Scarecrow Decor Ideas

Are you looking for a way to keep the critters out of your yard and decorate at the same time? These scarecrow decor ideas will do the trick.

Scarecrows have long been an outdoor decoration for farmers, gardeners, and those who enjoy decor for fall. These 15 scarecrow decorations are the perfect inspiration for your next fall DIY project.

From cute door decorations and table accents to large yard figures that will delight your fall visitors, we’ve got you covered.

Browse these designs to get inspiration for adding character to your scarecrow and discover ideas for staging a scene in your yard with your finished scarecrow decoration.

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How to build a basic scarecrow

Many of these design ideas require a whole scarecrow figure. It’s easy to make a basic scarecrow from scratch .

Start with a frame by nailing a vertical wooden stake to a horizontal stake at a 90° angle.
Attach a shirt and trousers, and stuff them with newspapers or hay.
Tie the sleeves, waist, and ankles with twine.
Once you have the frame, you can add a head and other decorations to bring the scarecrow to life.

These scarecrow ideas come in all shapes and sizes. Some use the basic shape above, and others get creative with the design so that it’s suitable for seated arrangements. There are also some smaller scarecrow decor ideas to add to tables and more.

Scarecrow door decoration

Not all scarecrow decoration ideas need to include the whole body! In this adorable autumn door decoration, a straw hat is decorated with just the face of the scarecrow. It’s easy to make with a few basic supplies.

See the step-by-step tutorial to make this scarecrow door decoration on Always the Holidays.

Cute scarecrow decoration

The kids will love this cute scarecrow decoration. He has blue jeans and a plaid stuffed shirt and is stuffed with straw and wears a fluffy straw hat. Place him next to some faux pumpkins and a string of garden lights for a fun look.

Scarecrow with book decoration

This adorable guy is taking time from his job of protecting the corn by reading a book called “Bedtime Stories for Crows”. Perhaps he wants to put the crows to sleep!

Dress this scarecrow in an orange shirt and add patches to his blue jeans and a pair of old boots for a rustic look.

Porch scarecrow decor

This smaller scarecrow decoration is a free-form design. Instead of a wooden frame, the scarecrow is loosely filled with straw. Attach him to the post of your fall front porch to welcome guests.

See more porch post scarecrow designs on Amazon.

Small scarecrow decorations for autumn

To make this display, stuff small scarecrow decorations on bamboo skewers into a large bunch of raffia. Place the entire group into planters or galvanized containers on either side of your front door. What a welcome!

Buy a collection of 24 different small scarecrow decorations here.

Scarecrow table decoration

This watering can scarecrow fall planter can be changed out as the seasons progress. It is easy to make with Dollar Store supplies.

See the step-by-step tutorial here.

Hanging scarecrow decoration for Halloween

This hanging scarecrow decoration will delight your trick-or-treaters for Halloween. This design is simple. It has a pumpkin head with a black hat, straw hands and collar, and a flowing green and gold robe. Hang it from your front porch for a scary look.

Jack-o’-lantern scarecrow decoration

This Jack-o’-lantern scarecrow decoration features a glowing carved pumpkin head and orange, rust, and brown burlap clothes. Top off the design with a witch hat adorned with a small faux pumpkin and add some raffia to form his hands.

This is another great idea for Halloween, and you can transition it to Thanksgiving by changing out the head.

Purchase colored burlap rolls to make his clothes on Etsy.

Funny scarecrow design

This funny life-sized scarecrow would be simple to put together. The design features a straw hat and frumpy clothing. Position him in a sleeping position on a wooden bench outdoors next to a planter.

The design doesn’t even need a scarecrow form inside the clothing!

Scarecrow ornaments

Do you have a tree with bare branches in your yard? These cute little scarecrow ornaments are just the thing to fill those branches. You could easily make this with some fabric, burlap, and a couple of round wooden balls.

You can also buy a set of six scarecrow ornaments here.

Well dressed scarecrow decoration

This well-dressed scarecrow decoration is neatly dressed in blue jeans and a brown and orange plaid shirt. He has a floppy blue hat, cloth hands, face, and feet, and holds a Happy Harvest sign.

Position him sitting on a couple of bales of hay for a more distinguished-looking design.

See other life-sized scarecrow designs on Amazon.

Bicycle scarecrow decoration

How cute is this guy? This do it yourself fall decoration features a scarecrow on a bicycle with a straw broom for a head and pieces of loose straw for his chest and hands. He’s wearing blue jeans and a red and black plaid shirt and is carrying some flowers and gourds in his baskets.

Top him off with a straw hat, and the easy DIY scarecrow decoration is done.

Scarecrow door wreath

I like to decorate my front door for all the holidays with wreaths. This cute scarecrow door wreath features a soft and colorful scarecrow sitting on the bottom of a grapevine wreath.

Add some faux fall leaves and a small welcome sign to complete the design. Your holiday guest will love this look.

Buy soft scarecrows to make your own wreath.