Create adorable Thanksgiving decor with Dollar Store canning lids.
This is a fantastic craft to do with kids of all ages. It is inexpensive so perfect to do with groups of kids at school, a party or scout meeting. It would also be a fun craft for Thanksgiving day if you do things with the kiddos when you celebrate.
Supplies for Canning Lid Turkey Decorations
- Metal Canning Jar Lids – Dollar Store
- Google Eyes – Dollar Store
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- Silk Fall Leaves – Dollar Store
- Tumbling Tower Game Pieces – Dollar Store
- Multi-Surface Craft Paint – Brown
- Craft Felt – Gold, Burgundy
- Marker or Straight Pins
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- PATTERNS CANNING JAR LID TURKEY – Free to Download
Instructions for Turkeys Made From Canning Lids
STEP ONE
Gather all of your necessary supplies. Paint a basecoat on the metal canning jar lids with brown multi-surface acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP TWO
Download, print, and cut out the CANNING JAR LID TURKEY PATTERNS. Trace or pin beak pattern onto gold craft felt. Trace or pin waddle pattern onto burgundy craft felt. Cut out patterns with scissors.
STEP THREE
To create the turkey face, attach two wiggle eyes, the felt waddle, and then the felt beak with a glue gun and glue sticks.
NOTE: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
STEP FOUR
Trim the plastic stem from three silk leaves. Attach the three silk leaves to the back of the canning jar lid turkey with a glue gun and glue sticks.
STEP FIVE
Glue together two tumbling tower wooden game pieces to create a stand. Basecoat the tumbling tower stand with brown acrylic craft paint. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP SIX
Attach the stand to the back bottom center of the turkey with a glue gun and glue sticks. Hold in place until glue cools completely.
You can change this craft project up by using a variety of color of silk leaves for the Canning Jar Lid Turkey Decorations. Your family and friends will never know how quick and easy this trendy Autumn decor was to create!
5 Reasons to Decorate Your Home for Thanksgiving
There are so many great reasons to decorate your home. The decor determines the mood and the feel for your family and all who enter. It is a form of expression. A home that is well decorated can lower anxiety and create a sense of ease and peace. Different rooms can have different vibes determined solely by the decor — from the colors to the furniture to the accent decor. Here are my top five reasons to decorate your home and invest in the process.
- A well decorated room creates a space for healthy living including the atmosphere as well as the functionality.
- Decorated spaces can promote well being, creativity, better rest, etc.
- It is fun.
- Home decor can change with the seasons, the holidays, and the times. It is a way to update style.
- There are no rules to home decorating. Your home is unique to you and your family.
Sharing is Caring!
Too busy to make this right away?! Pin it for later! Pin this project to your favorite craft board on Pinterest and it’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready.
I would really love to hear what you think about this adorable and inexpensive Dollar Store Thanksgiving Craft! If you try it out, I would sure like to see it! Share on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest! #LauraKellyDesigns
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XO,
Laura