Gobble Gobble! Today I’m sharing another Thanksgiving themed kid craft idea on Glued To My Crafts and this one is titled Paper Plate Leaf Turkey.
Keep scrolling for all the crafty details and the free turkey body printable to get you started with ease!
Leaf Covered Paper Plate Turkey Craft Idea For Kids
Whether for toddlers or older elementary children – this paper plate and leaf covered turkey idea is sure to be a HIT on your kitchen table! It’s absolutely perfect to have laid out as you get the big Thanksgiving meal of the day ready!
With just some cardstock paper, a small paper plate, school glue and some cheap plastic leaves – I was able to pull together this craft for my lil man in little to no time. Not to mention it’s super cheap, too!
And since I’m super awesome to my readers {OK I toot my own horn way too much these days} but with the free turkey printable I’ve provided in the tutorial below, it will only take you a few minutes from start to finish, to pull this turkey kids craft idea together in no time!
Although you could easily use leaves from outside for this turkey paper plate craft – we were snowed in {dang Wyoming weather} so the leaves I found the week before at my local Dollar Tree, were the perfect alternative. Whichever direction you go with your choice of leaves for the feathers – I hope this Thanksgiving kids craft tutorial inspires you!
Happy crafting, my dear friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your leaf and paper plate turkeys with us on our Facebook page! It seriously makes my day to see the inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts
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Craft Supplies:
- Small Paper Plate {one per turkey craft}
- Free Turkey Body Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Kid Friendly Paper Scissors
- Handful of Plastic Leaves
- School Glue
- Hand-held Office Stapler
Directions:
- First print out our FREE TURKEY BODY PRINTABLE listed above. One print will give you THREE turkeys to craft with.
- Use your scissors to cut out ONE of the turkeys in the printable.
- Set it aside till later.
- Next up – grab your small paper plate, your school glue and a handful of leaves.
- Put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate.
- Lay the leaves on top of the glue, on the plate, until it’s completely covered.
- When you are done adding the leaves that are the turkey’s feathers, grab the paper turkey cutout and staple it to the front of the decorated paper plate.
- Let it dry completely before displaying proudly for all to see. {If the glue doesn’t make it stick, go ahead and staple the pieces together.}
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us of your leaf turkeys! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Scoop Stick & Handprint Turkey Puppets
I will have a few more “turkey” kid crafts to share in the coming days, so be sure to come back throughout the week on Glued To My Crafts! Till then, be sure to check out our Popsicle Stick Turkey Friend, Clothespin Leaf Turkeys and Coffee Filter Turkeys craft posts!
I also have a ton of kid friendly ideas that I’m “pinning” on my Activities for Children Pinterest board so be sure to follow over there too! #gluedtomycrafts
Paper Plate Leaf Turkey
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- White Cardstock Paper
- Handful of Plastic Leaves
Instructions
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Use your scissors to cut out ONE of the turkeys in the printable.
- Set it aside till later.
- Next up - grab your small paper plate, your school glue and a handful of leaves.
- Put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate.
- Lay the leaves on top of the glue, on the plate, until it's completely covered.
- When you are done adding the leaves that are the turkey's feathers, grab the paper turkey cutout and staple it to the front of the decorated paper plate.
- Let it dry completely before displaying proudly for all to see. {If the glue doesn't make it stick, go ahead and staple the pieces together.}
- Don't forget to share pictures with us of your leaf turkeys! #gluedtomycrafts
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