Supplies:
- Crayola Washable Markers
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola Washable Glue
- Crayola Scissors
- Water
- Pencil
- Gel Pens
- Coffee Filters
- Jar
- Bright Coloured Cardstock
CIY Staff Tips:
- Make multiple cards for Thanksgiving Day guests! Give to them in person or use as part of your table setting.
Steps:
1
Colour coffee filter with markers.
2
Fold in half 3 times to create triangle shape.
3
Place coffee filter in jar of water with triangle tip just touching the water. Watch colours wick up!
4
Unfold coffee filter. Dry 1–2 hours.
5
Fold a piece of cardstock in half to make card shape.
6
Cut a piece of construction paper to fit front of card, leaving room for cardstock border. Glue to front of card.
7
Draw turkey body on a piece of construction paper with pencil. Cut out.
8
Glue construction paper eyes, beak, wattle, and feet to turkey body.
9
Draw pupils and recipient’s name on turkey with marker.
10
Fold coffee filter in half twice. Cut top of filter in a wavy pattern to create feathers.
11
Glue feathers and turkey to front of card.
12
Add a Thanksgiving message to inside of card with markers and gel pens.
13
Give to someone you’re thankful for!
