Craft Tutorial for Scarecrow Made from Paper Plates
Crafting a Scarecrow Paper Plate for Kids: A Fun Fall Activity
Get ready to add a charming touch to your fall decorations with the easy-to-make and budget-friendly scarecrow paper plate craft. This craft is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary kids, combining creativity with basic cutting and gluing skills.
Materials Needed - A paper plate (white or brown) - Colored construction paper (for hat, nose, mouth) - Scissors - Glue - Markers - Optional decorations such as twine, straw, or yarn for hair
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather Materials: Collect all the necessary materials for your scarecrow paper plate craft.
- Create the Face
- Paint or color the paper plate with a skin-tone or leave it white for the face.
- Cut out shapes for the eyes, nose, and mouth from colored paper. Large googly eyes can be used for a playful touch.
- Glue the eyes near the upper center of the plate.
- Glue the nose in the middle below the eyes.
- Attach the mouth below the nose, either smiling or goofy. A brown marker can be used to draw the mouth.
- Add Hair
- Cut strips of yellow, orange, or brown paper for hair, or use yarn, rope, or string.
- Glue hair pieces around the edge of the plate to look like straw hair coming out under the hat.
- Make and Attach a Hat
- Cut a hat shape from colored paper (usually brown or black). Older kids can cut out their own hats if they prefer.
- Decorate the hat with extra paper patches or draw stitches with a marker.
- Glue the hat to the top of the paper plate.
- Optional Details
- Draw freckles, stitches, or rosy cheeks with markers.
- Add pumpkin patches or extra decorations if desired.
Finishing Touches Once completed, the paper plate becomes the head of the scarecrow, which can be hung as a decoration or used as a fun fall craft activity. For more detailed instructions and templates, you can refer to the "Goofy Scarecrow Craft" with free printable pieces available online.
The finished paper plate scarecrows can be hung on a window or clothesline, or turned into a scarecrow puppet with a craft stick. This craft is great for multi-aged or large groups of kids, making it perfect for play dates and classroom parties.
So, why not give this underrated craft a try? It's both fun to make and play with, and most of the supplies needed are likely already available in a craft cupboard. Happy crafting!
This craft is not only a fun fall activity, but it also adds a charming touch to your home-and-garden decorations. Whether you create a scarecrow paper plate as a decoration or a playful puppet, your lifestyle will be enhanced with this budget-friendly and easy-to-make craft.
