Gobble! Gobble! Keep scrolling to see how we made these Coffee Filter Turkeys come to life with just a handful of supplies!
It’s absolutely perfect as a boredom buster during Thanksgiving break!
Turkey Craft Idea Made From Coffee Filters
Did you catch our Leaf Turkey tutorial that went live yesterday?
We have been on a “turkey” crafting kick lately on Glued To My Crafts and we are continuing on with the “gobble gobble” theme of Thanksgiving, with our Coffee Filter Turkeys tutorial. This kid friendly craft is super easy to make and of course – the supplies are inexpensive too {we are talking cents!!!}
Our turkeys got a tye-dye look for their feathers, which makes it fun to hang on a window and see the colors brighten up with the sun. Plus with the FREE turkey body printable I’ve included in the supply list below, you will be well on your way to pulling this rainbow colored turkey art project idea together within minutes!
So friends – if you are looking for something for your child to do this afternoon {and bust that boredom bubble in your home} THIS upcycled turkey craft is a must do. Read the full tutorial below for the how-to, as well access to the free printable. Then grab some craft supplies and get to work on making it happen! Your kid is going to love this Thanksgiving themed craft!
Happy crafting, my dear friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your beautiful coffee filter turkey friends with us on our Facebook page. We just LOVE seeing the inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED: Coffee Filter Pumpkin and Curling Ribbon Turkey Puppets
Looking for unique and fun craft ideas the whole family can enjoy? Check out this step-by-step guide to making a coffee filter turkey with your kids.
Craft Supplies:
- Large White Coffee Filters
- Stapler
- Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Turkey Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
RELATED —> Handprint Turkey Cards
Directions:
- Grab THREE coffee filters per turkey craft you want to make.
- Stack them, one on top of each other and flatten them out with your hands.
- Take your stapler and secure the three coffee filters all together. Two-three staplers along the edge should do.
- Now decorate the coffee filter stack, however you want, with the various colors of craft paint. The more colors, the better!
- When you are done painting the coffee filters, set them aside to allow them to dry a bit.
- Now grab the FREE turkey body printable listed above. You should print it, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock. One printable makes THREE turkeys.
- Go ahead and cut out one of the turkey body shapes.
- Secure your paper turkey piece to the front of your painted coffee filter stack.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit {maybe some wiggle eyes or glitter!}
- Then display your coffee filter turkey creations proudly for all to see! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED —> Coffee Filter Apple
Our website is FULL of creative craft tutorials waiting for you to recreate this Thanksgiving!
If you are looking for more Thanksgiving inspired kid crafts from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these past posts:
Paper Chalk Art Turkey
Paint Splat Turkey
Craft Foam Football Turkey
Craft Stick Turkey Ballerinas
Handprint Turkey Puppets
Paper Plate Leaf Turkey
Coffee Filter Turkey Craft Idea For Kids
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- Grab THREE coffee filters per turkey craft you want to make.3 Coffee Filters
- Stack them, one on top of each other and flatten them out with your hands.
- Take your stapler and secure the three coffee filters all together. Two-three staplers along the edge should do.
- Now decorate the coffee filter stack, however you want, with the various colors of craft paint. The more colors, the better!Craft Paint
- When you are done painting the coffee filters, set them aside to allow them to dry a bit.
- Now go ahead and cut out one of the turkey body shapes from the printable you printed before you started this craft.White Cardstock Paper
- Secure your paper turkey piece to the front of your painted coffee filter stack.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit {maybe some wiggle eyes or glitter!}
- Then display your coffee filter turkey creations proudly for all to see!
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