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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids >Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Projects for Autumn and Fall for your Kids....Many Thanksgiving Crafts Ideas for your Children
Here are some Thanksgiving arts and crafts activities to entertain your creative children to celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays. Find out how to make cool stuff to celebrate Thanksgiving with the following arts and crafts decorations, instructions, patterns, and activities for children
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Free Thanksgiving Turkey Paper Toys Model : Make Printable Foldable Turkeys Paper -Have a free afternoon and want to make the coolest craft you have ever made? All you need are a printer, paper, scissors, glue, and patience and you will have a fun Thanksgiving arts and crafts activity to keep you busy. This printable paper turkey would also be great as a Thanksgiving dinner table decoration craft.
Thanksgiving Turkey Pop Up Card Making Craft : Turkeys Beak Opens and Closes - This is a unique Turkey pop up card in that this one has an open and closing beak. My kids said that it is the coolest pop up card that they have ever seen, so I decided to share it with all of you nice kids and parents.
How to Draw Cartoon Turkeys Step by Step Lesson - Learn how to draw this cartoon turkey with this step by step drawing lesson for kids.
Make Printable Foldable Thanksgiving Pilgrims Paper -Have a free afternoon and want to make the coolest craft you have ever made? All you need are a printer, paper, scissors, glue, and patience and you will have a fun Thanksgiving arts and crafts activity to keep you busy. Find out more below.
How to Draw Cartoon Pilgrim Girl for Thanksgiving Step by Step Drawing Lesson - . I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw a cartoon pilgrim girl by using simple shapes to build up this pilgrims’ form. This is an intermediate cartooning tutorial that kids, teens, and adults will enjoy.
Thanksgiving Greeting on Pebbles & Stones Table Decoration - Have a free afternoon? Go out for a walk, pick up some pebbles them and use them to make a thanksgiving greeting. Its so easy that even pre- school kids can do it!! This crafts activitiy would make a great Thanksgiving table decoration or even centerpiece. Below you will find instructions for this Thanksgiving table decoration.
Thanksgiving Harvest Celebration Glass Jars Craft Idea for Kids - Celebrate harvest by displaying a colorful display of ingredients from your kitchen. It will be a great way to decorate your table this thanksgiving. You can be as creative as you’d like. Below you will find instructions for this Thanksgiving table decoration
Wax Painting Thanksgiving Cards Arts and Crafts Activity for Children - Make a special thanksgiving card for your friend with wax crayons and paint. You can even add a secret message that no one else can see!! Below you will find instructions for this Thanksgiving Greeting Card Craft.
Turkey Plant Poke Garden Thanksgiving Crafts - Plant pokes are a great way to brighten up and decorate plants in your house and gardens in your backyard. Now that Thanksgiving is getting closer, how about we make a Thanksgiving Turkey Plant Poke to decorate your garden. This turkey plant poke is easy to make and lots of fun to look at. Easy directions for this crafts project follow below.
Thanksgiving Turkey Pencil Topper Crafts Project for Kids - Here’s a great idea to celebrate thanksgiving at school- a turkey on the top of your pencil…a Turkey pencil topper craft for kids!! This craft is really easy to make and will surprise your teacher and your friends.
Napkin Holder Doll for Thanksgiving Dinner Table Decorations Crafts Idea for Kids - This pretty doll will hold your napkins or cutlery for you at thanksgiving dinner. Today we are going to share an idea for making a ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ Dinner Table Napkins or Silverware Holder to use as a decoration at your Thanksgiving dinner table. Below you will find instructions for this Thanksgiving table decoration.
Thanksgiving Popsicle Sticks Decorational Centerpiece or Place Setting Card - Popsicle sticks (aka crafts sticks or ice cream sticks) are easy to find. You can either save them up after eating popsicles or buy some from a craft store. Popsicle sticks are great for different crafts. Today we are going to share an idea for making a ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ Dinner Table Centerpiece or to use for each guest’s place setting card.
Thanksgiving Garlands Decorations -Here’s a beautiful Thanksgiving Fall leaves garland to decorate your home this Thanksgiving. What’s even better is that its a very meaningful craft to do , and will help you remember all that you’re thankful for. Its something your whole family can do together.
Thanksgiving Fall Leaf Placeholder Cards Decoration with Special Message - Help your mom get prepared for Thanksgiving dinner!! Here is a personalized Thanksgiving place card craft that your guests will love so much. Its easy to make and is going to make your friends and family feel very special this Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Memories Scrapbook - Thanksgiving is a time to think and talk about all the great things that have happened throughout the year. Here is a memory scrapbook that you can make to remember this year’s Thanksgiving forever. Use it to start a conversation about the great times you had as a family through the year. You can use printed out photos, pictures from magazines, stickers, or draw your own pictures to decorate your book. Find easy directions below.
A
Center-Stage Bird - - At the first Thanksgiving, turkey was actually a side dish, taking
second billing to venison. But set this pretty bird center table and
it's guaranteed to steal the show.
A
Child's Thanksgiving Tree - - Just mentioning the word "Thanksgiving" often conjures up
memories for many. Traditions are relived and new ones are born on
this joyous family holiday. Why not start a new one with your
children with this fun and simple activity.
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Bird on your Hand - - Draw a colorful peacock, parrot, or even a turkey for your
Thanksgiving table - all starting with your handprint. Fly with your
imagination!
Assorted
Turkey Napkin Holders/Rings - - Make turkey inspired napkin holders for the Thanksgiving table.
Pine cones, paper, and photographs are simple materials used to
create fun, inexpensive, and quick serviette rings for the holiday
table. Making napkin holders is a Thanksgiving activity children can
be engaged in as parents prepare the festivities for the day.
A
Sign of Thanks - - Here's a natural way to greet your Thanksgiving dinner guests.
A
Platter of Nature's Harvest Centerpiece - - A trip to the garden, orchard, or grocery store will provide all
the ingredients you'll need to make this delicious looking fall
centerpiece using fruits and vegetables. What a lovely tribute to the
generosity of Mother Nature!
A
Pretty Thanksgiving Place Card - - Guide guests to their seats with seasonal place cards made from
pretty patterned paper, ribbon, and printed names from your computer.
A
Table with Character (Place Cards) - - Two cross-stitch projects features Pilgrims and Native Americans.
This is the second one with which you can start a fun family
tradition with these unique place cards. Each one stands about 3-1/2
inches tall.
A
Table with Character (Thanksgiving Basket) - - Two cross-stitch projects feature Pilgrims and Native Americans.
This is the first of two... After you've added the cross-stitch
design, fill the basket with fresh flowers for a fitting holiday
centerpiece.
Apple
Candleholders - - This traditional-looking holiday centerpiece uses real apples as
candleholders. You can vary the shape of the arrangement and number
of candles to fit any table.
Apple
Candlesticks - - This unusual table centerpiece is ephemeral - but it's beautiful
while it lasts.
Beaded
Fruit Centerpiece - - Display a collection of beaded fruit by setting each piece on a
pedestal of silver or crystal.
Bead
Patterned Turkeys - - Decorative Perler beads in turkey patterns will surely dress up
your holiday table.
Branching
Out - - It's difficult to find an art project doable for small children
that won't leave older kids twirling their iPod cords in boredom.
