Thanksgiving Place Card Holders

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

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up, Adult

Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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  • Construction Paper
  • Model Magic
  • Chenille Stems
  • Wiggle Eyes

Steps

  • Step 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.

  • Step 2

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

  • Step 3

    Place 2 wiggle eyes on the face.

  • Step 4

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

  • Step 5

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

  • Step 6

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

  • Step 7

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

  • Step 8

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

  • Step 9

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

Crafts

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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