Try These Fun Turkey Crafts with Your Kids This Thanksgiving
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What's your kiddo's favorite holiday? Chances are the answer is Halloween or Christmas and they tend to overlook Thanksgiving. But there's a lot to be excited about beyond the delicious turkey feast and mouthwatering Thanksgiving desserts. You can get kids of all ages more involved this Thanksgiving with these cute turkey crafts! Not only are these projects enjoyable and easy to create, but some of them also double as DIY Thanksgiving decorations, Thanksgiving table setting ideas, and even Thanksgiving games. That means the fun continues well beyond the moment they complete the craft!
You can try these easy Thanksgiving crafts in the lead-up to the holiday, or on the day of to keep them entertained and out of the kitchen. And if they're craving a snack before the big meal, try one of the DIY treats on this list, like the peanut butter cup turkeys with candy corn "feathers." You really can't go wrong with any of the crafts here, so choose one or two that you know your kids will love and let them work their holiday magic!
Turkey Feather Pencils
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Cereal Box Turkey
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
Wood Bead Turkeys
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
Turkey Treat Buckets
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Turkey Windsocks
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Gratitude Turkeys
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Confetti-Stuffed Turkey
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!.
Block Turkey Craft
Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
Turkey Lollipops
You can make the sweet turkey treats in less than five minutes with items like coffee filters, ribbon, googly eyes, colored paper, and Tootsie Roll Pops!
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Torn Paper Turkey
Get the tutorial at The Resourceful Mama.
Pinecone Turkey
Pinecones are everywhere during the fall, so forage for a few to create these adorable pinecone turkeys. The only other things you'll need are pipe cleaners, craft paint and paper, and a pair of googly eyes!
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Snack Turkey
Any kind of craft that involves snacks is alright in our book! This cute turkey is made from styrofoam balls covered in brown stockings. Add colorful craft paper cones or plastic cups for the feathers and then fill them with your favorite snacks. Yum!
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Wood Slice Turkey
Bring a little of the outdoors inside with this fun wood slice craft. Glittery feathers and googly eyes make the perfect finishing touches.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Turkey Socks
These silly turkey socks are the perfect accessory for Thanksgiving dinner or even a Turkey Trot race. They're easy to make using heat transfer vinyl for the faces.
Get the tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous.
Coffee Filter Turkeys
These pretty watercolor-inspired turkeys are made using coffee filters and washable markers. A popsicle stick or clothespin easily transforms your artwork into a cute turkey!
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Fork-Painted Turkey Craft
Break out the forks for this fun project: You'll use them to paint "feathers" onto a paper plate before adding a turkey face as the final touch.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts.
Glitter Jar Turkey
Add some sparkle to your Thanksgiving décor with these glittery turkeys. You'll make them with baby food jars and classic handprint feathers in red, brown, yellow, and orange.
Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts.
Toilet Paper Roll Turkey
Who doesn't love a toilet paper roll craft? Pretty patterned scrapbook paper feathers bring some pizazz to this little turkey.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Mason Jar Turkeys
Got mason jars? Then you're halfway to making these cute hand-painted turkeys! Fill them with snacks or little scraps of paper with the reasons why you're thankful.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Turkey Placemat
The kids table just got a little cuter with these handprint turkey placemats! Cover them in contact paper so you can use them for many Thanksgivings to come.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts.
Turkey Treat Cup
Use clear plastic cups and colorful craft feathers to create these turkey treat cups. From there, they'll get their brown color from whichever chocolate candies you choose to fill up the cups!
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Turkey Wreath
A turkey wreath is the most adorable way to welcome your guests this holiday season. We love the unexpected pop of baby blue among the felt feathers.
Get the tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous.
Wine Cork Turkeys
Leftover wine corks serve as the faces for these mini turkeys. You can even use them as name card holders by making a slit in the top of the corks with a serrated knife.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Turkey Paper Plates
Preserve their little handprints forever with this colorful paper plate craft. It definitely deserves a spot on the fridge for the rest of the holiday season!
Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts.
Chocolate Turkey Thanksgiving Treats
Whether you love or hate candy corn, you have to admit that they make the perfect feathers for these adorable turkey-inspired treats! Everything on these is edible, including the candy eyes.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Turkey Root Beer
Even your Thanksgiving beverages will look festive when you dress them up as turkeys, complete with red pipe cleaners for the wattles. You can also glue on feathers for even more Turkey Day flair.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Turkey Napkins
Set the kids table with these sweet cloth napkins featuring handprint turkeys. Add your child's name and the year for the cutest Thanksgiving keepsake.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts.
Color-Matching Turkey Craft
This cute project doubles as a fun fine motor and color-matching activity for the kiddos. Once the craft is complete, they'll match colorful clothespin feathers to the corresponding circles on the turkey.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts.
Hand-Painted Turkey Table Runner
How gorgeous is this hand-painted linen table runner? It's easy to create using a turkey stencil. Add some words of Thanksgiving in your prettiest penmanship to make it even more festive.
Get the tutorial at Mad in Crafts.
Turkey Apple Candle Holder
Light up the kids table with this candle holder made from a carved apple. Add a taper candle or a tea light to brighten things up.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
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