Thankful Tree-Turkey Style

Hey friends!

I have been meaning to start a Thankful Tree in our home.

I  made a sad attempt at one last year using a mason jar and a branch.

Unfortunately, the branch was way too big.

I couldn’t display it on the mantel.

As a centerpiece on our setting for four table, it was just awkward.

So, this year I was going to do it right!

Come up with a plan for a unique and fun Thanksgiving centerpiece.

A piece my kiddos could feel comfortable writing on without being scolded.

I can’t wait to see what they are thankful for…

….and their cute little spelling of words.

Here are the materials you will need to create your own:

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• thin plywood
• scrap piece of 2×4
• wood shims*
• Martha Stewart multi-surface chalkboard paint*
• old forks or Dollar Tree forks
• E6000 adhesive*
• glue gun
• jigsaw* to cut out pieces
• embellishments, Bakers twine*
• chalkboard markers*

 

Trace a pattern on a piece of paper. I just free handed the design on one side of the paper and then folded the paper in half for a mirror image on the other side.

Paint all the pieces with chalkboard paint. Again, I used Martha Stewart multi-surface chalkboard paint in gray. I then glued the pieces together as shown in photo.

Lay out the first layer of tail feathers and glue to the fan shaped plywood.

I distressed my turkey body. It was a personal preference. The forks were glued on with E6000. You will need to let this dry for a good 4 hours for proper adhesion. Once that is dry you can add the last layer of tail feathers to the back.

 

I embelllished the turkey with Indian corn for eyes, plywood cutouts, and bakers twine.

Twigs were cut for the feet.

 

The forks function as a photo holder while the tail feathers can be written on, as the entire body could be. That’s the beauty of using chalkboard paint!

Gobble. Gobble. A unique thankful tree turkey style!

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Until next time,

 

 

 

 

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