Invite these brightly colored birds to your Thanksgiving feast. Kids will love making this balloon craft to decorate the kids' table, or just to add a bright element to typically drab Thanksgiving decor. Use these turkeys along with a balloon garland for an eye-catching tablescape. Be sure to download the Free Turkey Balloon Printable here!
Download the Free Turkey Balloon Printable here and trace the patterns onto cardstock paper.
Cut out the traced shapes with scissors. Cut two of each eye shape, one beak, one waddle and five feathers of different colors.
Use markers to draw lines down the centers of the feathers.
Before blowing up the balloon you will need to add water to the balloon to counteract the weight of the tail feathers. Add enough water to the balloon that it is the size of a normal size water balloon. Blow the rest of the balloon up like you normally would. Set the balloon into a jar lid to hold is steady.
Use glue dots to attach the beak, waddle, and eyes to the front of the balloon. Add the feathers to the back of the balloon.
Now you have a super adorable Turkey Balloon that would fit perfectly at the kids' Thanksgiving table this year.