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15 Easy DIY Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Spoiler alert: There are a *lot* of different ways to make a turkey.

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Spoiler alert: There are a lot of different ways to make a turkey.

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Thankful Wreath

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Family Holiday

If you're looking for a fun and meaningful activity, this wreath is the perfect project.

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Footprint Turkeys

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A Little Pinch of Perfect

Who knew you could make such an adorable turkey with just hands and feet?!

See more at A Little Pinch of Perfect.

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Clothespin Turkeys

<p>Chances are, you have most of the supplies needed for these&nbsp;turkeys already laying around your house. And doesn't that old traced-hand turkey look so much cuter with feathers?</p><p><strong data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="strong">See more at <a href="http://gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2015/10/10-turkey-kid-crafts-roundup.html" target="_blank">Glued to My Crafts</a>.</strong></p><p><strong data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="strong">RELATED:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.redbookmag.com/home/decor/g3681/easy-thanksgiving-decor/" target="_blank">18 Easy Thanksgiving Decor Ideas to Get Your Home In the Holiday Spirit</a><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><a href="http://www.redbookmag.com/home/decor/g3681/easy-thanksgiving-decor/"></a></span></strong><br></p>

Chances are, you have most of the supplies needed for these turkeys already laying around your house. And doesn't that old traced-hand turkey look so much cuter with feathers?

See more at Glued to My Crafts.

RELATED: 18 Easy Thanksgiving Decor Ideas to Get Your Home In the Holiday Spirit

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Turkey Place Cards

<p>These are way easier to make than they look — although, if you definitely want to use these as place cards,&nbsp;you might have to do the hand lettering yourself.</p><p><strong data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="strong">See more at <a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2013/11/kids-thanksgiving-turkey-craft.html" target="_blank">Positively Splendid</a>.</strong></p>

These are way easier to make than they look — although, if you definitely want to use these as place cards, you might have to do the hand lettering yourself.

See more at Positively Splendid.

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Painted Acorns

<p>Let your kids go wild with acrylic paint or, hell, even nail polish! These brightly colored nuts would looks great in a centerpiece.</p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">See more at <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/fall-2/how-to-paint-acorns.html" target="_blank">Home Stories A to Z</a>.</strong><br></p>

Let your kids go wild with acrylic paint or, hell, even nail polish! These brightly colored nuts would looks great in a centerpiece.

See more at Home Stories A to Z.

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Paper Bag Turkeys

<p>Put those brown lunch bags to use with a fun craft that just calls for paper, glue, and a few pairs of googley eyes. Your kids can turn 'em into puppets afterwards, too.</p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">See more at <a href="http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2013/11/paper-bag-turkey-craft-for-thanksgiving.html" target="_blank">No Time for Flash Cards</a>.</strong></p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">RELATED:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.redbookmag.com/home/decor/features/g2889/best-pumpkin-decorating-ideas/" target="_blank">The 30 Best Pumpkin Decorating Ideas You've Ever Seen</a></strong><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor"><a href="http://www.redbookmag.com/home/decor/features/g2889/best-pumpkin-decorating-ideas/"></a></strong></span></p>

Put those brown lunch bags to use with a fun craft that just calls for paper, glue, and a few pairs of googley eyes. Your kids can turn 'em into puppets afterwards, too.

See more at No Time for Flash Cards.

RELATED: The 30 Best Pumpkin Decorating Ideas You've Ever Seen

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Paper Pumpkins

<p><span class="redactor-invisible-space">These seasonal take on origami would look so great on your Thanksgiving table — and kids of all ages can help make them (as long as you help with the scissors and glue, of course)!</span></p><p><strong data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="strong">See more at <a href="http://www.diyinspired.com/how-to-make-paper-pumpkins-for-fall/" target="_blank">DIY Inspired</a>.</strong></p>

These seasonal take on origami would look so great on your Thanksgiving table — and kids of all ages can help make them (as long as you help with the scissors and glue, of course)!

See more at DIY Inspired.

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I Am Thankful Pumpkin

<p>Give your kids something to do with their hands&nbsp;<em data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="em">and&nbsp;</em><span class="redactor-invisible-space">brain — while making this paper pumpkin, they'll have to think of all the things they're grateful for this year.</span></p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">See more at <a href="http://moffattgirls.blogspot.com/2013/10/easy-i-am-thankful-pumpkin-craft.html" target="_blank">The Moffatt Girls</a>.</strong></p>

Give your kids something to do with their hands and brain — while making this paper pumpkin, they'll have to think of all the things they're grateful for this year.

