Handprint Scarecrow Keepsake Craft
There is NO need to be scared with today’s latest tutorial from Glued To My Crafts! We are diving right back into fall with today’s super easy scarecrow keepsake idea that is made entirely from cardstock paper, making it an easy craft idea that you can pull together with little to no mess!
No messy paint brushes or fancy tools required to build this fun looking guy out of paper! If you have scissors, a glue stick and colored paper on hand, you are well on your way to BUILDING him & welcoming him into your home this autumn season.
On that note, find everything you need to know below, along with a free eyeball printable to make it super easy as well. I just know you are going to have a blast making this latest DIY scarecrow craft from us come to life within minutes!
So friends… happy crafting and diving right back into my personal favorite season of the year. Now don’t delay! This paper craft idea is absolutely perfect to kick off the next season. Help your little crafter make a “Paper Scarecrow Keepsake” today! Check out our simple tutorial below and be sure to share pictures with us on your various social media sites afterwards! You can tag us on Facebook or Instagram! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR HANDPRINT HAIR SCARECROW CRAFT WITH —> Wooden Spoon Scarecrow
Craft Supplies:
- Tan Cardstock Paper
- Dark Brown Cardstock Paper
- Light Brown Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Basic Craft Scissors
- Pencil or Pen
- Glue Stick or School Glue
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- Black Marker
- optional material – our FREE monster eyeball printable on box.com
Directions:
- First have your child trace their hands {both of them} on some dark brown cardstock paper.
- Trim out both pieces with scissors. You now have the hair for your scarecrow friend.
- Out of the remaining dark brown paper, cut out a small triangle “nose” for your scarecrow friend.
- Now trim out a rectangular piece {the scarecrow’s shirt} from the red cardstock paper.
- Next up – trim out TWO circles from the white cardstock, for his eyes. Draw in some black with a crayon/marker, to make the pupils {or use our free eyeball printable mentioned above!}
- Ready to be build him! To finish your Paper Handprint Scarecrow Keepsake, simple staple the two handprint “hair pieces” to the top of the light tan cardstock paper, along with gluing the other cardstock embellishments in the remaining spots {see our picture for an example. Now draw on a stitched up smile with your black marker
- Then display your paper scarecrow face proudly!! Easy peasy – just how we like it on #gluedtomycrafts
This handprint scarecrow craft would be cute to make along with —> Popsicle Stick Scarecrow House
Do you love our unique handprint scarecrow paper craft idea?! I sure hope so! By chance are you looking for something to add to your craft plans today?
Be sure to also check out our Paper Bag Scarecrow post for another easy autumn themed craft idea that would pair nicely with today’s paper handprint scarecrow tutorial – hint hint!
Paper Handprint Scarecrow
- Cardstock Paper
- Embellishments
Instructions
- First have your child trace their hands {both of them} on some dark brown cardstock paper.
- Trim out both pieces with scissors. You now have the hair for your scarecrow friend.
- Out of the remaining dark brown paper, cut out a small triangle "nose" for your scarecrow friend.
- Now trim out a rectangular piece {the scarecrow's shirt} from the red cardstock paper.
- Next up - trim out TWO circles from the white cardstock, for his eyes. Draw in some black with a crayon/marker, to make the pupils {or use our free eyeball printable mentioned above!}
- Ready to be build him! To finish your Paper Handprint Scarecrow Keepsake, simple staple the two handprint "hair pieces" to the top of the light tan cardstock paper, along with gluing the other cardstock embellishments in the remaining spots {see our picture for an example. Now draw on a stitched up smile with your black marker
- Then display your paper scarecrow face proudly!! Easy peasy - just how we like it on #gluedtomycrafts
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