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Giveaway: 6 pack Krylon spray paint 2!

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In continuing our celebration of National Craft Month, as promised here’s the second giveaway pack from our friends at Krylon. We are giving away a total of FOUR 6-packs of their fabulous spray paint with a new winner each week. This week, we are giving away the second of the four gift packs.

HOW TO ENTER
Enter to win by leaving a comment on this post telling me either what type of Krylon paint you’ve been itching to try, or tell me your favorite Krylon paint. Tell us all about it before March 17th at midnight CST!

ELIGIBILITY
As much as we would love to include our Canadian and international friends I’m afraid this giveaway is restricted to those with a U.S. mailing address. If you live outside of the U.S. but have an address within the U.S. that we can ship to then you’re in! Otherwise, we truly apologize. You must be 18 or older to enter. Winner will be randomly selected on March 18th and notified via email. Winner will have 72 hours to respond with their shipping address, otherwise an alternate winner will be drawn. Winner will be provided with a catalog and allowed to choose 6 favorites. Prizes will be shipped at the conclusion of our National Craft Month celebration (early April). Good luck!

Comments

  5. All of them!! I have several scruffy but sturdy pieces of metal furniture that want to be painted so I can use them without embarrassment as well as being incredibly curious about the stained glass and stone paints.
    Spring is coming!!

  7. I’ve used the Stone paints to revitalize several items, including planters, pedastals and even a dresser and nightstand.

  8. I have not yet used Kryon’s chalk board paint and have a couple projects up my sleeve to try it! I love spray paint in general…so many uses and so many projects!

  9. Krylon is made in my hometown of Medina,OH! I love the indoor outdoor&all surface paints that can be used on resin,vinyl,metal,you name it! I have been using their clear acrylic to seal everything I do, including handpainted glass eggs, vintage windows (great backlit with can lights if I say so myself) for years. And I really want to get to the stones & chalkboard paints. I haven’t made a chalkboard door yet! Ack!

  10. Oh the possibilities! But that stained glass paint would be amazing for a high, oddly shaped window in my house that is begging for adornment!

  11. Chalkboard paint!!! I still can’t grasp the idea, I am dying to try it. My little princess loves chalkboards.

  16. I do several crafts and have used Krylon paint for years. I absolutely LOVE the stuff and am so excited about all of the new types they have coming out. I am dying to try the stain glass and the frosted glass. The stone paint is great to makeover old vases and other ceramics needing a facelift.

  17. One of my favorite projects was to take an old bowling ball, spray paint it first with a gold “metal” finish and then a clear gloss finish to give it the appearance of a gazing ball.

    I’ve been doing this for years now and would love to try the newer paints on the market to see if I can get a nice mirror finish on it.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win these paints. I love spray painting my old flower pots to give them a new look. These would be great for that project, too.

    Debbie…(O:
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  19. I’ve used the Stone on an old iron bed = to give it some ” depth” I remember thinking this is going to either be a hit or total bust. I loved it…. it was a beautiful speckle – I’ve also used the pearl – and chalkboard Krylon. I’ve never tried the glass spray…

    I also paint with acrylics I use a lot of the paint for that- nice effects:)

    *serene sigh* Oh, the joy of a great craft day!! 😛

  22. So cool! I just found your blog through “Honey We’re Home” Anyway…. I would love to try the magnetic spray paint I’ve read about in the blogsphere. My little girl had an incident where she nail polished her play kitchen. 🙁 The nail polish remover messed up the paint, too. But that got be thinking: It would be really cool to do a magnetic paint job on her little fridge, and then she could use magnets on it, just like mommy’s refrigerator! Thanks for a chance to win!

  23. I really would love to try the chalkboard paint and maybe some of the metallic ones! Thanks!

  24. I love this particular shade of blue I saw at my local home reno store so that is what I’d most like to spray on a few old pic frames for my bedroom!!
    michelletripper (at) yahoo (dot) ca

  28. Would especially love to try the chalkboard paint! It would be great in the kids play room!

  32. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the chalkboard paint but have never tried the stone or pearl. Might be a good time to roll out some new projects! 🙂

  33. I would love to try the Stained glass paint but yet intrigued by the Pearl. Imagine the possibilities!

  36. Krylon is my favorite paint. We painted our outdoor furniture with it last year and it holds up so well under any weather conditions. I’d love to win this.
    Thanks,
    Glenda

  38. I have used the indoor/outdoor paint in the past to perk up our furniture, indoor and out, which is all flea market or thrift store finds.

