Turkey Candles

Turkey centerpiece, turkey bread basket, turkey magnet - lets see, do you have all of the turkey stuff set out in the house? Its exciting to decorate for any holiday but those cute turkeys - well, Thanksgiving is certainly a special time, with adorable decorations. Have you made a turkey candle yet? Thats a lot of fun yet not much trouble. Turkey candles look great on the Thanksgiving dinner table, on a mantle, on a counter, and elsewhere in the house. Theyre just charming and they really perk up the place for the holiday.Turkey candles can be made using various materials. If you dont have one thing in particular, just substitute something else. To start, though, youll need a tea light or votive in a small, round, bowl-like candle holder. A holder that is brown, orange, or even yellow, is ideal. If you cant find one in a Thanksgiving color, buy a clear one, then use decoupage adhesive to cover the candle holder with tissue paper, in the color you want. It helps to place a red, yellow, orange, or other candle - to match the candle holder - inside.Use a wooden ball - found at any craft store - to make the head. Dont have one? You can substitute a Styrofoam ball, painted orange, brown, or yellow, to match the candle holder. Use hot glue to attach the ball to the candle holder, on any side, right below the top edge. That will now be the front of the turkey. Glue on wiggly eyes or even paint the eyes on with a marker. Black beads are another option for creating eyes.Fold a small piece of yellow paper and draw a triangle whose bottom is the fold. This folded diamond shape will become the beak for the turkey. Apply a dab of hot glue to the fold of the paper and stick it to the wooden or Styrofoam ball.You can easily make a wattle from red tissue paper, or even construction paper, when you cut an oval shape. Twist it and stick it to the ball with one end of the red tissue going over the beak.Tissue can be used to make the tail feathers, too; cut 9"x2" pieces, fold them in half but dont crease them, and glue them to the back of the candle holder. Another option is to cut the pieces from ribbon. Make all the feathers the same color or make them various colors.The turkey candle is so lovable and makes a fun project for Thanksgiving. When you craft several of them, you can create a theme on the dining table, and even around the room. The turkey candles add a whimsical touch but create a soft glow for ambiance.Turkey Candle