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 and easy directions! I promise I made it super EASY for you to build your very own pumpkin scarecrow man!

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 holiday season.

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!

Inspired by some small felt pumpkin shapes I recently picked up from my local Target store, I created these custom scarecrow puppet friends within minutes. All I used is jumbo popsicle sticks, some paper and my trusty glue gun!

Now my crafty mama friends – go ahead! Kick up your level of craftiness this autumn season and find the full tutorial below. Then set up shop on your kitchen table and let your child’s imagination go wild as they build their very own jack-o-lantern scarecrow friends within minutes. Not only will this idea bring a smile to ALL of those who recreate it in your home today but you’ll be soaking in the seasonal ambiance as you join in on the fun as well!

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 can’t wait to see how you make them stand out from the crowd! #gluedtomycrafts

Jack-O-Lantern Scarecrow Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {5 per jack-o-lantern scarecrow craft}
* Hot Glue Gun {or school glue for younger children}
* Brown Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Paper Plate
* Small Orange Felt Pumpkin Cutouts {I found these at Target}
* Various Sheets of Colored Cardstock {think autumn colors.}
* Patterned Scrapbook Paper
* Paper Craft Scissors
* Tan Colored Raffia Ribbon
* Embellishments like glitter, small stickers etc.

Directions:

* First things first – get your glue gun hot and ready.
* Take THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and glue them together to look like a triangle.
* Allow the piece to dry completely.
* When ready, squirt some paint on a paper plate and paint your newly made triangle shape completely brown.
* 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 cardstock paper and the small felt pumpkin head shape.
* Cut out a hat, jack-o-lantern facial features and anything else you think the head will need.
* Secure those pieces in place on the felt pumpkin shape and then secure that piece to the popsicle stick design.
* Cut off a few strands of raffia ribbon to tie together for a bow-tie for your scarecrow.
* Secure that piece in place, under it’s head.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Jack-O-Lantern Scarecrow Friend – glue the two remaining {unpainted} 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

Make It Your Own Today – don’t have access to a Target? Can’t find the felt pumpkin shapes in your store? No worries! You can always hand-draw and cut out a pumpkin shape from cardstock paper instead. The felt pumpkins I found and used from Target, measured about 3″x 4″ in size.

You could even bring out your Cricut Maker if you have one and cut out your pumpkin shapes that way.

Please don’t feel limited by the materials I used today {ever!} I just hope to get the creative juices flowing, so you can run with it!

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 Popsicle Stick Skeleton Friends – Kid Craft, Popsicle Stick Witch & Black Cat – Kid Craft and Handprint Halloween Gnome Keepsake Idea posts to see what I’m talking about! All three are perfect for your spook-tacular crafting plans!