Handprint Turkey Art Craft

Gobble up some creativity with our Turkey Art Craft that adds a personal touch to the Thanksgiving spirit!

Get ready to turn little hands into colorful feathers and transform a simple handprint into a festive turkey masterpiece.

This delightful craft is not just about creating a cute turkey — it’s about capturing a moment in time as those tiny fingers turn into vibrant plumage.

For more holiday fun, be sure to check out our Best Thanksgiving Ideas!

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thanksgiving turkey art craft using a handprint and feathers

With a splash of color, a dash of imagination, and a sprinkle of Thanksgiving magic, this craft is bound to become a cherished keepsake.

So, gather your little artists, prepare the paint palette, and let the turkey handprint adventure begin – a delightful journey of creativity and gratitude awaits with this turkey art craft!

For some more Thanksgiving fun, try FREE Turkey Coloring Page, Kids Thanksgiving Jokes or Thanksgiving Color by Number Printables.

Why Turkey Is Used for Thanksgiving

You know how we celebrate Thanksgiving to give thanks for all the good things in our lives, right?

A long, long time ago, when people first started celebrating Thanksgiving, they had a big feast to thank nature for the harvest — that’s when they gathered all the yummy crops they grew.

Turkeys were already living in the wild, and they were big birds that provided lots of meat.

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When it was time for the Thanksgiving feast, people started to include turkeys as part of the special meal because they were a tasty and plentiful food source.

completed handprint turkey art craft

So, over the years, having turkey became a tradition during Thanksgiving, and it’s like a yummy symbol of the harvest celebration. People cook and share a big turkey meal with family and friends to say thanks for all the good things they have.

Supplies to Make Handprint Turkey

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How to Make Turkey Art Craft with Feathers

Begin by outlining your little one’s hand on a sheet of white cardstock paper.

Fill in the handprint with brown paint or a brown marker. Allow it to dry thoroughly.

Apply a small dab of glue on each finger and gently press a colorful feather onto each glue spot. Let it dry completely.

Attach a googly eye to the thumb of your turkey using glue. Draw a cute waddle extending down from the thumb with a red marker.

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Add adorable orange marker-drawn feet to your turkey.

Once everything is dry, proudly display your handprint turkey art craft masterpiece! 🦃✨

More Turkey Art Craft Ideas

Hey crafting buddies! Ready for round two of turkey-tastic fun?

Think feathers, googly eyes, and all the colors of the fall palette. These crafts are so cool; even the turkeys are getting jealous.

So, grab your creative hats (or feathers), and let’s dive into another batch of turkey art craft awesomeness. Get ready to strut your crafty stuff because the gobble-fiesta continues!

Turkey Art Craft

Turkey Art Craft

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Gobble up some creativity with our Turkey Art Craft that adds a personal touch to the Thanksgiving spirit! Get ready to turn little hands into colorful feathers and transform a simple handprint into a festive turkey masterpiece.

Materials

  • Brown paint
  • Glue
  • Feathers (orange, red, yellow)
  • Cardstock paper
  • Googly eye
  • Red marker
  • Orange marker

Tools

  • Paintbrush

Instructions

  1. Begin by outlining your little one's hand on a sheet of white cardstock paper.
  2. Fill in the handprint with brown paint or a brown marker. Allow it to dry thoroughly.
  3. Apply a small dab of glue on each finger and gently press a colorful feather onto each glue spot. Let it dry completely.
  4. Attach a googly eye to the thumb of your turkey using glue. Draw a cute waddle extending down from the thumb with a red marker.
  5. Add adorable orange marker-drawn feet to your turkey.
  6. Once everything is dry, proudly display your handprint turkey masterpiece!

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