See more at The Moffatt Girls.

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Pilgrim Cupholders

<p>It doesn't get easier than cutting off the bottom of a black Solo cup, sticking it on some black cardstock, and adding a few accents to make it seasonally appropriate. Plus, it'll help your kids keep track of their junk — er, craft supplies.</p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">See more at <a href="http://lilluna.com/pilgrim-hat-crayon-cups/" target="_blank">Lil Luna</a>.</strong><br></p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">RELATED:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.redbookmag.com/home/decor/news/g2986/fall-centerpieces/" target="_blank">20 Effortlessly Beautiful DIY Fall Centerpieces</a><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><a href="http://www.redbookmag.com/home/decor/news/g2986/fall-centerpieces/"></a></span></strong></p>

It doesn't get easier than cutting off the bottom of a black Solo cup, sticking it on some black cardstock, and adding a few accents to make it seasonally appropriate. Plus, it'll help your kids keep track of their junk — er, craft supplies.

See more at Lil Luna.

RELATED: 20 Effortlessly Beautiful DIY Fall Centerpieces

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Paper Pumpkins

<p>These hanging pumpkins are so easy to make — just use construction paper! How great would these look hanging over your Thanksgiving table?</p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">See more at <a href="http://meaningfulmama.com/day-276-paper-pumpkin-craft-tutorial.html#_a5y_p=2484789" target="_blank">Meaningful Mama</a>.</strong><br></p>

These hanging pumpkins are so easy to make — just use construction paper! How great would these look hanging over your Thanksgiving table?

See more at Meaningful Mama.

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Turkey Treats

<p><span class="redactor-invisible-space">The best part about these turkey treats (which make a great parting gift for guests)? You get to eat them as soon as the holiday's over!</span></p><p><strong data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="strong">See more at <a href="http://www.cleanandscentsible.com/2012/11/turkey-treats.html" target="_blank">Clean and Scentsible</a>.</strong><br></p>

The best part about these turkey treats (which make a great parting gift for guests)? You get to eat them as soon as the holiday's over!

See more at Clean and Scentsible.

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Turkey Cones

<p>These turkey cones would look just as adorable on your dinner table as they will on your kids' heads (just add elastic to turn them into a little hat!).&nbsp;</p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">See more at <a href="http://www.craftymorning.com/turkey-cone-craft-kids-make-hat-idea/" target="_blank">Crafty Morning</a>.</strong><br></p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">RELATED:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.redbookmag.com/home/decor/g3644/diy-halloween-crafts-for-kids/" target="_blank">Creative DIY Halloween Crafts for Kids</a><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><a href="http://www.redbookmag.com/home/decor/g3644/diy-halloween-crafts-for-kids/"></a></span></strong></p>

These turkey cones would look just as adorable on your dinner table as they will on your kids' heads (just add elastic to turn them into a little hat!).

See more at Crafty Morning.

RELATED: Creative DIY Halloween Crafts for Kids

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Stuffed Mitten Turkeys

<p><span class="redactor-invisible-space">Break out the winter gloves a little early for a super&nbsp;easy DIY your kids will love. You can also turn these stuffed turkeys into a centerpiece&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="strong">See more at <a href="http://blog.hwtm.com/2012/11/stuffed-mitten-turkeys-kids-craft-decoration/" target="_blank">Hostess With the Mostess</a>.</strong></p>

Break out the winter gloves a little early for a super easy DIY your kids will love. You can also turn these stuffed turkeys into a centerpiece

See more at Hostess With the Mostess.

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Turkey Finger Puppets

<p>These finger puppets&nbsp;will occupy your kids while they're making them and long after, as they entertain themselves&nbsp;</p><p><strong data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="strong">See more at <a href="http://iheartcraftythings.com/gobbly-fun-turkey-finger-puppets.html" target="_blank">I Heart Crafty Things</a>.</strong></p>

These finger puppets will occupy your kids while they're making them and long after, as they entertain themselves

See more at I Heart Crafty Things.

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Turkey Tracks

<p>Let your kids help create a totally Thanksgiving-appropriate table runner. All you need are pipe cleaners and paint (and the constitution to handle a little paint mess).</p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">See more at <a href="http://fun-a-day.com/turkey-tracks-turkey-art-for-kids/" target="_blank">Fun-A-Day</a>.</strong></p>

Let your kids help create a totally Thanksgiving-appropriate table runner. All you need are pipe cleaners and paint (and the constitution to handle a little paint mess).

See more at Fun-A-Day.

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