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Popsicle Stick “T” For Turkey

It’s craft time and learning fun, smashed together for a creative Thanksgiving themed kid craft idea!

Keep scrolling to see our Popsicle Stick “T” is for Turkey tutorial below!

Popsicle Stick "T" is for Turkey - Kid Craft

Craft Stick “T” is for Turkey

“T” is for turkey and this popsicle stick kid craft activity is the PERFECT way to reinforce that idea!

Inspired by my son {I’m trying to step up his letter recognition.} today I’m sharing another kid friendly activity that is SUPER simple for kids and adults of all ages to pull together to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving season!!!

This Popsicle Stick Turkey craft idea has endless possibilities since you can have children decorate it ANY WAY THEY LIKE! And it’s just that – a “T” that we turned into a turkey! Then decorate with various embellishments to really hit the idea on the nail! Super fun – right?! Now let’s get those creativity juices flowing with the step-by-step tutorial below!

Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your craft stick turkeys with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

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Popsicle Stick "T" is for Turkey - Kid Craft Popsicle Stick "T" is for Turkey - Kid Craft

Craft Supplies:

  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {five per turkey craft}
  • School Glue
  • Small Paper Plate
  • Light Tan Craft Paint
  • Foam Paint Brush
  • Cardstock Paper – red, orange, brown
  • Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
  • Mini Wooden Clothespins {four per turkey craft}
  • Decorative Leaf Stickers
  • Small Wiggle Eyes {two per turkey craft}

Directions:

  • First glue your FIVE jumbo popsicle sticks together to look like an “T.” Two popsicle sticks across three other popsicle sticks.
  • Set aside to let it dry completely.
  • Now grab your colored sheets of cardstock and scissors.
  • Cut out a circular head, triangle nose, as well as legs for your turkey.
  • Set those aside.
  • Now grab your four wooden clothespins and leaf stickers.
  • Adhere one leaf on each wooden clothespin, to make feathers for your turkey.
  • Set those aside.
  • Now it’s time for the paint step! Grab your paper plate, paint brush, craft paint and the popsicle stick shape “T.”
  • Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
  • Go ahead and paint your “T” shape completely brown.
  • To finish off your Popsicle Stick Turkey – glue your cardstock turkey head to the center of the “T” as well as the other paper pieces in place.
  • Then follow that by pinching/adding the clothespin feathers on the top part of the “T” shape.
  • Add other embellishments you see fit before displaying proudly!!!

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Popsicle Stick "T" is for Turkey - Kid Craft

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Popsicle Stick "T" is for Turkey

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Tools:

  • School Glue
  • 1 Small Paper Plate
  • 1 Foam Paint Brush
  • 1 Scissors

Supplies:

  • 5 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
  • 4 Mini Wooden Clothespins
  • Craft Paint
  • Cardstock Paper
  • 2 Small Wiggle Eyes
  • 4 Decorative Leaf Stickers

Instructions:

  • First glue your FIVE jumbo popsicle sticks together to look like an "T." Two popsicle sticks across three other popsicle sticks.
  • Set aside to let it dry completely.
  • Now grab your colored sheets of cardstock and scissors.
  • Cut out a circular head, triangle nose, as well as legs for your turkey.
  • Set those aside.
  • Now grab your four wooden clothespins and leaf stickers.
  • Adhere one leaf on each wooden clothespin, to make feathers for your turkey.
  • Set those aside.
  • Now it's time for the paint step! Grab your paper plate, paint brush, craft paint and the popsicle stick shape "T."
  • Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
  • Go ahead and paint your "T" shape completely brown.
  • To finish off your Popsicle Stick Turkey – glue your cardstock turkey head to the center of the "T" as well as the other paper pieces in place.
  • Then follow that by pinching/adding the clothespin feathers on the top part of the "T" shape.
  • Add other embellishments you see fit before displaying proudly!!!
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