Place Order & NEW BOOK

The easiest way to place an order is to head over to my Etsy Shop. If you're not quite sure how to use Etsy feel free to e-mail me. And if you want something I don't have over there send me an e-mail and we can collaborate together. springmcdonald@gmail.com

 Also in my shop is my "How To Draw a Stick Figure and More" book. 
40 pages of step by step directions on how to draw stick figures, animals, robots, monsters, and more! It was a total labor of love and I hope you enjoy it!

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Clothespin Turkey

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UPDATE: This little Clothespin Turkey has become quite popular, especially on pinterest. I have had quite a few people e-mail me having trouble downloading the printable. This post has actual links where you can download. You are also always welcome to e-mail and I can send you the printable. Thanks!

Are you looking for a Thanksgiving activity? Look no further my friends. A Clothespin Turkey will solve almost any problem. Except cooking that darn turkey, something I have avoided and will continue to avoid until I die. 
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And wa-la!
And then make your turkey do the turkey trot!
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*** Thanks everyone for your support and for finding me! This post has become my most popular, and most viewed. I updated these puppets so they download easier and with better quality. Also I added some mermaids & space robots puppets. Click here for updated puppets. 
Merry Christmas friends & family!  I drew the following paper puppets for my sister-in-law for Christmas. She is going to laminate them before taping to popsicle sticks so they last a little longer. 
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I have a 9 year old daughter * gasp * can that be? She is the sweetest thing around. I adore her. She starts 4th grade this year. She'll learn about Idaho history - the Oregon trail, Lewis & Clark and awesome Sacajawea who saved their tails a few times. And of course our famous potatoes, can't forget those Idaho potatoes. But I digress.
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