Turkey Thursday

*totally by accident, I'm having another 'turkey Thursday'
(maybe I'll make it a theme for November)*

This is a super inexpensive, very versatile & too cute idea
(if I do say so myself)

I've wanted to try a 'project' using paint chips for quite a while.  

I make shopping lists - since paint chips are free..they never make it on the list.  

So I forget to get them.  

Luckily, this past weekend the husband and I were kid-less 

(thanks to my mom) and we hit up Lowes.  

Exciting, I know.  

Anyhoo, I remembered to grab up a few different colors and got to work.

My supplies...these paint chips, clothespins and glue dots. 
(optional : paper cutter, corner punch, magnetic tape, googly eyes, color paper)

I used a paper cutter (but you could just use scissors) to cut each chip into their individual colors.  I also used a corner punch to 'round' the edges.  I arranged them to my liking.
Glued them together and then to the clothespin.

Flip 'er over & you've got a turkey (although, the ladybug called it a 'rooster')

 I know a turkey should have eyes and a 'gobbler' (whatever that thing is called) 

but I plan on using it as a place card.  I needed the space to write a name :) 

Here's where the versatility comes in:

since it's on a clothespin..you can clip it to anything.  

{You need to glue the clothespin the right direction, depending on where you want to clip it.  Unless you want an upside down turkey}!

Add magnetic tape to the clothespin and use it as a memo holder on the fridge.

Use it to hold up a Thanksgiving banner.

Use them to close small brown bags filled with goodies for a classroom treat.

Gather all of the supplies (& turkey facial features) for a fun project for the kids.

Use it as a place card (like me) and clip it onto your napkins/glasses/plate.

this is a horrible picture but I hope you get the idea :)

Get to the paint section and pick out your favorite turkey feather colors...

{if your favorite football team plays on Thanksgiving, 

why not grab some team colors for a 'spirit' turkey}

It's basically a free craft that is sooooo simple!

You really have no excuses :)

btw, I'm SO doing a football themed turkey!

*Happy Veteran's Day*

"We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude."

Cynthia Ozick