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Here are the books we read to go along with this craft:
Turkeys around Squawk Valley have gotten too smart to just jump into pots anymore for Thanksgiving so the townsfolk come up with a plan to lure one in for their Thanksgiving feast. Unfortunately, the turkey turns out to be smarter than the townsfolk. This was a cute story that both me and the kids enjoyed.
Mrs. Gumm finds a turkey egg and raises the turkey with intentions on eating it for Thanksgiving dinner, but things do not go according to plan. Let’s just say Mrs. Gumm has a kind heart! 😉
Supplies you will need:
- paper plate
- craft knife
(for adult use ONLY) - acrylic paint
(various colors, including brown and yellow) - paint brush
- red foam sheet or cardstock paper
- white cardstock paper
- 2-inch circle punch
- 2 large googly eyes
2. Paint the beak yellow, the face brown, and use a variety of colors to paint feathers around the plate. Let the paint dry completely.
3. When the paint is completely dry, punch 2 white circles out with your 2″ circle punch. Glue them onto your plate. Glue your large googly eyes onto the white circles. Next cut a snood out of your red foam sheet or cardstock paper and glue it onto your turkey.
Jenny @ Adventures of the Smith Family says
November 6, 2011 at 1:19 AMVisiting from Sunday Showcase at Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas. What a cute turkey! I'm also your newest follower. Love your blog!
Kristina says
November 6, 2011 at 2:07 AMStopping by from Sunday Showcase! CUTE turkey! Love it!
The Bishop Family says
November 6, 2011 at 3:11 AMLove this! YAY! Doing this with the boys this week. Gotta love those googly eyes 🙂
4Eighteen says
November 6, 2011 at 3:47 AMThese turned out SUPER cute!
Natasha says
November 6, 2011 at 1:13 PMha ha so cute!
Would LOVE it if you could share this on my link party Serenity Saturday over at http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
Natasha xx
Carrie says
November 6, 2011 at 1:45 PMI love it, Rachel! We have been reading that book a lot lately as well. I think we will have to try your wonderful craft.
Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says
November 6, 2011 at 2:46 PMLOVE it!! THe Plump & Perky Turkey is our favorite Thanksgiving book & this is a perfect craft to do alongside it. I wanted to invite you to come link up at TGIF Linky Party – http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/search/label/Linkey%20Parties
Beth =-)
Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says
November 6, 2011 at 5:46 PMThanks for linking up. I am your newest follower. You can follow me back, if you like =-)
Anonymous says
November 6, 2011 at 5:46 PMSUPER DUPER cute! I just found you at the TGIF Linky Party.
Megan
Carrie says
November 6, 2011 at 6:31 PMThanks for sharing at Crafty Moms Share, Rachel!
PrairieJenn says
November 6, 2011 at 9:08 PMHow cute! Thanks for sharing an easy and adorable craft:)
Jamie says
November 6, 2011 at 10:37 PMI am definitely making these with my girls. Thank you for sharing. I'm a new follower. I hope to see you at DIY Home Sweet Home.
P.S. I have a link party every Monday and would love for you to stop by and link up any projects you've been working on.
Jamie
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
The Evans Family says
November 7, 2011 at 4:13 AMLove, love the turkey!!
Amy says
November 8, 2011 at 1:57 PMHeehee…too cute! So glad you shared at the holiday link party!!
La-La's Home Daycare says
November 10, 2011 at 2:41 AMThat is so cute! Love those turkeys!
Charlene says
November 10, 2011 at 6:59 PMThanks for sharing on Hey Mom, Look What I Did at Adventures In Mommy Land….hope to see you soon!!
Michelle says
November 11, 2011 at 5:47 PMSo cute! Love the bright colors! Goodness, those wiggly eyes are huge! 🙂
The Iowa Farmer's Wife says
November 11, 2011 at 8:34 PMSuper cute!!! I really need to get some plain paper plates for crafts! Love those little turkeys!
Natasha says
November 12, 2011 at 2:36 PMThank you for linking up at Serenity Saturday link party
I have featured you!!
Hope you can come and join us this week too
Natasha xx
http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
LocalFunForKids says
November 12, 2011 at 5:15 PMI love that little turkey! Thanks for linking up with Fun for Kids Friday!
JDaniel4's Mom says
November 12, 2011 at 8:28 PMBoth books sound cute! I will have to look for them. Your turkey are wonderful.
Thank you for linking to Read.Explore.Learn.
Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas says
November 14, 2011 at 3:10 AMa fun plump & perky turkey! We enjoy that book!
Thanks for linking to the Sunday Showcase! Can't wait to see what you share with us this week.
Bern
http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com/search/label/Sunday%20Showcase
Lessons from the Boys says
November 19, 2011 at 5:58 PMLove the turkey! Great idea…love how the beak sticks out!