Get creative this fall with a fun and easy handprint scarecrow hair craft! Let your little ones get artsy and let their imaginations run wild!
It’s sure to be a cherished art project you’ll want to hang up all season long!
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
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Get creative with your little ones this fall season by recreating this unique scarecrow art project idea!
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
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
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
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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!
Handprint Scarecrow Hair Craft
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- Cardstock Paper
- Eyeball Printable - Landing Page
- Embellishments
- Pencil or Pen
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
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.
- 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.
- Now draw on a stitched up smile with your black marker
- Then display your paper scarecrow face proudly!!
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