This turkey pinecone craft is a fun way to use some of the elements of nature to create a Thanksgiving decoration perfect for the dinner table or fireplace mantel.
While you can use any colors of feathers or pipe cleaners, if you visit a craft store such as Michael’s or Jo-Ann Fabrics, you should be able to find some very “realistic” turkey colors! If you can’t find pinecones in nature, you can always order them on Amazon or buy at the craft store also.
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Turkey Pinecone Craft
Supplies:
Pinecones
Craft feathers
Pipe Cleaners (brown variegated, yellow, red, orange)
Google eyes
Brown pom pom
Glue
How to Make a Pinecone Turkey:
Glue the pom pom to the end of a brown pipe cleaner.
Wrap the pipe cleaner around the pom pom and curve down into pinecone.
Glue into place.
Add eyes to pom pom, as well as small pieces of yellow pipe cleaner for beak and red pipe cleaner for waddle.
Form feet out of orange pipe cleaner.
Glue to bottom of pine cone.
Place glue on tip of each feather and insert into back of pine cone to form a big, full tail.
Tara O. says
This just might be the most adorable turkey craft ever! And I just happen to have a bunch of pinecones in my backyard!
Chrysa says
Thanks! Have fun making one!
Georgia Beckman says
VERY cute! I pinned this one. Thanks for sharing.
Jessica says
What a cute idea! Thank you for the tutorial! I’m putting together a round up of pinecone crafts and wondered if you would allow me to include your link with a picture. Thanks!
Jessica
Chrysa says
Sure, Jessica. Would be happy to have it included!
Miranda @ The Bright Side of Reality says
I’m just coming over from the MomDot community and wanted to let you know that I featured your turkey in my recent post… 6 Easy and Adorable Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts for Kids. This is a great idea! We’ve always got pine cones in our front yard so I’m always looking for fun pinecone crafts to do with my son. This one is going to be so much fun. I think my 14 year old might even want to make one. 🙂
Chrysa says
Thanks, Miranda!
G K says
It’s so cute! I never would have thought of this!