Here's a turkey craft that's as easy as it is adorable!
This classic paper bag turkey features a rainbow of colorful feathers that fan out beautifully behind a sweet turkey face.
It's the perfect introduction to turkey crafting for little ones and creates a wonderful decoration that celebrates the vibrant colors of fall.
Paper Bag Turkey Materials
Gather these supplies to create your colorful paper bag turkey:
- 1 x Brown paper lunch bag
- Construction paper in rainbow colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, plus brown for details)
- Double-sided tape or glue stick
- Scissors
- Provided template printed out
How to Make the Paper Bag Turkey
This craft is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children, though younger kids will need adult help with cutting.
Step 1: Cut All the Pieces
- Use the provided template to trace and cut out the turkey's face pieces: the main head shape, eyes, orange beak, red snood, and yellow feet.
Step 2: Assemble the Turkey
- Create your eyes by gluing down the black of the eyes on top of the larger white circles.
- Attach all the facial features to the main turkey head piece in this order: first the eyes, then the beak, and finally the red snood above the beak.
- Attach the yellow turkey feet to the bottom of the paper bag, positioning them so they peek out from under the turkey's body.
Step 3: Create Colorful Wing Feathers
- Use the wing templates to trace and cut feather shapes from different colored construction paper – aim for 6-8 feathers in various rainbow colors.
- Layer the colorful feathers together using double-sided tape, arranging them in a fan pattern with different colors showing.
- Finally, attach the completed feather fan to the back of the paper bag so the colorful feathers spread out beautifully behind your turkey.
Creative Ways to Use Your Paper Bag Turkey
These cheerful rainbow turkeys bring bright fall colors to any celebration:
- Thanksgiving Puppets: Use them as hand puppets for storytelling or creating original Thanksgiving tales with family and friends.
- Classroom Decorations: Create a whole flock by having each student make one, then display them together for a stunning autumn classroom gallery.
- Photo Booth Props: Create fun family photos with everyone holding their colorful turkey creations during holiday gatherings.
- Gratitude Activities: Write things you're thankful for on the feathers before assembly for a meaningful Thanksgiving tradition.
Final Thoughts on This Paper Bag Turkey Craft Tutorial
This simple paper bag turkey proves that sometimes the most straightforward crafts create the most joy.
The rainbow of colorful feathers brings instant happiness while the easy assembly makes it accessible for crafters of all ages.
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