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Time Required :
15 minutes or less
Beginner
Beginner
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foam turkey stick

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Print Project

Step 1
Click here to print template from michaels.com for turkey body and feathers. Patterns consist of circles and half circles, both large and small.
 
Cut out patterns and trace onto foam sheets: A (Feather Base): White B (Body): Brown C (Feathers): Orange D (Neck): Yellow E (Head): Yellow F (Throat): Red G (Beak): Orange  
Step 2
To make the feathers, cut thin slices from the feather foam pattern. Use the dotted lines on the pattern (C) as a guide on how to make cuts.
 
Add glue to the tip of a jumbo craft stick and adhere to the back of the white feather base (A). 
Step 3
Glue the cut orange feather shape (C) to the white feather base (A) to make the feathers more noticeable. Do not cut slices into the feather base shape.
 
Glue the brown foam body (B) to the front of the feathers, as shown. 
Step 4
Glue the yellow neck (D) to the lower portion of the body.
 
Glue the red throat (F) to the upper portion of the neck.
 
Glue the yellow head (E) to the upper portion of the throat. 
Step 5
Glue the orange beak (G) and wiggle eyes into place on the head to make the turkey's face.
 
Let all glue dry completely.
 
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    6" x 9" Adhesive Foam Sheets by Creatology, Primary Colors

    Item # 10361922 
    $7.50
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Jumbo Wood Craft Sticks, Colored

    Item # 10261439 
    $4.50
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
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    876270980
    You’ll Need: 1

    Wiggle Eyes by Creatology™

    Item # 10043486 
    $2.80
    • Color: Black/White
    • Size: 6 mm
    • Color: Black/White
    • Size: 6 mm
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    • Color: Black/White
    • Size: 6 mm
    +More Sizes
    +More Options
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Elmer's® Glue-All® Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue, Extra Strong

    Item # 10002287 
    $3.19
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Sizes
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Sizes
    +More Options
 
 
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Printer Paper
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1
Click here to print template from michaels.com for turkey body and feathers. Patterns consist of circles and half circles, both large and small.
 
Cut out patterns and trace onto foam sheets: A (Feather Base): White B (Body): Brown C (Feathers): Orange D (Neck): Yellow E (Head): Yellow F (Throat): Red G (Beak): Orange  
Step 2
To make the feathers, cut thin slices from the feather foam pattern. Use the dotted lines on the pattern (C) as a guide on how to make cuts.
 
Add glue to the tip of a jumbo craft stick and adhere to the back of the white feather base (A). 
Step 3
Glue the cut orange feather shape (C) to the white feather base (A) to make the feathers more noticeable. Do not cut slices into the feather base shape.
 
Glue the brown foam body (B) to the front of the feathers, as shown. 
Step 4
Glue the yellow neck (D) to the lower portion of the body.
 
Glue the red throat (F) to the upper portion of the neck.
 
Glue the yellow head (E) to the upper portion of the throat. 
Step 5
Glue the orange beak (G) and wiggle eyes into place on the head to make the turkey's face.
 
Let all glue dry completely.
 
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