“If I Only Had a Brain….”
Top Note Scarecrow
Rae’s Originals
Do you remember the phrase, “If I only had a brain”? It sing it quite frequently! They’re from the lips of my favorite Wizard of Oz character, the scarecrow. I remember being so scared when the flying monkeys came on the seen. Then, the brave scarecrow would come to the rescue. I love to watch that move to this day.
Hope you’re not getting tired of my Top Note Die creations. I seem to be looking for characters that haven’t been posted anywhere. If they are, I’m not finding them. So here’s one for your Top Note library. He’s probably the easiest of all so far.
I showed my creation to my husband (he’s my jury) before I put the little bird on his hat to see if he knew what it was. He wasn’t quite sure. I had a button where the bird is now. I quick changed the button out for the little bird and showed him again. Then, he got it. Whew!
When drawing the Faux Stitching, don’t try to be perfect. Crooked lines add to the “Home Spun” feel of the scarecrow. After all, he should look a little tattered and torn. In fact, my husband thinks this little guy is far too happy. Hmmm, I seem to remember the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz as being a very happy fellow even if he did sing “If I only had a brain” all the time.
Ok, where’s that brain?
Thank you for stopping by!
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Just found you. Love this scarecrow…trying to find the “nuts and bolts” you reference for the PDF. Where is it???
Patti,
I removed the Nuts & Bolts so I could include it as a Thank You for donating to the Alzheimer’s Foundation through my Take a Bite out of Alzheimer’s campaign. If you make a donation, you will get the Scarecrow tutorial and more. Here’s the link for more information if you’re interested. https://wildwestpaperarts.com/three-amigos-plus/
Thank you for following Wild West Paper Arts!
just adorable
OMG, is that cuuuuuute!!! Love it!!!
TFS and many greetings from Germany.
Margit
Thanks for sharing, I am a digital person and have recreated your designs in MDS2. The pirate you made has been created as an Italian artist and he turned out so cute.
Thanks for sharing.
Debbie, I would love to see the Digital Versions. You can email me pictures if you’d like.
Wow, love your scarecrow. Thanks for sharing. I was looking for ideas for a fall scrapbook page and I think I've found a great addition.
Rae,
My aunt loves scarecrows, so I had to make one for her birthday a week from tomorrow! I hope it makes her smile as much as it made me smile! Thank you for sharing Rae!
Perfectly fine Terri. Thank you for the great compliment.
So Stinkin' Cute ….. was decorating my desk for fall and this will be the perfect finishing touch. TFS ……
Fantastic! Send me a picture of your desk. 🙂
I have been looking for the right Halloween card to send this year. THANKS!!!
You nailed it!
Pamboe,
Yay! Maybe I should put up a Scarecrow linky so we can all share the CASE versions!
Thank you for your great comment.
Rae
OMG this is the cutest thing I have seen in forever. I hope it's ok if I copy it and I also had to pin it.
This is so creative!! Thank you so much for sharing! I love the addition of the bird!
I klove this scarecrow…he sure does make you smile
This is easily the cutest scarecrow I have ever seen. I LOVE all your embellishments. You are one talented and clever artist. TFS
Thank you very much. 🙂
What punches did you use to make the hat? This little guy is so dang cute, need to order the stuff and make some up..
Holly, click on the Nuts & Bolts graphic of this post. You’ll get a downloadable PDF of supplies. The hat is also the Top Note die. The bird is from teh Bird Builder punch. Hope that helps.
WOWZA! I just found you today, from Mary Fish's blog… these are adorable! The Wizard of Oz is MY all time favorite movie as well….I try to watch it every year, and I am 62 years old! I remember delivering Girl Scout cookies one Sunday and had to hurry home by 5 PM to watch it! 🙂 Do you have a tutorial some where that tells us how to make all the parts? Like the hat? And for a card, I would assume you place the folded card base slightly below the top cutting line so the card opens? This is great! thanks for sharing!
Great story! I don’t have an official tutorial. However, click on the Nuts & Bolts graphic of this post. You’ll get a downloadable PDF of supplies. Thank you for the great comment Bobbi.
Just love these creations! Am going to follow you now!
I would love to CASE that for my monthly stamp meeting. Thanks for the idea!
Case away Judi. Thank you.
How adorable. You truly are a gifted card artist.
Thank you Beth. 🙂
He is soooo cute! I am going to try and make one this afternoon . oh and btw ..the top note is my favorite die and I have quite a few but it always seems to be the one that says "Pick me" love this!
Hi Rae,
Have you posted the directions somewhere. I see the supply list b, but not any directions on how you put together this "oh, so cute" scarecrow.
Have a truly inspiring day!
could you please send me the directions on the scarecrow? Thanks..I love it!!!!
Adorable!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to try my hand at making one myself today. 🙂
I'm in love!! Have to have a go at making one of these.
THANKS for the wonderful directions! They are laid out the best I've ever seen! This project is so adorable. GREAT WORK!
Thank you Diane! Comments like this keep me on track.
Rae ~ I , for one, will NEVER get tired of your top note creations. They are AWESOME. You are SO CREATIVE!!
I do have a question. How will you use them? Is this an actual card that opens or simply a card topper?
Thanks again for the inspiration!!
Judy
Judy,
First, thank you! As far as how I will use them. Sometimes, I give them away as cards and sometimes I use them to make cute little favors or the front of a box like Fancy Favor. This one is actually a card. Maybe next time I should show it open as well.
Thanks again for your great comment!
Rae
He's so darling – you did a fantastic job! I only wish I could do the same! 🙂
I love this and plan to make for my decorating this fall. You are so creative, thanks for sharing.
Thank you Nelda. Have fun!
This is so adorable. I like scarecrows and this one is so much fun. Will definately have to dig out my top note die and try this one.
Julia,
Super easy! When you do the hat, take a chunk out of the middle with a 2-1/2″ Circle Punch.
Thank you for the comment and compliment.
Rae
This is so adorable. I like scarecrows and this one is so much fun. Will definately have to dig out my top note die and try this one.
Oh so cute! He would be darling on the front of some sort of trick or treat candy container! Great job!
Great idea Nancy! Thanks for the comment.
OOH my goodness!! I just love him!!! He makes me happy just looking at
him. Perfect for fall! Well done!
Jennifer, Calgary
Thank you Jennifer!