Turkey Thursday (FLASHBACK)

Before we start talking turkey (get it..hahaha), 

don't forget about the adorable rolling luggage giveaway.  

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Here's another Turkey project.  

This one involves paint chips. 

It's so simple, it seems a little silly that I did a whole post on it -

but I did, last year...so here it is!

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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)

Depending on your paint chips, cut out the colors you want.
I 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 :)