First thanksgiving crafts

Make a cute turkey handprint with paint that parents will treasure for years! Easy tutorial + FREE turkey handprint poem download.

Here's a quick and messy little art project for you to tackle with the family this weekend. I first did this at C's toddler group years ago, but it wasn't quite as impressive with only three handprints to fill it out. Now, as a family of five, we make quite the turkey - if I do say so myself. (Although I didn't manage to get all the full cooperation of all three kids until after the project was photographed - imagine that - so you'll just have to settle for a 4-handed turkey for today.)…

DIY Thanksgiving footprint art crafts. These thanksgiving crafts are an awesome way to bond with baby and create everlasting momentos.

Hand print and footprint turkey. My oldest son made the red and orange handprints first then my 3 yr old did the orange hands and finally the brown footprint for the body. I added in some details. Such a fun easy fall project to do with the kids.

DIY Thanksgiving footprint art crafts. These thanksgiving crafts are an awesome way to bond with baby and create everlasting momentos.

Imagine the First Thanksgiving by retelling the story with these free printable puppets of Pilgrim and Indian (Wampanoag) children.

Thanksgiving is a holiday we decorate for, but I will admit it is not done on the same level as Halloween or Christmas. It is usually a little more simple, a

DIY Thanksgiving footprint art crafts. These thanksgiving crafts are an awesome way to bond with baby and create everlasting momentos.

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friendship and being thankful for everything you have in life! So it's the perfect time of year to grab all your kids, grab your art supplies and get crafting.