I came across this gem and knew I had to make it for Kate because how cute is it! I started by painting some clothes pins to be the feathers.
I cut the edge off of a paper plate to be the base of the turkey and spaced the clothes pins around to see how many I would need it. Looks like 12.
Then I painted them red, orange and yellow.
I used the plate as a stencil to make a circle out of brown construction paper.
And I modeled the rest of the turkey after this one. I inked up the edges so that you could see them.
Then I gave it a face.
I cut some strips of paper in red, orange and yellow and glued them around the edge to show where the clothes pins should go.
At this point, I realized that I needed to laminate it so it didn’t fall apart, but since I’m not a teacher anymore I don’t have access to a laminating machine. Mod Podge to the rescue!
I give this one 2 thumbs up. Kate was a huge fan. :)
You’re such a turkey, Christina!
BRILLIANT! We made a clothespin turkey but your color matching is a great idea!! I would like to invite you to add this, and more of your great posts, to my weekly Mom’s library Link-Up.
http://heymommychocolatemilk.blogspot.com/2012/11/co-hosting-moms-library-5-for-me.html
Thanks and be blessed,
Julie @ Hey Mommy, Chocolate Milk
Thanks! I’ll totally link up next week.
This is such a great idea! I’ve been looking for easy Thanksgiving ideas for my preschooler & this is perfect. I’m planning to do a post of easy activity ideas on Monday and will definitely include this
Thanks!
Awesome! I can’t wait to check out the post; I’m always looking for easy activities!
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