This Thanksgiving centerpiece will keep them all occupied, so Mom can
peel those last few pounds of potatoes.
Beaded
Napkin Rings - - Match the colors to the holiday or make a set for everyday use to
match your tableware.
Blessing
Boxes for Thanksgiving- - Creating blessing boxes to show what you are thankful for on
Thanksgiving Day.
Brown
Bag Turkey - This whimsical turkey is a perfect addition to your entryway, or
even your dining room wall! Dinner guests may even feel a bit guilty
when you cut into your golden brown bird.
Build
A Tree Leaf By Leaf - - This is a project which can be adapted for a wide range of ages and
abilities including adults with physical, perceptual and cognitive
challenges. The beauty of this project is that everyone can
participate. There is no pressure to "stay within the lines"
as the leaves are cut-out and those who can use scissors can cut-out
the leaves for those who are unable to.
Candle
Circles - - This Thanksgiving centerpiece looks lavish, but it's actually easy
to make from artificial materials found at any craft or floral store.
If you have a bountiful garden or nearby wooded area, try this
project using natural ingredients instead.
Candles
and Leaves - - If you haven't decided what to put in the center of your table,
this quick and beautiful centerpiece idea may give you some
inspiration.
Candles
With Bows - - There couldn't be a much easier way to dress up your Thanksgiving
table. Just embellish your candle holders with colorful, autumn
candles, and then attach pretty bows.
Clay
Pot Turkeys - - This little turkey is quite simple to make. The cost is minimal and
he makes a great table decoration or hostess Gift for Thanksgiving
dinner!
Colorful
Turkey Caddy - - Add a touch of color -- and order -- to the kids' table with this
clever marker holder. To inspire holiday artwork, use plain white
butcher paper as a tablecloth, or just supply a few sheets of paper.
Colors
Turkey Paper Crafts - - This is a simple cut and paste paper craft good "just for
fun", colors practice, a Thanksgiving theme, a farm theme, a
birds theme, or an animals theme.
Craft
Stick Turkey Greeter - - This project is easy to make and uses minimal supplies. Poke the
turkey's stick into an upside-down paper cup or hang on the edge of a
flower pot.
Charming
Drink Charms - - Help your dinner guests keep track of their beverages with
personalized Shrinky Dinks charms. If you have no stemware, clip the
charms onto colorful rubber bands, then slip the bands around your
cups.
Clothes
Peg Turkey Craft- - This craft is rather easy but may take a little bit of patience.
It's all fun though when the peg is dry, for you can use it to
display your Thanksgiving pictures!
Coffee
Filter Thanksgiving Bouquet - - These easy Thanksgiving bouquet flowers will look gorgeous on your
Thanksgiving table. All dressed up in fall colors, your relatives
will rave about your artistic abilities!
Corn
Husk Puppet Stage- - This is a colorful box backdrop for a Thanksgiving puppet
production. Set the stage for a Thanksgiving (or any time of year)
puppet production with this colorful box backdrop - a fun
Thanksgiving craft for kids.
Count
It Down - - Display this clever gizmo in a prominent spot, appoint an official
clock turner, and your crowd will always know the answer to
Thanksgiving Day's most-asked question.
Craft
Stick Turkey Greeter - - This project is easy to make and uses minimal supplies. Poke the
turkey's stick into an upside-down paper cup or hang on the edge of a
flower pot.
Craft
Stick Turkeys - - This cute and colorful turkey makes a fun project for your kids
this holiday season. Easy to put together and fun to make, your kids
will be quite "thankful"!
Candy
Cobs - - Filled with hard-shelled candy or after-dinner mints, these
miniature corncobs add a sweet finish to your holiday meal.
Children's
Thanksgiving Placemat- - Make your Thanksgiving kids' table a work of art by decorating it
with placemat crafts made by their little hands.
Colorful
Paper Turkey - - Dress up your Thanksgiving table with a centerpiece made with
construction and brown paper.
Colorful
Turkey Caddy - - Add a touch of color - and order - to the kids' table with this
clever marker holder. To inspire holiday artwork, use plain white
butcher paper as a tablecloth, or just supply a few sheets of paper.
Coloring Placemat - Bust boredom - and dress up the dinner table - with these adorable
coloring placemat decorations which will surely be enjoyed by every
kid on the dining table.
Corn Print
Place Mats- Reserve an ear from your cook pot to print a colorful set of these
holiday place mats.
"Corny”
Table Toppers - Fun is written all over these Thanksgiving place cards and napkin
ring holders.
Country
Topiaries- - Turn miniature pumpkins into tabletop topiaries accented with
raffia bows as the finishing touch.
Create
a Turkey Napkin Holder - - If you're looking for a simple yet fun Thanksgiving craft to do
with your children - then look no more. Not only will your kids love
making these turkey napkin holders, but they will be eager to help
set the Thanksgiving table with these colorful little gobblers.
Decorative
Rim Pumpkin - - This informal centerpiece comes alive with a gathering of candles
surrounded by autumnal elements.
Decoupage
Pumpkins - - This simple craft makes a great activity for a group: even the
littlest hands can help tear the tissue paper into small pieces. Use
an artificial pumpkin, and you'll have a lasting family memento.
Easy
Thanksgiving Centerpiece (Pumpkin, Flowers and Gourds) - - This lovely centerpiece brings together the symbols of autumn in an
arrangement that glows like a perfect fall day. You can use this on
your Thanksgiving table or any special occasion in the fall.
Easy
Turkey Crafts with Pinecones - - Making a easy turkey crafts with pinecones is a favorite
Thanksgiving craft among kids. Here is one way to create this cute
little guy that can be used as a table centerpiece or a decoration in
any part of your house around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Edible
Turkey Feather Thanksgiving Centerpiece - - Kids will have a blast helping out in making this craft project.
Surely they will, for this turkey won't last through dinnertime!
Ear
of Corn Place Cards - - Make festive place cards that picture an ear of corn. These
simple-to-make table decorations are great for any celebration.
Earthy
Thanksgiving Invitation - - Set the tone for your Thanksgiving gathering with an earthy
invitation and menu. Kids can help out making these.
Elegant
Table Centerpiece - - Follow this easy tutorial on how to create this stacking plates
centerpiece/vignette. Doing this is quite easy, don't take up too
much space, and it's a real eye catcher.
Elegant
White Miniature Pumpkins - - White pumpkins, also known as "ghost pumpkins," are an
elegant change from the orange variety. Use a tablescape such as this
for a formal dinner or a modern look.
Evergreen
Centerpiece - - Put together this centerpiece a few days before Thanksgiving.
Later, simply remove the fall flowers and add red flowers and holiday
decorations for a long-lasting Christmas Centerpiece.
Exclusive
Thanksgiving Coloring Placemats - - Kids will surely be kept preoccupied while coloring these exclusive
place mat designs as they wait for the Thanksgiving meal.
Fine
Dining - - Make a tablecloth from butcher paper and colorful craft paper.
Bonus: Kids can color right on it.
Floral
Pumpkin Arrangement - - For a spectacular centerpiece that your guests will think you took
hours on, consider making a floral filled pumpkin centerpiece.
Food
cut-out Placemat- One of the best ways to involve children in the holiday is by
engaging them in creative activities such as this craft project.
Fall
Thanksgiving Leaf Watercolors - - In this Thanksgiving craft project we will show you a unique way of
painting leaves for your Thanksgiving decorations.
