Thanksgiving Clay Pot Village
Material List
- Unless Otherwise Noted, All Unfinished Wood Items Are By Lara’s Crafts And All Pots Listed Are Standard Shape Pots
- DecoArt Patio Paint:
- Cloud White
- Daisy Cream
- Fiesta Yellow
- Tiger Lily Orange
- Holly Berry Red
- Petunia Purple
- Sprout Green
- Pinecone Brown
- Woodland Brown
- Wrought Iron Black
- Lo-Temp Glue Gun
- Aleene’s Quick Dry Tacky Glue
- Foam Plates For Paint
- Paint Brushes - Liner, Various Widths Of Flat
- 3/8” Round Foam Spouncer Brush
- Suede Piece - Taupe Velvet Suede
- 1/8” Leather Lacing -Earthtones
- Feathers - Zucker Feather Products
- 5mm Pompoms- Red
- ¾” Cork - Darice / P10980-1 PKG
- Felt- White
- Yarn- Black
- 3 Ply Jute
- Wiggle Eyes - 4mm And 5mm
- Miniatures: Two Pails, Wood Barrel, Axe With Firewood, Vegetables/Fruit And Broom
- Wood And Terra Cotta Supplies:
- Log Cabin - Log Cabin Birdhouse
- 2” X 3” Wood Rectangle/Sign
- Teepee - 2 ½” Rose Pot
- 4” Rose Pot
- Three Wood 2 7/16” Tie Pegs
- Feast Table - Forster Wood Slat
- Four ¾” Wood Spools
- Butter Churn - ¾” Wood Spool
- 2 7/16” Wood Tie Peg
- Table Setting - Bowls: ¾’ Wood Bowls
- Mugs: Wood Candle Cups ½” X 5/8” With ¼” Hole
- Plates: 1” Wood Circle/Disc
- Pumpkin - 5/8” Wood Flower Pot
- 1 ½” Wood Doll Head/Knob Bead
- Pilgrim Family: Man - Two 2.75” Pots
- 1” Miniature Pot
- 1 ½” Wood Doll Head/Ball Knob
- Two Wood Man/Game Pieces
- Woman - 1.9” Pot
- 2.75” Pot
- 3” Clay Saucer
- Two Wood Boy/Game Pieces
- 1 ½” Toy Wheel
- Girl - 1.9” Pot
- Wood Candle Cup With 7/8” Hole
- Two Wood ¾” Spools
- Two Wood ½” Roundhead Plugs
- Boy Toddler - 1” Wood Doll Head/Ball Knob
- 1” Miniature Clay Pot
- Two Finial Dowel Cups With ¼” Hole
- ½” Miniature Clay Pot
- Indian Family: Man - Two 2.75” Pots
- Boy - Two 1.9” Pots
- 1 ¼” Wood Doll Head/Ball Knob
- Baby - 1” Wood Doll Head/Ball Knob
- Two ½” Miniature Clay Pots
- Turkey - 2 7/16” Wood Tie Peg
- 1 ¼” X 1” Wood Rectangle/Sign
- Seven Wood Picket Stakes
- 2 ½” Wood Disc/Circle
- 5/8” Wood Flower Pot
- 7/8” Wood Candle Cup
- 1” Wood Bead/Doll Head
Project Instructions
Step: 1
LOG CABIN
Step: 2
Use Pinecone Brown to paint logs of cabin birdhouse that are visible on exterior; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 3
Use Daisy Cream to paint chimney and cut ends of logs; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 4
Use Sprout green to paint base and roof of birdhouse; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 5
Use thin layer of Woodland Brown and Pinecone Brown to paint rock shapes on sides of chimney; allow paint to dry.
Step: 6
For hanging sign on cabin, paint rectangle/sign with Holly Berry Red paint; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 7
Use Daisy Cream paint and liner brush to paint words on sign; allow paint to dry.
Step: 8
Cut an 8” length of jute; glue ends to back of sign ½” from upper corners.
Step: 9
TEEPEE
Step: 10
Glue top of small rose pot over bottom of large pot. Use Pinecone Brown to paint pots; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 11
Use Woodland Brown paint to paint triangle for opening of teepee on front of bottom pot; paint tie pegs and allow paint to dry. Refer to photo for placement and glue round ends of tie pages to top of teepee.
