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Halloween Craft Projects - Wooden Scarecrow

Materials:
Crumpled newspapers or leaves, used for stuffing.); 1 - broom handle, tree branch or stick ( 3-1/2' to 4');
1 tree branch about 3'; 1- 5' to 8' strip of lumber, picket fence section, or tree branch;
Burlap bag or dark paper bag; Old pair of pants and long sleeved shirt. (belt & gloves optional );
1 floppy hat; Markers in a variety of colors; Tape or household string.
Edible
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Instructions:
1. Criss-cross the broom handle about 3/4 of the way up the fence piece. You
may tie, tape or nail it in place for arms.
2. Tie, tape or nail the 3' branch criss-cross, half way on the fence
piece. (This is the waist)
3. Dress the wooden frame with the old clothing you have selected and
stuff with leaves or or crumpled newspapers), You may also place small amounts
of raffia in the cuffs and neck of the clothing it appear as straw falling out.
4.Stuff and attach gloves if desired and tie off all ends of both shirt and
pants.
5. Draw a face on the bag you have chosen with the markers.
6. Stuff the bag and tie it over the top the wooden frame at the neckline.
Tuck the ends of the bag into the shirt neck. (You may place a belt around the
waist if desired.)
7. Use more raffia for the hair and place a floppy old hat on top of the
head.
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