Paper Bag Scarecrow – Kid Craft Idea

Today’s paper bag scarecrow craft tutorial is actually courtesy of my son’s preschool class.

They recently did this fall themed craft a few days ago in class and when my son finally got to bring his finished paper stuffed scarecrow piece home, I figured it was too cute to just throw away and I just HAD to share the idea on the Glued To My Crafts Blog with you all as well!

So my friends, whether you are looking for a creative kids craft to celebrate the beautiful autumn or just want to pass some time with your child on a gloomy day indoors, I sure hope you are inspired to make this simple but yet adorable paper bag scarecrow puppet with your little one today! You can find ALL the details in our full tutorial below!

Happy crafting my creative friends!!! If you don’t mind, I would LOVE to see pictures of your child’s finished scarecrow made from a paper bag, on our Facebook page! Come share with us! #gluedtomycrafts

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The Scarecrow Craft Supplies:

* Large, Brown Paper Bag {one per scarecrow craft}
* Shredded Paper {or crumped up newspaper}
* School Glue
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Large Craft Buttons {two per scarecrow craft}
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Various Sheets of Colored Cardstock
* Washable Markers

Directions:

* First have your child stuff their brown paper bag with a handful of shredded paper, until it stands up nicely and looks really full.
* Set it aside till later.
* Out of the cardstock – draw/cut out a hat for on top of the paper bag.
* Take your hat cutout and staple it to the paper bag to close it up but leave some shredded paper hanging out to resemble some hair for the scarecrow.
* To finish off the lunch sack turned scarecrow craft – have children draw/glue one some facial features to the front of the stuffed paper bag to give it life.
* Then display your finished piece proudly for ALL to see!

If you are looking for even more fall themed kid crafts tutorials from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out the fun posts listed below.

And if you decide to make today’s Paper Bag Scarecrow or any of our inspiring crafts found on the blog – be sure to share a picture on our Facebook page for all of us to see!

* Leaf Turkey {Kid Craft}
* Cheerio Corn on the Cob {Kid Craft}
* Stained Glass Turkeys {Kid Craft}
* Popsicle Stick TeePees {Kid Craft}
* Handprint Tree Keepsake {Kid Craft}