Step: 12
Use Sprout Green to paint tree on upper pot and line pattern on base pot rim; allow paint to dry.
Step: 13
Use Fiesta Yellow to paint sunshine on upper pot and dots on base pot rim; allow paint to dry.
Step: 14
Use Holly Berry Red to paint center of sunshine and dots/line pattern around bottom of base rim; allow paint to dry.
Step: 15
Cut a 3 ½” x 4 ½” piece of suede for door flap; refer to photo for placement and glue one short end across top of triangle; lift up lower end and glue flap in place.
Step: 16
FEAST TABLE
Step: 17
For each table leg, glue end of two ¾” spools together; glue four legs to bottom corners of wood slat to form table.
Step: 18
Use Woodland Brown to paint table; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 19
BUTTER CHURN
Step: 20
Glue end of tie peg inside spool.
Step: 21
Use Holly Berry Red to paint tie peg; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 22
Use Sprout Green to paint spool; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 23
TABLE SETTING
Step: 24
Use Sprout Green to paint bowl shapes; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 25
Use Dairy Cream to paint candle cups and circles for plates and mugs; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 26
PUMPKIN
Step: 27
Use Sprout Green to paint flower pot; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 28
Use Tiger Lily Orange to paint bead; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 29
Glue rim of flower pot to top of bead.
Step: 30
PILGRIM MAN
Step: 31
To assemble body shape, glue rims of two large pots together. Glue flat end of doll head on bottom of one pot and sit body shape upright. For hat, glue small pot on top of head shape. For arms, glue one man/game piece on each side of pots near upper edge.
Step: 32
Use Woodland Brown to paint bottom pot and hat pot; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 33
Use Pinecone Brown to paint shirt pot and sleeves; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 34
Use Cloud White to paint collar of shirt; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 35
Use Wrought Iron Black to paint upper body pot rim and a band above pot rim on hat; paint dots for buttons on front of shirt. Allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 36
Use Fiesta Yellow to paint buckles on black bands; allow paint to dry.
Step: 37
For flesh color, mix 3 parts Daisy Cream to 1 part Tiger Lily Orange. Paint hands and head; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 38
For blushed cheeks, mix three parts Cloud White to 1 part Holly Berry Red and apply with spouncer brush; allow paint to dry.
Step: 39
Use Holly Berry Red with fine liner brush to paint mouth and strands of hair; use Woodland Brown to paint more strands of hair. Allow all paint to dry.
Step: 40
Glue 5 mm wiggle eyes on face.
Step: 41
PILGRIM WOMAN
Step: 42
Glue bases of two pots together. Glue rim of large pot over base of saucer. Glue toy wheel inside open end of top pot; glue doll head on center of toy wheel. For arms, glue one boy/game piece on each side of small pot just under rim.
Step: 43
Use Pinecone Brown to paint pots and sleeves; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 44
Use Woodland Brown to paint bottom saucer; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 45
Use Cloud White to paint collar of dress and top rim of pot; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 46
Use Wrought Iron Black to paint dots for buttons on front of dress; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 47
For flesh color, mix 3 parts Daisy Cream to 1 part Tiger Lily Orange. Paint hands, neck, and head; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 48
For blushed cheeks, mix three parts Cloud White to 1 part Holly Berry Red and apply with spouncer brush; allow paint to dry.
Step: 49
Use Holly Berry Red with fine liner brush to paint mouth. Use Pinecone Brown to paint hair. Allow all paint to dry.
Step: 50
Glue 5 mm wiggle eyes on face.
Step: 51
For scarf around head, measure and mark 3” from a corner on sides of white felt piece and cut out triangle shape from mark to mark. Refer to photo to glue long edge around head; fold down point of triangle and glue to back of head.
Step: 52
Hang miniature pail over woman’s hand.
Step: 53
PILGRIM GIRL
Step: 54
Glue pot over top of candle cup. Glue doll head on top of pot bottom. For arms, glue one spool on each side of pot, referring to photo for placement. For hands, glue a roundhead plug on end of each spool.
Step: 55
Use Woodland Brown to paint candle cup base; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 56
Use Pinecone Brown to paint pot and arms; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 57
For flesh color, mix 3 parts Daisy Cream to 1 part Tiger Lily Orange. Paint hands and head; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 58
For blushed cheeks, mix three parts Cloud White to 1 part Holly Berry Red and apply with spouncer brush; allow paint to dry.
