Holidays, Pumpkin Turkey and things to do in November
Well, the absolutely first thing to do in November, especially since you have an extra whole hour, is to make a pumpkin turkey!
This turkey was inspired by the talented Mary at Home is Where the Boat is…when I saw her owl pumpkin creations, I couldn’t stand it they are so cute!!!
There aren’t many any pinecones to forage around here, but I did have some gold magnolia leaves and feathers I used for a coastal Thanksgiving last year
And pumpkins by the front door…
Leaves from Autumn Leaves and a Pumpkin Chandy Wreath
I rounded up what was on hand, and started “building” my turkey
Package tape made quick work of attaching the leave stems and feathers
This turkey is for front viewing only 😁
“Honey, can you tell what this is?”
“A pumpkin with a headdress?”
Back to the drawing board…
“How about now, with conch shell eyes and a wattle?”
Leaf “feathers” for his broad breast and pipe cleaner legs & feet
“Oh, now I get it! That’s really something…” ha! I wonder what that means 😳
Sigh, he’s very tolerant!
It’s not easy be married to a crazy artist…
To see the Painting Turkeys tutorial here, and the pumpkin sign tutorial here
Gobble Gobble!
Be sure to pop over to Mary’s to see her fabulous owls here
I will be sharing more things to do in November and Thanksgiving menus later this week-
AND for more fabulous fall ideas…
The Thoughts of Home Stunning Thanksgiving Vignettes blog hop starts tomorrow!
There will be a bountiful harvest of Thanksgiving ideas!
Monday – November 7th
Decor To Adore | Southern Hospitality | Chateau Chic | Shabby Fufu | Rustic Refined
Tuesday – November 8th
Poofing The Pillows | Cedar Hill Farmhouse | Love of Home | My Kentucky Living | Sharon Joyce Interiors
Wednesday – November 9th
At Home With Jemma | Remodelando la Casa | Rattlebridge Farm | Patina and Paint | Sew A Fine Seam
Thursday – November 10th
Everyone is invited to join the Thoughts of Home on Thursday Thanksgiving Edition Linky Party.
Friday – November 11th
White Spray Paint | A Stroll Thru Life | Simple Nature Decor | The Painted Apron | Ramblings of a Southern Girl
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Celebrate and Decorate, Rustic and Refined,
Between Naps on the Porch, Coastal Charm, Cooking and Crafting with J&J, The Scoop, A Stroll Thru Life
Tickle My Tastebuds, Full Plate Thursday, Work it Wednesday
Poofing the Pillows, Get Your DIY On, Your Inspired Design
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Jenna, Your turkey pumpkin is adorable with his gold leaf and feather fantail and conch shell eyes! I bet your grands will get a kick out of it at their Thanksgiving table! I can’t believe Thanksgiving is a little over two weeks away, I feel like fall just arrived with our hot weather 🙂
Adorable you creative genius!!!
Both yours and Mary’s are adorable!
Thanks Rita!
These are really cute and great fun!
Oh my goodness the turkey you made is adorable! I also love your porch setting and the painted picture and glasses. You are one talented person. Have a wonderful week.
Thanks Valerie, the turkey pumpkin cracks me up every time I see him!
Very cute, Jenna!
Jenna, I was amazed by Mary’s pumpkins and your tur-pump-key is adorable too! Both of you are so creative and entertaining. I am familiar with the hubby-speak. I am now training mine to be careful of his comments. But I am sure your hubby loves and appreciates all the things you create and serve! Linda
Oh clever Linda, I wish I had thought to call him a tur-pump-key!! As for the hubby speak, he is quite the diplomat 🙂
What fun! The turkey and the glasses are so cute. Such a happy post.
Ha, ha, my best view may not be from the back either:@) Cute!
What a happy welcome your turkey makes at the front door!! For some reason he just puts a smile on my face. Bravo, Jenna, for another great idea!! Rosie
That’s so cute, Jenna. The things men say sometimes need to be published in a book! 🙂
I love the pumpkin turkey, absolutely adorable!
Hi Jenna, I love all of your turkey craft inspiration and thanks for sharing it at C&C with J&J! 🙂
I love your inspirational turkey from our friend, Mary! The conch shell eyes were perfect for your foraging through the beach, Jenna! Mr. Turkey turned out so festive!!!
Thanks Kitty, it cracks me up every time I look at it! >
Wow…how fun!! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
thanks Jess! >
This pumpkin turkey is so cool. Now I wanna make one!!
Thanks Angela, he is so much fun to have around 🙂 >
Mr. TurPumpkey is very cute and you are very talented. I love that he is for front viewing only. Sometimes the back of my creations hide a multitude of oopsies! Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, have a great weekend.
Thank you Sandra, we are enjoying Mr. TurPumkey, and I only wish I was clever enough to come up with that name myself! >