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Pine Cone Turkeys

Adorable Pine Cone Turkeys to Brighten Your Thanksgiving Decor

Create delightful Pine Cone Turkeys for your Thanksgiving decor using colorful materials and easy instructions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 turkeys
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkeys
  • 1 cup Pinecones Dry for better paint adhesion
  • 3 bottles Matte Acrylic Craft Paint (orange, yellow, red) Easily found at craft stores or dollar stores
  • 3 sheets Craft Paper Scraps (orange, yellow, red) Perfect for crafting unique beaks and wattles
  • 3 pieces Pipe Cleaners (orange, yellow, red) For legs and facial features
  • 5 pieces Googly Eyes (15mm or 0.6-inch) Adds personality to each turkey
For the Assembly
  • 1 bottle Hot Glue or Craft Glue Essential for securing all parts

Equipment

  • Brush
  • Hot glue gun

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pine Cone Turkeys
  1. Step 1: Paint the Feathers - Lay down newspaper, paint the tips of the pinecones with vibrant colors. Let dry for 15-20 minutes between colors.
  2. Step 2: Create the Legs - Bend a pipe cleaner into a U-shape for legs, glue to the base of the painted pinecone.
  3. Step 3: Shape the Faces - Curl a pipe cleaner into a flat spiral, cut out beaks and wattles from craft paper, glue on googly eyes and facial features.
  4. Step 4: Assemble the Turkeys - Use hot glue to attach the face to the pine cone, adjusting as necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1turkey

Notes

Encourage creativity by experimenting with different colors and designs for your Pine Cone Turkeys.

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