Fabric
Potpourri Turkey Decoration - - A sweet smelling turkey decoration for each place setting, or a
Gift your child can give to family members.
Fall
Leaf Turkey- - This simple craft is made with natural materials (leaves and a
pinecone.
Fan
Tail Turkeys - - Hang up a turkey to make your Thanksgiving more festive.
Fancy
Filter Turkeys - - Involve your kids in Thanksgiving meal preparations. These crafty
birds add gob(bler)s of color to any holiday table!
Feather
Fun - - Thanksgiving and hand-made turkeys go hand in hand. Talk about
holiday traditions while kids make their feathered creations.
Felt
Turkey Pin Jewelry Craft - - In the day before Thanksgiving or on the day itself, give guests
and friends a special reminder with this felt turkey pin. This is a
fun kids' craft that can be done at school or at home.
Fingerprint
Turkey Craft - - A finger and a bit of paint are all you need to make this
super-cute turkey.
Foam
Fowl- - This turkey craft is a little harder to do since it requires pretty
steady hands and most toddlers and younger preschoolers will need a
lot of help if they participate. Older kids will enjoy it and how
layering the foam sheet really makes the turkey cartoonish and fun.
Family
Tree Leaf Pins - - Who’s coming to your holiday dinner this year? Get everyone
straight with these adorable and festive name tags! Make a bunch of
blank ones and add names as family members arrive.
Felt
Apples - - With fall comes an abundance of apples. Make these cute little
candy apples, caramel apples and apples from the orchard with felt
foam balls.
Finger
Puppet Pilgrim - - Keep kids entertained while waiting for Thanksgiving dinner this
year by making these cute pilgrim paper finger puppets. Kids can have
a puppet show while they eagerly wait for the turkey to emerge from
the oven.
Finger
Stamp Place Cards - - These handy little birds are great seat markers and a fun
pre-dinner activity. Have the younger set make them for the rest of
the family, or let everyone try his hand - or at least a finger - at
making his own.
Fruit
and Candle Centerpiece - - Create an easy dining table centerpiece for Thanksgiving using just
fruits and some candles!
Fruit
and Flowers Platter Centerpiece - - Fill a platter for an impressive table decoration. If you think
only Moms can make this Thanksgiving craft project, then it's about
time that you surprise her by making your own to decorate that dreary
dining table!
Gobble
Gobble Wobbler Tables - - Give your Thanksgiving table a whimsical touch with this perplexed
turkey who spies his comrades on the holiday menu. For added fun, he
even wobbles!
Golden
Gourds - - Stack these painted gourds on a glass cake plate to create an
elegant display.
Garland
of Gratitude - - Simple enough for kids to create on their own, these beautiful,
textured leaves make a wonderful holiday tradition. Invite each guest
to write something he or she is grateful for on a leaf, and watch as
the garland grows each year.
Gobble-Good
Turkey - - This friendly little turkey is an ideal hostess Gift that you or
your children can make in less than an hour. Simple and inexpensive
materials make this little guy fun for adults and kids.
Garden
Glove Turkey - - This little turkey glove is loaded with personality.
Glowbird - - Create a flock of these bright votive holders: they're a great
project for kids and, filled with battery-operated tea lights, a
luminous addition to your table.
Goofy
Gobbling Turkey - - Gobble! Gobble! This whimsical Tom makes a great addition to your
Thanksgiving table or any autumn holiday decoration!
Gourd
Turkey - - At the first Thanksgiving, turkey was actually a side dish, taking
second billing to venison. But set this pretty bird center table and
it's guaranteed to steal the show.
Gratitude
Wreath - - Bring a little bit of autumn indoors. Family and friends help
create this wreath by sharing what they are thankful for on brightly
colored leaves. Every member of the family can contribute to this
beautiful wreath. This is a great, concrete, visual way to put
meaning back in the holidays for children.
Good
Manners Napkins- - These sweet napkins remind us to use good manners at the table.
Handprint Thanksgiving Poems - This Thanksgiving Handprint Poem designed by the FreeKidsCrafts Team reminds us of the true spirit of the season.
Harvest
Linens - - Stamped with potato-print acorns and leaves, these linens lend a
child's imprint to an autumn table or a holiday feast.
Hatband
Napkin Rings - - These miniature toppers are both functional and stylish - they'll
organize your napkins and brighten your table.
Hands-and-Feet
Turkey Craft - - Children will enjoy tracing their hands and feet to create this
one-of-a-kind paper turkey craft for Thanksgiving.
Handprint
and Footprint Turkey Craft- – Here is an easy craft project that will not only help improve
your children’s motor skills but give them enjoyment as well.
Handprint
Turkey Craft - - This is yet another craft that uses handprints. You can really make
any animal with wings this way, but it's always nice to have a
printable template on hand for the rest of the critter.
Handprint
Turkey with Poem #1 - - This is the standard handprint turkey craft that we've all been
making for years!
Handprint
Turkey with Poem #2 - - Materials you will need are a printer, paper (I prefer construction
paper or another heavier paper), scissors, glue, and something to
color with.
Handprint
Turkey Wreath - - A keepsake Thanksgiving craft that the entire family will enjoy.
Handprints
Turkey Craft (Large Version) - - These are two crafts in two size versions that can help introduce
the turkey. The smaller version is easier for younger children and
can be used for the same purpose. A set of large and small version
can be made to make a turkey family. It can be assembled in various
ways and the process can be made more challenging and creative
depending on the age of the children.
Handsome
Turkeys - - Children explore shape as they finger-paint. Problem-solving and
observation skills come into play as they turn their handprints into
Thanksgiving decorations.
I
Am Thankful Turkey - - Encourage the children to think about the good things they have
with this "I Am Thankful" turkey craft idea for
Thanksgiving. It makes a super classroom or group display project.
Kids'
Native American Thanksgiving Centerpiece - - Use your creations to make a centerpiece or as placeholders for
each guest.
Kids'
Thanksgiving Pilgrim Family Centerpiece - - Use your creations to make a centerpiece or as placeholders for
each guest.
Kids
Give Thanks - - Kids love to craft, especially for the holidays. Crafting is a
wonderful way for children and grown-ups to share time together,
making special days even more memorable. What better way to
participate in feast-day activities than to make table decorations
especially for the holidays?
Kids
Thanksgiving Bookmark Craft - - Make reading fun with this easy to make bookmark craft for kids.
Use your new bookmark to hold your place while reading stories about
Thanksgiving.
Kids
Thanksgiving Napkin Rings - - Personalize your Thanksgiving dinner table this year with napkin
rings your family designed. They are cute and easy to make and the
whole family will enjoy creating them.
Leaf
Print Napkins - - Beautiful designs can be made on cloth napkins using a simple leaf
and fabric paint. The idea is that the veins on the back of the leaf
make an imprint when brushed with paint and then pressed on to the
napkin. Choose cloth napkins that match your table’s color
scheme and then pick complementary paint colors for your design.
Leaf
Garlandn- - Although it looks good year-round, this leafy project is especially
well-suited to autumn. With its bounty of fruit and vegetables, it's
a perfect Thanksgiving complement to a mantel.
