DIY Thanksgiving Craft: Turkey Made from Paper Plates
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Get ready for a fun and engaging craft project this Thanksgiving with the simple yet charming paper plate turkey craft! This DIY project is perfect for kids and beginners, and it's ideal for adding a touch of festivity to your Thanksgiving decorations or keeping little ones entertained during the holiday.
Here's what you'll need to get started:
- Gather materials:
- A paper plate
- Colorful feathers (real or craft feathers)
- Felt pieces in colors like red, yellow, and orange
- Scissors
- Glue
- Googly eyes
- Optional: markers for details
- Prepare the turkey body: Use the back of the paper plate as the turkey's body.
- Attach feathers: Glue the colorful feathers or felt feather shapes around the edge or back of the paper plate, fanning out to create the turkey’s tail feathers. Felt can be cut into feather shapes and glued for a textured look.
- Create the turkey’s face: Glue googly eyes near the top center of the paper plate. Cut a small triangle from orange felt for the beak and a wattle from red felt and glue them below the eyes.
- Add details: Use markers or additional felt pieces for feet or other features if desired.
For a variation using paper strips as feathers, cut red, yellow, and orange paper into strips about 6 inches tall, then glue them to the back of a half paper plate base, layering colors to mimic feathers.
The craft involves shaping pipe cleaners into legs using wire cutters, but due to safety concerns, an adult's assistance is recommended for this step.
To make this craft even more appealing, share your creations on social media using the hashtags #turkey #craft and #thanksgiving. Here's a post to inspire you: "Here's a fun #turkey #craft for kids to make this #thanksgiving!"
With its simple steps and the addition of felt and googly eyes, this method creates a festive turkey craft that's perfect for Thanksgiving decorations or kids’ activities. Happy crafting!
[1] Source: Crafty Thanksgiving Ideas
This craft project, suitable for kids and beginners, isn't limited to decorations; it can also enhance your home-and-garden lifestyle by adding a festive touch to outdoor Thanksgiving decors. With the use of colorful feathers and felt pieces, this paper plate turkey can be an engaging addition to your home-and-garden lifestyle, fitting perfectly into your home-and-garden themed Thanksgiving arrangements.
