It’s a quick-to-make #gluedtomycrafts tutorial that is sure to impress ANY kid this upcoming autumn season!
Today I present our Wavy Craft Stick Scarecrows kid craft idea and I hope it inspires YOU!
Scarecrow Puppets Made From Wavy Craft Sticks
Transform ordinary wavy craft sticks into one-of-a-kind scarecrow pieces! Perfect for pretend play or party decor for your fall celebrations! You could even leave them around your neighborhood in flower pots to spread some joy this fall season!
When making your wood stick scarecrow pieces, you can give each one it’s own personality and style, with just a few supply swaps or design changes!
Come one, come all – find the FULL scarecrow puppet craft tutorial below! Don’t forget to share some pictures on our Facebook page for us to see how you brought them to life! I seriously can’t wait to see how you customize them with your various craft supplies!
Happy crafting, my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR SCARECROW PUPPET CRAFT WITH —> Paper Bag Scarecrow
Craft Supplies:
* Wavy Paddle Fan Sticks – one per scarecrow craft
* Various Colors of Sharpie Markers
* Low Temp Hot Glue Gun
* Brown Pipe Cleaners – one per scarecrow craft
* Colored Cardstock {paper scraps are awesome for this!}
* Basic Craft Scissors
optional – glitter glue, sequins, feather etc.
Directions:
* First have children “draw/color” in the scarecrow face and clothing on the popsicle stick shape using Sharpie makers {you can also use paint and paint brushes instead, for this step!}
* Repeat for each scarecrow you are making. Set aside.
* Get your glue gun hot and ready.
* Grab ONE pipe cleaner per scarecrow. Bend it to make arms for the scarecrow. Hot glue it to the back of the popsicle stick shape.
* While that is drying, have children cut out a paper hat for the scarecrow from the cardstock.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Scarecrow – have children glue the cardstock hat piece to the popsicle stick piece and add other embellishments you see fit before displaying/playing with proudly!!!
Love this craft stick scarecrow themed craft idea?!
Be sure to also check out our Simple Paper Scarecrow kid craft post! It has a FREE PRINTABLE template to help you get started within a matter of minutes!
Wavy Craft Stick Scarecrow Puppet
Instructions:
- First have children "draw/color" in the scarecrow face and clothing on the popsicle stick shape using Sharpie makers {you can also use paint and paint brushes instead, for this step!}
- Repeat for each scarecrow you are making. Set aside.
- Get your glue gun hot and ready.
- Grab ONE pipe cleaner per scarecrow. Bend it to make arms for the scarecrow. Hot glue it to the back of the popsicle stick shape.
- While that is drying, have children cut out a paper hat for the scarecrow from the cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Scarecrow - have children glue the cardstock hat piece to the popsicle stick piece and add other embellishments you see fit before displaying/playing with proudly!!!
