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Turkey Thanksgiving Card

A Thanksgiving greeting to gobble about! Talk turkey to friends or family with this DIY Happy Thanksgiving Card.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Coffee Filter(s)
  • Glass Jar
  • Pencil(s)
  • Water

Steps

  • Step 1

    Color coffee filter with markers.

  • Step 2

    Fold in half 3 times to create triangle shape.

  • Step 3

    Place coffee filter in jar of water with triangle tip just touching the water. Watch colors wick up!

  • Step 4

    Unfold coffee filter. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 5

    Fold a piece of cardstock in half to make card shape.

  • Step 6

    Cut a piece of construction paper to fit front of card, leaving room for cardstock border. Glue to front of card.

  • Step 7

    Draw turkey body on a piece of construction paper with pencil. Cut out.

  • Step 8

    Glue construction paper eyes, beak, wattle, and feet to turkey body.

  • Step 9

    Draw pupils and recipient’s name on turkey with marker.

  • Step 10

    Fold coffee filter in half twice. Cut top of filter in a wavy pattern to create feathers.

  • Step 11

    Glue feathers and turkey to front of card.

  • Step 12

    Add a Thanksgiving message to inside of card with markers and gel pens.

  • Step 13

    Give to someone you’re thankful for!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Make multiple cards for Thanksgiving Day guests! Give to them in person or use as part of your table setting.
  • Want more Turkey Day crafts? Find other Thanksgiving craft ideas, including Thanksgiving table decoration inspiration.
  • Keep the good times gobbling with free Thanksgiving coloring pages!

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