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Colorful sponge painted turkey on a purple paper background with red, yellow, and orange textured feathers, ready for a Thanksgiving display.

Sponge Painted Turkey Craft

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Drying Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
This sponge painted turkey craft is simple enough for preschoolers yet fun enough to keep older kids engaged.
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Author: Sam
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Sponge
  • Paint
  • Paper Plate or paint well
  • Turkey Template

Instructions

  • Download the template, print it, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Cut your sponge into a thin rectangle for the feathers. Our sponge measured about 3.75" x 1.25".
  • Dip the sponge strip in paint and press it onto paper to make a feather. Repeat this process with the same or a different colored paint four more times, pressing to create the remaining feathers. Set aside to dry.
  • Glue the eyes onto the turkey head, under the eyebrows.
  • Next, glue the snood in between the lower part of the eyes.
  • Take the beak and glue it on top of the snood.
  • Now glue the head piece onto the turkey's body.
  • Attach the feet to the back and bottom of the turkey body.
  • Once the feathers are dry, finish by gluing the turkey onto the background paper over the feather prints.