  39. I’m anxious to try the chalkboard paint. I have some old frames that I would love to turn into mini chalkboards!

  42. I would love to try the Stained Glass spray paint. Krylon Indoor/Outdoor spray paint is a lifesaver! This is my go-to spray paint for odd jobs and recycling projects.

  43. I have been using Krylon products for so many years – I love them! I’ve used clear gloss the most, but I’ve been wanting to try the chalkboard for a long time. I’ve got so many projects in mind! Thanks for this giveaway!

  44. I am DYING to try the metallic and chalkboard paint for my craft room…. so I can make an inspiraton board large enough for my imagination.

  49. Wow! What a great give a way!! Krylon is what I use on my Polymer clay to give them shine. I use the clear but have use others too. thanks for a wonderful Give away. We love it!!!
    Charleen

  53. I’ve used your spray paints for years and love everything I’ve done with your products! I especially like redoing my worn-out looking outside “junk” to like-brand-new looking “wonders” ! Thanks Krylon !

  56. I think the stone finish could really jazz up some garden boxes! It’s that time of year!!

  57. I have had such good luck with the stone finish Krylon paint.that now I’d like to venture out and try out the stained glass paint.

  62. Oh..I’ve been itching to try the “make it stone.” Krylon spray. Thanks much for the chance to win!
    Desi

  65. I have used their plastic spray for painting my outdoor chairs and just love it. I would love to try the glass paint, that sounds like fun.

  66. I have been ‘itching’ to try the chalkboard paint but haven’t found it on the shelves yet. Thanks for the chance….

  67. I so badly want to try out the chalkboard paint! I can think of a million things that I would paint with chalkboard paint! Hope I win!!!
    maryw1981 at yahoo dot com

  71. I would love love to try out their chalkboard paint on my pantry door, or their stone paint on some wooden frames 🙂 I love Krylon!!

  72. I love all of Krylon paints. But my favorite, most trusted, most used “paint” in their line is the Crystal Clear….. Love it!

  73. The faux finishes and the glass paints are super cool. I’ve not tried them yet, but this gives me just the encouragement I need!

  74. I’ve been searching high and low for the Krylon Looking Glass- Mirror like spray paint I’ve been itching to use and the Pearlescent sounds interesting. I would love to be the lucky one here.

  76. My next project is repurposing a vintage cabinet door to a chalkboard. I LOVE Kyrlon paint and can’t wait to try the chalkboard and glass!

  77. I always use Kyrlon, it is the best paint out there.The stained glass paint, sounds creative, I would love to try that next.

  81. I’d love to try the stained glass paint. Sounds awesome. Thanks for the chance to win.

  84. I have used a lot of Krylon paints. I can’t wait for the weather to cooperate so I can get my cans outside again!

    I love oil rubbed bronze, and have a few go-to colors as well.

    I didn’t even know there was stained glass paint. I need to try it now.

    I really want to try the chalkboard paint, too.

  86. The pearl and stained glass would be great to try, all though, I think I need the brushed metallic most to do some patio furniture. Thanks for the chance to win!

  91. Been dying to try the Stone, on outdoor furniture, I love a natural look and this I think would be a cool look to achieve this.

  92. Stained Glass — I want me some stained glass and can’t afford it, so I’ll do the next best thing and spray my way there.

  94. The brushed metallic sounds really fun! I also need just a regular gloss to re-do my kitchen table.

  97. I’m a Canadian who can provide a US shipping address. I love Krylon! I have rejunenated so many things with Krylon. The last was a whole set of patio furniture! Thanks! Love your conglomeration of ideas!

  99. I’ve been using the spray stone and painted a metal Windsor rocker for my daughter but I’d love to try the chalkboard paint or the stained glass paint. By the way, the rocker turned out beautifully. I first used rustoleum and it didn’t cover it all so I bout Krylon and the coverage was so much better. Thanks for a better product.

  100. I want to try the chalkboard paint – I’m already in love with their Fusion for Plastics line. It’s great to freshen up and revamp plastic doll furniture !

  102. I would love to try the chalkboard and glass paint. We are repainting the kitchen and I have some neat places I could put these to work!

