Scarecrow Gourd

Here’s a fun and natural way to create a great Halloween decoration. With a little paint and a few embellishments, you can transform a simple gourd into an adorable scarecrow.

Project #:
25118a

Crafting Time: 1 hour plus drying time

Skill Level:

1 being the easiest

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Gourd
Acrylic Paint, Blue
Acrylic Paint, Black
Acrylic Paint, White
Acrylic Paint, Red
Acrylic Paint, Flesh Tone
Craft Foam, Black
Craft Foam, Red
Raffia, Natural
Raffia, Orange
Berry Picks, 2

Black Bird
Straw Hat, 6-inch
Wiggle Eyes
Scissors
Glue Gun
Glue Sticks
Liner Brush
Sponge Brushes (use a different brush for each paint color)
Ruler
Masking Tape (optional for masking off checks and belt)

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.

	Paint gourd as follows: Top with flesh tone (for face), center with alternating red and black checks (for shirt), band below shirt with black (for belt), buckle with white, bottom with blue (for pants). Let dry.
	Cut two ovals from black craft foam for buttons and one triangle from red craft foam for nose. Glue wiggle eyes, nose and buttons in place as shown.
	Use liner to paint gourd as follows: Squiggly mouth, eyebrows and details on pants with black; cheeks with red; freckles and details on buttons with white.
	Cut natural raffia and glue around top of gourd for hair. Tie orange raffia into a shoestring bow and glue at “neck” of gourd. Glue straw hat to top of gourd over hair. Glue picks and black bird to top of hat as shown.

Tip: Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.

Let paint dry between coats and before adding details. Using a different sponge brush for each paint color is recommended. Wash liner brush before changing paint colors.

If desired for straighter lines, use masking tape when painting checks on shirt and belt.

The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.

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