This Little Turkey of Mine, I'm Gonna Let It Shine!

A friend and I got together with our kids and made this "TOO CUTE" little votive turkey holder.

I found the idea at Family Fun Magazine's website. I changed a few things around on the directions though. They used tissue paper for the "feathers" but I found these real ones, and I think it is more realistic. But if you make it the way I did, be sure to keep the feathers far away from the heat, as they *will* catch fire. Don't ask me how I know. ;-)

Also at the website they used tissue paper for the beak, and wattle. I used felt, and small pom pom balls. I think it would make it last longer than the paper.

This is a very sticky, messy craft, so be sure that you have plenty of clean up supplies and prepare your space for spills. But it was sooooo much fun too! :)

The turkey has inspired us to make other animals or objects. We thought of a turtle after bean misplaced the eyes on her turkey and it looked like a turtle head. So we may just try making a turtle! And a bunny came to mind as well. Have fun, and use your imaginations! :)