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November 6, 2011

Paper Plate Turkey

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It seems like every blog I read has a turkey craft to share this week. We are no exception! After a trip to the library picking up some fun turkey books, we made this adorable Paper Plate Turkey.

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Here are the books we read to go along with this craft:

A Plump and Perky Turkey by Teresa Bateman

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.

Sometimes It’s Turkey, Sometimes It’s Feathers by Lorna and Lecia Balian

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!  ๐Ÿ˜‰

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
Directions:
1. Start by using a craft knife to cut a triangle in the center of the paper plate for a beak. (Note: If you don’t have a craft knife or don’t want to do this part, you can always just cut a beak out of yellow paper and glue it on in step 3.)

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.

They turned out so cute! 

I just love seeing the different colors my boys each chose to decorate their turkey with. 

And of course I made one too!

You might also enjoy our Paper Plate Turkey Craft!

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  1. Jenny @ Adventures of the Smith Family says

    November 6, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Visiting from Sunday Showcase at Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas. What a cute turkey! I'm also your newest follower. Love your blog!

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  2. Kristina says

    November 6, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Stopping by from Sunday Showcase! CUTE turkey! Love it!

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  3. The Bishop Family says

    November 6, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Love this! YAY! Doing this with the boys this week. Gotta love those googly eyes ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. 4Eighteen says

    November 6, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    These turned out SUPER cute!

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  5. Natasha says

    November 6, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    ha 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

    Reply
  6. Carrie says

    November 6, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I love it, Rachel! We have been reading that book a lot lately as well. I think we will have to try your wonderful craft.

    Reply
  7. Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says

    November 6, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    LOVE 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 =-)

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  8. Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says

    November 6, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Thanks for linking up. I am your newest follower. You can follow me back, if you like =-)

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  9. Anonymous says

    November 6, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    SUPER DUPER cute! I just found you at the TGIF Linky Party.
    Megan

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  10. Carrie says

    November 6, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Thanks for sharing at Crafty Moms Share, Rachel!

    Reply
  11. PrairieJenn says

    November 6, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    How cute! Thanks for sharing an easy and adorable craft:)

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  12. Jamie says

    November 6, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I 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/

    Reply
  13. The Evans Family says

    November 7, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Love, love the turkey!!

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  14. Amy says

    November 8, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Heehee…too cute! So glad you shared at the holiday link party!!

    Reply
  15. La-La's Home Daycare says

    November 10, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    That is so cute! Love those turkeys!

    Reply
  16. Charlene says

    November 10, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Thanks for sharing on Hey Mom, Look What I Did at Adventures In Mommy Land….hope to see you soon!!

    Reply
  17. Michelle says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    So cute! Love the bright colors! Goodness, those wiggly eyes are huge! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  18. The Iowa Farmer's Wife says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Super cute!!! I really need to get some plain paper plates for crafts! Love those little turkeys!

    Reply
  19. Natasha says

    November 12, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Thank 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

    Reply
  20. LocalFunForKids says

    November 12, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I love that little turkey! Thanks for linking up with Fun for Kids Friday!

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  21. JDaniel4's Mom says

    November 12, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Both books sound cute! I will have to look for them. Your turkey are wonderful.

    Thank you for linking to Read.Explore.Learn.

    Reply
  22. Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas says

    November 14, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    a 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

    Reply
  23. Lessons from the Boys says

    November 19, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Love the turkey! Great idea…love how the beak sticks out!

    Reply

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