Thanksgiving crafts for kids – how to make pinecone turkeys using felt, feathers and wiggle eyes!
Today I’m revisiting a craft we made last year. It’s our pinecone turkeys! Want to know something exciting? These guys are part of the 100 Days of Holidays Parents Magazine Newsletter.
To make these cute little guys go on a nature walk with the kiddos and find some pinecones. Grab some felt, feathers, wiggly eyes and you’re ready to go.
Pinecone Turkeys
Supplies:
pinecones
orange felt
feathers
eyes
glue
Step on: Cut your feathers in half
Step two: Use a small amount hot glue to add the feathers
Step three: glue on the eyes and beak
The kids will be making these again this year as they wait for Thanksgiving dinner. We’re going to try using Elmer’s glue instead of hot glue. If anyone tries it, let me know if it holds up well. :)
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Mindie Hilton
November 10, 2011 at 3:36 pmCute! I saw one other pine cone turkey out in blog land too. Great minds think alike. I have one I am schuduled to share next week. I love yours those with the feathers, I used felt. Happy Thanksgiving Time from Bacon Time.
Elle and Lou
November 11, 2011 at 5:44 amWhat fun- makes me wish that we celebrated Thanksgiving in Australia just so I could make on of these little cuties! Lou
South Bay Studio
November 11, 2011 at 6:33 amHow cute, I'll have to make these with my
grandchildren, they'll love them. Kathi
rebekahdawn
November 11, 2011 at 1:20 pmThose turkeys are so cute!
Kelli @ RTSM
November 11, 2011 at 10:18 pmThose are too cute! We've made some like that before but we turned the pine cone the other way….yours are way cuter! I need to remember that for next time:)
Alison @ Oopsey Daisy
November 12, 2011 at 1:25 amI LOVE making pinecone turkeys, and yours are so lovely!!
Tenille
November 12, 2011 at 1:30 amI am totally making these with my kids. How cute and so creative. I would love it if you would link this up to our linky party going on right now.
http://junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/11/link-it-up-wednesday_08.html
WhyCuzICan
November 12, 2011 at 2:57 amTOOOO cute!! Made me LOL, no kidding!
Darling project :D <—is there a bigger smiley than that? If so, please consider it "inserted"
Thanks for sharing today :D
Visiting from TT&J linky party,
Smiles, Suzanne in NW Illinois
Jerri
November 12, 2011 at 3:13 amWhat a creative idea! So cute!
I'd love for you to stop by for my Friday Favorites party!
Theophanie
November 12, 2011 at 4:03 amThese are so adorable!
Visiting from TT&J linky party,
Theophanie of Our Jubilant Nest
Little Love
November 12, 2011 at 7:25 pmLove the idea of using finds from a nature walk!
ivalex
November 12, 2011 at 9:52 pmInteresting idea, shame it does not celebrate Thanksgiving. Greetings from me and the Czech Republic
Amy
November 12, 2011 at 9:58 pmMan, I love cheap, easy, kid projects…especially when they turn out this cute! I do believe Little Crafter and I will have to add this on our to-do list before Thanksgiving! Would you pleeease share it here?
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/shine-on-fridays-1.html
Sherri
November 13, 2011 at 6:21 amThese are absolutely adorable!
The DIY Show Off
November 13, 2011 at 4:47 pmThese are so cute! Going to share them with my nieces and nephews!
Daneilia @ Anchors Away
November 13, 2011 at 8:05 pmThe turkeys are fun…was thinking about doing some with yarn balls. Anyways, thanks for hosting the giveaway. Thank you to Shabby Apple :)
Danielle
November 13, 2011 at 10:59 pmThis is so fun! I love projects for the littles. I'd love for you to link up to my linky party
http://www.blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com
Marie
November 14, 2011 at 3:23 amSuper cute idea! So glad you linked up with us! Have a great week!
Marie
mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com
Emily
November 14, 2011 at 3:29 amThis is such a fun idea. I featured it over at my blog: http://www.mirrorsmetaphorsandkaleidoscopes.blogspot.com
Have a great week!
Emily
Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}
November 14, 2011 at 6:15 amCute little turkeys :)
Megan
November 14, 2011 at 4:09 pmso fun! thanks for linking up to mom it monday! i have shared these on my FB page! :)
Marilyn
November 14, 2011 at 6:14 pmThis looks amazing.. SO adorable.. lol…. Perfect turn out and soo festive for the season.. I would LOVE for you to please share it via my thanksgiving linky party pweease. – http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful-for-food.html?showComment=1321294226362#c4607478653202832991 TY — wishing you an amazing start to your weekend..
Debbie Mendes Cotton
November 15, 2011 at 5:35 pmWhat a cute project!! I may need to make this for all of my coworkers next week. Swing by our party and link up this week! xoxo Debbie @ InspiredHoneyBee.blogspot
Christina at I Gotta Create!
November 15, 2011 at 10:09 pmCute, cute, cute!
Shannah @ Just Us Four
November 16, 2011 at 5:41 pmThis is so adorable! I have a ton of leftover pinecones from my recent spray painted pinecone project and now I have a use for them.
AllieMakes!
November 17, 2011 at 11:47 pmThose are SO cute! Thanks for the tutorial!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie this week! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
AllieMakes.Blogspot.com
marissa
November 18, 2011 at 6:00 amthey are so cute, what a fun and easy craft I'd love it if you'd add this to my link party at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com
Amanda K @ Every Creative Endeavor
November 18, 2011 at 8:21 amHello! This turkey is so cute! I love it! What a fun idea – thanks so much for linking up!
Ladybird Ln
November 18, 2011 at 3:53 pmThis is such a cute little turkey! I am having a Turkey Show Off Party on my blog, complete with fun prizes, and I would love it if you would share this!
Carlee
http://www.ladybirdln.com/2011/11/turkey-show-off-party.html
Carmen
November 19, 2011 at 3:47 amOh these are so cute…my kingdom for a pinecone…heading to Hobby Lobby tomorrow to buy pinecones…Would love it if you would link this up to our Rockin' link party going on now at RoCa and Company. Here is the link: http://rocaandcompany.blogspot.com/2011/11/you-rock-10.html. Come and show off what you got. Hope to see you there…
Remember…YOU ROCK!!
Carmen @ RoCa and Company
http://www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com
AmieAnn
November 20, 2011 at 7:25 amThese are soo stinkin adorable and super fun for the kids! My kiddies are going to love these!
Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party!
Jennifer
November 23, 2011 at 5:40 amOh so cute!!
T'onna
November 2, 2012 at 8:24 pmThese are so cute! I’d love for you to share these turkeys at my link party Submarine Sunday. It’s open until Friday @ 11:59pm. I hope you’ll stop by!
T’onna
http://navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2012/11/submarine-sunday-5.html
emily
November 3, 2012 at 12:46 amSOO cute! I’m hosting a Thanksgiving party all month long (until Thanksgiving) and would love for you to come over and link it up! This is in addition to my normal Tasteful Tuesday party that runs every Tuesday. Thank you for taking the time to celebrate Thanksgiving and be THANKFUL for all our blessings. http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/10/pull-apart-pumpkin-maple-bread-and.html
Jenni
November 23, 2015 at 11:16 amDid Elmer’s glue work and hold up? I’m planning on making these tonight with my kids.
Vanessa
November 9, 2017 at 8:50 amWhat a great project for tactile kids. I can’t wait to try it out!
Sarah
November 19, 2017 at 9:10 amHow did the Elmer’s Glue work? Thanks!!