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pumpkin scarecrow
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Scarecrows and pumpkins make great outdoor fall decorations on their own. Pair this all together and you’ll definitely feel the festive fall vibe. Instead of using a burlap bag or cloth for the scarecrow’s head, paint a whimsical or funny face on a pumpkin and use it as the scarecrow’s head.
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driftwood scarecrow
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For a scarecrow that goes against the grain, use driftwood of different sizes to create an abstract scarecrow! Paint the plaid “body” pieces of driftwood for the scarecrow costume and attach hot glue straws to the headpiece. Next, attach all the driftwood to the wooden dowels.
Get tutorials at Sustain My Craft Habit.
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maximalist scarecrow
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This fall, expand your style by creating your own wardrobe. Decorate your scarecrow with a colorful straw wig, a bright knitted hat, and a cheerful homemade costume made from scrap fabric. It’s an easy way to add some maximalist magic to your backyard.
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simple scarecrow
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This minimalist scarecrow is simple yet attractive. To make a scarecrow costume, glue pieces of burlap to a wooden frame. Next, tie raffia around each end of the dowel and around the scarecrow’s waist. Another great way to put those extra jack-o-lanterns you carved this fall to use.
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
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broom scarecrow
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Do you have an old broom lying around? Cut out fabric eyeballs, noses, and smiley faces and attach them to the broom head. By using a broomstick, you can save yourself the trouble of building a scarecrow frame yourself. All you need to do next is find an old scarecrow costume and stuff it with straw or hay.
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paper bag scarecrow
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The great thing about scarecrows is that they can be made as easily as paper bags. This easy front porch decoration is created by attaching paper bags to wooden poles using ribbon. You can customize the scarecrow’s face by cutting out different features and accessories from colored construction paper.
Get tutorials at Crafts by Amanda.
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creepy scarecrow
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If you’re looking for a spooky scarecrow that will scare pests away from your plants, choose dark-colored clothing, such as a black cloak or witch’s hat. Draw a dark, scary face on a burlap bag and attach it to the scarecrow frame to create a scary face.
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cute scarecrow
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It may have “scary” in its name, but this scarecrow is more cute than scary! This cute scarecrow requires a few simple materials: a wooden board, old clothes, markers, yarn, and accessories.
Get tutorials at Just a Girl and Her Blog.
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terracotta scarecrow
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If you don’t have a typical hay or burlap scarecrow in your area, collect some terra cotta planter pots and create a scarecrow sculpture. Use a large planter as the body and head, and stack mini pots to use as the limbs. Add glasses and raffia hair for an anthropomorphic effect.
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crow scarecrow
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This fall, add a crow to your scarecrow with an ironic garden protector inspired by black birds. Dress a life-sized crow in overalls and a straw hat and place it outside to protect it from conspecific flowers.
Nitya Rao is an editorial assistant at The Pioneer Woman, where she covers a wide range of articles including food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and news.
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