Are you looking for a fun and festive craft activity to do with your kids this fall? Look no further than making pinecone turkeys! This easy and adorable craft is perfect for kids of all ages and makes a great Thanksgiving decoration
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of making a pinecone turkey, step-by-step. We’ll also provide you with some helpful tips and tricks to make the process even easier.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Pinecone
- Autumn leaves
- Googly eyes
- Round tree nut (such as an acorn or a hickory nut)
- Yellow felt
- Red felt
- Craft glue
- Hot glue (optional)
Instructions:
- Gather your materials. Make sure you have all of the materials listed above before you start.
- Prepare the pinecone. If the pinecone is dirty, you can clean it off with a damp cloth. You can also spray it with a sealant to help preserve it.
- Create the turkey’s tail. Glue the autumn leaves to the bottom of the pinecone, as shown in the picture. You can use any type of leaves you like, but fall colors like red, orange, and yellow look best.
- Make the turkey’s head. Cut a triangle bill from the yellow felt and a snood from the red felt. Glue these shapes and the googly eyes onto the nut to create the turkey’s head.
- Attach the head to the body. Glue the turkey’s head onto the pinecone body. You can use craft glue or hot glue for this step. If you use hot glue, be sure to ask an adult for help.
- Let the glue dry. Once the glue is dry, your pinecone turkey is complete!
Tips and Tricks:
- Use different types of leaves to create a more colorful turkey.
- Add a few feathers to the turkey’s tail for extra flair.
- Draw a beak on the turkey’s head with a marker.
- Use a small piece of ribbon to hang the turkey from a tree or doorknob.
- Make a whole flock of turkeys and create a Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Making a pinecone turkey is a fun and easy way to get into the Thanksgiving spirit This simple craft is perfect for kids of all ages and makes a great decoration for your home. So gather your supplies and get started today!
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Frequently Asked Questions:
- What type of pinecone should I use?
Any type of pinecone will work, but larger pinecones are easier to work with.
- What type of glue should I use?
Craft glue or hot glue will work for this project. If you use hot glue, be sure to ask an adult for help.
- Can I use other materials to make the turkey’s head?
Yes, you can use buttons, beads, or even small pieces of fabric to make the turkey’s head.
- How long will the pinecone turkey last?
The pinecone turkey should last for many years if kept in a cool, dry location.
We hope this guide has helped you learn how to make a pinecone turkey. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.
This festive Thanksgiving turkey craft comes together easily with pinecones and card stock. By
Materials you will need:
- Turkey feather templates (download here)
- Red, yellow, orange, and green cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Hot glue gun with glue
- Medium or large pinecone
How to create your turkey:
1. Use the templates to cut out the shapes needed for the feathers and eyes. Use the photo as a guide or create your own color combinations.
2. Cut out a 2- to 3-inch circle on a piece of cardstock or construction paper, adjusting the size to fit your pinecone if necessary. Hot glue the tail feathers onto the circle (not shown). Let dry. Glue the side feathers together. Let dry. Attach all the elements to the pinecone with hot glue. Gobble gobble!.