10 Fat Turkeys Puppet



A couple of Thanksgivings ago my sister gave Drew a copy of 10 Fat Turkeys.  This is a silly one and we read it all year long.  It's about 10 turkeys sitting on a fence.   They start goofing around (you know how turkeys are) and one by one they fall off the fence until there are none left.  Then they climb a tree to continue their shenanigans.



This is the perfect book for some puppets.  Drew puts on the gloves and as each turkey falls off the fence, he puts a finger down.  He loves it.

Here's what you'll need if you want to make your own:
  • brown gloves (I got mine from the dollar store.)
  • pipe cleaners (also dollar store)
  • orange foam sheet (yes, dollar store) or felt
  • google eyes (you guessed it, dollar store!)
  • glue gun (I started with liquid stitch, lost patience and went straight for the trusty glue gun.  Yes, also available at the dollar store.)
Bend a pipe cleaner into three feathers leaving a tail at the end to wrap around.  Glue it to the back of the glove.  Repeat 10 times.


Attach the google eyes, beak (orange foam sheet cut into a triangle), and a piece of red pipe cleaner for the waddle to the front. Repeat 10 times.  I put a jumbo craft stick into each finger to make it easier to work with and also to ensure that I didn't glue the finger of the glove shut.




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27 comments:

  1. This is so cute...I luv the little turkeys, this will definitely hold a child's attention. I'm a new follower, please drop by when you have a chance. http://decoratingwcents.blogspot.com

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  2. This is a fabulous project. So adorable! I really like reading a book and then incorporating a project. Nice touch, thanks for sharing. I think I'm going to love that book too. Definitely picking that one up. :)

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  3. What a cute idea, Lorie! This post makes me want to go buy the book and I don't even have children yet! Ha ha. Thank you for sharing at Freshmen Friday.

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  4. These are cute! I'm going to make me some... even though I'm an adult. Oh well, I'll be a kid for a day!

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  5. So cute!!! I wanted to give credit where credit is due. Saw you at Shine On - from One Artsy Mama.

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  6. I love it!! Thank you for sharing at Crafty Moms Share!

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  7. These are super cute! (From Crafty Moms)

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  8. How very, very cute!! Love it! I wanted to invite you to link up at my TGIF Linky Party -http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/search/label/Linkey%20Parties
    Beth =-)

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  9. We love the illustrations in this book and those puppets are just adorable! Pinned it right into our Fall Projects to Make and DO on Pinterest and will keep my eyes out for some brown gloves. I am a new follower!!! (we both seem to love kids books and project combinations!!!!)

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  10. So cute! Thanks for sending this to Dollar Store Crafts - I will be linking! :)

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  11. I am LOVING this one!!! I think my daughter and I will have to make this one this week. Too much fun! I did a tutorial on finger puppets this week too (but owls). Thanks for the creative idea!

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  12. CUTE!!! We are having a {turkey link up party} over at Sassy Sites and would LOVE to have this at the party! Come on by on Monday when you get a chance and join the fun!

    XOXO!! marni

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  13. just found this at homemaker on a dime's party. should have known something like this would be yours! please, please, please link this up to tip-toe thru tuesday!!

    andie @ crayonfreckles

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  14. Great tutorial. I have got to make some for my grandchildren. Thank you for sharing. I am a new follower stopping by from the Creative Bloggers Party Hop. I am looking forward to reading more. I hope you stop by for a visit. http://grandmabonniescloset.blogspot.com/

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  15. This is fantastic- I just pinned it on Pinterest! Thank you for sharing this with us on The Sunday Showcase

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  16. So adorable! Thanks for sharing :)

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  17. This is so cute! I love it! Would you link it to my Read.Explore.Learn. link up on Friday?

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  18. I've never heard of that book before until yesterday when it was read at reading time at the library. Cute book. Love the little gloves. They are darling. Hope to see you at DIY Home Sweet home. I'm your newest follower. Cute blog
    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

    P.S. I have a linky every Monday. Would love for you to stop by and link up.

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  19. Great tutorial and a fabulous idea!! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Friday. We hope you'll join us again tomorrow.

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  20. OH....MY....WORD....these are amazing! Now I totally have to make a run to the craft store! These are fantastic. I am always at a loss of ideas for "thanksgiving" type crafts and kid fun. (Halloween and Christmas are always so much easier). Would you mind sharing this great project with my readers? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/11/introducing-fun-stuff-fridays.html

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  21. Too cute! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!

    Melanie
    Sew Rugged @ bear rabbit bear
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  22. Absolutely adorable!! Thanks for sharing this craft:)

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  23. So sad we couldn't find brown gloves this year. I ended up making felt ones, but linked back to this page for our readers! I'll keep my eyes open for a pair of gloves for next years Thanksgiving crafts!!! http://theeducatorsspinonit.blogspot.com/2011/11/afterschool-express-giving-thanks.html

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  24. How can you not love this! I just pinned this! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thank you for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday!
    -Trish @ Mom On Timeout
    www.MomOnTimeout.com

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