Get creative this fall with a fun and easy paper bag scarecrow craft! With a few simple supplies, you’ll be ready to welcome autumn in style!
Stuffed Scarecrow Craft Idea For Kids
Today’s paper bag scarecrow craft tutorial is actually courtesy of my son’s preschool class.
They recently did a 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 was inspired to recreate MY own version 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 idea 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 stuffed lunch sack craft tutorial below, as well as a FREE scarecrow hat printable as well!
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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Craft a scarecrow using a paper bag, paint, and your creative imagination.
Craft Supplies:
- Scarecrow Hat Printable – on our landing page
- Large, Brown Paper Bag
- Shredded Paper
- School Glue
- Stapler
- Large Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Scissors
- Colored Cardstock
- Washable Markers
Directions:
- First things first – if you haven’t already, go ahead and print out the scarecrow hat printable that is listed above. You can print it on colored paper {like I did} or do white & have children color in their design however they like.
- Once you have the printable printed, trim out the hat design and discard excess paper.
- Next up – stuff your 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 remaining cardstock paper, cut out strips for his hairs and a triangle nose.
- Now we are ready to assemble! Take your hat cutout and staple it to the stuffed paper bag to close it up.
- To finish off the lunch sack craft – draw/glue on the facial features to the front of the stuffed paper bag to give it life.
- Then display your finished scarecrow piece proudly for ALL to see!
Our Favorite Fall Books:
Here are some recommended books that beautifully complement our craft idea. You can conveniently purchase them through our affiliate links on Amazon.
- Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak
- The Scarecrow: A Fall Book for Kids by Beth Ferry
- It’s Fall! by Renée Kurilla
- Otis and the Scarecrow by Loren Long
- There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves! by Lucille Colandro
- Halloween in the Orchard by Phyllis Alsdurf
- Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn: A Fall Book for Kids by James Dean
RELATED —> Handprint Scarecrow Hair
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 Craft
Wooden Spoon Scarecrow
Paper Plate Scarecrow
Paper Scrap Scarecrow Craft
Popsicle Stick Scarecrow House
Cheerio Corn on the Cob
Stained Glass Turkeys
Popsicle Stick Tee Pees
Handprint Tree Keepsake
Scarecrow Pumpkin Gnome
Paper Bag Scarecrow
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