Minion Turkey Disguise Printable Craft

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Help a turkey hide behind yellow feathers, blue overalls, and a big goggle with this Minion turkey disguise printable. Choose the precolored page for a quick cut-and-paste project, or let your child decorate the outline version before assembling the pieces.

This free PDF works as a fun Thanksgiving craft or a disguise project for a classroom assignment. For more creative costume choices, explore our turkey in disguise project ideas. And you can find many more Thanksgiving Crafts and Printables here.

What Comes With This Minion Turkey Disguise Printable?

The download includes two landscape pages:

• Page 1: Precolored character design with yellow feathers, blue overalls, black feet, and a gray-and-black goggle.
• Page 2: Color-your-own turkey template with outlined pieces and a small colored example in the corner.

Each version has a body, a large feather fan, one goggle piece, and two smaller feathers. A small assembled example shows what the finished outfit can look like.

The main artwork on page 2 is blank, but its example picture is colored. Choose grayscale if you want to print that page without colored ink.

How Does a Turkey Disguise Project Work?

In this holiday tradition, children disguise a turkey with a creative costume so it can pretend to hide at Thanksgiving. Some invent an outfit from scratch, while others use a turkey-in-disguise printable as a starting point.

This version combines a feather fan with a recognizable yellow-and-blue character look inspired by the Despicable Me movies. Children can follow the sample or change the accessories to express their creativity.

For a classroom project, read the teacher’s directions first. Some assignments require a specific outline, paper size, or original drawing.

Supplies

• The two-page craft PDF
• White paper or printer-compatible cardstock
• Scissors
• A glue stick or school glue
• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils for page 2
• A black marker or pencil for drawing the eye
• Optional construction paper for a background or handmade accessory

Cardstock around 160–200 gsm gives the pieces more support if your printer accepts it. Regular paper also works when you plan to mount the assembled design on a separate sheet.

You do not need googly eyes, felt, glitter, or hot glue to complete this simple Minion kids craft.

Download and Print Your Disguise

Use the download area on this page to access the free turkey disguise printable PDF. Save the file to your device, then select your preferred version.

Print one page per child instead of both versions. Use landscape orientation and check the preview before printing.

Choose Actual Size or 100% when the artwork fits within your printer’s margins. If the design extends beyond the printable area, switch to the “Fit” setting. Make sure all cutouts print at the same size.

The included pieces are designed to fit the body provided in the file. They may not match a different outline supplied by a school.

How to Make a Minion-Inspired Turkey Disguise

1. Choose and Color the Pieces

Use page 1 for the ready-colored option. If you choose page 2, decorate the shapes before cutting so the paper is easier to hold steady.

For the familiar character design, use yellow for the body and feathers, blue for the overalls, gray for the goggle rim, and black for the feet and strap details. Children can also experiment with a different palette.

2. Trim Along the Outlines

Follow the outer dashed guides around the body, feather fan, goggle, and two smaller feathers.

Cut around the entire fan without separating its individual feathers. The lines inside this section are part of the illustration, not places to cut. An adult can help with the smaller shapes and rounded areas near the feet.

3. Position the Pieces Before Attaching

Position the feather fan behind the body, with the feet pointing downward. Adjust the placement until the fan’s middle section is covered.

Place the two smaller feathers along the sides or upper edges to complete the outline. Their positioning can vary. Refer to the small finished example for guidance.

4. Draw the Goggle’s Eye

The goggle has a blank white center. Draw a pupil and any additional eye details inside it.

Hold the piece over the printed eyes to test its position. For a one-eyed disguise like the example, the goggle creates a new facial feature over the original eyes. Position it high enough on the face that the beak remains uncovered.

Avoid removing the white center unless you intentionally want a different design.

5. Assemble the Layers

Once your child is satisfied with the arrangement, attach the body to the feather fan. Secure the smaller pieces from behind, then position the goggle over the face.

