
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