Step: 59
Use Holly Berry Red with fine liner brush to paint mouth. Use Pinecone Brown to paint hair. Allow all paint to dry.
Step: 60
Use Cloud White to paint collar of dress and use Wrought Iron Black to paint dots for buttons on front of dress; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 61
Glue 4 mm wiggle eyes on face.
Step: 62
For scarf around head, measure and mark 3” from a corner on sides of white felt piece and cut out triangle shape from mark to mark. Refer to photo to glue long edge around head; fold down point of triangle and glue to back of head.
Step: 63
PILGRIM BOY TODDLER
Step: 64
Glue doll head to bottom of large pot. For hat, glue small pot on top of head. For arms, glue dowel cap on each side of pot near top.
Step: 65
Use Pinecone Brown to paint pot and arms; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 75
Use Woodland Brown to paint hat; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 76
Use Wrought Iron Black to paint band on hat and belt; paint dots for buttons on shirt. Allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 66
Use Fiesta Yellow to paint buckles on black bands; allow paint to dry.
Step: 67
Use Cloud White to paint collar of shirt; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 68
For flesh color, mix 3 parts Daisy Cream to 1 part Tiger Lily Orange. Paint hands and head; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 80
For blushed cheeks, mix three parts Cloud White to 1 part Holly Berry Red and apply with spouncer brush; allow paint to dry.
Step: 81
Use Holly Berry Red with fine liner brush to paint mouth ; allow all paint to dry.
Step: 82
Glue 4 mm wiggle eyes on face.
Step: 83
INDIAN MAN
Step: 84
To assemble body shape, glue rims of two large pots together. Glue flat end of doll head on bottom of one pot and sit body shape upright. For arms, glue one man/game piece on each side of pots near upper edge.
Step: 85
Use Pinecone Brown to paint base pot; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 86
Mix 2 parts Pinecone Brown with 2 parts Fiesta Yellow and 1 part Cloud white. Paint upper pot and sleeves; paint stripes for fringe on rim of bottom pot.
Step: 87
For flesh color, mix 1 part Holly Berry Red with 1 part Woodland Brown. Use mixture to paint head and arms.
Step: 88
For blushed cheeks, use Holly Berry Red and apply with spouncer brush; allow paint to dry.
Step: 89
Use Wrought Iron Black with fine liner brush to paint mouth; allow all paint to dry.
Step: 90
Refer to photo and use Holly Berry Red and Sprout Green to paint pattern on clothing at neckline.
Step: 91
For hair, cut six 9” lengths of yarn and glue center of pieces across top center of head; braid yarn ends at each side of head, glue ends in place on chest.
Step: 92
Trim a feather to size and glue to back of head. For headband, cut an 8” length of leather lace and glue center at forehead. Tie ends at back of head and glue in place; trim ends of leather lace.
Step: 93
Cut a 1 ¼” x 1 ½” piece of suede for flap and glue top edge of suede at center front over top rim. Wrap leather lace around rim of pot and cut to fit; glue in place along top edge of rims over suede.
Step: 94
Glue 5 mm wiggle eyes on face.
Step: 95
INDIAN WOMAN
Step: 96
Glue bases of two pots together. Glue rim of large pot over base of saucer. Glue toy wheel inside open end of top pot; glue doll head on center of toy wheel. For arms, glue one boy/game piece on each side of small pot just under rim.
Step: 97
Mix 2 parts Pinecone Brown with 2 parts Fiesta Yellow and 1 part Cloud white. Paint upper pot and sleeves; paint saucer. Allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 98
Use Pinecone Brown to paint bottom pot and fringe on top rim; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 99
For flesh color, mix 1 part Holly Berry Red with 1 part Woodland Brown. Use mixture to paint head, neck, and arms.
Step: 100
For blushed cheeks, use Holly Berry Red and apply with spouncer brush; allow paint to dry.
Step: 101
Use Wrought Iron Black with fine liner brush to paint mouth; allow all paint to dry.
Step: 102
Refer to photo and use Holly Berry Red, Fiesta Yellow, and Sprout Green to paint necklace and patterns on clothing.
Step: 103
For hair, cut six 7” lengths of yarn and glue center of pieces across top center of head; braid yarn ends at each side of head, glue ends in place on arms.
