Scarecrow and Crow Pumpkins

Scarecrow and Crow

If you have been reading my blog for awhile, you might know that each year I try to add more pumpkins to my Pumpkin Gang.   Since we are having Scarecrow Party week, I thought it would be fun to add a scarecrow and a crow.   

I started with basic dollar store pumpkins. I painted one black, and the other tan.  

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The crow was pretty easy to  make. First  I glued on some google eyes. I then added a  craft foam beak and wings. The finishing touch was the feathers for the tail.  

It was then time for Mr. Scarecrow. I chose my largest size google eyes.  Whenever I look at scarecrow decorations, they seem to have nice big eyes.   I painted on a nose.  I could not decide if I should add a felt nose or not, but if I change my mind I can easily do it later.   I used a Sharpie to draw on the smile, and some watered down red paint for the cheeks.  

I did not have a small straw hat to use, so I had to make my own hat.  I did have some burlap in my craft stash, so I decided to try that.  I cut two pieces of burlap in a half circle shape. I made sure they were wide enough that they would fit on top of the pumpkin.   I then did a quick whip stitch around the outside of the hat.  

I had cut the hat a little large, so I had to roll it up a couple of times to get a good fit.  

I found it was easier to add the raffia AFTER the hat was in place.  I just stuffed it in under the hat. 

I felt that the hat needed something a little bit extra, so I glued on a sunflower for a pop of color.  

I think they make nice additions to the pumpkin gang, and would make great decorations for a scarecrow themed party.  

Updated: The Dollar Tree pumpkins that I used in this craft are now available online at DollarTree.com.  They now come in orange and white, and in smaller quantities.