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Paper Plate Turkey Craft How To

Use a paper plate, printable template and art skills to make a fun thanksgiving turkey craft.

Materials

  • 1 paper plate
  • Orange, red and yellow paints or any color you like
  • Paintbrush or sponge
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Construction paper red, orange, brown, white
  • printable template download the free template at the bottom of the post
  • googly eyes optional

Instructions

  • Cut the paper plate into a turkey body shape (use a template or freehand).
  • Paint the turkey's feathers with red, yellow, and orange splashes. Let the paper plate dry.
    Plate cut out and painted
  • Cut out the beak, eyes, wattle/snood (that red thing under the beak), wings, and feet from construction paper.
    Cutting out turkey pieces for a paper plate craft
  • Glue the pieces onto the plate and the turkey's head. Add googly eyes if you’ve got them or color in black pupils with a marker.
    Assembling the turkey head gluing together
  • Let everything dry, then proudly display your masterpiece!
    Adding head and wings to turkey paper plate craft