Halloween Candy Bowl: Clay Pot Scarecrow

I am in love with this Halloween candy bowl! You, too, can make a clay pot scarecrow to add your candy to this Fall. This project is actually really easy, and the results are just adorable. Grab your supplies and get started on your own version today, then have it ready to keep candy on hand for those trick-or-treaters!

Clay Pot Scarecrow Video Tutorial

You can watch the video below to see how I made this project. It is super short and has all of the necessary steps.

Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? Follow along with the step-by-step instructions below.

How To Make Clay Pot Scarecrow

If you love clay pot people, this scarecrow project will be next on your list! Make your own adorable clay pot scarecrow, which looks cute as decor and is the perfect candy dish for the Halloween and fall seasons!

Supplies Needed To Make Clay Pot Scarecrow

• Clay Pots (2 of the same size)
• Patio Paint (I used Tango Blue, Tiger Lily Orange, and also Wrought Iron Black)
• Google Eyes
• Buttons (1 orange for nose and three black)
• Rope
• Raffia
• Hot glue and glue gun
• Scissors
• Scrap fabric (I used an orange bandanna)
• Scrap jeans
• Felt pieces
• Stuffing

Step 1: Paint One Clay Pot Orange & Blue

Start by painting one pot orange and blue. The bottom strip should be blue. I used 2 – 3 coats of Patio Paint for this task, allowing it to dry between coats. Then, set aside to dry completely.

Step 2: Decorate Other Clay Pot

Add eyes and a button nose with hot glue on the other pot. Paint on a mouth with Patio Paint. Then, set aside to dry completely.

Step 3: Cut Felt Strips

Cut a 1-inch strip of felt and make it long enough to go inside the top of the pot.

Step 4: Hot Glue Raffia To Felt Strip

Hot glue long-cut raffia pieces to one side of this felt strip along the length.

Step 5: Hot Glue Felt Strip Inside Of Pot

Then hot glue the strip to the top inside of the pot, with the raffia on the inside. Trim the raffia, if needed, with scissors.

Step 6: Create Arms & Legs

For the arms, cut 2 x 3 pieces of scrap fabric. For the legs, cut 3 x 5 pieces of some old jeans. Then, use hot glue along the long ends to make a tube.

Step 7: Stuff Arms & Legs

Add a little bit of stuffing to each of these arms and legs. Then, add hot glue and a bundle of short-cut raffia pieces to the end. Repeat for all arms and legs.

Step 8: Hot Glue Buttons To Orange & Blue Clay Pot

Start with the orange and blue pot. Hot glue on the buttons to the front.

Step 9: Add Rope Belt

Then, tie on a rope “belt” and secure it with hot glue.

Step 10: Hot Glue Arms To Pot

Add the arms to both sides of the bottom of this pot with hot glue. Then, add raffia pieces around the outer edge.

Step 11: Glue Head To Orange & Blue Clay Pot

Add hot glue around the outer edge and set the “head” pot on top.

Step 12: Trim Raffia

Then trim any raffia that is too long with scissors.

Step 13: Hot Glue Legs To Pot

Lay the entire thing over and hot glue the legs inside the bottom pot.

Your clay pot scarecrow is complete and ready for fall!

You can then add candy to your Halloween candy bowl. I love the details of this piece. It turned out just like I imagined it in my head. I love it when a plan comes together, don’t you?

My favorite part? Those little blue jeans!! TIP: Cut your pieces from the ends of one of the legs to get that seam on the bottom portion.

Grab your supplies to make a clay pot scarecrow. You will love serving up the trick-or-treaters from this adorable Halloween candy bowl. Enjoy, and happy crafting!

FAQs About Clay Pot Scarecrow

I see readers ask a couple of questions about making this clay pot scarecrow. If you have a question, please check if I’ve answered it below. Don’t see your question? Leave it for me in the comments!

Can I Make This Project Bigger?

Yes, you can. However, the only thing to remember is that the bigger you make this project, the more fabric and stuffing you will need. Also, the scarecrow will be heavier.

Do I Need To Use Patio Paint?

Technically, no. If you set your clay pot scarecrow inside, you can use regular acrylic paint instead.

What Other Decorations Can I Add To This Scarecrow?

If you are looking for more ideas for dressing up your scarecrow, below are some additional things you can add!

• A bow
• A bow tie
• A leaf headband
• A hat (when you are not using it as a candy bowl)
• Flowers

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