How To Make A Peter Rabbit Scarecrow In 7 Easy Steps

Do you want to add a unique decoration to your Peter Rabbit themed party? You can create a sweet blue jacket hanging amongst the vegetable patch.

Peter Rabbit Jacket Scarecrow & Blue Themed Sweet Cones
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I created a miniature version of Mr. McGregor’s garden when I styled a Peter Rabbit baby shower. The scarecrow was the perfect prop! 

Peter Rabbit Jacket Scarecrow in Foam Block Covered with Artificial Grass
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You can check out the adorable Peter Rabbit baby shower here for ideas and inspiration.

An Adorable Peter Rabbit Baby Shower Blog Post

If you want to create your very own Peter Rabbit scarecrow, follow these seven easy step-by-step instructions:

Materials:

Peter Rabbit Scarecrow Materials Required
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  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • A4 Peter Rabbit coat template
  • Blue felt
  • Glue
  • Gold buttons
  • Wooden sticks
  • Elastic band

Instructions:

1. Cut out the paper Peter Rabbit coat template.

Step 1 - Cut out paper Peter Rabbit coat template to make jacket
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Step 1 - Cut out paper Peter Rabbit coat template to make jacket
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Step 1 - Cut out paper Peter Rabbit coat template to make jacket
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2. Trace the paper template onto blue felt.

Step 2 - Trace paper template onto blue felt to make jacket
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Step 2 - Trace paper template onto blue felt to make jacket
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3. Cut out the blue felt Peter Rabbit coat template and fold it over.

Step 3 - Cut out blue felt Peter Rabbit coat template and fold over to make jacket
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Step 3 - Cut out blue felt Peter Rabbit coat template and fold over to make jacket
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4. Use glue to close the sides of the coat marked ‘adhesive’ on blue felt and secure three gold buttons in place.

Step 4 - Use glue to close sides of coat marked 'adhesive' on blue felt and secure three gold buttons to make jacket
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There you have it – you have made your very own Peter Rabbit jacket. 🐰🍃

5. Place wooden sticks into a cross and secure them with an elastic band.

Step 5 - Put wooden sticks into a cross and secure together with elastic band to make the scarecrow
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Step 5 - Put wooden sticks into a cross and secure together with elastic band to make the scarecrow
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6. Insert the cross into a block of craft foam which can be placed inside a miniature bucket or covered with artificial grass.

Peter Rabbit Jacket Scarecrow positioned inside a craft foam block covered with artificial grass
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7. Decorate with some leaves, pinecones and flowers.

Peter Rabbit Jacket Scarecrow inserted into craft foam block covered with artificial grass
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The Peter Rabbit scarecrow looks perfect on a sweet table or as a table centre.

Peter Rabbit Jacket Scarecrow & Sweet Cone bags
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