Thanksgiving - Fun Craft Ideas for Kids

Paper Bag Turkey  - UNIQUE Centerpiece 

I saw this great idea on Martha Stewart's show provided by the cleaver ladies at 
One Charming Party It's great as a centerpiece or just something fun for the kids to do. Be sure to include an older child or an adult in this project. 

1. 4 bags of popcorn, a large plain brown bag, but if you can only find one with writing on the outside, turn the bag inside out
2. 2 small brown lunch bags
3. 2 plastic bags that fit inside brown bags
4. hot glue gun
5. safety scissors
6. 8 1/2 x 11 white paper for the frills  

Directions:

1. For the cute little white frilly things around the feet. Take the sheet of white paper and cut it in half - lengthwise. Fold the paper in half - lengthwise and make small cuts with a pair of scissors on the folded half to create loops.

2. To make the drumsticks, fill the plastic bags with popcorn. Then place the plastic bags inside the brown bags. Gather up the bottom of the bag and twist to keep it tight. While still holding the bottom of the bag, mold to make the bag a more round turkey leg shape.

3. Once it looks good, grab one of the frilly things and start wrapping it around the twisted end of your lunch bag. Now repeat for the other lunch bag. While the drumsticks cool.

3. Work on the main bag, open bag and fill with all or most of the bags of popcorn. Use parchment or wax paper to line the paper bag to avoid grease marks if using buttered popcorn. Fold  the sides of the bag to create a triangle shape, then hot glue the shape closed. Be sure to place glue on the inside of the bag edge and the outside. Repeat on other side. Fold down the middle opening and hot glue close. Make sure to hold securely until it is completely closed. Do the same thing as the drumstick to make the corners rounded. 

4. Hot glue the legs onto the sides of the turkey.

I've added this video to help you along.
Martha Stewart's - One Charming Party Video

Have Fun and Happy Thanksgiving!