By Noreen Doll.
A Peek a Boo Turkey is a fun craft to keep little hands occupied while waiting for Thanksgiving dinner to be ready.
You can make it ahead of time and present it when little ones become restless, or have the parts ready for a craft for the older ones.
It would be a good idea to have enough Peek a Boo Turkeys for each small child to prevent quarreling and tears.
I will be using craft foam for this turkey, but felt or card stock can be substituted for it.
Supplies.
Black Craft Foam, Felt, or Card Stock
Brown Craft Foam, Felt or Card Stock
Scraps of Craft Foam, Felt, or Card Stock in Yellow, White and Red
Quick Dry Tacky Glue
White and Gold Duck Tape (Optional)
Brad
Scissors
Punch
Ruler
Pencil
Paper to Make a Pattern
How to Make a Peek a Boo Turkey.
Make the Hat.
1. Make a paper pattern for the Pilgrim hat and turkey. Cut them out.
Cut the paper hat down the center and place it over the turkey to be sure it will work.
The hat needs to be enough higher and wider that the turkey will be hidden when the hat is closed.
2. Trace the hat pattern onto black craft foam. Cut it out.
Cut the hat down the center.
3. Using white, make the hat band about 3/4 inch wide and long enough to fit across each side near the brim. See the right half of the photo.
I used duct tape, but craft foam could be glued on instead.
4. Use gold or yellow to make the buckle. See the left side of the hat in the above photo.
I made slightly more than half a buckle for each side since one side will be overlapped and partly covered.
5. Punch a hole in the lower inside corner of one side of the hat.
Overlap the second side of the hat the way it will be when finished and mark the spot for the hole through the hole in the first side.
Punch the hole in the second side.
Make the Turkey.
1. Trace the turkey pattern onto brown craft foam.
Cut it out.
2. Use the photo as a guide for making the turkey’s features.
Cut out 2 eyes, a beak, and a wattle.
3. Glue the features on the turkey. Let dry.
4. Punch a small hole in the center of the turkey near the bottom. See photo in #5 above.
Finish the Peek a Boo Turkey.
1. Put a brad through the hole in one side of the Pilgrim hat, then through the other side of the hat, and then through the turkey – so the turkey is on the bottom.
Don’t fasten the brad too tightly as the hat needs to be able to swivel so it can open and close.
2. If you have a gold brad, use a black Sharpie to color the top of the brad so it is less visible.
Close the hat over the turkey.
The turkey is ready to play peek a boo.
Tips
I used duct tape for the band and buckle on the Pilgrim hat, but craft foam can be used for a craft foam hat. And felt parts can be used on a felt hat.
If card stock is used for this project, glue an extra piece of card stock on the back where the holes will be punched – to reinforce the holes.
Noreen Doll
Jackie says
I love it! Thank you. 🙂
Alicia says
This is so freakin’ adorable! I think this would also make a great Thanksgiving placecard having one on each plate with the persons name written across the Turkey’s chest.
laura lee says
Very cute! xx
Marty says
What a sweet little craft! Pinning it so I can easily share it with my niece for her little one this year 🙂
Visiting from Sweet Sharing Monday link up party.
Antonella says
This is adorable! I love your peek-a-boo turkey, I have pinned your project!
Hugs, antonella 🙂
Say not Sweet Anne says
Adorable! Thanks for sharing on Sweet Sharing Monday!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
This is just the cutest. Such a great tutorial too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Debbie @ http://kidsbibledebjackson.blogspot.com/ says
This is so cute! Pinned it! Thanks for sharing at Wonderful Wednesday!
Sinea Pies says
This is absolutely adorable! Thanks so much for sharing it on Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop!
Theresa--Capri + 3 says
That picture cracks me up! I love your peek-a-boo turkey. I look forward to seeing your posts on Artsy Play Wednesday. I pinned this to my Fall board.
OneMommy says
Cute idea! Pinning it to my Thanksgiving board!
Twingle Mommy says
Very cute! I pinned this one so I won’t forget it.
