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Looking for an easy Thanksgiving craft to do with the kids? This Paper Bag Turkey is adorable, colorful, and quick to make! Using just a few basic supplies, your little ones can create their own turkeys to decorate the house or classroom. Follow our step-by-step tutorial and let the fun begin!
Materials:
- Paper bag
- Construction paper (red, orange, yellow, black, and white)
- Scissors
- Marker
- Double-sided tape
Instructions:
- Prepare Your Turkey’s Features
- Start by cutting the turkey’s feet, beak, and wattle (the little red part next to the beak). Use orange construction paper for the feet and beak, and red for the wattle. Attach the feet at the bottom of the paper bag using double-sided tape. Then, place the beak and wattle near the top of the bag.
- Start by cutting the turkey’s feet, beak, and wattle (the little red part next to the beak). Use orange construction paper for the feet and beak, and red for the wattle. Attach the feet at the bottom of the paper bag using double-sided tape. Then, place the beak and wattle near the top of the bag.
- Make the Eyes
- Cut two circles from the white paper and two smaller circles from the black paper. These will be the turkey’s eyes! Layer the black circles on top of the white circles, then attach them above the beak.
- Cut two circles from the white paper and two smaller circles from the black paper. These will be the turkey’s eyes! Layer the black circles on top of the white circles, then attach them above the beak.
- Create the Feathers
- To make the turkey’s vibrant feathers, cut three rectangular strips of construction paper in red, orange, and yellow. Fold each strip accordion-style (like a fan) to add texture to the feathers. When done, attach each folded strip together, creating a colorful “fan” of feathers.
- To make the turkey’s vibrant feathers, cut three rectangular strips of construction paper in red, orange, and yellow. Fold each strip accordion-style (like a fan) to add texture to the feathers. When done, attach each folded strip together, creating a colorful “fan” of feathers.
- Put It All Together
- Attach the top of the paper bag to the colorful feathers by securing it onto the accordion-style fan you just created. Your turkey now has a beautiful tail!
And that’s it! You now have a colorful, handmade paper bag turkey ready for display. Kids will love the hands-on creativity, and you’ll have a cute holiday decoration that’s perfect for Thanksgiving!
Tips:
- Use glue sticks if double-sided tape isn’t available.
- Add a personal touch by letting kids use markers to draw unique patterns on the turkey’s feathers.
While you’re here, take a few minutes to browse our Thanksgiving content. We have so many other craft tutorials, as well as recipes and printables that can add lots of fun to your holiday celebrations.
