Getting crafty - back to childhood

[wilma-bride]

You may remember that the kids and I were helping my Dad out by making a scarecrow for their village scarecrow trail. Well, we've made a start today - after having yet another change of heart about our theme.

We're now doing Pirates of the Caribbean.

We have made the body of the scarecrow and I have spent all afternoon making a papier mache face/mask - it took me right back to my school days, making papier mache baskets for Mothers Day - and the paste still makes me feel sick now

The kids are busy making a cutlass and doubloons

I will keep you posted with some pictures once we're finished and also let you know how we get on next weekend - please pray for a fine day for us

Meanwhile, if anyone is interested I've put a link to the village website below, which has got some great pictures of the last couple of years events - check out Rapunzel from last year

http://kingtonlangley.org/Scarecrows.htm

Wish us luck

 

[mandymouse]

Good luck with your scarecrow Joh, I think POTC is a great theme, I look forward to seeing some piccies

I must say you got a lot of work on your hands, those previous years scarecrows look great

Have fun

Mandy

 

[Strommie]

Sounds great Joh

 

[Minniespal]

Good Luck Joh

 

[natalielongstaff]

good luck Joh

 

[KayleeUK]

Sounds like a great day

 

[DisneyJo]

What a lovely idea, will you post a photo?

 

[tony64]

Come on then joh lets see your "Captain" JACK SPARROW.

 

[florida sun]

Sounds great Joh

 

[TotallyAngelic]

That looks like really good fun! I wish we had local ancient traditions and festivals like that! How are you getting on with your scarecrow?