Thankful Turkey Craft
A fun and creative craft for Thanksgiving that allows you to express gratitude while creating a charming turkey for your table or home decoration.
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 sheet Colorful construction paper (red, orange, yellow, brown) Choose various colors for feathers.
- 1 pair Googly eyes Can be substituted with drawn eyes or buttons.
- 1 stick Glue stick or liquid glue Needed for assembling the turkey.
- 1 set Markers or crayons For personalizing the turkey with thankful messages.
- 1 pack Craft feathers (optional) For added embellishment.
- 1 pack Stickers or embellishments (optional) For further decoration.
- 1 pair Scissors For cutting out shapes.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut a large oval shape from brown construction paper for the turkey's body and smooth the edges.
Creating the Feathers
- Cut feather shapes from the colorful construction paper, using various sizes and colors for vibrancy.
Assembling the Turkey
- Glue the feathers to the back of the oval body for a fan effect, ensuring they are secured well.
Adding Eyes and Features
- Attach googly eyes to the front of the turkey's body using glue.
- Use markers to draw a beak and a wattle on the turkey.
Personalizing
- Write things you’re thankful for on the feathers using markers and add stickers or embellishments for extra flair.
Notes
Feel free to customize the colors and materials used. Making it a game by having kids name blessings during the craft can enhance the experience.