Are you looking for a simple craft to do with your little ones? Then try this cardboard roll scarecrow craft. Ideal for younger and older children, it is easy to follow.
Many of us will have access to finished toilet rolls, and they often make excellent materials for a whole host of crafts. This scarecrow-inspired one is so simple and easy to recreate that it is a craft that younger and older children can do.
If you are anything like me, having ideas for crafts in the back of your mind when you need a few minutes of peace or just want to reduce screen time can be a game changer.
Toilet rolls are something we all have in our homes, and the rest of the things you need for this craft are easily accessible or you likely already have in your home.
Make a Cute Scarecrow with Your Kids Using Toilet Rolls
I love the simplicity of this craft, but it looks very effective. You don’t need to stop with one scarecrow; you can make a whole family or group.
They may even come in handy if you live in a village or town that often has scarecrow trails for kids during school holidays. Why not make your own display for the window?
So, if you fancy trying this craft, here is everything you need to know to make the cardboard roll scarecrow.
Why You’ll Love This Craft
Simple and Quick: Easy to set up with minimal supplies, perfect for busy days.
Uses Common Materials: Most supplies are household items like toilet rolls and cardstock.
Encourages Creativity: Kids can personalize their scarecrows with different colors and decorations.
Screen-Free Fun: A great way to keep kids entertained while reducing screen time.
Perfect for Seasonal Decor: These scarecrows can be used for autumn displays or craft trails.
Budget-Friendly: Inexpensive materials make this an affordable craft for families.
Supplies
First of all, to make things easy, gather everything you need together and set it out on a flat work surface. A table is ideal for this.
You will need:
Variations
- You can use different-colored cards for the hat. This is great if you want to make several different scarecrows.
- Why not cut the toilet roll in half and make baby scarecrows?
- If you don’t have any toilet rolls, a kitchen roll will work just as well. You could keep it at the bigger size to make a super tall scarecrow or cut it in half to make two toilet roll-sized cardboard rolls.
- Why not get some colored wool and add this under the hat to make the scarecrow look like it has hair? This could also work to make boy or girl scarecrows if you wanted to.
- You could decorate the hat with glitter, jewels, or feathers or stick anything you like to it.
How to make the Carboard Roll Scarecrow
Be sure to check out the full instructions below
Step One: Begin with a toilet paper-sized cardboard roll. Most of the time, these cardboard rolls are already brown in color, but if yours isn’t, take time to paint it brown and let it dry before proceeding.
Step Two: Print the hat template and cut out the pieces. Trace the main hat shape onto a piece of card in the color of your choice. Then, cut it out. Trace and cut the rectangular strip band from another color of cardstock.
Step Three: Glue the band above the brim of the hat.
Step Four: Now, cut six small strips from the yellow cardstock. You will also need to cut a small yellow triangle.
Step Five: Glue the strips to both sides of the hat, three on either side.
Step Six: At this point, cut a few notches from the hat to make it look torn and tattered.
Step Seven: Next, add googly eyes to the cardboard roll. Glue the nose in the center of the roll.
Step Eight: Use the black marker to draw a simple mouth for the scarecrow. You can also use the black marker to draw a couple of crosshatch marks on the hat.
Step Nine: Finally, cut two small slits at the top of the roll, one on each side.
Step Ten: Insert the hat into the slits to complete your super cute cardboard roll scarecrow craft.
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Tips for Success
- This craft requires some cutting for some of the scarecrow’s shapes and parts, so you may need to help younger ones with the scissors.
- Having a pair of safety scissors for little ones could be a good investment for this craft and any future crafts you might want to do.
- If your toilet roll isn’t always brown, factor in time to paint it and let it dry before proceeding to the next stage.
- You do need to use glue for this craft. You can use Pritstick glue or PVA glue. If using PVA glue, ensure you have a little pot and an applicator to make things easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
This craft is suitable for all ages. The older your children are, the more detail they may want to add to the scarecrow. Younger children will need help with the cutting of the hat and other parts of the scarecrow.
If you don’t have everything, this craft can be adapted. There are some suggestions for things you can substitute above.
If you don’t have any colored cards, you could paint white paper in different colors. Just make sure you give the card time to dry before you start cutting and adding to the cardboard roll.
If you missed the downloadable hat template, find it immediately below. Download the PDF and print it on sturdy cardstock paper to ensure durability.
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Cardboard Roll Scarecrow
Supplies
- Hat Template
- Toilet paper size cardboard rolls
- Cardstock yellow and other colors of choice
- Black marker
- Googly eyes small
- Scissors
- Glue stick
Instructions
- Begin with a toilet paper size cardboard roll. If your roll isn’t already a brown color, then you will need to add a step to paint it.
- Print the hat template and cut out the pieces. Trace the main hat shape on the color of your choice and cut out. Trace and cut the rectangular strip band from another color of cardstock.
- Glue the band above the brim of the hat.
- Now, cut 6 small strips from the yellow cardstock. You will also need a cut a small yellow triangle.
- Glue the strips to both sides of the hat, 3 on either side.
- At this point, cut a few notches from the hat, to give it the appearance of being torn and tattered.
- Next, add googly eyes to the cardboard roll. Glue the nose in the center of the roll.
- Use the black marker to draw a simple mouth for the scarecrow. You can also use the black marker to draw a couple crosshatch marks on the hat.
- Finally, cut two small slits at the top of the roll, one on each side.
- Insert the hat into the slits to complete your super cute cardboard roll scarecrow craft.
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