Apply a thin layer of adhesive to prevent curling. Allow everything to set before lifting the assembled character.

6. Add a Name and Display

Mount the finished artwork on construction paper for a sturdier background. Add your child’s name and a cute title such as “You Can’t Find This Turkey!”

Allow everything to dry flat before taking it to school or using it as a festive decoration.

Easy Ways to Personalize the Turkey

Make a paper banana. Sketch a banana on yellow construction paper, cut it out, and place it next to the character. This extra accessory must be made separately.

Customize the blue overalls. Personalize the clothing with your child’s initials, a handwritten name, or a tiny paper pocket.

Try a purple disguise. Use the outline version and experiment with different shades. This is a coloring variation, not an additional costume file.

Create a hiding place. Draw a workshop, movie screen, or stack of pretend banana crates on the background.

Choose lightweight accessories so the layers remain secure. Flat artwork is also easier to transport in a folder.

Adapt the Craft for Different Ages

Preschool: Prepare the small cutouts in advance. Let little ones decorate the larger shapes and help decide where to place them.

Kindergarten: Show how to keep the feather fan together, then let children assemble the layers with guidance.

First through third grade: Encourage students to handle more of the cutting and write a short explanation of their character’s hiding strategy.

Adults can assist with difficult sections while allowing kids to make their own design choices and develop storytelling ideas.

Add a Turkey-in-Disguise Writing Activity

For an additional classroom activity, invite children to complete these prompts on a separate worksheet:

• “My turkey is disguised as a _____.”
• “Nobody will recognize my turkey because _____.”
• “My turkey’s favorite hiding place is _____.”
• “If someone spots my turkey, it will _____.”

Younger children can dictate their answers. Older students can develop a short story about the character’s escape plan.

For more November writing and drawing activities, try our Thanksgiving writing prompts. A separate writing sheet is not included in this PDF.

Troubleshooting Your Paper Turkey

The goggle covers the original eyes. This is intentional. Draw an eye inside the white center before attaching it, making sure the beak remains visible.

The pieces do not fit another school outline. Use the body provided, or test resized shapes on scrap paper first. School designs may have different dimensions.

The small feathers are difficult to cut. Have an adult prepare them, or leave them off for a simpler version.

The paper curls. Use less adhesive, mount the artwork on cardstock, and let it dry flat.

The project bends on the way to school. Protect the dry artwork between two sheets of cardstock inside a folder.

More Turkey Disguise and Thanksgiving Ideas

Explore our turkey-in-disguise project ideas for more costume inspiration. You can also find and save ideas on Pinterest as you plan a family crafting session.

For Thanksgiving activities beyond costumes, browse our Thanksgiving crafts and printables or pair the finished artwork with I Am Thankful For worksheets.

These simple projects can also inspire handmade Thanksgiving decor for classroom displays or family gatherings.

Minion Turkey Disguise Printable Craft

Yield: 1 paper turkey disguise

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Estimated Cost: $0–$1

Make a Minion turkey disguise with a free two-page printable. Choose precolored or color-your-own pieces, then cut and glue for a Thanksgiving project.

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Materials

• 1 printed craft page, precolored or outline version
• White paper or cardstock
• Glue stick or school glue
• Coloring supplies, if using the outline page
• Black marker for the goggle eye
• Optional background paper

Tools

• Printer
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Print one version in landscape orientation. Color the outline version before cutting.
2. Cut out the body, feather fan, goggle, and two small feather pieces along the outer dashed guides. Keep the fan together.
3. Arrange the fan behind the body and position the small feathers where desired.
4. Draw an eye inside the goggle’s blank center and test it over the printed face.
5. Glue the body and feathers together, then add the goggle, leaving the beak visible.
6. Let the glue set. Mount on background paper and add a name if desired.

Notes

Adults can prepare the small pieces. The costume fits the included turkey, not necessarily another school outline. Time is an estimate and varies with coloring and cutting.

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