Paper Turkey Centerpiece

Paper Turkey Centerpiece

This Thanksgiving day project shows you how to make a Turkey centerpiece using paper scraps and glue.

What you need

2 pieces of white scrap paper, 1-8″x11″,1-5″ x 8″ (writing on 1 side)
1 thin piece of cardboard 8″ x 11″ (cereal box type)
Paints (or markers, crayons, etc…), scissors, stapler, hot glue
Mod Podge(optional)
Turkey Pattern (see link)

Instructions

Step 1: Color both pieces of paper (use paint,markers,crayons,etc…).

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Step 2: Print and cut out the pattern,trace patterns onto the cardboard,cut out.Color the pieces of cardboard to match the picture or what ever you choose…

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Step 3: Hot glue pieces to body (slightly bend the beak/eyes so the eyes seperate before glueing) starting at about 3/4″ from the top of the head.Fold the body back and press hard

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Step 4: Make fans using the colored pieces of paper and glue to base placing the smaller one next to the body and the larger piece in the back.

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Lean the body back onto the fans and done!

Comments

  1. I think the instructions could be a hell of a lot better

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