  105. It’s funny that this should be one of your giveaways because I’ve recently been looking at a few projects that I’d like to try. One uses the Chalkboard paint, another uses Make it Suede, and another the stained glass, and the other the metallic. Oh the possibilities!! 🙂

  106. I love the “make it last” spray paint. I spray it on my inkjet labels and voila! waterproofed and durable.

  107. Oh my gosh, stained glass spray paint!!! I think I must try it immediately. (As we learned in the Navy, if it moves salute it, if it doesn’t, paint it)

  110. I have tried the stone effect and it works fabulously.

    I really would love to try the stained glass. That looks very interesting, as well as the chalkboard.

  118. I used a beautiful chocolate brown to re-do my filing cabinets, but have been meaning to try the chalkboard spray.

  121. I have been wanting to try the stone spray paint. I have used several kinds but not this one. Thank you

  122. I have tried the stone on several projects. I would love to try Pearl & Stained Glass. Since spring is arriving, I need to refurbish my patio furniture, so Indoor/Outdoor is greatly needed

  123. I LOVE the Chalkboard Spray Paint! I actually used it on our old Refrigerator. It was great and everyone loved to draw on it!

  124. Ya know, my answer was going to be that I wanted to try the chalkboard paint, but now that I’ve visited the site I’m really interested in the stained glass spray and the spray stain. I just bought a kids wicker chair that I was wondering how I was going to stain it evenly! Very cool!

  132. I’ve not been able to find the spray paint for the stained window glass …. I’ve been wanting to try it! Can you imagine the possibilities!!!

  133. I would really love to try the stained glass color spray. I absolutely adore stained glass and I have seen a few finished crafts using the spray that look gorgeous.

  135. I used the Krylon for plastic to dress up $1 plastic picture frames for my sewing room. They look great.

  136. What a GREAT give-away! I would love to try the chalkboard paint! Thanks for the chance to win!

  141. I love working with spray paint! Krylon matte finish is my favorite, it works for everything and always leaves a great cover! Since I am now starting my own business involving glass, I would love to try the Stained Glass paint to see if I could add some more products to my lines. 🙂
    (Thanks Craft Gossip, keep up the great work!)

  144. I would love to try the Chalkboard and the Pearl. I think I’ll probably love the Pearl. Thanks for the chance!

  150. I really, really want to try the Chalkboard paint. I’ve been wanting to try that for the longest time – but haven’t really had a space for it. Now I’m redoing my daughter’s dresser and I can’t afford to buy it…which figures, doesn’t it? lol

    Thanks for the fantastic giveaways – love ’em!

  151. My recent favorite purchase of Krylon paint is black “BBQ & Stove Paints” – good to 1200 degrees. Can’t wait to update a brass fireplace surround and and old grill cover! I’m itching to try the stone or indoor-outdoor paints to makeover plastic plant containers.

  152. I have been reading about and seeing project using the chalkboard spray and definitely would love to try this one out.

  156. What a great way to jump into spring with a super collection of paints. Can’t wait to use them.

  157. the last one I used was the pearl one on a old vase I would love to try the stained glass paint

  158. I’ve ben wanting to try the chalkboard paint! Ideally to use for jotting notes, making lists, telephone numbers-endless uses! WOW!

  161. I use a lot of Krylon paint for all sorts of projects. I would love to try the Stained Glass paint or the Chalkboard paint!

  162. I have really been wanting to try that chalkboard paint, but the stained glass paint looks pretty cool, too.

  163. I have been wanting to try the chalkboard paint. It looks like it would be a lot of fun to use somewhere in a play room:)

  164. I have wanted to try the magnetic and chalkboard paint. I generally end up using the paint for plastic.

  165. I love Krylon paint. I use it for everything. Last project used the chalkboard paint. Would love to try the stained glass.

  167. I would like to try Krylon’s Glowz paint because my daughter loves anything that is glow in the dark. I could use this paint in her room.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com.

  168. I love Krylon Paint can’t wait to paint my outdoor furniture. Used the Metallic on the frame on a mirror turned out beautiful.

  173. The Krylon Paint I’m itching to try is the Magnetic Paint.
    lfhpueblo at msn dot com

  175. I would love to try the stained glass and pearl…oh the possibilities. I have used several different brands of spray paint and Krylon is hands-down the best on the market!!

