Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and creativity! As we gather around for the holiday, turkey crafts make the perfect activity to keep kids engaged and inspired. With Kwik Stix, Magic Stix, and Wonder Stix on hand, you can create vibrant, mess-free projects that capture the spirit of Thanksgiving. Here are a few of our favorite turkey craft ideas to get everyone in the holiday mood!
Paper Plate Turkey Magic
One of the easiest and most enjoyable turkey crafts involves using simple paper plates to create colorful turkey faces. Kids love how Kwik Stix paint sticks make coloring fast and fun—no need for brushes or water, so it’s completely mess-free! With bold colors and quick drying time, Kwik Stix are perfect for creating beautiful feathers and patterns on each turkey. These cute paper plate turkeys can even be used as unique, handmade Thanksgiving decorations for your home.
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Handprint Turkeys for Keepsakes
Handprint turkeys are a Thanksgiving classic and a lovely way to capture a child’s age and growth each holiday season. Magic Stix markers, with their vivid colors and ability to stay fresh for up to seven days uncapped, make this craft pop. Kids can trace their hands onto paper, coloring each finger to represent a feather on their turkey. With the rich colors of Magic Stix, every handprint turkey becomes a special keepsake, perfect for hanging up year after year.
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Toilet Paper Roll Turkeys for Fun and Recycling
Transforming toilet paper rolls into cute little turkeys is a creative way to recycle and have fun! Kwik Stix, Wonder Stix, and Magic Stix each add something special to this craft. Kwik Stix are ideal for covering the rolls quickly with vibrant color, while Wonder Stix make decorating feathers simple and mess-free. For adding facial features, Magic Stix provide precision and boldness to bring the turkey’s personality to life! These colorful turkey crafts will add a festive touch to your Thanksgiving table.
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