Today’s Child Height Scarecrow Keepsake Ornament is very special indeed! You’ll capture your child’s height in a totally unique, one-of-a-kind way using our latest {and super fun!} popsicle stick scarecrow idea.
We’re taking inexpensive jumbo popsicle sticks and wrapping a specially measured piece of raffia around the center to make a happy little scarecrow that’s as tall as your child. How cute is that?
Want to capture your child’s height in the sweetest fall way possible? Our popsicle stick scarecrow keepsake is the perfect autumn craft to do just that!
Not only is this an easy kids craft idea, but it also makes for a treasured keepsake you’ll want to hold onto for years. So grab your little ones, pull out the craft supplies, and let’s make some cozy fall memories together!
Craft Supplies & Directions:
- To recreate this scarecrow child height ornament – simply download our FREE PRINTABLE {from box.com – password is GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS2026} and print it in color on some white cardstock paper.
- Trim out the gift tag{s} from the printable. Have kids fill in the blanks on the tag. Laminate it if desired.
- Add a hole punch to one side of the tag and set it aside till later.
- Now take your jumbo popsicle stick and decorate one side to look like a SCARECROW. Pull out the craft paints, markers, sequins – whatever you might have on hand to bring them to life. Just keep in mind to remind children that they need to leave room for the “STRAW” element in the center.
- When they are done decorating the craft stick, take some raffia ribbon and measure your child with it from head to toe. Using scissors, trim down the ribbon {or craft yarn} to the same exact height of them your child.
- Now take that very ribbon and wrap it around the decorated stick, to make his straw scarf. You can either tie it so doesn’t come loose {but parents can still remove it if they choose} or go ahead and hot glue it in place for safe keeping.
- The last step is to thread the finished gift tag onto one end of the pipe cleaner arm, sliding it through the hole punch. Coil or twist that end of the pipe cleaner to secure the tag in place so it hangs right alongside your little scarecrow.
- And that’s it! Then display and/or gift away or scarecrow keepsake ornament!
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Here’s the sweet little poem featured on your printable tag:
THE STRAW ON THIS SCARECROW IS VERY SPECIAL INDEED
BECAUSE IT’S THE SAME EXACT SIZE AS ME!
KEEP THIS KEEPSAKE I MADE CLOSE TO YOUR HEART
TO REMEMBER HOW LITTLE I WAS IN ____
LOVE, ___________
Isn’t that the sweetest? Parents and grandparents will melt when they read it, and years down the road it’ll be such a heartwarming reminder of just how small your little one used to be.
This scarecrow keepsake is wonderful for so many autumn moments. Make one at home as a cozy weekend activity, whip up a batch for a fall classroom project, or hand them out as thoughtful little gifts for family this season.
Teachers, this one is a winner! Each child ends up with a personalized keepsake that captures their exact height — a gift parents will cherish long after the leaves have fallen.
So let’s not let the season slip by without a little crafting on the to-do list. Gather your supplies, grab your kids, and make a scarecrow keepsake you’ll all treasure forever. Happy fall crafting, my friends!
