Charming scarecrows made from terracotta pots

A scarecrow as a decoration is the epitome of autumn and garden happiness. This charming craft idea is perfect as a table centrepiece or for the garden. With a few terracotta pots, some fabric and creativity, you can quickly and easily make your own autumnal eye-catcher! We'll show you how you can easily make them.

Step 1: Glue the terracotta pots together
In our example, we have used two terracotta pots with a diameter of 7 cm and 9 cm. Glue the two terracotta pots together with hot glue so that they stick together at the top edge. Use the pots with the same diameter for this.
Step 2: Painting the pots
Now you can paint the terracotta pots with one or more colours of your choice and decorate them with individual patterns. In this example, we have painted one of the scarecrows with olive green craft paint. Allow the paint to dry completely before continuing with the next step.
Step 3: Attach the wood wool
Use hot glue to attach some wood wool to the top of the upper pot. This will serve as the base for the head.

Step 4: Design the scarecrow's head
Wrap a polystyrene ball with a piece of fabric. We used a fabric with a linen look for this. Tie the fabric together at the bottom with a jute ribbon to form the head. Use a permanent marker to draw a friendly face on the fabric. Glue the head onto the previously attached wood wool.
Step 5: Attach the hat and hair
Use wood wool again to attach it to the scarecrow's head as hair. Then cut out a triangle of fabric and wrap it around the scarecrow's head as a hat. If necessary, attach the fabric with hot glue.
Step 6: Add decorative elements
Wrap jute ribbon around the gluing point where the two terracotta pots are joined for a rustic look. Attach sunflowers and colourful scatter decorations to your scarecrow to give it a personal and colourful touch.

Create enchanting scarecrows for your entrance or garden table! Be inspired by the autumnal mood and create unique decorations to brighten up your home!