  176. My daughter had to make a castle for a school project. We used the stone spray paint for the outside of the castle and it worked and looked great!
    kimkmc at yahoo.com

  183. I would love to try the one for plastic. I have heard that it really works and does not flake off. Thanks for the second giveaway.

  184. Like many others, I would love to try the Chalk Board spray paint! I didn’t actually know they had such a thing, I’ve used the traditional Chalk Board paint but never in spray form!

    Thanks for the giveaway:)

  185. I have some indoor/outdoor gloss to try (since I’m a newbie) but I would love to have a chalkboard on my wall and the pearl is adorable!!

  186. I have used the chalkboard paint on kids table tops and walls in my home. We all love it! I am very interested in Stained Glass paint and would love to add some flare to some old backyard furniture. Thanks.

  188. I’m afraid I like the old favorites! I LOVE restoring chairs that I rescue from the streets and yard sales to make them new. One of my favorite projects was saving a high back chair from going to the landfill and my seven year old helped me spray paint it lavender with the Krylon paints. It is now her desk chair! The recent project is 2 yard sale chairs we are spray painting Ivory to be our new living room chairs! So fun!

  190. I’ve been dying to find the Krylon Looking Glass Mirror spray paint! That stuff is HARD to find, but I have the perfect project in mind for it! 🙂

  194. I have some plastic chairs that Im getting ready to pull out of the shed I would like to try the plastic paint

  197. I would love to try Krylon Fusion for Plastic to update my faded deck furniture. Thanks for the chance! 🙂

  198. My last project with Krylon was with a modeled silver which added a wonderful touch to select pieces (car handles, cover to the radio, and glove compartment front)in a black interior to our truck. I have been itching to repaint my patio furniture into a fun teal and to turn the doors our old garage refrigerator into a chalk board! I love how easy it is to use and the wonderful vibrant colors that Krylon has!

  212. I would love to try the glass paint and the pearl paint! This is the first I’ve heard of the pearl paint and I’m guessing it makes a really pretty finish. I have just the piece to try it on! Of course, I can always use some traditional creamy white paint. I use so much of this stuff I have two trigger attachments I’ve just about worn out.

  214. I’ve really been looking forward to trying the chalkboard paint! Soooo cool!

    nancymeyer1 at gmail dot com

  215. I use Krylon paint for so many projects! I love how smooth and even the paint comes out. Krylon is def my favorite. My boyfriend also uses a lot of Krylon paint with his various projects! It’s a staple to my creativity! Would love to try the Glass paint! 🙂

  221. I think Glowz would be a fun paint to try! Endless possibilities on that craft attack!

  224. I’ve been fascinated with the stone paint, but haven’t tried it yet. AND when I saw the frosted glass paint in the store, I practically drooled.. so many projects, so little paint!

  226. I have used the stone paint on a metal lamp and pots for plants. Beautiful! Would love to try the stained glass product.

  229. LOVE LOVE LOVE Krylon paint….haven’t tried the Stained Glass or Pearl, but my mind is already spinning 🙂

Have you read?

Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Finger Painting Craft for Kids

Thanksgiving crafts have a habit of sneaking up on us. One minute we are still finding fake spiderweb stuck behind the sofa, and the next minute someone needs a turkey craft for preschool by tomorrow morning.

This easy Thanksgiving turkey finger painting craft is colorful, wonderfully messy and simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy with a little adult help. Instead of painting individual feathers, children use their fingertips to create a bright fan of dots, swirls and overlapping colors around the turkey’s body.

The finished artwork looks surprisingly impressive, even when the young artist has enthusiastically ignored every instruction you gave them. Honestly, those slightly wonky feathers are usually the best part.

 

Why This Turkey Painting Works So Well

This is more than another paper turkey covered in feathers.

Finger painting gives children the freedom to experiment with color mixing, patterns, pressure and movement. The circular feather design also means there is no single “correct” way for the finished turkey to look.

It is a particularly good Thanksgiving craft for:

  • Toddlers and preschoolers
  • Kindergarten art activities
  • Thanksgiving classroom projects
  • Homeschool fall art lessons
  • Daycare activity tables
  • Handmade Thanksgiving decorations
  • Grandparent gifts and keepsakes

For even more projects to keep little hands occupied, take a look at these easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids. You may want to save a few now before the Thanksgiving-week craft panic begins.

