Pinecone Turkey Craft For Kids
Hey there crafty friends! I hope you’ve had a chance to enjoy some of this beautiful fall weather and maybe even get in a little crafting time! I’m Canadian, and since our Thanksgiving is only a couple weeks away, I spent my weekend working on a super cute Thanksgiving craft that I’m so excited to share with you—Pinecone Turkey Craft for Kids! This easy and fun Thanksgiving kids craft is perfect for kids of all ages and makes a great project to do as a family or even classroom activities.
These Pinecone Turkeys are incredibly quick and easy to make using simple supplies like pinecones, colorful faux leaves and googly eyes. Not only is it a fun way to gather as a family to create memories, (some of my best memories as a kid are sitting around the table crafting with my family)— but it’s also a fall activity that doubles as an adorable decoration for your Thanksgiving table. You could even take it a step further and use these little turkeys as place card holders for your dinner guests, adding a personalized touch to your holiday table setting!
You could plan to take the kids on a neighborhood nature hike to collect pinecones, then bring those treasures home for some crafting fun. Whether you’re crafting with your own kids, setting up a craft station in the classroom, or just looking for a fun weekend project, this Pinecone Turkey Craft is sure to be a hit!
In this post, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about how to make your very own Pinecone Turkey . From the materials to step-by-step instructions, we’ve got you covered. So grab those pinecones, break out the craft supplies, and let’s get started on this super fun Thanksgiving project!
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Pinecone Turkey Craft For Kids
What You’ll Need
- pinecones
- pom pom (natural or brown color)
- googly eyes
- orange foam sheet
- red card stock
- faux leaves
- glue gun
- scissors
- pencil
What To Do
Step 1
Begin by drawing a simple turkey beak onto an orange foam sheet or cardstock. Also draw a turkey wattle onto red cardstock, then cut them out.
Step 2
Glue your beige or brown pom pom onto the narrow end of the pinecone
Step 3
Make your turkey come to life by gluing on the beak, wattle, and googly eyes. You can use craft glue for this part, but I found a glue gun worked best to hold everything secure.
Step 4
Cut approximately 5 leaves from the stem. I got these stems from the dollar store.
Step 5
Using your glue gun, carefully attach each leaf to the scales around the wider end of the pinecone, spacing them evenly for a colorful, feathered look.
Aren’t these Pinecone Turkeys just the cutest? I hope you’ll give this fun Thanksgiving craft a try—your kids will have a blast making them! I’d love to see how your little turkeys turn out, so don’t forget to share a picture in the comments of one of my Pinterest pins!
Until next time
