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Scarecrow Design Resources
Hello Scarecrow Builders! We've made an easy guide to help YOU build your scarecrow. This resource page will provide you with tips, tricks, Youtube videos, and URL links to find exactly what you are looking for. This is just a guide to get you started - so get creative! We can't wait to see all of the scarecrows!
Step By Step Guide
The Basics
The most important thing is that it can be INEXPENSIVE + CREATIVE at the same time! Make your scarecrow UNIQUE to your business!
STEP#1
Start with an Idea
Pinterest is your BEST Friend! Brainstorm ideas of what you want your scarecrow to be. Write them down, take screenshots, and relate them back to your business.
Example: Our business primarily focuses on children and selling items to children. Our scarecrow could include a theme of back to school, playground theme, favorite children's book, and the list could go on! Check out this link for scarecrows related to children/back to school.
STEP#2
Create YOUR Message
Write down your MESSAGE that you want to broadcast to your audience. After you have that, it will be easier to think of what supplies you want to make your scarecrow.
Example: Theme -- Children | Back to School.
Message: You are the SHARPEST Crayon! (Include bits & pieces that will translate the audience to think about your business)
STEP#3
Make a Sketch
Create a sketch to get your brain thinking of what you want to display! Like I said, Pinterest and Google will help a lot of what you're trying to create.
Example: I want to include one BIG scarecrow crayon + 2 other little crayons to signify the middle one is the sharpest. Each child can be the sharpest.
Scarecrow How-To
Scarecrow Supply List
**This is a tentative list of items that you made need to create (begin) your scarecrow. It is not a complete list since every scarecrow will be unique in its own way. **
Old Clothes
Description: Cover the scarecrow
Supplies: Go to goodwill, the mission, or anywhere to find old clothes!
Where to buy: Goodwill, Thrift stores, Marshalls, Tj Maxx
Twine
Description: Tying the scarecrow together
Supplies:
Link 1: https://www.michaels.com/natural-jute-twine-by-ashland/10556683.html
Link 2: https://www.amazon.com/KINGLAKE-Natural-Christmas-Gardening-Applications/dp/B00WHXQIJA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=twine&qid=1629125072&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNTVWWVQ4RDJUQjNZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDE1Mjg0TjFKRzY3REZFQTFJJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTEwMzA3MTIyNUZWUU5RNzBTNDU5JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Where to buy: Hobby Lobby, Michaels
Netting
Description: Can use for arms OR Stuff your flannel shirt
Supplies:
Link 1: https://www.amazon.com/PetiDream-Netting-Stops-Plants-Vegetables/dp/B07PTBZXHB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=netting+scarecrow&qid=1629125019&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRDBHNU5XTjBZNkNQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTk5MzczMk83T0ZWM0RXOEVLQyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODA5MzEzM0VKQURWS1lYS045RCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Where to buy: Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Amazon
Burlap
Description: Use for a scarecrow head
Supplies:
Link 1: https://www.amazon.com/Tosnail-Natural-Burlap-Projects-Wedding/dp/B07TPT25JD/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=burlap&qid=1629125127&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMlBMVVpJTEREWldJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDExODczMlFKMkdDWVpCVzZFUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODg1Mzg0MzdHQ1owTEJYSVJGWiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Link 2: https://www.michaels.com/search?q=burlap
Where to buy: Hobby Lobby, Michaels
Straw
Description: Use for hands + feet; Can stuff the whole body with straw
Supplies:
Link 1: https://www.amazon.com/AA-Plus-Shop-Natural-Bedding/dp/B082876PSP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=straw&qid=1629125172&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A3M3S1DQI6VE0L&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSEFLOUlFWVRWNjhGJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzMzNDAyMjVaSzFaMjVLNVpVQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDIxOTE1MlI2VDNRMVVYUFJXVyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Best to find at your local store! Or a farmer you know!
Where to buy: Walmart, Lowes, Hobby Lobby, Michaels
Accessories | hat, boots, etc
Description: Add creativity to your scarecrow
Supplies:
Link 1: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=scarecrow+accessories&crid=1ZRZD30YPQSZT&sprefix=scarecrow+acc%2Caps%2C224&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_13
Go to goodwill, the mission, or anywhere to find old clothes!
Where to buy: Goodwill, Thrift stores, Marshalls, Walmart
Bamboo
Description: Keeps the Scarecrow standing correctly; Just need 3-4
Supplies:
Link 1: https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-HGBB4-Natural-Bamboo-Stake/dp/B0051GUQO8/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=bamboo&qid=1629125263&sr=8-3
Where to buy: Amazon, Walmart, Lowes, Nurseries
Old Pillow
Description: Use for Face or Stuffing
Supplies:
Link 1: https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=pillow
Where to buy: Goodwill, at your house!
Old Newspapers
Supplies: Find Cheap Newspapers at Dollar Tree!
Where to buy: Dollar Tree
Safety Pins
Description: Attaching clothes & other accessories to the scarecrow
Supplies:
Link 1: https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=safety%20pins
Where to buy: Walmart
Rope
Description: Tie off Arms + Legs
Supplies:
Link 2: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-550-Utility-Paracord-Rope-Black-5-32-inch-x-50-feet-110-lb-Load-Max/723218884
Where to buy: Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Michaels
Sharpie
Description: Marking on the scarecrow
Supplies: Walmart
Where to buy: Walmart
Glue
Where to buy: Walmart
Paint
Description: Paint the face of the scarecrow. Use acrylic paint if it rains!
Supplies:
Link 2: https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=paint
Where to buy: Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Michaels
Flowerpot
Description: Can use to build the scarecrow
Zipties
Description: Tying anything off
Supplies:
Link 1: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=zip+ties&ref=nb_sb_noss_2