Felt Turkey Craft
Create a charming felt turkey that's perfect for Thanksgiving decorations. This fun and easy craft is suitable for all ages and allows for plenty of customization.
Ingredients
Materials
- 4 sheets Colored felt sheets (brown, yellow, red, orange)
- 1 each Scissors
- 1 each Needle and embroidery thread
- 1 each Cotton ball or stuffing
- 1 each Pencil or fabric marker
- 1 optional Googly eyes
- 1 optional Hot glue gun Optional for extra embellishments
Instructions
Step 1: Cut the Felt
- Start by tracing an outline of a turkey body onto the brown felt using a pencil or fabric marker.
- Cut out two body shapes, one for the front and one for the back.
Step 2: Create the Features
- From the yellow felt, cut a small triangle for the beak and two small circles for the feet.
- For the wattle, cut an irregular tear-drop shape from the red felt.
Step 3: Assemble the Turkey
- Place the two turkey body pieces together, aligning them neatly.
- Use the embroidery thread to sew around the edges, leaving a small opening.
Step 4: Stuff and Close
- Insert a cotton ball or stuffing into the opening to give the turkey some volume.
- Sew the opening closed, ensuring the stuffing remains intact.
Step 5: Attach Features
- Glue or sew the beak, wattle, and eyes onto the front of the turkey.
- Attach the feet to the bottom and add embellishments like feathers or bows for extra flair.
Notes
Experiment with different colors for the felt to personalize your turkey. You can even create a family of turkeys in different sizes to represent each family member.