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Foam Dice Scarecrow (Dollar Store DIY)

By: Author Kimberly

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Categories Dollar Tree Crafts, Fall Crafts

Our foam dice scarecrow is such a great decoration for Fall! Using Dollar Tree supplies, we made this adorable scarecrow in about 30 minutes.

Foam Dice Scarecrow sitting on a table next to pumpkins.

This craft pairs well with our foam dice pumpkins. The dice are sold in a 2-pack, so you could make one of each for just a few dollars.

If you love scarecrow crafts, be sure to see these ideas:

Craft: foam dice scarecrow.

DIY Foam Dice Scarecrow Craft

All materials, other than the paint, were purchased at the Dollar Tree. I have added links to comparable items available online if you don’t have a dollar store.

Materials

Foam Dice Scarecrow craft kit with a glue gun, scissors and paint.

Instructions

Step 1

Paint the foam dice with off-white acrylic craft paint. Let dry and apply a second coat.

Foam Dice Scarecrow Step 1 a bottle of paint with a brush next to it.

Step 2

Measure and cut a section of raffia to 8” long.

Foam Dice Scarecrow Step 2 pair of scissors next to a ruler and a bunch of straw.

Step 3

Tie a piece of jute twine around the center of the 8” bundle of raffia. Secure with a knot.

Foam Dice Scarecrow Step 3 pair of scissors and a piece of hay on a wooden table.

Step 4

Glue the raffia hair to the top center of the foam dice. Then glue down the raffia on the right and left sides of the face.

Foam Dice Scarecrow Step 4 glue gun next to a piece of hay.

Step 5

Glue a mini burlap hat to the top front of the foam dice. Then glue the front of the hat brim down to the scarecrow’s forehead.

Foam Dice Scarecrow Step 5 glue gun with a straw hat next to it.

Step 6

Cut a small triangle from dark orange craft felt with scissors, and then round the corners off.

Foam Dice Scarecrow Step 6A pair of scissors and a marker on a wooden table.

Glue the felt nose and two wiggle eyes to the scarecrow’s face.

Foam Dice Scarecrow Step 6B scarecrow with a glue gun next to it.

Step 7

Using a new and clean pencil eraser, create cheeks by dipping into pink acrylic craft paint and stamping on the face on either side of the nose. 

Foam Dice Scarecrow Step 7 scarecrow with a pencil next to it.

Step 8

Foam Dice Scarecrow Step 8 scarecrow with a marker next to it.

To finish the scarecrow face, draw on a smile from cheek to cheek with a black permanent marker. Then add vertical stitches using the marker.

Be sure to Pin This Foam Dice Scarecrow craft to save for later!

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You will want to see all of our Fall crafts and Dollar Tree DIYs for some more fun and easy ideas!