You can create a shortcut (1×1 widget) to widgets with this application. The widget will appear with a cool animation by tapping the shortcut.

Video from http://octoba.net/archives/20140527-android-app-popupwidget2-314562.html
Demo & Tutorial: http://youtu.be/3IjMdw1TgYI

Now this supports:
– creating shortcut to one or multiple widgets
– 20 or more internal background skins
– plenty options for the popping up animation and behavior.
– TASKER action plugin.

Main benefits of using popup widget:

1. Save memory and battery used by the widgets on your launcher
2. Save the space of home screen
3. Better scroll performance of launcher
4. Create your own UI