Paper Plate Turkey Leg Craft for Kids
This paper plate turkey leg craft is the silliest Thanksgiving craft for kids! A brown painted paper plate becomes a drumstick with an ivory cardstock bone, big wiggle eyes, pink cheeks, and a happy smile. It comes together in about 30 minutes.
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How to Make a Paper Plate Turkey Leg Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather everything on the list above before you start.
Step 2: Paint the Paper Plate
Paint the outside of the paper plate medium brown and set it aside to dry. Add a second coat if needed.
Step 3: Trace the Turkey Leg
Print the turkey leg patterns and cut them out. Trace the turkey leg onto the brown paper plate with a pencil.
Step 4: Cut Out the Turkey Leg
Cut out the turkey leg, cutting just inside the traced lines for a clean edge.
Step 5: Trace the Bone
Trace the bone once onto ivory cardstock. Craft foam, construction paper, or felt work too.
Step 6: Cut Out the Bone
Cut out the bone, again cutting just inside the traced lines.
Step 7: Outline the Pieces
Use a black permanent marker to outline the turkey leg and the bone with squiggly, random lines, adding a few dots here and there.
Step 8: Attach the Bone
Glue the bone to the bottom of the turkey leg with a glue gun. Liquid craft glue works too, you just have to wait for it to dry.
Step 9: Add the Eyes
Glue two wiggle eyes onto the turkey leg.
Step 10: Stamp the Cheeks
Dip a round sponge dabber in pink paint and stamp a cheek on each side of the face. Let the paint dry.
Step 11: Draw the Smile
Finish by drawing a smile from cheek to cheek with a black permanent marker.
All done!
Your silly turkey leg is ready for Thanksgiving!
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