Scarecrow decor for fall, y’all, makes for plenty of fun in communities across the U.S. Indeed, both indoor and outdoor versions of this autumnal staple go on display each year at homes across the country.
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History of the Scarecrow
No doubt, scarecrows, both live and inanimate versions, have a long and storied history around the world. In fact, history records Egyptians as the first culture to embrace the use of scarecrows to protect crops from pillage by birds and other animals. Before long, other countries and cultures followed, including the Greeks, Romans, Japanese, Germans and Brits.
Native Americans used live versions where men shouted from platforms at birds and other critters attempting to forage their crops. Then immigrant farmers brought the scarecrow to the United States. Western makers typically create scarecrows from old clothes stuffed with straw.
Over the ages, some scarecrows have been creepy while others have been sweet and welcoming. Personally, I prefer the ones that are sweet and welcoming, with a little bit of attitude.
Department 56 Brings Scarecrow Decor for Fall, Y’all
Department 56 has introduced the “Make & Take Scarecrow Shack” for 2024! Not to mention, you can accessorize it with “Nana, I’m Stuffed!” This charming complement to the shack features a grandmother and grandson stuffing a scarecrow with straw. The shack itself, in particular, has the appearance of a repurposed galvanized steel grain bin with the addition of a covered crafting porch. All things considered, the “Make & Take Scarecrow Shack” brings all the cozy fall feels of the farm to your house this year!
DIY Leaf Table Runner for Your Scarecrow Decor for Fall
At this point, you’ll want to be sure to make our easy, colorful fall-leaf table runner. It’s a perfect accompaniment to the Department 56 Snow Village Halloween pieces!
- Begin by taking one yard of burlap and folding it in half point to point, forming a triangle. Using a black marker, notch a few marks 4 inches out from the fold of the burlap. Then line a yard stick up along the marks and run the black marker along the edge of the yard stick to make a line. Finally, cut along the line to end up with your runner.
- Next, gather 135 silk fall leaves. (I cut mine from garlands I was no longer using.) Be sure your leaves have stems. You may not need them all, depending on your placement.
- Now fold the burlap in half horizontally and lay out your leaves in the desired pattern on that half of the runner. Unfold the burlap and glue the stems of the leaves in place. (In any event, be sure to unfold the burlap before you begin gluing leaves. Otherwise your burlap will stick together, and you’ll have difficulty separating it to glue leaves on the other half.)
- Last of all, glue leaves along the center edges. You may want to run a few leaves along the edges of stacked books elevating the village building.
Scarecrow Festival in Frankenmuth
If you love scarecrows and fall, by all means be sure to visit Frankenmuth during Scarecrow Festival at the River Place Shops. Scarecrow Festival includes both a dogs’ weekend and kids’ weekend with special activities for everyone in the family.
More Fall Fun, Y’all, at Bronner’s Blog
Looking for a little something sweet to bring the taste of fall to your family? All things considered, our baked caramel corn will fit the bill!
