Gobble gobble, my crafty friends! We are DRIVING into the Thanksgiving crafts today and I’m super excited to be sharing this Paper Plate Turkey Cars kid craft tutorial! Of course, it’s inspired by my son and I hope you like it as much as we do!
Turkey Paper Plate Cars w/Handprint Feathers
Do you have a little one in your home who is dreaming of a “car” themed craft to do this Thanksgiving season? Maybe you are looking for something outside the traditional this year?
As usual with these car themed kid craft ideas on Glued To My Crafts, this Paper Plate Turkey Car tutorial is inspired by my son and his love of things with wheels. He loves cars and I love incorporating his love into all the seasons. Hopefully you can appreciate that gesture too and will find this DIY idea useful! It’s perfect for boys and girls alike! Plus don’t you just love the handprint “feathers” that I incorporated too??!
Find all the details below! Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures with us afterwards so we can admire your hard work from afar. You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing. I can’t wait to see what you create! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR TURKEY CARS WITH —> Paper Plate Leaf Turkey
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate {one plate makes TWO turkey cars}
- Basic Craft Scissors
- Brown Craft Paint
- Large Foam Paint Brush
- White, Red, Yellow, Orange, Black Cardstock or Construction Paper
- Pencil or Pen
- School Glue and/or Stapler
- Black Sharpie Marker
- optional materials – stickers, glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
- First things first – cut your LARGE paper plate in half. You only need ONE paper plate half per turkey car.
- Next up – paint the paper plate half completely brown with a paint brush. Set aside your painted piece to let it dry completely.
- Now it’s time for making the paper embellishments! Grab all your paper, scissors and pencil.
- Trace your child’s hand on the choice of colors for the feathers. I did three handprints per car but that is up to you as far as how many you make and what colors you choose.
- Using scissors, trim out the traced handprints.
- With the remaining colored paper, cut out wheels, a triangle nose, window etc. for your car.
- Once the paper plate is dry and you have everything cut out, it’s time to start assembling your turkey car.
- Glue/staple the cardstock embellishments in place on the paper plate.
- Use the black Sharpie marker to draw on a simple eye in the cardstock window.
- Finally – if desired, add anything else you like for that custom look, before displaying proudly!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Clothespin Leaf Turkeys
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Paper Plate Turkey Cars
Tools:
- Pencil or Pen
- School Glue and/or Stapler
Instructions:
- First things first - cut your LARGE paper plate in half. You only need ONE paper plate half per turkey car.
- Next up - paint the paper plate half completely brown with a paint brush. Set aside your painted piece to let it dry completely.
- Now it's time for making the paper embellishments! Grab all your paper, scissors and pencil.
- Trace your child's hand on the choice of colors for the feathers. I did three handprints per car but that is up to you as far as how many you make and what colors you choose.
- Using scissors, trim out the traced handprints.
- With the remaining colored paper, cut out wheels, a triangle nose, window etc. for your car.
- Once the paper plate is dry and you have everything cut out, it's time to start assembling your turkey car.
- Glue/staple the cardstock embellishments in place on the paper plate.
- Use the black Sharpie marker to draw on a simple eye in the cardstock window.
- Finally - if desired, add anything else you like for that custom look, before displaying proudly!
