Do you want to know how to make an easy DIY Scarecrow? I love fall and when decorating I love to make items that can be left up all season long. I’m sharing how to make a DIY Scarecrow out of a fence post.
I had a left over 4×4 piece of fence post from a snowman family project I did last winter. I already had all the materials for this project on hand.
You could use a fence picket instead.
I lightly sanded the wood, then wiped it clean to remove all of the dust.
I placed painters tape onto the wood to create a section of wood.
This way when I painted the wood I would get a nice clean line and no overlap.
I painted the bottom of the scarecrow with Nautical Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint. This would be his pants.
I painted 3 sides (you could paint all 4 if you like).
I then added painters tape to the other end of the post.
I painted the top section with Mustard Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint.
I waited for the blue section to be dry.
I then added painters tape and used Imperial Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint for the shirt section.
For the last section I taped it off and used Sheepskin Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint.
While the paint on the post was drying, I sawed a paint stir stick to be the hat brim. Then I painted it with the Mustard paint.
Once all of the paint was dry, it was time to add embellishments to the post.
I painted on Mod Podge and then added some raffia for hair. You could hot glue this as well.
I hot glued on the paint stir stick for the brim once the Mod Podge had dried.
I hot glued on 2 buttons for eyes, and drew on a nose and mouth with permanent markers.
I cut a handkerchief and hot glued it onto the fence post around the neck of the scarecrow.
I used some dollar store rope to create a belt and I hot glued on 2 small buttons for his shirt.
I made some accents onto his hat with a permanent marker.
He is already to be put on display!
If you want to put him outside, add a coat of Folk Art Home Decor Varnish or Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge.
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This is adorable, Chas! I love it. What a great way to use a left over post.
Thank you so much Beverly, I’m so glad you like him.
so cute Chas
Thank you so much Faith 🙂
welcome
He’s adorable! I have a few snowmen made like this but never thought of making a scarecrow. Pinned.
Thank you Joanne, and this scrap wood is from my snowman family I made last year. Thanks for the Pin
Looks like you had lots of fun creating this cute and adorable scarecrow, Chas! Perfect in any fall decorations!
Thank you so very much Gail, I’m thrilled you like him. Wonderful crafting with you!
You come up with the cutest ideas, Chaz, and I love how easy this little guy is to make!
Thank you so much Marie, I really appreciate the kind words.
Your scarecrow is so cute! He’s is beautifully painted, and I love his bandana! Pinning!! I’m putting this on my Fall to do list for next fall.
Thank you so much T’onna, I’m so pleased you like him and you made my day that you want to make him next year. Thanks for the Pin.
So Creative. I am so glad I found your blog.
You are so very sweet Rebecca, thank you so much for the kind words friend.
He’s so cute Chas, I just love him!
Thank you so much Jayne
This little scarecrow turned out adorable! You are so creative.
Have a great weekend,
Kippi
Thank you so very much Kippi, I appreciate it.
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Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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Thank you so much Marilyn, I hope you have a great week.