Can you believe it? Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. This time of the year flies by so quickly, that you can easily forget to create some ways to occupy your little ones. Crafts are a great way to let your kids be creative, and keep their hands busy. This festive turkey is a perfect craft project to make with kids for Thanksgiving or fall. This turkey was made with Apple Barrel paints. All the supplies needed are below, along with their instructions. Happy crafting!

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Red, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Nutmeg Brown, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Orange, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Cardinal Crimson, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Paintbrushes
Craft glue
Pencil
Poster board
Craft foam sheets – yellow and red
Styrofoam® ball & cone

Instructions

1.    Trim 1” off top of cone. Paint ball and cone Nutmeg Brown.

2.    Trace child’s hands onto poster board.  Cut around traced lines to create two poster board cutouts. Paint one side of cutouts solid Orange and let dry. Flip cutouts and paint in a variety of colors using Orange, Bright Red and Cardinal Crimson.  Dip handle end of paintbrush in White paint then add small dots to cutouts as desired.   Set aside to dry.

3.     Cut a beak, feet and a rough circle from yellow foam.  Paint white lines on circle.  Cut wings and wattle from red craft foam.

4.    Paint eyes on ball then glue wattle and beak to create turkey head.