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Turkey Ornament Candy Craft

A cute sentimental candy craft, party favor, or place setting.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Yield: 1 turkey
Author: Melissa Haines
Cost: $5

Materials

  • 1 Clear plastic ornament (with removable top)
  • 1 box Fall-colored candies (milk chocolate M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces work perfectly!) about 2.5 oz.
  • 1 3" wooden heart shape
  • 1 Orange paint
  • 1 Paintbrush - I like to use a sponge brush for crafts like this
  • 3 Paper handprints (store-bought or traced and cut from colored paper)
  • Brown, orange, and red paper
  • 2 Googly eyes
  • Glue like a tacky craft glue such as Beacon 3 in 1)
  • Double-Sided Tape - A strong craft double-sided tape, like Gorilla super glue craft tape
  • Paint marker (optional, for adding names)

Instructions

  • Make the Base: Paint your wooden heart orange and let it dry completely. The pointed end of the heart will be the turkey’s back, and the two rounded sections will act as its feet.
  • Prepare the Ornament: Remove the top from your clear plastic ornament and set it aside. Partially fill the ornament with fall-colored candies — about 2.5 oz. or roughly ½ cup. A movie-sized box of candy is more than enough for one ornament. Replace the cap once filled.
  • Attach the Ornament: Glue the filled ornament to the wooden heart. I used Gorilla Super Glue Tape (a double-sided tape), positioning it so that the ornament’s opening faces downward and sits near the pointed end of the heart. Hold in place until the glue sets.
  • Add the Feathers: Fan out three colorful paper handprints and glue them behind the ornament to resemble the turkey’s feathers. Curve them slightly around the ornament for a rounded, feathered look. (You can use pre-cut paper hands or trace and cut your child’s hands for a personal touch.)
  • Create the Head: Cut a small circle and neck from brown paper for the head. Add an orange paper beak, a red wattle, and googly eyes. Glue this onto the front of the ornament to the front of the candy-filled body.
  • Add Details: Use a paint marker to write names or a cute Thanksgiving message on the wooden “feet” if you’d like to turn these into place settings or favors.