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How to Make Creative Scarecrows that Make People Laugh

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Find One Item to Spark a Scarecrow Theme

Most scarecrows are boring. You hardly even notice them. But I've come up with some easy ways to make scarecrows that make people stop in their tracks. My best tip: use old clothes to come up with a funny theme . . . and then take it to the limit. One item around the house can inspire a whole theme. Once you add tons of details, you have a prize-winning scarecrow.

Kobe Bryant Scarecrow

Creative Scarecrow Ideas Can Come From Anything

Bobe Bryant Scarecrow

Look around your house for the one item that will inspire your theme. For example, my son had an old Kobe Bryant shirt. Aha! A scary Kobe with a hoop! I added his basketball shoes that no longer fit. Next I made a hoop out of a toy hoop and a pole. I used a skeleton as my body. To get movement, we went to Home Depot and got heavy but bendable wire. That way we could position him. Very cool. The ball is a lightweight fake pumpkin I got at Michaels.

Add a Scarecrow Sign

Kobe Bryant Scarecrow signThe final touch for all my scarecrows is a catchy sign. We brainstormed for a name for our Kobe Crow and came up with "Kobe Die-ant of the LA Undertakers." Design your sign on the computer if you know how, or just draw one.

Hilarious Halloween Costumes on Amazon

I got some great Halloween costume deals through Amazon. You can, too! These are so funny. You can even find tons of Scarecrow Costumes. Remember to shop early to avoid rush shipping charges.
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Skate Crow Scarecrow

figure skating scarecrowMy daughter's old figure skates inspired "Skate Crow." Isn't she lovely? We used a couple boards to get her to stand up with her arms out. We stuck her leg in an old umbrella stand, then covered it with cloth to make it look like ice. A trip to the thrift store and some time at the sewing machine resulted in her skating outfit. Lots of detail.

Skate Crow Sign

Figure skating scarecrow signHere's the sign I made for Skate Crow.

Ghost Wrangler

Cowboy and Horse Scarecrow

cowboy scarecrow

An old saddle was what gave me the idea for my cowboy scarecrow. He's the sheriff in town, rounding up the ghosts with his rope.

Scary Ghost!

Ghost for Halloween

The ghost is made from an inexpensive mask I got at a dollar stores draped with two layers of gauzy fabric.

Cowboy Scarecrow Face

Flower Girl and Ring Bearer at Frankenstein's Wedding

Wedding Scene Scarecrows

flower girl scarecrow

Creepy bugs and slugs and spiders crawl all over my flower girl scarecrow! But isn't she lovely.
Details on making this scarecrow

I also found some great Books with Scarecrow Ideas at Amazon.

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Halloween Costumes on Ebay

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Let me know which scarecrow you like best!

  • CosmeticMom Oct 7, 2011 @ 11:25 pm | delete
    Great and fun ideas for scarecrows! I love the wedding couple :)
  • lbrummer Oct 7, 2011 @ 6:27 am | delete
    Nice lens and cute pictlures. Great job on this lens.
  • ModernChakra Oct 6, 2011 @ 3:19 am | delete
    After reading this I want to set up my one "scarecrow bar" Scene.. with a bunch of scarecrows sitting in a saloon... hmmm. Great pictures thank you!
  • EMangl Oct 5, 2011 @ 2:01 pm | delete
    very cute :-)
  • YourIslandRoutes Oct 5, 2011 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    These are great! I think skate crow might be my favorite.
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My scarecrows have won Grand Prize in our local scarecrow contest. So I thought I would share my expertise. Good luck making fun scarecrows for Hallo... more »

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