Step: 104
Trim a feather to size and glue to back of head. For headband, cut an 8” length of leather lace and glue center at forehead. Tie ends at back of head and glue in place; trim ends of leather lace.
Step: 105
Cut a 1 ¼” x 1 ½” piece of suede for flap and glue top edge of suede at center front over top rim. Wrap leather lace around rim of pot and cut to fit; glue in place along top edge of rims over suede.
Step: 106
Glue 5 mm wiggle eyes on face.
Step: 107
INDIAN BOY
Step: 108
To assemble body shape, glue rims of pots together. Glue flat end of doll head on bottom of one pot and sit body shape upright. For arms, glue one spool on each side of pots near upper edge; glue roundhead plug on end of each spool for hands.
Step: 109
Use Pinecone Brown to paint base pot; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 110
Mix 2 parts Pinecone Brown with 2 parts Fiesta Yellow and 1 part Cloud white. Paint upper pot and sleeves; paint stripes for fringe on rim of bottom pot.
Step: 111
For flesh color, mix 1 part Holly Berry Red with 1 part Woodland Brown. Use mixture to paint head and arms.
Step: 112
For blushed cheeks, use Holly Berry Red and apply with spouncer brush; allow paint to dry.
Step: 113
Use Wrought Iron Black with fine liner brush to paint mouth; allow all paint to dry.
Step: 114
Refer to photo and use Holly Berry Red and Sprout Green to paint pattern on clothing across chest.
Step: 115
For hair, cut six 4” lengths of yarn and glue center of pieces across top center of head.
Step: 116
Trim a feather to size and glue to back of head. For headband, cut a 7” length of leather lace and glue center at forehead. Tie ends at back of head and glue in place; trim ends of leather lace.
Step: 117
Cut a 1 ¼” x 1 ½” piece of suede for flap and glue top edge of suede at center front over top rim. Wrap leather lace around rim of pot and cut to fit; glue in place along top edge of rims over suede.
Step: 118
Glue 4 mm wiggle eyes on face.
Step: 119
INDIAN BABY
Step: 120
Glue pot rims together; glue doll head on bottom of one pot.
Step: 121
Use Pinecone Brown to paint pots; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 122
For flesh color, mix 1 part Holly Berry Red with 1 part Woodland Brown. Use mixture to paint head.
Step: 123
For blushed cheeks, use Holly Berry Red and apply with spouncer brush; allow paint to dry.
Step: 124
Use Wrought Iron Black with fine liner brush to paint mouth; allow all paint to dry.
Step: 125
Cut four 1 ½” lengths of yarn; glue centers of yarn across top of head.
Step: 126
Glue 4 mm wiggle eyes on face.
Step: 127
For baby blanket, cut a triangle from suede that is 5” on long edge, 3 ½” on two sides. Glue long edge around neck, overlapping at front.
Step: 128
Glue baby to woman, referring to photo for placement.
Step: 129
TURKEY
Step: 130
For turkey body, Glue candle cup rim over one heart shape. Glue cork at edge of candle cup bottom. Glue bead on top of cork end. Glue pot on top of bead for hat. Put a dab of glue and pull away to form beak shape on center of face.
Step: 131
Use Pinecone Brown to paint two remaining heart shapes; allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 132
Use Tiger Lily Orange to paint tie peg; use Daisy Cream to paint rectangle. Allow paint to dry between coats.
Step: 133
For sign, glue center of rectangle over tie peg with top of rectangle just below rounded end. Use Wrought Iron Black with fine liner brush to paint words; allow paint to dry.
Step: 134
Use Woodland Brown to paint turkey body.
Step: 135
Use Holly Berry Red to paint three picket stakes. Use Petunia Purple to paint two picket stakes. Use Fiesta Yellow to paint two picket stakes, beak, and the heart for feet.
Step: 136
Use Wrought Iron Black to paint hat; allow paint to dry.
Step: 137
For Turkey tail, glue picket stakes to circle with pointed ends on circle and meeting at sides to form fan shape. Glue circle of tail section to back of turkey body.
Step: 138
For wings, refer to photo for placement and glue brown hearts to side of body at an angle.
Step: 139
Glue sign to front of turkey between wing and chest; glue 4mm wiggle eyes on face.
Step: 140
For waddle, glue pompoms at sides and below beak.

