Easy Clothespin Turkeys

I just wanted to make something easy and fun this week, something I could construct while I listened to Spotify and turned off my brain. You probably know that November isn’t my favorite month of the year, and my head is on cruise control until we pass Madeline’s birthday on the 11th. Still, I find crafting to be relaxing, so I thought I’d channel my inner elementary school kid and make some clothespin turkeys.

Easy Clothespin Turkeys
Decorative paper (cardstock/scrapbook paper is best)
Clothespins
Paint (I used metallic finish paint for the bodies, plus yellow and red)
Paintbrushes
Stencil/pencil
Scissors
Sharpie
Glue

Easy Clothespin Turkeys

I started by painting several clothespins with metallic-finish paint, then set them aside.

Easy Clothespin Turkeys

While the clothespins dried, I traced several feathers onto my paper.

Easy Clothespin Turkeys

Even though I was looking for an easy, zen activity, I really regretted picking a feather pattern that was so detailed. They were a PAIN to cut out! But at least they look good.

Easy Clothespin Turkeys

I then glued several feathers onto the inside of the clothespin.

Easy Clothespin Turkeys

Once the feathers were glued on and dry, it was time to add the face.

Easy Clothespin Turkeys

First I added the beak onto the clothespin…

Easy Clothespin Turkeys

Then I added the…red hangy-thingy.

Easy Clothespin Turkeys

I was going to leave them with just the beak and hangy-thing, but Annabel told me the turkeys looked weird without eyes. So I grabbed a sharpie and drew a couple on. She was right, they looked better with eyes.

easy clothespin turkeys

Annabel wants to make some turkeys to give to her friends, so we’ll do that soon. I will use a much simpler feather pattern for her!

Easy Clothespin Turkeys

They are a cute bit of Thanksgiving cheer in our house right now – we definitely need it.

Gobble, gobble, have fun!