Letters
Turkey Paper Crafts - - This is a simple cut and paste paper craft good "just for
fun", letters practice, a Thanksgiving theme, a farm theme, a
birds theme, or an animals theme. There are different types of
turkeys you can make: Lower Case Alphabet, Upper Case Alphabet,
Spelling Words, and Vowels (AEIOU).
Lollypop
Turkey - - Gobble, gobble, gobble will have a new meaning when your young
Thanksgiving guests spy this delectable turkey.
Leaf
People - - What to do with that big pile of leaves in your backyard? Make leaf
people of course!
Light
Bulb Turkey : Thanksgiving Crafts Activities for Children - - Turn an ordinary burnt out light bulb into this festive and fun
turkey this Thanksgiving. Make several at once and give some away as
Gift s or line your holiday table runner to greet your dinner guests.
Leaf-Imprinted
Coasters - - Create lasting impressions with coasters made from clay and
materials supplied by Mother Nature.
Mayflower
Centerpiece - - This milk carton vessel holds your family's list of thanks and
makes a great centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table.
Make
Turkey Napkin Rings - - Kids will gladly help you create these little gobblers for the
dining table. This craft is a great way to keep the kids occupied
while you're working on creating a festive dinner for the family.
Maple
Leaf Turkey Craft- - This is a very simple craft for young children to introduce a very
special animal, the turkey. It is also an opportunity to address
many other concepts, themes and skills.
Maple
Leaves Turkey Craft - - These are two crafts in two size versions that can help introduce
the turkey. This smaller version is easier for younger children and
can be used for the same purpose. A set of large and small version
can be made to make a turkey family. It can be assembled in various
ways and the process can be made more challenging and creative
depending on the age of the children.
Marker-point
Sampler - - Faux needlepoint? Faux sure! This Thanksgiving sampler was made
with markers and graph paper. For design ideas, download our
traditional sampler alphabet.
Mother
Nature's Centerpiece - - Invite your little merrymaker to create a centerpiece for the
holiday table and watch her twinkle with pride throughout the meal.
Napkin
Buddy n - - This simple craft project will make dining fun and tidy for all the
little tykes at the table.
Native
American Kids Vest - - Dress up for Thanksgiving in your own Native American Indian kids
vest. Wear the vest as you do your Native American pow wow dance
Origami
Pilgrim's Bonnet - - Here is a fun little origami project for girl's to make this
Thanksgiving, the perfect size for a doll. Or perhaps you could try
making it out of a very large piece of paper for your child to wear!
Paper
Baskets - - Native Americans used baskets to store seed, gather crops and sift
meal. Follow the lead of these resourceful crafters by weaving a
basket out of newspaper "reeds."
Paper
Bag Turkeys- - Round up a flock of these paper-bag gobblers and young holiday
guests can take home more than leftovers.
Pine
Cone Turkey Craft - - This cute turkey is made from a pine cone, an acorn, and
construction paper. It makes a very nice Thanksgiving table
decoration.
Paper
Indian Corn - - Add a festive touch to your holiday table by filling a vase with
colorful paper cornstalks.
Pear
and Wheat Centerpiece - Two rows of artificial pears glued and picked together form the
simplest sort of centerpiece.
Painted
Handprint Turkey - - It's a classic, the handprint turkey craft. Make this cute little
painted turkey with your child each year to track his/her growth.
Save them each year to see how much they've grown!
Paper
Bag Pumpkin - - These cute paper bag pumpkins are perfect for table decorations or,
if filled with candy, a great party treat bag. They are easy to make
with simple supplies.
Paper
Bag Scarecrow - - Scarecrows not only watch crops and brave the weather, but they
also make great puppets! Make this kid’s scarecrow craft with
your kids today and invite their friends over for an afternoon show.
Paper
Bag Turkey- – Tis the season to gobble, gobble and have fun with this
adorable Paper Bag Turkey. It's easy and fun.
Paper
Cup Turkey - - Here's a quick and easy turkey craft that the kids will enjoy
making for Thanksgiving! Use them for your Thanksgiving table by
making one for each place setting and attaching small white cards to
the front with your guests’ names on them.
Paper
Plate Pumpkin - - Make use of those old paper plates lying around the house and be
kind to the environment. Use them to make this Thanksgiving paper
plate pumpkin and add some color to your Thanksgiving decorations.
Paper
Plate Thanksgiving Wreath - - This is good scissor skills practice for kindergarten children.
Don't worry if the shapes aren't cut out perfectly. They have
circles around each piece to make them simpler for younger children
to cut out.
Paper
Scarecrow - - Make a paper scarecrow for Thanksgiving. This scarecrow makes a
wonderful Thanksgiving decoration. For an easier craft, don't print
the clothes; just have the children draw them on the scarecrow.
Paper
Turkeys - - Getting these brilliantly feathered friends to the table requires
pasting (but no basting) and some cutting and folding. For a
gobbling-good centerpiece, set out two or three in the middle of your
holiday table. Or let smaller toms do service as Thanksgiving place
cards.
Pilgrim
Cap Place Cards - - Welcome your Thanksgiving guests with these delightful personalized
place cards. Guests can take home their pilgrim hats as personalized
party favors.
Pilgrim
Hat Thanksgiving Cup - - These little hats hold small treats. Kids can make these and use
them for place settings at the Thanksgiving table. A great project
for a rainy day before the holiday!
Pilgrim
Napkin Rings- - Take your guests back to the first Thanksgiving with these fun
photo napkin rings that double as place cards.
Pilgrim
Pal- - This year, make room for a new Thanksgiving friend. With a few
simple materials, you and your child can create a dashingly dressed
Pilgrim guest for the holiday.
Pinch
Pot Favors - - Native Americans and Pilgrims alike made pinch pots out of clay to
use for everything from storing grains to cooking over a fire. This
Thanksgiving, they serve a more decorative purpose -- as place
markers filled with sweet treats.
Pinecone
Turkey - - This is a simple craft that even little ones can do with a bit of
help. Supplies are inexpensive and easy to find, and instructions are
easy. Stand him on a shelf or hang him from a string, either way he
makes a cute display your youngster can be proud of!
Place
Cards - - Tip your hat to the occasion by making these delightful
personalized place cards from miniature flowerpots.
Pop!
Corn - - We've given a New World twist to the old British tradition of
Christmas crackers. At the meal's start, each guest grabs one end of
his own cracker and one end of his neighbor's. On the count of three,
everyone yanks. Out pour the party favors -- and, in our version, a
"gratitude form" to be filled out and read aloud as part of
the festivities.
Popcorn
Ball Turkey - - Make these fun turkeys for Thanksgiving and watch family and
friends gobble them up! Kids will have a blast putting these goodie
gobblers together.
Pumpkin
Centerpiece - - Here's an elegant and simple way to dress up your table for any
fall gathering.
Pumpkin
Seed Mosaic - - Mosaics are made of tiny colored pieces of stone, pottery, glass or
other materials, arranged together and set in plaster or cement to
make patterns and images. They can be used to decorate a floor, a
wall or in some cases a ceiling. So don't throw those pumpkin seeds
away! Roast a few and paint the rest for a spectacular work of art.
Pumpkin
Window Hangers - - With fall comes fresh pumpkin pie, visits to the pumpkin patch and
pumpkin carving. Why not make your very own version of the orange
veggie with this pumpkin craft window hanger to hang in your window
this autumn season?
