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Paper Bag Turkey

This simple paper bag turkey craft for kids is an easy craft and so much fun. We've included a free printable template making it super simple and the perfect Fall craft!
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Kids Crafts
Author: Alli Ward

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Start by printing out the turkey templates. Use the one you feel is the best fit for your paper bag size and whether you want color or non-colored templates. Cut out the different pieces of the template.
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  • Glue each of the seven feathers together by layering the small piece onto the medium, and the medium on the large.
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  • Glue the turkey feathers onto the flap at the bottom of the bag in a fan shape. In order for them all to fit, they will overlap one another.
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  • Next glue the turkey’s head on the bottom flap over the turkey's tail feathers.
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  • Next, glue the legs to the back and bottom of the body piece. Then glue the chest feathers to the front top portion of the body piece.
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  • Then glue this full-body, chest feathers, and legs onto the bag making sure you slide it a little under the head flap.
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  • Lastly, glue the face onto the turkey head. Start with the snood (the long piece that grows down from the bird's forehead). Then place the beak (the orange triangle ) over the snood, and lastly glue the googly eyes on at the end.
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  • Viola, you have the cutest paper turkey ever! We hope you enjoy this great Thanksgiving activity!
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