Sheena @thekeeperofthecheerios.blogspot.com says
Stopping by from Seven Thirty three- Oh my gosh, to stinking cute i love this- pinning this so i can make with my kids- thank you for sharing
SwedishCornerDownUnder... Pernilla says
What a cute peek-a-boo turkey! Thank you for sharing your post at the Cottage Style Party 🙂
Spring greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla (Guest Host)
jessica | piganddac says
Ohhh my goodness, this is absolutely the CUTEST Thanksgiving craft I’ve seen! Thank you for sharing it, pinning this!
Laura says
I think this is fun for all ages!
Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas says
This is so stinkin’ cute! My grandsons would love, love, love it! I think I will make them before Thanksgiving for them to play with. Thanks for linking up to Tips and Tricks! Hope to see you again.
Linda @ A La Carte says
This is so cute and I know my Grandson would love this! Thanks for sharing at TTF!
Sarah says
Thanks for joining us at the Foodies and Crafties Soiree! I remember making things like this in school- so much fun!
Rebekah says
This is adorable!! I’m going to go pin it. 🙂
Natalie says
This is a very cute little dude with a lot of reason to hide this time of year! Thank you for sharing!
Emily says
your kids crafts are always SO cute!!! Love this idea.. Thanks so much for linking up to the Tasteful Tuesday party! You were featured today! I’ve tweeted, pined, shared on FB and G+ … Would love for you to share on you favorite social media as well. Emily
karin says
My kids would love to make this!
Hugs
Karin
Missy Homemaker says
This is just plain adorable! Thank you so much for sharing this on the Family Friday Link-Up.
Melissa says
This is such a cute craft! A great one for teachers to do with the kids! I know, I would love to receive one from my kiddos!
Ginger says
Cute! I know the littles will love playing with these. Thanks for linking up to Gingerly Made’s Show & Tell party.
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says
Very Cute!!! Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Link Party.
Debi and Charly
Gosia says
How fun! I showed it to my daughter and now she wants to make it! 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Foodies & Crafties Soirée!
Gosia | Kiddie Foodies
Megan says
So cute! My kids would love this. Thanks for linking up with the Ginger Jamboree, I hope you will like up something fabulous again today!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Darling idea! Pinning Thanks for sharing at the party!
Jann Olson says
What a cute little peek a boo! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Mary-the boondocks blog says
This is such a cute little craft for Thanksgiving. I’m going to give it a try, even if I don’t have young kids in the house..
Linda says
This little guy is so sweet and funny! Love your projects. Pinned, of course, to Fall Fun board. Hope your weekend is great. Your friend, Linda
Lou Lou Girls says
This is perfect! Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to party with us! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we get to see your fabulous new creations. The party goes until Friday at 7 pm. Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
ilka@ilkasblog says
This is such a fun project. I would love to make it.
Alayna @AlaynasCreations says
What a clever idea. I’m sure the kids would love creating and playing with these.
I am co-hosting the #HomeMattersParty link party this month and would love to have you stop by for a visit. The current party is open through Monday night. http://alaynascreations.co/2015/11/13/home-matters-linky-party-63/
Gabby says
I am not going to lie if I had a craft like this when I was in school I would have loved it! Thank you for linking up with us at the Tips and Tricks Link Party! I cannot wait to see what you link up this week!
Elaine says
Super cute and cheery! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite things on Thursday!! Hope to see you again this week! Pinned!
Kim says
Love this! How fun and creative! Thanks for linking up at Made for Kids!
Heather H says
Adorable! These would be cute at the kids table on Thanksgiving day. I’m so glad you shared this on the #made4kids linkup.
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
I love this craft…so adorable! Thanks for sharing it at Share The Wealth Sunday!
xoxo
Lisa
Anna says
I love the cheeky little turkey, it’s very cute!
Diana Rambles says
Congratulations! This post is featured over at Diana Rambles this week and has been pinned to the Featured at Diana Rambles board at Pinterest and shared on Twitter. Please grab a featured button via the post guidelines graphic. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!
Carrie says
Thank you for sharing at Crafty Weekends! I am featuring this craft this weekend. I hope you will share with us again.