Pilgrim Turkey Handmade Card

Nothing says Thanksgiving quite like an adorable turkey dressed like a pilgrim. This card would look so cute on your Thanksgiving tablescape or shared with a friend as part of your “Friendsgiving” celebration. You’ll be finished with this simple card before you can say GOBBLE, GOBBLE – follow along below!

Supplies:

• Cardstock Warehouse Cardstock Papers:
• Colorplan Chartreuse 100 lb
• Colorplan Rust 100 lb
• Colorplan Harvest 100 lb
• Colorplan Scarlet 100 lb
• Kraft Paper Bag 100 lb
• Lessebo Pitch Black 100 lb
• Lessebo White 100 lb
• Lessebo Sunflower 83 lb
• Lessebo Red Rose 100 lb
• Stardream Bronze 105 lb
• Stardream Copper 105 lb
• Cutting Machine (Linking my Cricut file below)
• Liquid Glue / Tape Runner
• Rubber Stamp
• Ink Pad
• Scoring Tool
• Corner Rounder
• CLICK HERE FOR CRICUT FILE

Begin by cutting all the pieces from the linked Cricut file, modified from an available Cricut Access project. The turkey has several pieces, but I promise the result is worth its weight in gravy.

Next, score and fold your card base. I chose the gorgeous Colorplan Chartreuse to add an unexpected pop of color. Then, using an edge rounder, round the edges on the Rust card layer.

Using a stamp of your choice, stamp the Rust card layer. I purchased this ‘Le Jardin’ rubber stamp from Paper Source many years ago and it’s still one of my favorites.

Next, glue together your card base layers with tape runner, beginning with the Chartreuse base, followed by the Kraft layer, and finally the Rust layer. Then, it’s time to put together your little pilgrim turkey using liquid glue. It doesn’t look like much at the start, but each layer brings Tom Turkey to life.

With his festive pilgrim outfit and beak details, your turkey is dressed for a feast!

For the final step, glue your finished turkey image to the front of the card using liquid glue and tape runner. Your terrific turkey card is complete!

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Happy crafting!