Turkey Craft made from Recycled Materials
"Fun craft for kids to help with Thanksgiving decorations or as gifts. Easy to make, inexpensive, and supplies found around the house. "
Time to CompleteUnder 30 minutes
MaterialsPaper Crafts, Recycled Crafts, Painting & Coloring
Age GroupPreschool & Kindergarten, Elementary School, Pre-Teens
Materials List
- Baby Food Jar: Empty & Dry
- Cereal Box
- Washable Paint
- Googly Eyes
- Ribbon
- Hot Glue Gun & Glue
- Scissors
- Sponge Paint Brush
Instructions
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Turn baby food jar upside down and paint brown. Using sponge paint brush, blot on to create textured, feather look. Let dry. Apply second coat if necessary.
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Cut out feathers from cereal box. (Printable Template available on Blog)
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Paint feathers desired colors. Let dry.
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Glue eyes onto upside down jar.
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Paint on beak.
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Glue on Ribbon.
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Glue on feathers. Make sure to glue high enough that the car can sit flat on a mantle or table.
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