Transform your turkey into an enchanting mermaid with this magical disguise-a-turkey craft!
This creative Thanksgiving project combines holiday fun with under-the-sea charm, perfect for kids who love mermaids and ocean adventures.
Mermaid Turkey Disguise Materials
Gather these supplies to create your mermaid transformation:
Essential Supplies:
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Printer
- White cardstock paper (or printer paper)
- Crayons or markers (optional for coloring version)
- Grab Your free mermaid turkey printable template below
How to Use the Free Printable
This versatile mermaid turkey template offers three crafting options:
- Ready-to-Use Color Version: Print, cut, and attach for instant mermaid transformation
- Black and White Coloring Version: Print and let kids color before cutting and assembling
- Colored Outline Version: Pre-colored pieces with black outlines for easy customization
Step-by-Step Mermaid Turkey Disguise Instructions
Follow these simple steps to disguise your turkey as a mermaid:
Step 1: Print and Cut Out the Pieces
- Print your chosen template on white cardstock paper
- Cut out all the mermaid pieces: colorful feather fan tail, teal mermaid tail with scales, pink tail fin, pink shell bra, coral red flowing hair, and starfish hair accessory
Step 2: Glue on the Feathers
- Position the large fan-shaped feather piece behind the turkey's body
- Apply glue to the back center and attach so it fans out behind the turkey
Step 3: Add the Mermaid Tail
- Position the teal mermaid tail with scale details on the lower body and glue in place
Step 4: Add the Tail Fin
- Attach the pink flowing tail fin at the bottom of the mermaid tail
Step 5: Add the Shell Bra
- Glue the two pink seashell pieces on the turkey's chest area
- This creates the iconic mermaid top
Step 6: Add the Flowing Hair
- Position the coral red wavy hair piece on the side of the turkey's head and glue in place
Step 7: Add the Hair Accessories
- Glue the starfish and shell accessories to the hair
- Your magical mermaid turkey is complete!
Get the Complete Disguise-a-Turkey Collection
Transform ordinary turkeys into extraordinary characters with this creative mega disguise-a-turkey craft collection with 20 different disguises!
Perfect for Thanksgiving fun and classroom activities, these engaging cut-and-paste projects let children's imaginations run wild.
WHAT'S INCLUDED: 40 total pages (20 colored examples + 20 cut-and-paste templates)
This comprehensive bundle features 20 unique turkey disguise designs:
- Unicorn Turkey
- Superhero Turkey
- Astronaut Turkey
- Grinch Turkey
- Mermaid Turkey
- Fire Fighter Turkey
- Cat Turkey
- Christmas Tree Turkey
- Gumball Machine Turkey
- Football Player Turkey
- Princess Turkey
- Ballerina Turkey
- Ninja Turkey
- Peacock Turkey
- Santa Turkey
- Popcorn Turkey
- Dinosaur Turkey
- Cupcake Turkey
- Flamingo Turkey
- Cheerleader Turkey
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Final Thoughts on This Mermaid Turkey Disguise Tutorial
This mermaid turkey disguise combines Thanksgiving creativity with underwater fantasy fun, giving kids the chance to transform an ordinary turkey into a magical sea creature.
The free printable makes this craft accessible and easy while still allowing for personal creativity and customization.
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- 30 Easy-Peasy Turkey Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
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- 21 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Toddlers
Explore our kids craft blog for even more creative Thanksgiving and holiday crafts that combine seasonal fun with imaginative play!
