Build Your Own Buddy

Think outside the field.
Your scarecrow doesn’t have to look like the classic fellow in the cornfield with a straw hat. Think of your scarecrow as a person. What kind of personality do you want your scarecrow to have: scary, funny, or whimsical? Do you want a standing scarecrow or one that sits on the front steps holding a pumpkin? Perhaps you want more than one or even a family of scarecrows.

Making faces.
Typical items used to make a scarecrow head include garbage bags, pumpkins, pillowcases, or pantyhose. You can create a face with permanent markers, paint, glued-on buttons and fabric, or a Halloween mask. Even uncommon items, such as a large clay pot or an orange road hazard cone, create interesting and surprisingly effective scarecrow heads.

Dress up.
To make a standing scarecrow, nail two boards together (usually a 4 x 4-foot piece for the body and a 2 x 4-foot piece for the arms). Secondhand stores and old Halloween costumes are good sources for clothes to dress a scarecrow. If the scarecrow is riding a snowmobile or fishing, it should be dressed accordingly. And remember, you’ll need gloves for the hands. Stuff the clothing with plastic bags, newspaper, or the leaves you’ve raked from the yard. Use rubber bands and rope to secure the head and clothing to the board. When you’re done dressing the scarecrow, place it in a tree stand and fill it with rocks for extra stability.

Looking for ideas? Here’s a website that’s full of them!
http://www.scarecrows-in-motion.com.au/scarecrow-ideas.html