Leafy Thanksgiving Turkey Votive
This Leafy Thanksgiving Turkey Votive will make an attractive addition to your Thanksgiving centerpiece. The kids will have fun cutting out the felt to make these colorful gobblers.
Supplies
9” x 12” craft cuts Kunin™ Eco-Fi™ Rainbow Classicfelt™
Walnut Brown (1)
Golden Rod (1)
Orange (1)
Ruby (1)
Olive (1
Kelly Green (1)
Gold (1)
Sizzix Big Shot Machine; Tattered Leaves
Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue®
Pint size Mason Jar
Plain white paper
Pencil
White buttons (2)
Black half pearls (2)
Orange gingham ribbon (6”)
Scissors
Instructions
1.) On a piece of plain paper draw a half circle for the Turkey tail, a large number 8 for the Turkey body, a small triangle for the Turkey beak and an upside down letter “L” with a squiggle for the Turkey waddle. Cut out to create patterns.
2.) Trace and cut one Turkey tail and body from Walnut Brown Rainbow Classicfelt™, one Turkey beak from Golden Rod Rainbow Classicfelt™ and one Turkey waddle from Ruby Rainbow Classicfelt™.
3.) Die cut two sets of leaves from each sheet of Rainbow Classicfelt™. Or cut your own freehand.
4.) Attach leaves in a random pattern around Turkey tail with Tacky Glue, let dry. Continue attaching leaves until you are pleased with the fullness and color saturation.
5.) Attach waddle, beak, buttons, pearls and bow to Turkey body, let dry.
6.) Attach Turkey body and tail to Mason Jar with Tacky Glue, let dry.
7.) Insert votive and enjoy!
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Contributor
The Kunin Group, a division of Foss Manufacturing Company, LLC, supplies a wide range of premium quality felt and fabrics to the worlds craft industry. Packaged for retail display, Kunin products are sold in retail outlets worldwide. All Kunin fabrics are made with Ecospun, the high-quality polyester fiber made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. We are a green company as we spin the polyester fiber we use.