The garden doll will not only scare away birds, but will decorate and revitalize the landscape. It can be decorated in a variety of styles. To make it, prepare old clothes and a long pole.
It is necessary
- - long stick;
- - wooden crossbar;
- - cotton bag;
- - straw;
- - twine;
- - markers;
- - wire;
- - shirt;
- - hat;
- - foil;
- - socks;
- - gloves.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the base for your garden doll. To do this, take a long stick, taking into account the fact that 30 cm of the lower part will be dug into the ground. Leave the top 25-30 cm to form the head and shoulder of the garden scarecrow.
Step 2
Place a wooden bar on a long stick. Knock them down with nails. Dig a hole approximately 30 cm deep. Bury the stick with the crossbar. Pack the ground well.
Step 3
Make a head. To do this, take an old pillowcase or white cotton bag. Stuff tightly with straw. Tie tight with string, pulling edges together. Rewind the lower part of the head with twine, forming the doll's neck. Use waterproof markers to paint on the doll's face.
Step 4
Of course, over time, the paint will fade in the sun. Therefore, make the eyes, mouth, nose from the applique. Use large buttons for the eyes. Decorate the mouth with a red cloth. Make your hair from straw or thick yarn of the desired color.
Step 5
Choose a hat that matches the size and shape. Place the finished head on a stick. Secure with wire tightly.
Step 6
Dress up your garden doll. Fasten any old shirt with all the buttons and put it on a stick. Stuff tightly with straw, sew the bottom and ends of the sleeves. Make the palms of gloves, into which insert a base of bent wire or thick cardboard. Attach foil jewelry to the sleeves. They will make noise and scare birds away.
Step 7
Stuff the pants with straw and sew them up at the bottom. Attach loosely to your torso. The doll's legs will come to life from a gust of wind. Sew colorful socks to the bottom of the legs. Stuff them with straw. The doll's legs and arms must be in proportion.
Step 8
Add various details - a vest or a scarf. Fasten well so as not to be blown away by the wind. Attach an umbrella to your hand. In case of rain, open it.
Step 9
Clothes for a garden doll can be not only made of fabric. Shiny flower bouquets wrapping paper is perfect for a fluffy dress. To do this, layer each row on top of the previous one. Secure with wire. Using a variety of materials, you will get a cute garden doll.
