THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE
I have taught several Holiday Decorating classes during my career as a Wedding/Event Planner/Designer---The one thing I always "stress" is utilizing materials you already have in your house or something that you can purchase inexpensively at the grocery store or craft store.
Years ago, my mom came up with this great centerpiece that is simple, easy and relatively inexpensive -- A Pineapple Turkey!!
Cut a double turkey head out of brown felt and stitch it together. (I use hot glue) Use red felt for his neck, Yellow or orange for his beak and "google" eyes. (Use image above as your guide).
Lay the pineapple on its side, slip the turkey head over the round end of the pineapple...the pineapple top is his feathers. If you have problems keeping the head on the pineapple, use toothpicks.
posted by Out Of The Ordinary Special Events at
11:59 AM
1 Comments:
This is a family tradition at our house too! With a few changes... We put gumdrops all over the body using toothpicks. Putting the gumdrops on is the kids job and it keeps them busy and out of the kitchen during the busy cooking times. The kids all like helping "make the turkey", it makes a great centerpiece, plus, everyone gets to eat the gumdrops when dinner is over. Also, as a tip for the head... we use a wooden dowel or a skewer to hold it on.
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