“Thankful Turkey” Blessings Holder from Coffee Can
Turn an empty coffee can into a fun and meaningful Thanksgiving decoration with this easy DIY Thankful Turkey Blessings Holder. Using simple craft supplies and fall-colored cardstock, you’ll create a cute turkey container that invites family and guests to write down what they’re thankful for and drop the notes inside. It’s a great upcycled project that doubles as a gratitude activity and festive holiday décor.
Materials
- 1 empty coffee can with lid
- Cardstock (or substitute construction paper) fall colors: red, orange, yellow, white, black
- Chalky finish brown spray paint homemade or store-bought
- Wax or clear coat spray optional
- Scissors
- School glue or Craft Glue
- Hot glue gun & glue sticks
- Black marker or Sharpie
- (optional) Plastic "Wiggle Eyes" instead of making your own with paper
Instructions
Prepare the Coffee Can
- Clean off any labels from the empty coffee can.
- Paint the entire can and lid with two coats of brown chalky finish paint.
- Optional: Seal with wax or clear coat spray once dry.
Make the Feathers
- Choose fall colored cardstock (red, orange, yellow).
- Cut a feather shape and use it as a template to make ~10 feathers.
- Fold each feather lengthwise and cut tiny fringes to add texture.
Attach Feathers to Can
- Arrange the feathers and hot glue them onto the back of the painted coffee can.
Create Face Pieces
- Cut out cardstock shapes for eyes, beak, and snood (the red piece under the beak).
- Use school glue to layer black eye pieces onto white circles.
- Glue the snood onto the beak.
- Hot glue the eyes and beak onto the front of the coffee can.
Prepare the Lid
- Cut a small slot or hole in the coffee can lid using scissors.
- Write “I’m thankful for…” on the lid with a marker.
Add Thankful Cards
- Cut extra pieces of cardstock into small cards.
- Use them to write down things your family is thankful for throughout November or on your Thanksgiving table.