'I am Thankful for...' Turkey Jar

1 min read September 13, 2026 Team Fun365
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Create a fun way of communicating what you’re thankful for with this Turkey Mason Jar Idea. A fun addition to your Thanksgiving decorations, follow the directions below to create your own Thanksgiving turkey!

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Use Mod Podge® and a sponge paint brush to adhere tissue paper squares to the plastic jar.

'I am Thankful for...' Turkey Jar step 1
Step
2

Dip the eraser end of a pencil into white acrylic paint to paint polka dots on the lower half of colored craft sticks and allow time to dry.

'I am Thankful for...' Turkey Jar step 2
Step
3

Cut a beak and a turkey waddle from craft foam and adhere them to the plastic jar along with a pair of wiggle eyes.

'I am Thankful for...' Turkey Jar step 3
Step
4

Write what you are thankful for onto the polka dot craft sticks using a permanent marker.

'I am Thankful for...' Turkey Jar step 4
Step
5

Embellish the jar with ribbon and rick-rack.

 

'I am Thankful for...' Turkey Jar step 5

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