Get your kids into the Thanksgiving spirit by making adorable Pinecone Turkeys! This craft is perfect for children aged 5 to 12 and helps develop fine motor skills while providing a fun opportunity to create playful decorations for any space.
Follow the instructions below to create your own little turkey friend using simple materials like pinecones, felt, and pipe cleaners.
Materials Needed
Pinecones: One per turkey.
Felt: Various colors for feathers and beak.
Googly Eyes: To bring your turkey to life.
Glue: For assembling your turkey.
Pipe Cleaners: For the turkey’s feet.
Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the Feathers:
Cut the felt into feather shapes. You will need several feathers of various colors for each turkey.
Attach the Feathers:
Glue the felt feathers to the back of the pinecone, arranging them to fan out like a turkey’s tail.
Create the Face:
Attach a pair of googly eyes and a small triangle of orange felt for the beak to the front of the pinecone.
Make the Feet:
Bend a pipe cleaner into the shape of feet and securely glue it to the bottom of the pinecone so your turkey can stand.
Share Your Crafty Turkeys
We'd love to see how your Pinecone Turkeys turned out! Share your children's creations on social media to inspire others and spread the festive joy. Use the hashtag #PineconeTurkeyCraft to join the fun!
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