Who says ornaments are ONLY for Christmas?! Not me – that’s for sure!!!

So that’s why I was recently inspired to make this Handprint Turkey Ornament with my son and share it with all my lovely readers, right here on Glued To My Crafts!!!

Handprint Turkey Ornament – Keepsake Craft Idea For Thanksgiving

So go ahead – stock pile those plastic crafting ornaments because today’s DIY is a MUST-DO with the kids this Thanksgiving season!!! Whether you make one or a ton {like a classroom craft} it’s really EASY to pull together!!!

All you need to do is gather up a few simple materials {listed below} and let your child’s creative side shine this season! Our fall-inspired project tutorial will show you the “how to” below!

Then hang your turkey masterpiece in your home for everyone to see OR gift it away! I can envision that these would be great on a Thanksgiving tables-cape as well!

The possibilities are endless and I hope I had a “hand” in inspiring the craftiness within you and your child!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures afterwards of your child’s complete plastic turkey ornament, on our Facebook page wall, so we can admire it from afar today! I seriously can’t wait to see how awesome it turns out! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR TURKEY ORNAMENT CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Turkey Keepsake Craft For Kids – Free Printable Included!

Handprint Turkey Treats Supplies:

• Flat Plastic Ornament {affiliate link on Amazon}
• Light Brown Cardstock Paper
• Pencil
• Scissors
• School Glue
• Glitter Glue or Loose Craft Glitter
• Low-Temp Hot Glue Gun {affiliate link on Amazon}
• Dark Brown Crinkle Paper {affiliate link on Amazon}
• Ribbon or Twine
• Black/Red/Orange Puffy Paint {affiliate link on Amazon}

Directions:

• First things first – the handprint!!! For each turkey ornament, you will want to trace/trim out your child’s handprint. Decorate the fingertips with glitter and glue {or leave plain} Set aside to let it dry completely.
• Next is the ornament. Stuff it until full, with dark brown crinkle paper {or make your own out of cardstock using these {affiliate link} fringe scissors.
• Now get that glue gun hot and ready! Glue the handprint cutout to the plastic ornament.
• Next, on the other side of the plastic ornament, use your puffy paint to draw on a face for the turkey.
• Set aside your finished Handprint Turkey Ornament to let it dry completely {an hour or two} then add your ribbon to hang and gift away!!!

PAIR YOUR ORNAMENT CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Turkey Friend – Kid Craft

Be sure to also check out our Handprint Turkey Poem for another Thanksgiving “keepsake” themed idea! #gluedtomycrafts