Personalized
Place Mats- - While you're waiting for the meal to cook, guests can decorate
their own keepsake place mats using fabric markers. This would be
something the kids could do while they are waiting for getting the
meal on the table.
Pilgrim
Hat Centerpiece - - Filled with potted mums or other fall flowers, this fun centerpiece
will top off your Thanksgiving table in fitting fashion.
Pilgrim
Place Cards #2 - - Had the pilgrim children made place cards like these for their
feast, names like Peregrine, Remember, Love, and Humility would have
graced the table.
Pilgrim
Place Cards - - Here's a pop-up card design your kids can use to transform their
thumbprints into Pilgrim portraits that resemble your dinner guests.
Then everyone can find his or her place, and face, at the dinner
table.
Pillar
Candles - - A few candles and fall greens take center stage in this
Thanksgiving centerpiece. It looks wonderful on a side table, entry
chest, or as a party centerpiece. Make it with an odd number of
candles (1, 3, or 5) and select a variety of sizes.
Pinecone
Centerpiece - - Dress up your holiday table with this festive pinecone decoration.
Pine
Cone Turkey Craft - - Let the turkey dry and you have a great Thanksgiving centerpiece!
Pine
Cone Turkey - - This cute turkey is made from a pine cone, an acorn, and
construction paper. It makes a very nice Thanksgiving table
decoration.
Pinecone
Place Cards - - Dinner guests feel ever so welcome with these natural place cards
by their plates.
Pinecone
Turkey Decor - - This place-card companion might not take center stage, but it will
still be a welcome addition to your table.
Pinecone
Turkey Place Cards - - This craft is an oldie but goodie where the kids collect pinecones
and turn them into turkeys. Simply write each guest's name right on
the turkey's paper tail feathers.
Pipe
Cleaner Turkey - - Thanksgiving is a busy time of year and you can keep small hands
and active minds occupied with this pipe cleaner turkey craft. Kids
can assemble these quickly and they make great place settings.
Pumpkin
Candle Centerpiece - - No centerpiece for the party? Use this idea for an easy arrangement
using only three ingredients: a pumpkin, a candle, and berry sprigs.
Pumpkin
Centerpiece - - This project will highlight the use of the Creative Versa-tool™
as a unique way to decorate a pumpkin centerpiece.
Pretty
Miniature Pumpkin Flower Vases - - Play up the quaint nature of miniature pumpkins by making each one
a single flower vase. Choose this design to create a fun, upbeat feel
at your Thanksgiving table.
Pumpkin
Hay Bale - - This great Pumpkin Hay Bale makes a great centerpiece for your
Thanksgiving table.
Pumpkin
Roses Centerpiece - - Turn a pretty pumpkin into a high-style vase for this seasonal
floral arrangement that's formal enough for gala Thanksgiving dinner.
This bouquet features apricot-colored roses, cockscomb, hypericum
berries, seeded eucalyptus, and bittersweet vines.
Rusted
Candle and Fruit Centerpiece - - Create a rusted and metallic centerpiece for Thanksgiving, but
timeless enough to leave out year round.
Sleek
Black Rocks and Miniature Pumpkins - - Go for a contemporary look by employing black rocks in your design
(pictured). The contrast of ebony rocks with the rich orange pillar
candles and pumpkins is stunning.
Salt
Dough Apple Wreath and Name Card Holder - - This salt dough apple wreath and its matching place card holder
look very pretty displayed on a Thanksgiving or Harvest table, are
sure to be brought out year after year. You could of course adapt the
craft for other fruit and vegetables. Make sure you apply varnish if
you want them to last! Younger children will need some supervision.
Squash
Pilgrim - - Use your squash as a unique Thanksgiving decoration!
String
of Leaves - - Make a string of leaves to decorate a room. These simple-to-make
strings make a great Fall or Thanksgiving decoration. You can drape
the strings across rooms, over windows and from the chandeliers.
Spuds
McTurkey - - These fake gobblers, whose mix-and-match features pay homage to the
esteemed Mr. Potato Head, have a fine threefold effect. They busy
little hands, make guests laugh, and also work together to form an
endearing and zany centerpiece. Just give the kids a sack of potatoes
and a plate of sliced veggies, and they'll be talking turkey in no
time.
Straw
Hat Turket - - Use feathers, craft foam, felt and make a turkey out of a straw
hat.
Stuffed
Turkey Craft - - Get the kids involved with your Thanksgiving decorating by having
them craft this stuffed turkey table decoration. It's an unusual way
to make use of odd socks and mittens.
Stuffed
Glove Turkey - - This darling little turkey is made from a pair or dollar store
gloves and makes the perfect centerpiece! Who could resist the charms
of this little Thanksgiving Day cutie pie?
Stuffed
Pumpkin Finger Paint
Craft - Even the youngest crafters can make this project. It's great for
the children in the baby room or toddler room in a daycare to make
and hang from the ceiling. You can add a Halloween jack-o'-lantern
face with black paint, marker or black construction paper.
Table
Turkey Bowl - - This turkey will look great as a centerpiece on your Thanksgiving
table! Fill it will fruit, napkins, or other items for your guests.
Tabletop
Decor - - Welcome the holidays into your home and onto your table with these
autumn-inspired table settings. Choose different colored patterns to
make settings that match each season!
Tabletop
Turkey - - Make a perfect table topper for your feast. Each feather on the
turkey symbolizes something that you're thankful for.
Teepee
Centerpiece - - This Thanksgiving make these fun teepee centerpiece to display on
your holiday table. A cute craft that takes almost no time to
complete!
Tepee
Treats - - Historically, an Indian tepee was made from a cone of long poles
and a hide covering that appeared shiny white until the hearth fire
cured it. Construct a village of similarly handsome - though edible -
tepees with this food craft.
Thankful
Handprint Tree - - Children can make a beautiful tree of handprint leaves that
displays what the children are thankful for. This tree makes a great
Thanksgiving decoration or a nice bulletin board.
Thankful
Wreath of Leaves - - You and your child can make a beautiful wreath of leaves that
displays what your child is thankful for. This wreath makes a great
autumn or Thanksgiving decoration.
Thanksgiving
Book Boxes - - Decorate a book shaped box for your family to write down and keep
everything they are thankful for.
Thanksgiving
Bouquet of Thank You Cards - - Express everything you are thankful for this Thanksgiving season.
This simple project makes a wonderful centerpiece and Thanksgiving
activity for your guests. Just before Thanksgiving dinner, have
everyone choose a card from the bouquet and take turns reading them
out loud.
Thanksgiving
Candle Craft - - Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men;
but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the
gratitude.
Thanksgiving
Chocolate-Bar Place Card - - Bring a touch of yesteryear to the holiday spread with this stately
gobbler. Folded around a chocolate bar and presented at each seat,
the wrapper serves as a place card. The confection doubles as a
take-home treat, which guests will be thankful for long after the
real bird is gone.
Thanksgiving
Color Place cards - - You can print and color place cards for Thanksgiving. They make
nice Thanksgiving table decorations.
Thanksgiving
Crown or Hat - - A simple construction paper 'hat' the kids have fun making,
decorating and wearing! We like making tissue paper flowers to
decorate it, but you can use markers, stickers, glitter or gel pens
instead.
