DIY Paper Scarecrow

Creating a DIY paper scarecrow is a fun and whimsical way to add some festive charm to your home or garden! Feel free to customize your scarecrow with different patterns and accessories to make it uniquely yours. Once it's done, proudly display your handmade creation and enjoy the smiles it brings to everyone who sees it!

Supplies for scarecrow craft

• Colored construction paper in multiple colors
• Hay or twine
• Paper glue
• Stapler
• Button(s)
• Permanent marker
• Googly eyes

How to make a paper scarecrow craft

You will begin by cutting your colored paper down to the preferred size. For this example, I cut my piece to 10cm wide. You can definitely make these in a variety of sizes if you prefer.

Once you have your core piece cut to length, you will staple the ends together to create a cylinder shape. Once you have that secure, you will cut the second color of paper in a slightly shorter length. You will attach it over the top of your core piece, stapling or gluing it into place.

You want this second piece to cover part of the first piece so it looks like a body - the top being the shirt/face and the bottom being the pant/bottom.

Your next step is to add the hay or twine around the top piece of paper to create "hair" for your scarecrow. Cut and style this attaching with glue or staples until you have the hair how you prefer.

Next, you will use an alternate color of paper to create the hat for your scarecrow.

Fold it in half, then take the two corners and fold them inside, meeting in the center. This will form a triangular shape. Next, fold the left side on the bottom up and open the hat by putting your hand inside and gently pushing the paper apart.

You will make sure the paper hat is secure, then attach it to the head of your scarecrow. The glue is great for this part.

Use an alternate color of paper to cut out a triangle to be used as the nose, and attach it and the googly eyes with glue. You can add freckles, a smile, or other features using a permanent marker.

Lastly, you can use scrap paper and buttons to add "patches" or "flowers" to the hat and clothing portion of the scarecrow.