How to Make Silly Sacrecrows
Scarecrows have been around for centuries, originally as a means for farmers to protect their crops. But scarecrows have evolved...
Scarecrows can be whimsical and fun and can be used for adding interest to the garden. Scarecrows are not
hard or expensive to make. With simple items collected from around the house, you can help your kids create
a silly scarecrow of their very own.
Recycle
Look for an old long-sleeved shirt and pair of jeans or overalls. Of course, this is a silly scarecrow so the wackier the clothes, the better. An old pillowcase makes a great scarecrow head. If you want the scarecrow to have hair,
yarn works well or even better, an old wig. For facial features, kids can use waterproof markers, or they can glue on buttons and similar items. Find a hat, a straw one if you have it. For additional interest, you can even use an old
pair of shoes or boots for the feet. You'll also need some leaves, rags, hay or straw for the stuffing and something to stake the scarecrow up with.
Other Silly Scarecrow Ideas
Create a miniature scarecrow using some of the kid's old clothing. Nearly any long-sleeved shirt will work; however, overalls work best for the bottoms. A small pillowcase or large piece of fabric should be used for the head, which will be stuffed with crumpled newspaper and tied off. Next, send the kids off to find two large sticks to support the scarecrow.
Fasten the sticks together with twine into a T-shape. Slide the shirt onto the top of the support (with arms spread out)
and tie off the bottom and wrists. Let the kids crumple up some newspaper and help them stuff it into the shirt. Tie the bottoms of the overalls and then let the kids fill the legs with newspaper. Place the support into the overalls, securing with the straps and using a belt or twine around the waist. Place the head on top of the support and tie it
on as well. Give the kids some markers and let them create a funny face. Add a hat and place your silly scarecrow
in the garden.
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