Thanksgiving
Day Card - - Colorful papers, scissors, and glue are about all you need to make
our festive greeting card. This one has a clever twist with its
fold-down turkey feet.
Thanksgiving
Decoration: Garland of Leaves - - As guests arrive, have them write what they are thankful for on a
construction paper leaf. Add them to your family thanks list garland!
Thanksgiving
Dinner Wear - Want an unstuffy Thanksgiving? This headgear is sure to get your
group giggling.
Thanksgiving
Kleenex Box Cover - - Celebrate Thanksgiving with your family and enjoy some activities
with them such as this one to make your holiday extra special.
Thanksgiving
Napkin Holder - - Make it special for your Thanksgiving table.
Thanksgiving
Napkin Rings - - Set your table in vintage style with these easy Thanksgiving Napkin
Rings.
Thanksgiving
Paper Chain - - This makes a wonderful project the whole family can do together.
Each link represents something you are thankful for. Continue to add
links throughout the season as a reminder of our blessings.
Thanksgiving
Pilgrim Hat Craft - - This is a great activity for kids of all ages. Making this paper
Thanksgiving pilgrim hat will get kids into the holiday spirit and
allow them to pretend to be a pilgrim. This Thanksgiving craft is a
simple and fun one that can be used in an educational context.
Thanksgiving
Pinecone Photo Holder - - Using pinecones collected on a Thanksgiving nature walk (or bought
at a craft store), let the kids make a simple photo holder for a
family snapshot taken during the gathering - and send everyone home
with a craft that will preserve their memories of a wonderful
holiday.
Thanksgiving
Place Cards and Napkin Rings - - Add a homey touch to your holiday table with these fall-themed
tabletop accessories.
Thanksgiving
Place Cards - - Look to nature for inspiration when designing your Thanksgiving
dinner table. Colorful fallen foliage, or homemade leaves cut from
paper, become name tags when inscribed with your guests' names.
Thanksgiving
Place Holders - - These cute and festive place holders are perfect for Thanksgiving.
Super easy to make, kids can put these together while dinner is in
the oven. This craft provides a great way to get kids involved in the
holiday festivities!
Thanksgiving
Pop-up Place cards - - You can print and color pop-up place cards for Thanksgiving. They
make cute Thanksgiving table decorations. Note: An adult should do
the final cutting of the pop-ups.
Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Pokes - - Decorate your pumpkins and gourds with cute Thanksgiving pokes. You
can also stick them in holiday cupcakes or Gift plants.
Thanksgiving
Quilt - - This Thanksgiving Quilt decoration will give your guests a warm
welcome on Thanksgiving. Do note that this project is better suited
to older children who already know how to handle knitting materials.
Parental guidance is strongly recommended.
Thanksgiving
Styrofoam Turkey Craft - - We love turkey crafts around our house at Thanksgiving, so we're
always looking for different materials to make them out of. This
Thanksgiving Styrofoam Turkey Craft is definitely unique and makes a
fantastic Thanksgiving decoration! The different textures of the
Styrofoam egg and the pipe cleaners are great for keeping your
children's attention. This is a great craft for older children, as
younger children don't usually have the patience and ability to deal
with the pipe cleaners.
Thanksgiving
Tissue Paper Flowers and Juice Jar Vase - - I've given directions for making the flowers and for making the
vase. You don't have to do them both... you can make some flowers
and put them in a store bought vase or you can make the vase and put
in some silk flowers. There are 4 different types of flowers you can
make.
Thanksgiving
Turkey Balloons - - Kids love to make things, especially during the holidays. For
holiday and birthday parties, whether it's in the classroom or at
home, we all know that balloons are one of the first things on our
shopping list. Check out these fun and festive turkey decorations
made from balloons!
Thanksgiving
Turkey Card - - This homemade creation is a great invitation and or thank you card.
Use paper scraps to create patchwork pieces for a colorful holiday
card.
Thanksgiving
Turkey Cutouts - - This project is as easy as Print, Cut, and Use. It's that simple!
Thanksgiving Votive
Candleholder - Add a light touch to your seasonal dinner table with this
Thanksgiving votive candleholder craft. This is a fast, fun and easy
holiday activity for kids.
Thoughtful
Thanksgiving Pillow - - Make this felted-wool pillow as a fun fall accent, a perfect way to
transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving.
Toilet
Paper Roll Turkey Craft - - This toilet paper roll turkey is a simple, but really cute
Thanksgiving Day craft. Kids will enjoy cutting out the different
color feathers of construction paper and putting the turkey together.
Toilet
Roll Turkey - - Simple and cute - a quick and easy Thanksgiving craft for younger
kids!
Tom
Turkey Pin - - This whimsical wooden turkey pin is fun to make. It's so easy that
even the smallest crafters can make one, and a terrific project to
make for church bazaars.
Tree
of Thankfulness - - What a nice way to celebrate the holiday season... have your family
members and friends add leaves of thankfulness to the tree.
Tree
of Thanks - - This charming centerpiece will be the talk of your holiday dinner
table. If you have a small gathering, use a smaller branch, if you
need more room, make more than one!
Turkey
Day Awards - - With the whole family together, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to
look back and celebrate the year's achievements. Whether it's an
after-dinner gathering in the living room or a powwow around a
backyard fireplace, it's nice to do this with a bit of ceremony; and
these commemorative scrolls add a special flourish to the
festivities. Ask each family member for their nominations - and be
sure everyone gets an award, whether it's "best haircut of the
year" or "toughest survivor of a home renovation."
Turkey
Glove Puppets - - Ten little turkeys in the pen, getting all ready for Thanksgiving;
the farmer came to catch one then… The yellow little turkey
flew out of the pen.
Turkey
Math - - Your kids will think learning is fun with this free printable
turkey math sheet which includes addition and subtraction.
Turkey
Nut Holder - - An egg carton in clever disguise, these individualized cups hold a
nutty snack for young gobblers.
Turkey
Puppet - - Here's a project kids will be happy to lend a hand with - crafting
a gobblin' puppet from a garden glove.
Thankful
Thanksgiving Tablecloth - - This project is a great way to incorporate the true meaning of
Thanksgiving into your holiday celebration. Your kids can start it
now and keep adding to it throughout the holiday season. Why not make
it a yearly family tradition?
Thanksgiving
Centerpiece (Flowers, Gourds and Leaves) - - Create an inexpensive centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table with
supplies that are easy to find around your home in the fall.
Thanksgiving
Centerpiece - - Bring the colors of nature into your home with this Thanksgiving
Centerpiece craft for kids. Parental supervision is recommended in
making this project.
Thanksgiving
Decor: Votive Holders - - These votive holders are a simple way to spruce up your home and
add sophistication to your fall soiree.
Thanksgiving
Garland Centerpiece - - Rather than a cornucopia spilling on to the table in one area,
create a bountiful garland that extends down the table as a festive
centerpiece. This garland is a true community effort where the kids
add layers of autumn botanicals and fall decorations on top of a bed
of leaves.
Thanksgiving
Paper Turkeys Centerpiece - - Getting these brilliantly feathered friends to the table requires
pasting (but no basting) and some cutting and folding. For a
gobbling-good centerpiece, set out two or three in the middle of your
holiday table. Or let smaller toms do service as Thanksgiving place
cards.
