How to Make a Rustic Scarecrow

An Autumn (or anytime) Tradition for your garden

The original scarecrows were probably made on the fly by an angry farmer - I can just see him peeling off all his gear to make something to keep the crows from his corn or other crops.

With what the farmer had in his pockets, and a few scraps and twigs, he could make a sentinel to stand guard over the field.

Making your own scarecrow is just as simple.

A few basic supplies, a long twig, a pillow case or old t-shirt, a plaid shirt and ragged pair of jeans, a couple of mis-matched work gloves, and a pair of boots and a straw hat, and you too can make a scarecrow in the same tradition.

Farmers didn't have access to the thrift store, but this is a great place to find just the right accessory for your scarecrows attire.

Nowadays, we make scarecrows just for fun, as a Halloween decoration. Enjoy making your scarecrow, and make sure you add a picture to the gallery below:

Start with a long twig, and remove any smaller ones Tie wire holds the twigs for the arms in place on the longer twig

Raid the closet or the rag bin for some old ragged clothing A piece of longer wire will hold the pants on, and also the boots

A face painted on the old t-shirt can be a few simple shapes - the crows won't know the difference

The finished Rustic Scarecrow, waiting for some crows

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