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Let’s make adorable Thanksgiving aprons with handprint turkeys on them!
Get festive and a little messy with this Thanksgiving apron craft. These turkey aprons are so much fun to make with family and friends.
Our turkey aprons make wonderful gifts for your Thanksgiving guests who want to help in the kitchen without getting messy. They are perfect for a fall baking day with friends too.
How to Make a Handprint Turkey Apron
These turkey aprons are so quick and easy to make. All you need is fabric paint and plain aprons. This is a great Thanksgiving craft to make with family and friends.
Related: Turkey crafts for Thanksgiving
Supplies needed to make Thanksgiving turkey aprons
- Plain aprons
- Fabric paint in assorted colors
- Paintbrushes
You can find plain aprons at big box stores such as Walmart and craft stores. Don’t forget to download coupons if you purchase them from a craft store.
Instructions for making our Thanksgiving turkey aprons
Step 1
Using fabric paint and a paintbrush, paint the palm of your hand brown, and your fingers assorted colors for the turkey’s feathers.
Step 2
Press your painted hand firmly onto the apron. Use the fingers on your other hand to press down on each finger and the back of your painted hand to make sure the paint transfers properly.
Step 3
Use a paintbrush to add the waddle, beak, eye, and legs to your handprint turkey.
Our finished handprint turkey Thanksgiving apron
Prep Time
5 minutes
Active Time
10 minutes
Additional Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Estimated Cost
$10
Materials
- Plain aprons
- Fabric paint in assorted colors
Instructions
- Paint the palm of your hand with brown fabric paint and your fingers a variety of colors for the turkey’s feathers.
- Press your hand firmly onto the apron, making sure to use your other hand to press each finger and the back of your hand down so that all of the paint transfers.
- Use a paintbrush to add the waddle, beak, eye, and legs to your handprint turkey.
- Set your apron aside to dry for at least an hour.
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Want to make another handprint craft? We have so many to choose from!
Have you made our turkey handprint apron for Thanksgiving? Did you give them as gifts, or make them during a party?