Thanksgiving
Place Cards and Napkin Rings - - Add a homey touch to your holiday table with these fall-theme
tabletop accessories. Thanks to purchased press-on lettering and
crafts clay, no special skills or equipment are required.
Thanksgiving
Place Cards - Here is a set of little Thanksgiving place-cards with which to
decorate your table! Write the appropriate name on the card and fold
along the dotted line to make the place-cards stand up.
Thanksgiving
Place Mats - - When you print out these place mat patterns and let your kids color
them for the table, they'll feel a part of your celebration.
Thanksgiving
Place Setting - - Decorate your Thanksgiving table with place settings made from
paper lunch bags and markers.
Thanksgiving
Puzzles Placemat - - Kids easily get bored especially when waiting on the dining table.
This craft project will surely keep them busy while waiting.
Thanksgiving
Table Centerpiece - - The kids always want to help on Thanksgiving. It could be with the
food, the decorations or setting the table. Why not let them make the
centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dinner table? Think of the things
their little imaginations might come up with. Just remind them that
it is Thanksgiving not Halloween or Christmas and they will need to
keep that in mind while creating the centerpiece.
Thanksgiving
Table Turkeys - - Brighten up your holiday table with these easy-to-make turkeys.
Even very young children can help add some color and pizzazz to your
Thanksgiving table!
Thanksgiving
Table with Acorn & Leaves - - Regardless of the menu, any table can be a fall feast with these
acorn and leaf embellishments.
Thanksgiving
Tablecloth - - Hand-decorate a table runner with penned expressions of thanks.
Thanksgiving
Turkey Centerpiece - - Easy for groups such as Scouts to make or for school treats.
Thanksgiving
Turkey Coasters - Why buy a costly table coaster when you can make your own using
common household items? Here's how...
Thanksgiving
Turkey Table
Decoration - Remember when we decorate there are really no RULES. Do what makes
YOU happy and helps to put you in a THANKFUL mood.
Thanksgiving
Turkey Treat Jar - - If this craft can't put kids on the table, we don't know what will.
Thanksgiving
Turkey - - This cute Thanksgiving Turkey is sure to be a hit at your
Thanksgiving table.
Thanksgiving
Wreath Centerpiece Project - - Make this easy centerpiece in minutes. We've used fresh materials,
but artificial items could be used as well. Measure your table to
determine what size wreath will fit easily. Any size, shape, or style
of wreath can be used.
Turkey
Bowl Craft - - Kids can turn a simple margarine tub into a festive Thanksgiving
turkey bowl with this simple craft - perfect for holding treats your
holiday guests are sure to gobble up.
Turkey
Breadbasket - - If the decision had been Ben Franklin's to make, the wild turkey (a
creature he considered more respectable than the bald eagle) would
have been named the national bird. Here's a gobbler that's sure to be
a winner on Thanksgiving Day.
Turkey
Day Place Cards - - Make some place cards for the table, just to cheer things up for
the Thanksgiving dinner table.
Turkey
Napkin Holders - - These brightly colored turkeys make a festive and functional
complement to any Thanksgiving dinner table.
Turkey
Napkin Rings - - Kids will be eager to help set the Thanksgiving table with these
little napkin-holding gobblers.
Turkey
Place Card - - Welcome your holiday guests and get the seating arrangement
straight with these easy-to-make turkey place cards.
Turkey
Place Cards - - Finger print a flock of tom turkeys for festive place cards.
Turkey
Place Markers - - What better way to welcome your guests to the table than with a
flock of these big-footed fowls! They are easy for kids to put
together and make great holiday favors, perfect for holding notes,
recipe cards, or a favorite photo.
Turkey
Table Decoration - - Finally a Thanksgiving bird that doesn't require cooking, but
rather, crafting—a turkey table decoration. These funny looking
gobblers will bring a smile to kids and grown-ups alike and no
stuffing is required.
Turkey
Table Topper - - Not only can this festive bird really dress up a Thanksgiving
table, it also does double duty serving up your dinner rolls.
Tabletop
Gobbler - - Make an edible centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table with this
tabletop gobbler (adult help needed).
Talking
Turkey Tails - - Build a "talking" turkey centerpiece! Each family member
writes a message of gratitude on a removable paper feather. Everyone
shares their thoughts during your family feast.
Textured
Turkey Craft - - If you need a longer-term craft project that involves gradually
creating a textured turkey decoration, look no further. Taking your
time is the key. It makes a perfect Thanksgiving craft for children
four years and up.
Thankful
Turkey Craft - - This cute construction paper turkey lists what your child is
thankful for. It makes a very nice Thanksgiving decoration.
Thanksgiving
Handprint Turkey - - A child's hands will help make this colorful turkey decoration. A
hand print turkey is nothing original but finding a unique medium to
fashion the feathers is always fun; nuts, dried beans, popcorn,
feathers, tissue paper wallpaper scraps, pasta...I've used them all.
Now let's try this fun dotted mosaic handprint turkey! Don't forget
to date the art work and laminate it if possible. These little hands
grow so quickly!
Tin
Can Turkey Craft - - Gobble gobble! This adorable little turkey-themed craft for kids is
perfect for filling with wrapped candy. Place him on the Thanksgiving
table and everyone will comment on just how cute he is!
Tiny
Toms - - This is one turkey that won't get eaten this Thanksgiving. Your
kids can make a flock to decorate the dinner table - or for all the
kid guests to take home as favors.
Tiny
Turkey Pillows - - Place these tiny turkey pillows on the couch during the
Thanksgiving holiday for a soft, turkey touch. These soft little
pillows are just the thing to brighten up the furniture during the
Thanksgiving season.
Tissue
Paper Turkey - - Proud as he may appear, this gobbler is simply folded paper held
together with pipe cleaners. Assemble one ahead of time to use as a
centerpiece, and then provide extra supplies so your guests can make
their own.
Turkey
Balloon - - Most kids are crazy about balloons, and they'll get a huge charge
out of dressing these.
Turkey
Blow-Ups - - These Thanksgiving turkey blow-ups are full of hot air! Make a
whole flock of these terrific party decorations. (Balloons are
choking hazards so keep them away from small children.)
Turkey
Bowl - - Kids can turn a simple margarine tub into a festive Thanksgiving
turkey bowl with this simple craft—perfect for holding treats
your holiday guests are sure to gobble up.
Turkey
Breadbasket - - If the decision had been Ben Franklin's to make, the wild turkey (a
creature he considered more respectable than the bald eagle) would
have been named the national bird. Here's a gobbler that's sure to be
a winner on Thanksgiving Day.
Turkey
Candelabra - - This silly Thanksgiving centerpiece takes very little time to
assemble and is bound to elicit some giggles from your guests. Just
be sure not to leave it unsupervised while its plumage is lit.
Turkey
Centerpiece - - Made from a disposable glove, this turkey will get chuckles from
your Thanksgiving guests.
Turkey
Chair Covers - - Make these simple chair covers for Thanksgiving, and then customize
them for any celebration at home or school.
Turkey
Costume - - Entertain the Thanksgiving crowd at your house by turning into a
giant turkey with this turkey costume.
Turkey
Craft Bowl - - Turn your Fall leaf craft into a whimsical Thanksgiving Turkey bowl
to hold nuts or candy. First follow the directions for the leaf bowl
above. Keep the leaves close together so they resemble turkey
feathers.
