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Disguise a Turkey as Elsa

To disguise a turkey as Elsa, give it a long side braid, an ice-blue gown that covers the body, a sheer cape, and turn the tail feathers into a fan of snowflakes. The braid and the pale blue colour are what people recognise, so spend your time there. Plan on about 45 minutes, a little longer if you add glitter.

Time45 minutes
Best forK to 4th grade
CostFree to low
DifficultyMedium
Coloring page of a cartoon turkey disguised as Elsa
Download the Elsa pack (PDF)Picture only (PNG)

The PDF has three pages: this picture to colour, the cut-out pieces, and a blank turkey to build on.

What you need

  • Printed turkey outline on cardstock
  • Light blue paper or a blue cupcake liner
  • White or pale yellow yarn for the braid
  • Tissue paper, cling film or a clear bag for the cape
  • Snowflake stickers or a white crayon
  • Silver glitter glue or foil
  • Glue stick and tape

No printer ink to spare? Print only page 3 (the blank turkey) and draw the costume by hand using the picture as a guide.

How to disguise a turkey as Elsa, step by step

  1. Cut a long gown shape from light blue paper and glue it over the body, leaving the face and feet showing.
  2. Braid three strands of yarn about as long as the turkey is tall, tie both ends, and glue the top beside the head so the braid hangs over one shoulder.
  3. Tape a rectangle of tissue or cling film behind the shoulders for the cape. Let it hang loose so it moves.
  4. Colour the tail feathers very pale blue or leave them white, then add snowflake stickers or draw six-pointed snowflakes with a white crayon and wash over with blue.
  5. Cut a tiny foil tiara and glue it at the top of the head.
  6. Dot glitter glue along the gown's hem and neckline and let it dry flat.
  7. Write the line: "My turkey is disguised as Elsa because the cold never bothered her, and neither does the oven."

Printable Elsa cut-out pieces

Printable cut-out costume pieces for a Elsa turkey disguise

Print the cut-out sheet at 100% on plain paper or cardstock, colour the pieces first, then cut them out and glue them onto the turkey. The pieces are not scaled to one particular outline, so hold each one against your turkey first and trim it, or use it as a pattern to trace at the size you need.

Cut-out sheet (PNG)Blank turkey outlines

The cut-out sheet was drawn with an AI image tool and checked by hand. Shapes are simple on purpose so small scissors can follow them.

Tips that save time

  • No yarn? Twist two strips of paper together for a braid.
  • Paper snowflakes cut from a folded coffee filter are quick and look delicate.
  • Glitter glue needs a full night to dry. Do it first, not last.

Lines for the writing part

Most classes ask for a sentence or a short paragraph in the turkey's voice. Three starters your child can change:

  • “I am a snow queen, not a turkey. Please let it go.”
  • “If you come near me with a fork, I will freeze the gravy.”
  • “I live in an ice palace now. Dinner is cancelled.”

There are printable writing pages for three grade bands in the project guide.

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Last updated 2026-11-14.