Supplies

  • White heavyweight cardstock, watercolor paper or a small canvas panel
  • Washable finger paints or washable tempera paints
  • Brown cardstock or construction paper
  • Small scraps of orange, yellow and red cardstock
  • Googly eyes
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Washable craft glue
  • Pencil
  • Paper plate or washable paint palette
  • Damp cloths or baby wipes
  • Protective table covering
  • Child-sized art smock or old shirt

A pack of washable tempera paints is handy if you make children’s crafts regularly. Choose several warm Thanksgiving colors, such as red, orange, yellow, gold, purple and a small amount of green or blue.

Cardstock works for a quick classroom project, but heavyweight watercolor paper or an inexpensive canvas panel will create a sturdier piece that families can display each year.

Before You Begin

Cover the table before opening the paint. Finger painting has a remarkable ability to travel well beyond the original piece of paper.

Place a small amount of each paint color onto a paper plate rather than giving children the entire bottle. This reduces waste and helps prevent every bottle from becoming the same mysterious shade of brown.

Dress children in an art smock or an old oversized shirt and keep damp cloths nearby. Washable paint is wonderfully forgiving, but it is much easier to wipe a painted elbow immediately than discover it on the curtains later.

How to Make a Thanksgiving Turkey Finger Painting

Step 1: Mark the Turkey’s Position

Place the white paper or canvas vertically on the work surface.

Lightly draw a small oval in the lower center of the page. This marks where the turkey’s body will eventually sit.

Do not glue the body down yet. Keeping the center clear makes it easier for children to paint the feather fan without covering the turkey.

Step 2: Begin the Inner Feather Row

Ask the child to dip one fingertip lightly into the first paint color.

Starting just outside the penciled oval, press painted fingerprints in a curved row around the upper half of the turkey’s body.

The prints do not need to be perfectly spaced. A mixture of dots, short swipes and little circular marks will give the feathers more movement.

Step 3: Add More Colorful Feather Rows

Use additional colors to create larger curved rows around the first one.

Encourage the child to work outward, creating a rainbow or fan shape behind the turkey. Try to leave a little space between some of the colors so the painting remains bright.

Warm colors such as red, orange, yellow and gold create a traditional fall turkey. Purple, pink and turquoise can be added for a brighter modern version.

If your child loves turkey crafts, our roundup of 20 Thanksgiving turkey crafts for kids has plenty of additional ideas using paper, recycled materials, puppets and handprints.

Step 4: Create the Soft Aura Effect

While the paint is still slightly wet, use a clean fingertip to pull a few colors gently outward from the turkey’s body.

You can also add tiny fingertip dots between the larger marks to fill empty spaces.

The aim is not to blend every color completely. Too much rubbing will create muddy brown paint, which is practically a Thanksgiving craft tradition but not quite the look we are chasing today.

For younger children, simply let them stamp fingerprints around the page. The curved feather shape can be loosely guided by an adult, but the finished painting should still look like their work.

Step 5: Let the Painting Dry

Place the artwork somewhere flat and allow the paint to dry completely.

Drying time will depend on how enthusiastically the paint was applied. Thin fingerprints may dry quickly, while glorious toddler-sized blobs will need considerably longer.

Do not attach the paper turkey body until the background is dry.

Step 6: Make the Turkey’s Body

Cut a large oval from brown cardstock for the body and a smaller brown circle for the head.

You can also cut one long bowling-pin-style shape that combines the head and body.

Cut the following pieces:

  • One small orange triangle for the beak
  • Two orange legs
  • Two small orange feet
  • One curved red piece for the wattle

Glue the head, body, beak, wattle and feet together. Add two googly eyes.

No googly eyes in the craft cupboard? Draw the eyes with a black marker. I have bought enormous bags of googly eyes over the years and can still never find the correct size when I need them.

For another lovely keepsake idea, try this Thanksgiving handprint turkey, which uses a child’s traced hand as the turkey shape.

Step 7: Assemble the Turkey Artwork

Position the completed paper turkey over the unpainted oval in the center of the feather fan.

Glue it in place and press gently.

Allow the glue to dry before lifting or displaying the artwork.

Add a Thanksgiving Gratitude Activity

Turn the painting into a simple gratitude craft by asking the child what they are thankful for.

An adult can write the answers around the painted feathers, or older children can add one word to each feather section.

Ideas might include:

  • My family
  • My friends
  • My pets
  • My home
  • My teachers
  • My favorite food
  • Playing outside
  • Books and stories

You could also pair the artwork with this Thankful Gratitude Turkey Bucket and create a complete Thanksgiving gratitude activity for a classroom or family gathering.

