So I’m all about easy crafts that are adorable as well. Turkeys seem to be perfect subject matter for these types of crafts. So when I found some leftover colored craft sticks and some feathers, I know W and I were making some turkeys because I’m a huge Thanksgiving fan! And I love how quick and easy this craft stick turkey was to make!
Craft Stick Turkey
Normally I would have used only red, orange, yellow, and brown feathers to go along with colors that remind me of fall and Thanksgiving. But I didn’t have all of those in my leftover feathers so I added the light blue feather as a bit of an accent. I have to admit that I love it! So this is a great craft for leftover supplies and being creative with colors makes it fun!
What you need:
- Large craft sticks (regular or colored)
- Paint (if desired)
- 3 feathers per craft stick
- 2 googly eyes per stick
- Orange construction paper scrap
- Red construction paper scrap
- Scissors
- Craft glue
What you do:
- If you have plain craft sticks rather than colored and want to paint them, paint desired color and allow to dry.
- Glue the feathers on one side of the craft stick and allow to dry.
- Glue googly eyes on other side of clothespin.
- Snip a small triangle of orange construction paper below eyes to make the turkey’s beak.
- Cut a small squiggle shape of red construction paper and glue on side of orange beak.
- Let dry and enjoy!
W loves to play with these along with our Clothespin Turkeys! These craft stick turkeys could find a home on the dinner table or they could be fun seasonal bookmarks. Or just a ton of fun to make and play with!
Dawn says
Such a cute and easy idea. My daughters are 6 and 9 and would LOVE to make these. Thanks for the idea!
Staci says
Always love your crafts… because I can actually do them! This Craft Stick Turkey will be perfect to do with the girls later this month! Pinned so i can find it easy later.
Rebecca says
This is cute – wish I had known about this when my kids were littles, but it has given me an idea for center pieces.
Andrea says
That is just adorable! I like that it’s not messy either. Thank you for sharing!
Candy @ Candypolooza says
Boom! Fast, easy and super cute!! I love this Thanksgiving craft!
Stacie Connerty says
Very cute craft. I love making crafts with my kids. Its a great way for us to spend time together.
Lolo says
So easy and so adorable! I love that you used a light blue feather in his feathers!
Kecia says
This Craft Stick Turkey is so cute – and easy to make. Thanks for sharing simple crafts that my 3 year old would enjoy. I am going to pick up some craft sticks this weekend so we can make these.
Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truck says
I am thankful for my family and my job. And this is such a cute, easy craft!!
LaShawn says
I really wish I was crafty! you have no idea how many craft posts I pin that I never get to do! This is so adorable! And I know my son would love to do it!
Katherine Bartlett says
That is such a cute craft for kids!
Janet W. says
I’m thankful that I have a healthy, loving family that I can do cute crafts with like this one! Adorable!
Debi says
That is very cool. I love how cute and simple,
Jennifer says
What a fun and Cute idea! Pinning for my friend to see :)
Melissa says
Oh, this is so cute! Simple and fun – perfect to do with my son
Chrishelle @ Cheer MamaDrama says
What a cute craft stick turkey. My kids will have to try teaching this one in their 4H group.
shelly peterson says
These are too cute! I just love all your craft ideas! This is another one the kids would enjoy doing!
Healy Harpster says
That is so cute! Thanks for sharing. I want to do this easy craft with my kids.
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says
This is a super cute craft, I’ve done something similar to this at the daycare I use to work at. The kids also enjoyed making little pilgrim outfits and taping them to the front of other sticks.
Lindsay Cyr says
What a cute idea! I am going to try this with my toddler, I think she would enjoy making one of these for her grandparents :)
loriag says
What a cute easy craft.
Donella says
I love this streamlined turkey. ;) I’ve seen several craft stick turkeys, but this is by far my favorite for its simplicity. I’ve included it in my craft stick project roundup here: http://productivewahm.com/26-craft-stick-projects-for-every-letter-of-the-alphabet/