Turkey
Door Decoration - - A bag with handles is a perfect fit over a doorknob. Make this
turkey door decoration, and give thanks for the holiday.
Turkey
Door Hangers - - "Where's the Beef?" "Vegetarians Unite!" "Who
wants dessert?” You decide what your turkey door hanger says.
Turkey
Fan Toilet Paper Roll Craft - - This is a cute three dimensional turkey craft suitable for a
Thanksgiving theme, farm theme, birds theme, animals theme or letter
T theme. This particular project uses a fan as the tail, which makes
it a bit more complicated than a typical toilet paper roll craft, but
it looks really cute!
Turkey
Fridge Magnet - - You’ll be amazed at just how easy these cute turkeys are to
make. If you prefer to skip the painting steps, be sure to check out
the helpful tips at the end for simple substitutions.
Turkey
"Friends" - - I know it's silly but dress up your paper doll "Friends"
as turkeys this year.
Turkey
Gloves - - What a fun project to put together for that festive holiday,
Thanksgiving. Help your child make a pair and show off to the whole
family!
Turkey
Hat - - Put a feather in your cap (and everyone else's at your holiday
feast) with this festive chapeau.
Turkey
Hats - - Gobble, gobble, chuckle, chuckle. This turkey hat will be the talk
of your Thanksgiving dinner.
Turkey
Napkin Holders - - These brightly colored turkeys make a festive and functional
complement to any Thanksgiving dinner table.
Turkey
Napkin Ring Craft - - This makes a good craft for a Thanksgiving party. It's fairly quick
to do if you do the first four steps prior to the party. Then let
the party-goers glue on their own turkeys, use stickers and sparkles
to decorate, and inscribe their names.
Turkey
Napkin Ring - - This is a very easy Thanksgiving craft for kids to do with recycled
materials from around your house. Kids will be pleased to have their
handiwork on the Thanksgiving table.
Turkey
Napkin Rings - - Kids will be eager to help set the Thanksgiving table with these
little napkin-holding gobblers.
Turkey
Note Holder - - This cute little turkey note holder can hang from your refrigerator
or your front door. Whether his note says “Welcome”,
“Where’s the Beef?” or “What’s for
Dinner?" everyone will think he’s adorable!
Turkey
Nut Holder - - An egg carton in clever disguise, these individualized cups hold a
nutty snack for young gobblers.
Turkey
Paddle Ball Game - - It's a craft and a game we all remember from our childhood.
Turkey
Paper Plate Craft - - Tying 'younger' crafts in with learning while crafting is a good
way to make projects suitable for older children. The older children
are able to work independently and divide their attention between
listening and crafting which leaves the adults free to read a book,
share a slide show or have a Q&A time about the topic being
shared.
Turkey
Piñata - - Celebrate Turkey Day with this fun fowl piñata.
Turkey
Place Card Holders - - Your children can help decorate your Thanksgiving table and make a
Gift for relatives, with these easy to make pinecone turkeys. For an
extra touch add place cards for your family members and then they can
take their handmade turkey home with them.
Turkey
Place Cards - - Finger print a flock of tom turkeys for festive place cards.
Turkey
Place Markers - - What better way to welcome your guests to the table than with a
flock of these big-footed fowls! They are easy for kids to put
together and make great holiday favors, perfect for holding notes,
recipe cards, or a favorite photo.
Turkey
Planter - - A more charismatic flowerpot we never did see -- and he doubles as
a handsome Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Turkey
Puppet - - Here's a project kids will be happy to lend a hand with -- crafting
a gobblin' puppet from a garden glove.
Turkey
Table Centerpiece - - Children gobble up the fun making these festive Model Magic®
turkeys. Trot out these creations to use as centerpieces, name card
holders, or holiday favors.
Turkey
Table Decoration - - Finally a Thanksgiving bird that doesn't require cooking, but
rather, crafting - a turkey table decoration. These funny looking
gobblers will bring a smile to kids and grown-ups alike and no
stuffing is required.
Turkey
Table Favor - - Spruce up the Thanksgiving table with these turkey table favors.
This turkey table favor will definitely add holiday cheer to your
dinner table.
Turkey
Table Topper - - Not only can this festive bird really dress up a Thanksgiving
table, it also does double duty serving up your dinner rolls.
Turkey
Thanksgiving Napkin Rings - - Get ready for fall parties and Thanksgiving! Kids create turkey
napkin rings that add color to every autumn table.
Turkey
Thanksgiving Place Cards - - Give your dinner guests a holiday surprise with these cut
Thanksgiving place cards that are a great way to decorate your
Thanksgiving table!
Turkey
Tic-tac-toe - - Kids gobble up this new version of Tic-Tac-Toe. Creating a unique
carry-all game board adds a feather to kids' caps.
Turkey
Toothpick Holder - - Kids can craft a Thanksgiving ornament that does double duty with
this turkey toothpick holder. It makes a fun pass-around for after
the feast--even better than doing the dishes.
Turkey
Treat Holder - - This turkey can be stuffed with sweets or nuts and placed at each
place setting. An easy and fun craft to keep the kids entertained on
Thanksgiving Day!
Turkey
Wreath - - This is a fun turkey wreath to do by yourself or with a group. If
you are doing it with a group, each person can write something they
are thankful for on one of the strips of construction paper before
making it into a loop.
Turkey
Yarn Bug - - Great centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table!
Turkey
Pumpkin Thanksgiving Centerpieces - - Make a turkey out of a pumpkin to take to your Thanksgiving dinner.
It is guaranteed to make the guests gobble and giggle! This is a
great project families can all lend a hand in together.
Votive
Candleholder - - Add a light touch to your seasonal dinner table with this
Thanksgiving votive candleholder craft. This is a fast, fun and easy
holiday activity for kids.
Village
People - - Decorate the table with paper Pilgrims and Native Americans in less
than one hour!
Vinyl Thanksgiving
Placemat - These placemats wipe-off easily and stack easily in a drawer. The
placemats are thinner than store bought placemats so you can store
many more in the same amount of space.
Wild
Turkey - - Take a walk in the woods and find nature items to make this
Thanksgiving pal.
Yo
Yo Turkey - - These adorable little turkeys also make great magnets or lapel
pins! Make a ton of them to give as Gift s to your dinner guests, sell
at craft shows, or share with friends.
Your
Place or Mine? - - Use rocks as place cards instead pf the usual paper and felt. This
is a truly awesome and one of a kind craft project for your
Thanksgiving dinner.
MORE THANKSGIVING / AUTUMN RELATED CRAFTS FOR KIDS
Acorn Crafts
Autumn / Fall Crafts
Cornucopia Crafts
Back to School Crafts
Halloween Crafts
Indian Corn Crafts
Leaf & Leaves Crafts
Pilgrim Crafts
Pinecones Crafts
Preschoolers & Toddlers Thanksgiving Crafts
Scarecrow Crafts
Sticks & Twigs Crafts
Thanskgiving Centerpiece Crafts
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages & Printouts
Thanksgiving Decorations Crafts
Thanksgiving Cards
Thanksgiving Games and Fun Activities
Thanksgiving History Facts and Trivia
Thanksgiving Table Decorations Crafts
Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts
Thanksgiving Worksheets & Printouts
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