This simple DIY project will be devoured by your kids, who will also, at last, stop pestering you in the kitchen on Thanksgiving.
An all too familiar Thanksgiving scene: You’re (still!) working in the warm kitchen, wearing an apron, trying to make a batch of mashed potatoes while assembling your Thanksgiving dessert. Your culinary prowess will undoubtedly impress your family, but when it comes to last-minute preparations, the kids aren’t cooperating at all. Cue the whining: “Moooooooom, Im bored! Why cant I just watch YouTube challenges on my iPad?”.
Try pulling out some plain white computer paper and a pack of washable markers before giving in to the mindless technology. Set a challenge for your restless group to make these incredibly easy DIY hand turkeys, which are the easiest Thanksgiving crafts for kids. Weve conveniently mapped out an exact step-by-step tutorial, below. Bling out that bird, though, if you have extra buttons, sequins, feathers, pom-poms, stickers, or glitter stashed away in your arts and crafts supply closet. We added glitter to the hat buckle and adhered a googly eye to the peeper.
Another amazing mom tip: To create the ideal Thanksgiving table settings, turn their artwork into placemats. Just ask the kids to sign their names on their drawings, then encourage them to be more independent by helping them proudly set the kids’ table. Pro tip: You might want to think about upgrading to a thicker card stock for the placemat project. Its more durable and can go the distance from dinner to dessert. Gobble, gobble!.
Below, your find step-by-step instructions to make this adorable Thanksgiving craft. You can also follow along in the video above.
Using a sharp pencil, trace the outline of your hand on a new piece of white computer paper. Tip: You might want to remove bracelets and bling for smoother lines . unlike me!.
Yay! Youve traced your hand. Now draw a line to separate your “feathers” from the body of your turkey. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below.
Get ready for some Thanksgiving fun with this easy and adorable hand-turkey craft! It’s a perfect activity for kids of all ages, and even adults can enjoy getting creative with this classic holiday tradition.
Materials:
- White paper
- Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
- Scissors (optional)
Instructions:
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Trace your hand: Place your hand flat on the paper with your fingers spread apart. Using a crayon or pencil, trace around your entire hand, including your wrist.
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Create the body: Draw a line from the starting point of your hand tracing to the end point, forming the turkey’s body. Then, draw another line from the bottom of each finger to the next, creating the turkey’s feathers.
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Add details: Draw a small black circle near the end of your thumb for the turkey’s eye. Below the eye, on the outside of your thumb, draw two ovals for the gizzard. On the tip of your thumb, draw a triangle for the beak.
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Draw the wings and feet: In the middle of the turkey, draw a wing. For the feet, draw two straight lines at the bottom of the turkey. At the end of each line, draw three more small lines to represent the toes.
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Color your turkey: Use your crayons, colored pencils, or markers to color your turkey. You can get creative with different colors for the feathers, body, and details.
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Optional: Add a pilgrim hat: Draw a pilgrim hat on top of the turkey’s head for an extra festive touch.
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Create a grass base: Using a green crayon or pencil, color in some grass underneath the turkey’s feet.
Tips:
- Use different colors for each finger to create a colorful turkey.
- Add glitter, sequins, or other embellishments for extra sparkle.
- Cut out your hand turkey and use it as a decoration or turn it into a Thanksgiving placemat.
- Write your name or a Thanksgiving message on your hand turkey.
- Get creative and have fun! There’s no right or wrong way to make a hand turkey.
Additional Resources:
- Hand Turkey Template: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/thanksgiving-ideas/g29194874/how-to-make-a-hand-turkey/
- Hand Turkey Ideas: https://www.instructables.com/Make-a-Hand-Turkey/
- Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/thanksgiving-ideas/g29194874/how-to-make-a-hand-turkey/
Enjoy creating your own hand turkey and have a happy Thanksgiving!
Draw wings and feet.
Using makers, draw a wing on the body of the turkey and two little turkey legs with toes.
Glue on a googly eye.
If you have one, glue it on; if not, all you need is a black marker dot. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below.
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