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Thanksgiving Crafts | Handprint Turkey Pumpkin Keepsake

November 13, 2018 by Nicole 10 Comments

Thanksgiving crafts are something my kids look forward to every year. Spending time crafting together is a fun way to get everyone into the Thanksgiving spirit. This year, we made a handprint turkey pumpkin keepsake. It was easy to do, and now I have a lovely pumpkin decoration to display every year at Thanksgiving time.

Turkey Handprint Pumpkin Craft - Thanksgiving Craft Ideas - Keepsake Crafts for Kids @momfindsout

I know I’ll love to remember how we painted their hands to make a turkey print. The kids will have fun seeing how much bigger their hand gets year after year. I have four boys, so I got a white craft pumpkin that was just the right size to fit all four of their handprints going all the way around.

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Handprint Turkey Pumpkin Craft Idea - Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids @momfindsout

We used a variety of different metallic acrylic craft paints to create a colorful turkey handprint. I like how the metallic colors dry to a shimmery finish on the pumpkin.

For easier clean-up after our messy paint activity: I covered our table’s work surface with a plastic tablecloth and provided wipes so the kids could wipe the paint off their hands. I also used paper plates as a paint palette and to hold any paint-covered foam brushes.

Easy Cleanup with Huggies Wipes #HugTheMess

Thanksgiving Crafts: Handprint Turkey Pumpkin Keepsake Tutorial

Thanksgiving Craft Ideas: handprint turkey pumpkin craft. Directions at @momfindsout

Tools and Materials Needed:

  • Craft Pumpkin
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Foam Brushes

Directions:

1. Use a foam brush to apply paint to the palm of a hand and fingers (see directions and photo below.) Use a different foam brush for each color.

How to make a turkey handprint: We used acrylic craft paints in a variety of colors to paint each child’s hand. The turkey’s body (hand palm) is brown, and each of the “feathers” (fingers) are painted different colors of red, gold, and copper tones.

Turkey handprint craft idea @momfindsout

2. Carefully press the painted hand to the desired spot on the pumpkin. Lift the hand away from the pumpkin, being careful not to smear the paint. Allow the painted pumpkin to dry completely.

Handprint Turkeys Cleanup with Huggies Wipes

Once you are finished putting handprints on the pumpkin, use wipes to wipe paint off of the hand and fingers. Easy as pumpkin pie!

 

For more fun ideas to do with your family, check out our deliciously gooey S’mores Cones, Star Wars caramel popcorn, and a fondue party.

What do you think about this Thanksgiving crafts idea? Have you ever made handprint keepsake crafts with your kids?

Turkey Handprint Pumpkin Keepsake - Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids - Directions at @momfindsout

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Comments

  1. Jamie says

    October 18, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    That is adorable!! What a great thing to decorate with for the holidays! #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      October 19, 2016 at 8:51 am

      These are fun to make with kids. Thank you for the compliments!

      Reply
  2. Pam says

    October 21, 2016 at 6:30 am

    Aw, that looks so fun! It turned out very cute. (Also, I love wipes and always have a few packs at home and one in the car!) #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:30 am

      It’s funny how we continue to use wipes, even though no one is in diapers anymore. We will never outgrow our wipes. They are too useful! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Marisa says

    October 23, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    This is a great idea to do with the kids !!! Such a cute Keepsake! I love it!!!!

    Reply
  4. sahana says

    October 23, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    What a fun craft to do with kids. Looks cute 🙂 #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  5. Crystal Green says

    October 23, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    I like this craft. I like how simple and colorful it is to do with the kids.

    Reply
  6. Emily @DomesticDeadline.com says

    October 27, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    What a fun project! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  7. sahana says

    November 1, 2017 at 11:27 am

    Kids will have a blast doing this project. Looks fun. #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  8. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    November 5, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    It looks like the boys really enjoyed making these. You will treasure these when they are grown. #HomeMattersParty

    Reply

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