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Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: Pine Cone Turkey Craft

10/23/2013 By Nicole EtolenCategories: Crafts for Kids

This Thanksgiving Craft for Kids post contains affiliate links.
Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: Pine Cone Turkey Craft

You can’t very well have Thanksgiving without turkeys gobbling about can you? Well if you don’t have room for the real thing, you can always make this fantastic kids craft version instead. This pine cone turkey Thanksgiving crafts for kids is a cinch to make and uses common materials you may already have around your home. Kids will love creating their very own little turkey to celebrate the holiday, and these can even double as place setting decorations should you have a festive lunch party. Take a look below at how to make your very own pine cone turkey.

Pine Cone Turkey Thanksgiving Craft:

Supplies needed:
Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: Pine Cone Turkey Craft

  • 1 pine cone
  • Assorted pipe cleaners in various colors
  • Pom poms
  • Google eyes
  • Craft or hot glue

If you do not already have these supplies around your home, then make a quick trip to your local dollar store. We were able to find a great deal of these supplies at Dollar Tree, making this craft a frugal one that we don’t have to break the bank in order to enjoy.

Directions:

  1. Lay the pine cone on a flat surface so you are free to start gluing items to it. Stand it up on the flat bottom so the tapered portion of the pine cone goes upward.
  2. Apply a generous dab of glue on the front of the pine cone. This is where you will want to attach your pom pom. The pom pom will serve as the turkey’s head. Press the head firmly to the pine cone and do not let go until you are sure it is stuck on well.
  3. Add another two drops of glue to the front of the pom pom. This is where you will now attach your google eyes. Press the eyes to the pom pom firmly and again, do not let go until you are sure they have adhered well.
  4. Now, it is time to add the tail. Cut the pipe cleaners into shorter strips and create loops. These loops will be the individual feathers.
  5. Apply a generous dab of glue to the back of the pine cone and press each pipe cleaner feather to the back of it. Press firmly.
  6. Now your turkey needs is feet! Cut some small sections of red pipe cleaner and bend them into a loop. Glue them to the underneath of the pine cone.
  7. Finally, snip one last small piece of red or orange pipe cleaner and bend it into a small “v.” Add a tiny dab of glue and press the V to the face of the turkey.

There you have it! You know have a gorgeous little gobbler all ready to display in your home or at your Thanksgiving table. This is the perfect craft for tiny little fingers to manipulate and strengthen those fine motor skills. Making this craft is also the perfect chance to talk to your child about the symbolism of turkeys and the Thanksgiving season. You can also look up some fun turkey facts together.

Give this fun and frugal Thanksgiving craft a try and see how easy it is to get excited about the Thanksgiving holiday together. It is a craft your little turkeys are sure to enjoy.

Tagged With: craft for kids, DIY, preschoolers, Thanksgiving craft, Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

About Nicole Etolen

Nicole Etolen is a blogger, freelance writer, and all-around busy bee. She spent her teen and early adult life as a childcare provider before finally have her own little boy (now 7), so she knows what kids like!

Comments

  1. Kareen Liez says

    10/23/2013 at 11:44 pm

    This is so cute! If my daughter sees this, I’m sure she’ll ask me to make one!

  2. Becky says

    10/24/2013 at 6:29 am

    Too stinkin’ cute and perfect for a day at home to make crafts and sip apple cider!

  3. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    10/24/2013 at 7:53 am

    that is super cute, looks easy to make too! thanks!

  4. jenny at dapperhouse says

    11/06/2013 at 10:41 pm

    Great tutorial! This is a cute craft that can be done by a lot of age groups! LOVE IT>

  5. Jenn says

    11/12/2013 at 6:17 pm

    That’s just so adorable! Thanks for sharing at Share Your Stuff Tuesdays

  6. Karina @Mom in the USA says

    11/14/2013 at 10:31 am

    Hi Katie,
    I am always looking for great crafts to do with my little ones. This one seems simple and adorable enough that they can do. Thank you for sharing it on the Thumping Thursdays Blog Hop.

    Sincerely,
    Karina

  7. Karina @Mom in the USA says

    11/14/2013 at 10:32 am

    Hi Katie,
    I am always looking for great crafts to do with my little ones. This one seems simple and adorable enough that they can do. Thank you for sharing it on the Thumping Thursdays Blog Hop.

    Sincerely,
    Karina

  8. Joy says

    11/14/2013 at 10:53 am

    This is cute, and looks easy enough for my preschooler. Awesome! Pinning to Pinterest, thanks for sharing.

  9. Randi Sowders says

    11/15/2013 at 12:16 am

    I am loving this project!!! Gives me a great alternative to what I had planned for our turkey craft next week! I think the littles will have an easier time with the pipe cleaners than feathers! Thanks!
    I would love it if you joined us this week for our linkup party!
    http://www.sowderingabout.com/2013/11/awesome-things-tuesday-and-giveaway.html

  10. Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas says

    11/16/2013 at 11:22 am

    So cute! I think my grandsons would love to make these!!

  11. Joanne T Ferguson says

    11/22/2014 at 4:17 am

    G’dayHow cute! All blog comments appreciated and sharing is caring today!
    Cheers! Joanne @ What’s On The List #SayGdayParty pinned

  12. Laura Irion // Avery Street Design says

    11/22/2014 at 2:21 pm

    This is so cute!! My daughter will love this- she’s having a friend sleepover tonight so maybe we’ll make this together! I’m hosting a link party that starts at 8 pm – it’s called Found & Foraged at http://www.averystreetdesign.com. I’d love to see you! xo, Laura

  13. Mel {MamaBuzz} says

    11/24/2014 at 12:10 am

    This is such a fun craft, so cute! My youngest would love making this. Thanks so much for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week’s issue.

  14. Melissa says

    11/24/2014 at 12:33 pm

    Cute Turkey! I love simple, yet adorable!

  15. Melissa says

    11/24/2014 at 12:37 pm

    Simple, yet adorable…love that!

  16. Elva Roberts says

    08/23/2017 at 11:40 am

    This pine cone turkey looks fallish and whimsical-both things I llike. Thank you for sharing.

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