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I know how bored kids can get on rainy days in Fall; they can't go out and play! So, here's how to make a mini-scarecrow:
Take two twigs, one about 12 inches long, and one about five inches long. tie them together to make a cross, with the short
twig across the upper third of the large one. (If you want them snug, use glue after tying them) Soak some cornhusks in water
until they are pliable, then wrap them around the twigs in pairs, first over one 'shoulder', then the other. Tie them at the
'waist', then add a head. you can use a styrofoam ball, a tiny pumpkin or gourd, or whatever you like! Then add scraps of
cloth to make an outfit. Be creative with accessories; use beads, feathers, or whatever! Stick your scarecrow in a plant
pot with your favorite real or artificial plant, and Have Fun!
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Scarecrow Contest Tips:
Entering a scarecrow contest? Here are some tips:
Be Creative! Write down a few crazy ideas for a scarecrow, and see if one of them might work! (Witness my Sea
Serpents!)
Don't make it too scary or gory! Most contest committees don't want stuff that scares little kids into fits!
Make your scarecrow sturdy. It may have to be outdoors for a week or more, so give it a good strong prop. If
you are stuffing it with hay, lining the clothes with plastic sheets or garbage bags will keep the hay dry and fluffy, so
it doesn't sag!
Another idea: While the family is gathered, don't forget to make new memories!
When you set up your scarecrow at the contest, don't forget to have your picture taken with it! Make a scrapbook
page to remember the event, including photos of your competition! Win or lose, it's always fun to remember!
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