Jumbo Craft Stick Scarecrow Craft
Create a fun and easy Jumbo Craft Stick Scarecrow with your kids! Perfect for all ages, this simple DIY is great for fall decor and creative family time.
Are you looking for something fun to create with your little ones at home? Then why not give this jumbo craft stick scarecrow craft a try? This is a fun activity with your children and perfect for when you want to occupy them for a little while.
Jumbo Craft Stick Scarecrow Craft
I love crafting, and this jumbo craft stick scarecrow is ideal for children of all ages. Younger children will have fun painting and piecing the scarecrow with the different parts, whereas older children may want to add more detail with color or materials.
You can make more than one to create a scarecrow family, and they are perfect for decorating your home in the autumn months.
When it comes to crafts, you want something fun, keeps your kids engaged, and doesn’t have too much difficulty rating, and this one ticks all the boxes. It is also the perfect repeat craft, as you can use different paint colors, wool, and even different sizes of craft sticks.
So, if you’re interested in making your own jumbo craft stick scarecrow, here’s everything you need to know.
Why You’ll Love This Easy DIY
- Simple and Fun for All Ages: Whether you have toddlers or older children, this craft is adaptable and enjoyable for everyone.
- Minimal Supplies Needed: Most of the materials are common household items or easy-to-find craft supplies, making it budget-friendly.
- Perfect for Fall Decor: These scarecrows add a charming touch to your autumn decorations at home.
- Great for Creative Expression: Kids can personalize their scarecrows with different colors, materials, and designs, encouraging creativity.
- Quick to Assemble: With straightforward steps, this craft can be completed in a short amount of time, keeping little ones engaged.
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 any size craft stick for this craft; just adjust some of the pieces to fit the size of the stick you are using.
- Use different colored paints to create different scarecrows. Perfect if you want to make more than one.
- If you don’t have any paints you could colour the craft stick in marker pens. You could also use glitter or even coloured card and stick it on with glue.
- Add these to a card to make a funky-looking greeting card for a birthday or other occasion.
- Use different colored wool or other materials like straw to create different textures.
How to make the Craft Stick Scarecrow
Be sure to check out the full how-to below
Step One: Gather everything you need and lay them out ready on your table or work surface. Begin by painting roughly ⅔ of a jumbo craft stick in the autumn color of your choice. We used red, green, and orange for ours. Let the paint dry completely.
Step Two: While the paint is drying, cut out a small square-ish piece from brown cardstock and a slightly longer in width brown strip. Then, cut another small strip from the color cardstock of your choice for the band.
Step Three: Glue the band to the small square and trim any excess.
Step Four: Next up, glue the brim of the hat across the bottom.
Step Five: Now, cut six small strands of orange yarn or wool. You could also use yellow if you wish.
Step Six: Glue the wool to the back sides of the hat, three on each side. Then, glue the hat to the top of the craft stick.
Step Seven: Next, add googly eyes.
Step Eight: Finally, use a black marker or pen to add a simple scarecrow mouth. A few crosshatch marks along the body finish this cute and fun craft stick scarecrow.
Notes and Tips
- Younger children may need help with scissors or cutting up certain parts to stick onto the craft stick.
- If you don’t have colored cardstock, you could paint a white card in different colors. Just make sure it has time to dry before proceeding to the next step.
- When painting the jumbo craft stick, make sure you give the paint time to dry before proceeding to the next step.
What age range is this craft suitable for?
This is the perfect craft to enjoy with your little ones. Smaller children can have fun putting all the parts of the scarecrow together, whereas older children can get more creative with different colors and materials. It’s perfect if you want a little peace and quiet or the ideal craft when the kids are off school.
What if I don’t have all of the supplies?
Not everyone has a large selection of craft supplies in their home, so you could use what you have. There are some great suggestions further up this post. Use what you have, and don’t worry too much.
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Jumbo Craft Stick Scarecrow Craft
Supplies
- Jumbo craft sticks
- Acrylic paint red, green, orange, etc.
- Cardstock brown, color of choice
- Orange yarn
- Black marker
- Googly eyes small
- Scissors
- Glue stick
Instructions
- Begin by painting roughly ⅔ of a jumbo craft stick in the fall color of your choice. We red, green, and orange for ours. Let the paint dry completely.
- While the paint is drying, a small square-ish piece from brown cardstock, as well as a slightly longer in width brown strip. Then cut another small strip from the color cardstock of your choice for the band.
- Glue the band to the small square. Trim away any excess.
- Glue the brim of the hat across the bottom.
- Now, cut 6 small strands of orange yarn. You could use yellow, as well.
- Glue the yarn to the back sides of the hat, three on each side.
- Then, glue the hat to the top of the craft stick.
- Next, add googly eyes.
- Finally, use a black marker or pen to add a simple scarecrow mouth. A few crosshatch marks along the body finishes this darling craft stick scarecrow.