Easy Turkey Finger Painting Variations

Use a Child’s Handprint for the Body

Paint the child’s palm and thumb brown, then press the hand onto the center of the page. Once dry, add an eye, beak and feet.

The painted fingerprints can then be added around the handprint to create an extra-full feather display.

Make a Family Turkey Painting

Give every family member a different paint color.

Each person adds a curved row of fingerprints to the turkey’s tail. Write each person’s name beside their section when the paint is dry.

This would make a sweet Thanksgiving tradition, particularly if you create a new family turkey painting every year.

Create Mini Thanksgiving Place Cards

Use small folded pieces of cardstock instead of a large sheet.

Add a tiny turkey body and a semicircle of fingerprints, then write each guest’s name underneath. These make cheerful handmade Thanksgiving place cards without requiring expensive supplies.

Paint on a Wooden Panel

Older children can create the design on an unfinished wooden panel using washable acrylic craft paint and sponge daubers.

Lightly sand rough edges before beginning and seal the finished artwork only after the paint has completely dried. Sealing should always be completed by an adult in a well-ventilated area using a product appropriate for the chosen paint and surface.

Make a Process-Art Turkey

Skip the traditional feather colors and let children choose their own palette.

Try:

  • Pink, lilac and turquoise
  • Blue, green and silver
  • Red, pink and gold
  • Earthy terracotta, mustard and cream
  • Neon rainbow colors

There is no rule saying a Thanksgiving turkey must be brown and orange. Somewhere out there is a turkey just waiting for a hot-pink feather makeover.

How to Prevent Muddy Finger-Paint Colors

The most common problem with this project is overmixing.

Children understandably want to swirl all the colors together. Unfortunately, beautiful red, yellow, blue and green paint can quickly become one enormous brown puddle.

Use these simple tricks:

  • Offer three or four colors at a time.
  • Begin with neighboring colors such as red, orange and yellow.
  • Wipe fingers before changing to a contrasting color.
  • Use a separate finger for each paint color.
  • Leave small white spaces between some of the prints.
  • Allow one painted layer to dry before adding contrasting details.
  • Put only a spoonful of each color on the palette.

Of course, if the child deliberately creates a brown turkey explosion and proudly declares it finished, it is finished. Children’s process art does not need to match the sample to be successful.

Tips for Making This Craft With Toddlers

Toddlers may not follow a curved feather pattern, and that is perfectly fine.

Prepare the paper turkey body in advance and let them focus on pressing, stamping and smearing the paint. You can rotate the paper as they work to help distribute the colors around the center.

Use a large sheet of paper so they have plenty of room and tape it to the table to stop it sliding.

Keep the session short. Ten happy minutes of painting is much better than stretching the activity until everyone is tired, the paint water has been tipped over and someone is wearing the paper plate as a hat.

Classroom Preparation Tips

For a preschool or kindergarten Thanksgiving craft, prepare the following pieces before the children arrive:

  • Brown turkey bodies
  • Turkey heads
  • Orange beaks and feet
  • Red wattles
  • Individual paint palettes
  • Labeled drying sheets

Write each child’s name on the back of the paper before painting begins.

Set up one table for painting and another for assembling the dry turkey pieces. A few inexpensive divided paint trays can make classroom color management much easier.

You can also combine this art project with one of these turkey learning activities for a Thanksgiving lesson that includes fine-motor skills, counting, science or early literacy.

Displaying the Finished Turkey Artwork

Once dry, the turkey painting can be:

  • Framed as seasonal wall art
  • Displayed on a Thanksgiving mantel
  • Attached to the refrigerator
  • Used as a classroom bulletin-board display
  • Given to grandparents
  • Turned into the front of a large Thanksgiving card
  • Mounted onto kraft cardstock
  • Photographed and printed onto family thank-you cards

Add the child’s name and the year to the back. It takes only a moment, and you will be glad you did when you pull it out several Thanksgivings from now and cannot remember which small artist created it.

This colorful Thanksgiving turkey finger painting is easy enough for young children but still produces something genuinely display-worthy. More importantly, it gives children room to experiment and create their own version rather than trying to copy an adult-made sample perfectly.

Set out the washable paints, embrace the fingerprints and remember that the table covering is not optional.