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Thanksgiving Place Card Holders

Thanksgiving Place Card Holders CIY Video Poster Frame
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Create Model Magic Turkey Place Card Holders and DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards for your holiday table. This festive Thanksgiving craft will wow the crowd!

Craft by CIY Staff

Steps:

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Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 1

1 For each Place Card Holder, roll brown Model Magic into 1 medium and 1 small ball. Attach to create the body and face of the turkey.

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Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 2

2 Flatten Model Magic in a variety of colors to create feathers. Attach to back of turkey.

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Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 3

3 Place 2 wiggle eyes on the face.

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Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 4

4 Attach small, triangular piece of orange Model Magic to create a beak under the eyes.

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Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 5

5 Attach small, wavy piece of red Model Magic to create the wattle under the beak.

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Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 6

6 Bend a small section of a chenille stem and push into the body of the turkey to hold the place card. Dry overnight.

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Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 7

7 For each Place Card, cut a small rectangular piece of construction paper. Use markers to write name and gel pens to add flourishes.

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Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 8

8 Place the name tag into the chenille stem to finish the place card.

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Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 9

9 Repeat Steps 1–8 for all your guests & set on your Thanksgiving table!

CIY Staff Tips:

  • Model Magic pieces that haven’t dried will easily adhere to one another. For added strength, or to attach dried pieces of Model Magic together, use our No-Run Washable School Glue.
  • Model Magic wattle may change color if place card is angry or excited.
  • Want more Turkey Day crafts? Find other Thanksgiving craft ideas, including Thanksgiving table decoration inspiration.
  • Keep the good times gobbling with free Thanksgiving coloring pages!
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