Free Printable Thanksgiving Turkey Craft

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and this free printable Thanksgiving turkey craft is perfect for kids! Simply print out the turkey template and turn a flat peice of paper into a colorful turkey box to use at a kid’s table for Thanksgiving dinner or fun craft at a classroom party. The pillow box is big enough to fit a gift card, candy, treats, jewelry, or a thankful note.

Here’s what you need to make this turkey craft

2 Free printable turkey box templates
White card stock
Scissors
Glue
Scoring device (I use the end of an X-ACTO knife!)

How to make a Thanksgiving turkey craft

These adorable little turkey boxes are a perfect Thanksgiving crafts for kids to make and use as small gifts to give to classmates or friends. You can either fill the turkey with candy or a note explaining why you are thankful for the person receiving the turkey. These are perfect Thanksgiving coloring sheets to use at the kid table!

Step 1- Download free turkey template coloring pages

To download the two free pillow turkey templates, just enter your name and email address below and both free files will be delivered to your inbox! The turkey box comes 1 to a page and there are 2 pages. There is a black and white version to be used as a coloring sheet and there is a pre colored version that is ready to be cut and crafted.

Step 2- Print

For best results, print the turkey box templates on white card stock. You can print one or both of the turkey templates.

Step 3- Cut & Score

If you chose to print the turkey coloring sheet, color first and then cut. Use scissors to cut out the turkey’s body and feathers. You will end up with 2 separate pieces. Score along the curved lines at the top and bottom of both sides of the pillow box. I like to use the dull side of an X-ACTO knife. Be careful not to press too hard and cut all the way through the card stock.

Step 4- Fold

Fold along the vertical lines. Then, lightly press in the round tabs.

Step 5- Glue

Start with the turkey’s body, and glue the vertical white strip to the opposite inside of the box. Let it dry. Next, spread glue around the white rectangle in the middle of the feathers and glue this area to the back of the pillow box so that the feathers stick up over the top of the turkey’s head.

Step 6- Dry

This is usually the hardest step for me! Let the glue dry and then pop open the box by folding down the tabs. Make sure that the brown tabs go on top for a more finished look.

Do you set a fancy table for Thanksgiving? Or keep it casual? Do you set up a kids table? Looking for more more Thanksgiving crafts for kids? Don’t miss:

*This post was oringially written by Rachel from Lines Across.

Here’s what you need to make this turkey craft

How to make a Thanksgiving turkey craft