Print

Paper Plate Scarecrow

An easy and budget-friendly DIY craft for creating a charming Paper Plate Scarecrow, perfect for autumn decorations.

Ingredients

  • Dessert size paper plate
  • Light tan paint
  • Yellow cardstock paper
  • Brown cardstock paper
  • Orange craft foam
  • Light pink buttons
  • Sunflower sticker or faux flower
  • Black sharpie or paint pen
  • Eyeball template
  • Scarecrow Hat Template

Instructions

  1. Paint the Paper Plate with light tan paint and let it dry.
  2. Cut out the hat shape from brown cardstock using the scarecrow hat template.
  3. Create hair by cutting strips of yellow cardstock into various lengths.
  4. Add facial features with two circles for eyes, a triangle for the nose, and a smile using black sharpie.
  5. Glue the hair pieces and facial parts onto the plate.
  6. Attach the scarecrow hat using glue.
  7. Add the sunflower sticker or faux flower to the side of the hat.

Notes

Feel free to customize with different colors or features for a unique look!

Nutrition

Keywords: paper plate craft, scarecrow decoration, autumn craft, DIY home decor, beginner craft