Learn How to Build a ScarecrowFor Autumn Decorating FunMary and I learned how to build a scarecrow and thought you might like to learn too! We, along with our grand kids, had lots of fun at a local garden store one Saturday afternoon.Learning how to make a scarecrow is pretty easy and fun for all ages. Scarecrows are ideal as fall decorating ideas and can add a festive feeling to your autumn porch. 
Learn how to build a scarecrowIf you love family activities, this is a fun outdoor activity for a nice autumn day. We built several scarecrows with our grandchildren. It would also be a nifty neighborhood project.
Not only will we show you how to build a scarecrow, we will also show you other scarecrow pictures to give you ideas for decorating your own scarecrow in different ways. Scarecrows are easy and relatively inexpensive to make; you probably have most or all of the materials you need right in your own home. Just begin by collecting the materials you will need and let us show you how to make a scarecrow.
Safety first: Children should be supervised in this project.
Please use the hot glue gun, scissors and tools in a safe manner.
Your scarecrow will turn out differently from ours as you can personalize it however you like. Our instructions were written with the intent to be accurate, but please use your best judgment when doing this project as we occasionally make mistakes. See our disclaimer. Video: Pictures of Scarecrows in Granville TNPlease watch our videoWe visited Granville TN on a Saturday in October and what a treat. Up and down Clover Street are many, perhaps several hundred, scarecrows decorating this quaint town in Middle TN.If you'd like ideas for making your scarecrow, this is a lovely place to visit in October, especially from Wednesday to Saturday, as that is when their general store/restaurant is open. Scarecrow Materials You Will Need
However, as you can see from our pictures below, you can use almost any pieces of clothing, from regular jeans to other clothing items as well. It is just a matter of securing the clothes in such a way as to hold the straw stuffing. Go crazy if you like! 
Add Some Whimsy!As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you make a purchase through affiliate links on our site, we earn a commission at no cost to you. See our disclosure policy.Don't forget to add a little whimsy on your porch along with your scarecrow. Pillow covers, like the ones below add extra charm to any porch (or use them inside your home too)! 
Fall Pumpkin Truck Throw Pillow Cover -Amazon affiliateWe found a whole slew of other fall pillow cover ideas here; we were pleasantly surprised at all of the options!How to Build a Scarecrow Step-by-StepStep 1: Build scarecrow form. The form consists of a approximately 5 foot (60 inches) vertical 1x2 and an approximately 12 inch 1x2.
Attach the 12 inch piece horizontally approximately 10 inches from the top of the 5 foot piece with two screws as shown in the photo above. Recommend drilling pilot holes for the screws so you don't split the wood. Step 2: Place the bucket on the floor. Lay the burlap over the top of the bucket; the bucket should be in the center under the burlap. Push the burlap down into the bucket. 
Step 3: Make the scarecrow's head. Turn your 1x2 form upside down and insert into the center of the bucket. Wad individual sheets of newspaper and begin packing the bucket around your form. Continue adding paper until the bucket is full and tightly packed. NOTE: We used another stick to help pack the paper into the bucket and also used it in place of the actual form. We replaced it with the inverted form after we packed the bucket. We recommend; however, that you insert the form at the beginning and use a stick to help pack paper around it. 
Step 4: Pull the burlap up around the form taking care not to cover the horizontal piece. 
Use a piece of twine to tie the burlap just above the bucket. Tie it tight. 
Next, gather and tie the loose burlap together just above the horizontal piece. Take care not to cover the cross piece. 
Step 5: Remove the form from the bucket and invert the form. 
Step 6: Place the shirt over the form and button (leave the top buttons unbuttoned). Use twine to tie the ends of the sleeves. Gather the bottom of the shirt and tie off with a piece of string. Begin filling the sleeves and remaining shirt with straw. 
Step 7: Place the coveralls on the form. You may want to cut a hole in the crotch of the coveralls to fit over the vertical form 1x2. 
Step 8: Tie pants legs and fill the coveralls with straw. 
Step 9: Decorate the scarecrow head with eyes, mouth, nose, etc., using markers or other items you may have. Attach items with the hot glue gun. 
We like how our scarecrow turned outDid these simple instructions help guide you on how to build a scarecrow? We sure hope they did.A Sweet New Book that Appeals to Both Children and Adults
If you didn't know, Mary just published another edition of her Molly Jo Daisy series, Molly Jo Daisy Being the New Kid.
Molly Jo is a ten-year-old girl who just moved from Nashville to a small charming town in Maine - and she's dragging her feet the entire way.
But nothing beats the porch they have on their new home and heart-to-heart talks with her Grandma. Readers have told me they enjoyed the book as much as their children or grandchildren. Lots of life lessons are tucked in this wonderful story of Molly Jo's adventure to a new home, faraway from everything she knows. Read it right here. 
Molly Jo Daisy spends time with her Grandma on the porchMore Scarecrow PicturesWe really enjoyed learning how to build a scarecrow, so we took a few photos of other scarecrows to give you more decorating ideas for fall.
A Grandpa scarecrow
Brother and sister
Mr. and Mrs. Scarecrow all decked out in fancy duds
Happy "painter" ready for a party
Lovely gardener with a cute straw hat
This pretty scarecrow will keep the crows away with her wide arms
Charming scarecrow "spectators"- a twist on the typical scarecrows
Traditional scarecrow "man" in jeans, plaid shirt and hat
Last but not least, a scarecrow made from clay pots (and look what he's holding)We don't know exactly how this was put together, but we wanted to snap a picture of it for you as we thought it was super cute.If you were wanting to learn how to build a scarecrow, we hope that our instructions plus the pictures we gathered for you, will inspire you to create something adorable. Our "How to Build a Scarecrow" Final Results
Willard and TomAdd a scarecrow to your Halloween decor. See our fantastic Halloween Porch Decorating Section - fun and spooky!More Pictures of Scarecrows and a VideoMay you enjoy our video
Elvis Parsley
Red Maple
Dandy Mandy
Allie the Allium
Monstera Queen
Beautiful and chic
Artemesia
Beautiful vines
Googly eyes
Quite a fun face
A lady scarecrow dressed in a blue dress
Of course, a classic scarecrow
We love this cute scarecrow couple
Isn't she adorable in her pink bathrobe?
A villian perhaps?
This lady scarecrow is hard at workIf you landed here wanting to learn how to build a scarecrow, we hope our pictures of scarecrows and instructions helped you out! Now, please look below at other good things we have in store for you.
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