Can you believe it? Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. This time of the year flies by so quickly, that you can easily forget to create some ways to occupy your little ones. Crafts are a great way to let your kids be creative, and keep their hands busy. This festive turkey is a perfect craft project to make with kids for Thanksgiving or fall. This turkey was made with Apple Barrel paints. All the supplies needed are below, along with their instructions. Happy crafting!

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Red, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Nutmeg Brown, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Orange, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Cardinal Crimson, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Paintbrushes
Craft glue
Pencil
Poster board
Craft foam sheets – yellow and red
Styrofoam® ball & cone

Instructions

1.    Trim 1” off top of cone. Paint ball and cone Nutmeg Brown.

2.    Trace child’s hands onto poster board.  Cut around traced lines to create two poster board cutouts. Paint one side of cutouts solid Orange and let dry. Flip cutouts and paint in a variety of colors using Orange, Bright Red and Cardinal Crimson.  Dip handle end of paintbrush in White paint then add small dots to cutouts as desired.   Set aside to dry.

3.     Cut a beak, feet and a rough circle from yellow foam.  Paint white lines on circle.  Cut wings and wattle from red craft foam.

4.    Paint eyes on ball then glue wattle and beak to create turkey head.

By Candie Cooper – See more of Candie’s crafts on her blog, Candie Cooper’s Journal

When the Frost is On the Punkin' by James Whitcomb Riley was my inspiration for creating these little pumpkins. See the glittery frost?

They light up too! With all the frosty mornings, the glow is sure to warm you up! 

These are the basic supplies: Mod Podge gloss, tissue paper, clear jar (plastic will also work), paint brush, tiny battery operated light, and tissue paper in orange and green. By the way, the dollar store has several glass dishes with lids.

Tear the paper into small pieces.

Paint the Mod Podge onto the jar and put a layer of tissue paper down as you go. Seal each layer with Mod Podge as you go. Repeat with the green around the top.

Optionally, you can add some wire and beads for vines. Wrap green wire around the top and leave 5 inch tails on both sides. To curl the tails, wrap the wire around a pencil, twisting and twirling as you go. You can add beads in between curls. Ribbon and raffia would also look good tied around the top.

Frost the pumpkins by painting Mod Podge around the top and shaking glitter on top. Love that sparkle!

Drop a battery operated tea light in the bottom and replace the lid. A group of these would look pretty on a mantel or in the center of the Thanksgiving table.

Fun in the daytime!

Magical at night!  

*Just to be on the safe side, it is recommended not to leave these unattended while lit.