Because of the short time period between Halloween and Thanksgiving, I often find it difficult to squeeze in all the of the fun decorations and crafts that I would like to get done. I mean…this list of 25 great Thanksgiving ideas would never fit into my schedule between the two holidays. So, I turned to more simple craft and decorating ideas like this easy scrapbook paper turkey art.
This guy started with a simple mdf shape from Hobby Lobby and some scrapbook paper. I had originally planned to paint the shape but decided to just cover it in scrapbook paper instead.
I took the solid brown paper and cut it out to match the mdf shape. Then, I used mod podge to attach it to the shape. You can see where it is a little wrinkly and rough and I did that on purpose because I wanted it to look a little worn.
While the brown paper dried, I cut out a turkey shape using my Silhouette Cameo in a different scrapbook paper. A quick swipe of glue and my turkey art was ready.
I think it is pretty funny that the turkey is made of paper listing all of the yummy foods we traditionally eat at Thanksgiving.
He made a nice little addition to our fall mantel. Plus, with only about 10 minutes to complete the project, I could work on squeezing in another Thanksgiving craft.
Have you been working on any Thanksgiving crafts recently?
Yes! I could actually do this! I own a Silhouette Cameo {err, still in its original packaging and shipping box}-but this kind of project is so me! Little time to create, few supplies- perfect!
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This would be a great first project for your Cameo. Get cutting.
quick, easy and fabulous!! Just the kind of crafts I like. Best wishes, Linda
Thanks so much. I am always looking for easy crafts.
What an easy project to do. This is just up my alley 🙂 We’ll be featuring this over at Someday Crafts tomorrow, so come on over 🙂
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Thanks so much for the feature!
That is so cute! I’ve got tons of Thanksgiving scrapbook paper that never seems to get used. What a great way to use extra paper. Thanks for sharing!
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I always have so much extra paper that I need ways to use it.
I LOVE this. So simple, but fabulous! So glad you shared it at the Made U Look link party!
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Thanks so much! It was so easy to put together that I was almost hesitant to share it as a “tutorial”
Shannah your turkey is too cute! He looks like he has some personality! 🙂 I am loving that scrapbook paper too- I would love for you to link it up to Get Your DIY On this week. Holiday Signs are this week’s theme. Hope you’ll come by!
http://www.thehankfulhouse.com/2013/11/get-your-diy-week-week-11-holiday-signs.html
Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog
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Thanks so much! I had fun looking through all the different turkey options.
I love this project! At first look I had no idea that your background shape had scrapbook paper on it–it looked stained! I won a Silhouette and should be receiving it soon, so I’m excited to see the different ways people use them!
Thanks for linking up with Twirl & Take a Bow! Look forward to seeing what you link up this week!
~ Brooke ~
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Oh, how exciting that you won a Cameo?! You will love it!