Paper Plate Mayflower Craft Kit by Uppity Owl

"Paper Plate Mayflower"

by

Uppity Owl

 

With Thanksgiving right around the corner I'm sure you're already caught up in your planning. Traveling plans, dinner plans, dessert plans (yes, dessert gets it own mention), table setting plans...but, what about plans to keep the kiddos busy?

Here is an adorable craft to do just that. I truly enjoyed creating this easy to do "Paper Plate Mayflower." I wanted to add hearts all over the sails just because it's so cute, but in keeping it as traditional looking as possible, I refrained. This paper plate Mayflower is the perfect activity to do after reading any Thanksgiving story, waiting for dinner, keeping the kids busy while you cook or as a family activity. Enjoy!

Here's how you can make this season appropriate craft: (didn't that sound professional, or something lol)

SUPPLIES

• Scissors
• Glue Gun & Sticks
• Paste
• 2 Popsicle Sticks
• White Paper Plate
• Red Construction Paper
• Black Construction Paper
• White Construction Paper
• Brown Paint
• Brown Marker

NO GLUE GUN: If you want this activity to be completely kid friendly, just use Elmer's glue instead of the glue gun. I would paste the windows on first before the popsicle stick sails. That way, using the Elmers glue will be the last step and your kids can just walk away to play while it dries.

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut paper plate in half and use the brown marker to color boats rim.

2. Paint the rest of the boat with brown paint. Set aside to dry.

3. Cut out the red flats, 3 boat windows and 2 white sails.

4. While the paint is still drying, attach the sails and flats to the popsicle sticks with paste. Be sure to leave enough stick below the flag to attach to the plate.

5. When paint is dry, use glue gun to attach the popsicle sticks to the back of the boat. Leave enough space between them so the sails do not touch each other.

6. Cover the back of the windows with paste completely, then paste them to the boat. Turn the boat over and press the windows firmly.

{I'd love to add your finished "Paper Plate Mayflower" to my blog, just email me your photo with permission.}

Gobble Gobble!

Turkey Puppet by Uppity Owl

"Turkey Puppet"

by Uppity Owl

 

Recently, the 6 year old and I took a day to craft and play. This turkey puppet was the result of my craftiness and my sons was this...

 

He said he wanted to make an owl mask, so this was my quick design to do so. But, I'm sure you can see it looks more like a super hero, and after he decorated his mask...it really looked like a super hero. lol Who cares, we both we're having so much fun!

 

So while my son created his super hero mask, I mean owl mask...I planned what I wanted my puppet turkey to look like. Lucky me though, I did have inspiration. Recently, I was able to craft a turkey costume for my husband. It was a church thing. It was so funny and awesome! It would take another blog post just to talk about the entire night. So, back to the costume...let's just say I had a lot of left over feathers. lol

 

"Gobble Gobble!"

"Waddle Waddle!"

 

 I'm sorry, but my husband is so much fun! Love him! :)

So, now that you know where my inspiration came from, here's how to make your own...

SUPPLIES

• Scissors
• Hot Glue Gun
• Paste
• Brown Paper Lunch Bag
• Black Construction Paper
• White Construction Paper
• Orange Construction Paper
• One Quarter
• One Penny
• Assorted Feathers: I used red, yellow, orange, brown and light brown. (It's what came in the package.) You will need a red feather for the waddle.

DIRECTIONS

• Cut 2" - 3" off of the bottom of the bag.
• Use quarters to trace circles for the eyes.
• Use pennies to trace the black pupils.
• Cut two beaks...one to go under the flap and one to go directly on top of it.
• Paste all of the above onto the bag before adding the feathers.
• Arrange the feathers in the order you'd like them to appear on the bag. Make sure they bend forwards.
• Hot glue the feathers onto the back of the bag.
• Finally, hot glue the red feather waddle onto the beak. If your feather waddle is covering up the entire beak...slightly wet your finger with some water to tame it to the side.

When your children can use their imaginations and lose themselves in make believe play, you know you've created something right!

Gobble Gobble!

My Super Cute Upcycled Nemo Suitcase!

I'm guilty of frequenting thrift shops...often. I love them. I'm pretty sure my enjoyment of them is rubbing off on my 5 year old. Our last trip to a local thrift shop found my little guy playing for at least an hour with old toys while I thumbed through old books. There's something about old things that find my fancy. I don't like old things in my home though. I recently told my husband I didn't understand people who decorated their home with antiques. Simply stating that if my house was decorated with nothing except antiques, it would be so ugly. (Of course, my decorating skills would have nothing to do with the final outcome being repulsive. :) But, that doesn't mean I don't enjoy visiting antique stores. The nostalgia, the trip back in time, realizing each piece was at one point in time owned by someone who found it's beauty worthy of their home...is something I do love.

 

Recently, I found some old suitcases at a thrift shop that needed some TLC! Well, to be honest, there was a ton of them, but, there is only 1 me. So, I bought 2 hoping to upcycle them into something fabulous! The black one has a square shape, with the cloth/leather file folder inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Craft

While my life is currently reflecting changes in tradition, I find that there will always be one tradition that never changes. Crafting. It's more than just paper and glue, more than glitter and yarn...its memories. I've had the privilege of having a very creative and crafty mother who gave us the love of creation. For as long as I can remember, we've always crafted and for as long as I can remember, she always created. At this moment, I'm recalling a crafting room...so many supplies to preoccupy the mind and feed creative intentions. I will forever be thankful for my mother loving us enough to create with us while encouraging our imaginations.


BABY GOBBLE GOBBLE

 

SUPPLIES

*White Paper Plate

*Brown Construction Paper

*Orange Construction Paper

*Red Construction Paper

*2 Large Google Eyes

*Tissue Paper Squares: red, blue, green, yellow

*Paste

*Scissors

Hint: I like to buy my tissue paper at the dollar store and cut them up myself...cheap!

 

DIRECTION

A. Cut paper plate in half.

B. Cut out body, beak, feet and waddle.

C. Assemble the body, bead, google eyes, feet and waddle where you'd like them to go, then paste them together.

D. Paste the tissue on the inner part of the body first, then paste the tissue on the outer rim to look like a flared tail.

E. Paste the assembled head to the body.

 

Send me a photo of your finished craft and I'll add it to my post.

 

Enjoy!