This is a simple fall craft you can customize easily. Feel free to make a few scarecrow friends to play with!
Supplies:
- Assorted construction paper - I used red, orange, brown and blue.
- Markers - I used pink and black.
- Googly eyes
- Yellow yarn or straw
- Glue or glue stick
- Tape
- Scissors
- Toilet paper roll
Directions:
- Cut the pants for the scarecrow about half or slightly over half the length of the TP roll. Wrap around the whole roll and either glue or tape in place.
- Add on the face. Stick on googly eyes, cut out nose and glue in place, draw on mouth and cheeks.
- Next, make the hat by cutting out a square about 5 inches by 5 inches. Fold the square in half to make a triangle, then once again to make another triangle. Tape the side of the triangle together to form the hat. Set the hat aside.
- Cut out patches in little squares. Glue the patches onto the hat and pants. Draw on lines with black marker to show the sewing marks.
- Cut an assortment of yellow yarn or straw and place onto the scarecrow's head. Use tape if needed to help hold it in place.
- Lastly, place the hat onto the scarecrow's head. If you want, bend the edges of the hat to give it a worn look.
Janelle Cumro-Sultzer lives in Overland Park with her husband, son and two dogs. She is a former health care executive director and is a mediator in Kansas, helping families in conflict. Janelle loves to focus on learning through play and getting messy with crafts.
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