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two sides of the head shut , leaving the bottom open . Stuff the head with straw and then staple the remaining side together so the straw doesn ' t fall out . Be sure to leave around a half-inch gap without staples in the middle .
3 . Using the half-inch gap , stick the head on top of the long stick to hold it upright .
# 3 Making a Scarecrow This decoration requires the following : -Paint -Paintbrushes -Old set of overalls
4 . Take the old flannel shirt and put it on the stick . Staple the bottom and the arms shut , then stuff the arms and body with straw before stapling and the remaining openings together .
5 . Put the overalls over the flannel shirt , then stuff the legs of the overalls with straw . Staple the openings shut .
6 . Lastly , paint the eyes , nose , and mouth on the head .
-Old flannel shirt -Stapler ( use with adult supervision ) -Straw -Sheet of cloth -Long stick -Scissors Inst ruct ions :
1 . Take the scissors and cut out a rectangular piece of cloth to serve as the head .
2 . Fold the piece of cloth in half , and staple
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