Gobble Up Creativity this Thanksgiving with This Handprint & Cupcake Liner Turkey Craft Idea
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and fun—and what better way to celebrate than with a turkey craft for the little ones?
Crafting can be an excellent way for kids to express creativity while learning about festive traditions. The handprint and cupcake liner turkey craft is not only adorable but also incredibly simple, making it a perfect activity for kids of all ages.
In this blog post will guide you through creating this delightful 3-D photo keepsake craft, using cardstock paper and cupcake liners. Let’s get to it!
Creating a turkey using handprints and cupcake liners allows children to explore textures, colors, and shapes. It’s a tactile experience that ignites curiosity and encourages storytelling. Plus, this craft can make a wonderful keepsake for parents and grandparents, capturing the essence of holiday joy.
Craft Supplies:
Be sure to gather all the necessary materials before starting, to make your crafting experience simpler.
- Light Brown Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- School Glue
- Glitter Glue or Loose Craft Glitter
- Large Cupcake Liners {we used yellow}
- Printed Photo
- Orange Marker
Directions:
Get creative with cupcake liner turkeys! Follow this simple tutorial to make a cute and personalized turkey craft with your children.
- First things first – the handprint. For each turkey keepsake, you will want to trace/trim out your child’s handprint.
- Go ahead and decorate the fingertips {and the palm} with a few lines of glue and loose craft glitter shaken on top.
- Shake off excess glitter.
- Now glue the decorated “feather” piece to the center of a piece of white cardstock paper.
- Follow that up by gluing the cupcake liner {un-flattened} to the center of the decorated handprint design.
- Next add your children’s trimmed down photo, to the center of the liner.
- Finally, draw on stick legs under the handprint to look like turkey legs.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit and allow it to dry completely before displaying it proudly for all to see.
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