If you are looking for some inspiration for a great fall themed craft to do with your child today, look no further because our Jack-O-Lantern Scarecrow Puppet is the ONE TO DO!
No need to be scared of this art project tutorial! Keep scrolling for the simple supply list, FREE printable and easy directions! I promise I made it super EASY for you to build your very own pumpkin scarecrow man!
Jack-O-Lantern Puppet Made From Craft Sticks
A jack-o-lantern is an iconic part of Halloween. Whether you carve one out of a real pumpkin or make one out of tissue paper, you are sure to “make” or see one this time of year.
So on that note, I’ve come up with a NEW and creative idea for Glued To My Crafts, where I’ve combined the familiar jack-o-lantern design with a scarecrow body for the ultimate fall craft idea! Plus it’s great for puppet play so you can continue the fun beyond the craft table! Just keep on scrolling to learn MORE about this awesome {and rather unique} craft idea from us!
Happy crafting, my friends and may your make jack-o’-many puppets today. Don’t forget to snap pictures of your finished jack-o-lantern scarecrow men and share them on our Facebook page for us to see. I seriously can’t wait to see how you make them as unique as you are! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED —> Paper Plate Scarecrow
Get ready to have some fall fun with the kids! Our Jack-O-Lantern Scarecrow craft is sure to bring smiles all around. Unleash your creative side and get crafting!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Hot Glue Gun
- Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Pumpkin Printable – on our landing page
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- Tan Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Patterned Scrapbook Paper
- Scissors
Directions:
- First things first – get your glue gun hot and ready.
- Take ONLY THREE of the jumbo popsicle sticks and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Allow the piece to dry completely.
- If desired, go ahead and paint your newly made triangle shape.
- Set it aside to allow them to dry completely.
- Next up – choose a sheet of patterned scrapbook paper to go inside your jack-o-lantern pumpkin scarecrow.
- Use scissors to cut out a large triangle out of it, that will fit inside the popsicle stick design you just made and become it’s body.
- Now go ahead and secure the paper piece to the back of painted popsicle stick shape.
- Next – grab your remaining pieces of cardstock paper {including the printable!} and the scissors.
- Cut out a pumpkin head, a hat, jack-o-lantern facial features and anything else you think the head will need.
- Secure those pieces to the triangle shape.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Jack-O-Lantern Scarecrow Friend – glue the two remaining popsicle sticks to the BACK of the decorated triangle shape to make arms and the stick that holds the puppet together. See our picture for an example.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit like glitter, stickers, sequins etc.
- When done, set it all aside in an undisturbed area so it can dry completely before you display it proudly!
- Don’t forget to take pictures of your pumpkin scarecrow puppet and tag us on your choice of social media site! #gluedtomycrafts
- If you want the fun to continue, check out our Paper Plate Scarecrow tutorial as well!
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 —> Wooden Spoon Scarecrow
At Glued To My Crafts, we ALWAYS deliver the BEST Halloween kids craft tutorials on the internet!
Don’t believe me? Just check out our popular Skeleton Friends, Pumpkin Gnome and Halloween Gnome craft posts to see what I’m talking about! All three are perfect to add to your spook-tacular crafting plans this month!
Popsicle Stick Jack-O-Lantern Scarecrow
PRINT THIS TUTORIAL