Create a scarecrow face with craft sticks, and then choose your favourite colour to paint the hat. These popsicle stick scarecrows are super cute, and they make such a fun DIY harvest decoration! Thanks to One Sharp Bunch for the super cute idea!
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Does the popsicle stick scarecrow need to be made with hot glue?
No, you can definitely use white glue to make this project. Try using Aleene’s Tacky Glue which tends to get sticky and dry faster than regular white glue. We like using hot glue because it dries right away, but sometimes you have to move quickly so the glue doesn’t dry before you have a chance to set your pieces!
What if I don’t have felt for the craft stick scarecrow’s nose?
If you don’t have felt you could cut the nose from cardstock, construction paper, or craft foam. Or paint or draw on the triangle shaped nose!
Can I use a black marker for the mouth of the popsicle stick scarecrow?
Yes, you can definitely use a permanent black marker to draw the scarecrow’s mouth. We used a paint pen because it creates a lot cleaner lines on the wood, whereas marker tends to “bleed”. To prevent markers from bleeding, use your finger to spread a super thin layer of white glue over the area you’ll be painting. Then draw with the marker after the glue has dried. This really thin layer keeps the marker exactly where you want it to be!
What else can I use for the popsicle stick scarecrow’s hair?
If you don’t have raffia there are lots of other options for making the scarecrow’s hair. Use bits of yarn, twine, or even Easter grass! You can also cut thin strips of paper to make hair.
How else can I decorate the popsicle stick scarecrow’s hat?
If you don’t have a fabric flower, or don’t want to use one, you can also decorate the hat with a square of fabric and/or a button. You can also glue scraps of ribbon together to make a flower shape.
What can I do with my popsicle stick scarecrow craft?
Create a puppet for storytime or pretend play by attaching a jumbo popsicle stick to the back as a handle. You can also glue a magnet strip to the back and hang your popsicle stick scarecrow on the fridge. Or use these scarecrows as a plant pot decoration. You can even write plant names on the scarecrow’s hat brim and use them as plant markers in an herb garden!
Choose your favourite fall flower and decorate your popsicle stick scarecrow. This autumn popsicle stick craft is super fun to make, and it would also make a great addition to a farm lesson at school.
Here’s even more fall craft ideas:
Fall Bean Mosaics
Pumpkin Fizzy Art
Coffee Filter Leaves
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