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    Home » Thanksgiving Recipes and Kids Crafts

    Scrapbook Paper Thanksgiving Turkey Craft

    Published: Nov 12, 2012 · Modified: Aug 3, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    If you are a scrapbooker, you probably already have everything you need to make this cute Thanksgiving turkey craft. If you are not, you can pick up a sheet of pretty patterned paper at your favorite craft store for under a dollar. This Scrapbook Paper Thanksgiving Turkey Craft requires a few minutes of prep on your part, but the results are so cute, it's worth it. For more fun turkey crafts check out our Tissue Paper Turkey Craft.

     This Scrapbook Paper Thanksgiving Turkey Craft requires a few minutes of prep on your part, but the results are so cute, it's worth it.

    Supplies

    • Brown construction paper
    • Patterned scrapbook paper in Fall colors
    • Scissors
    • Clothespins
    • Markers
    • Glue
    • Turkey body and feather template - get here.
    scrapbook paper

    Cut out a bowling pin shape from the brown construction paper approximately 8 inches tall and 3 inches wide. Cut some feathers out of your patterned scrapbook paper. I used a few different patterns, but the turkey will look just as good with one design too. Each turkey you plan to make will use 6 feathers.

    making a scrapbook paper turkey

    Have your kids apply glue to one end of the feather on the patterned side.

    making a scrapbook paper turkey

    They will attach that feather to the turkey's body. They can put 3 feathers on each side. One of my daughters only wanted 5 feathers on her turkey and that worked out well too.

    child making paper turkey
    child making paper turkey

    I cut out a triangle from the leftover scrapbook paper and the kids glued it on to the turkey's face as a nose. Next, they used markers so they could draw eyes and a mouth on their turkey.

    child making paper turkey
    paper turkey craft

    We used some clothespins for the feet. Kids can color the clothespins using markers if they wish.

    child coloring clothespin

    Clip the feet onto the bottom of the turkey. When we tried to make the turkey stand he fell right over so we glued a Popsicle stick to the back of the turkey. This really helped in keeping him upright.

    making a turkey craft

    Turkeys on parade!

    turkey craft

    I think these would make really fun placeholders at a kids' Thanksgiving table. Maybe you can even have the kids make them before the meal to keep them busy while you are preparing the feast.

    For more turkey fun check out our Paper Roll Turkey

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    1. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      November 20, 2012 at 2:03 am

      Thanks!

    2. Vicky @ Mess For Less

      November 20, 2012 at 2:03 am

      Renee, How else do you help a limp turkey?

    3. Crafty Mischief

      November 15, 2012 at 5:08 am

      SO cute!

    4. School Sparks Renee

      November 13, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      So cute! Love the clothes pins for feet. Great problem solving with the popsicle stick 🙂 Renee

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    Hi, I'm Vicky, the founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for family-friendly recipes, recipes that kids can make, and play and learning activities for kids, you will find them at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me. Thanks for stopping by!

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    • How to Make Spotted Easter Eggs
    • M&M Easter Cookies
    • Shaving Cream Easter Eggs

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