Thanksgiving Candy Turkeys
These DIY Thanksgiving turkey candy table topper bags are the perfect no-bake idea to add to any holiday event. Perfect favors for family, friends, neighbors, students, etc.
My mom has been making these Turkey table toppers for years. She got the idea from my Grandma. I don’t know exactly when we started, but I can’t remember a Thanksgiving growing up that we haven’t had these next to each place setting. Kids and adults love them! We always used M&Ms, but then switched to skittles due to a peanut allergy in the family. You can always use Reeses pieces or any other type of small candy.
The last few years we have been trying out other ideas, but I still think of these M&M turkeys when I think of Thanksgiving. They’re perfect to put on the table next to each place setting or to pile in a basket to give away after dinner. I hope you will share your Thanksgiving traditions in the comments below!
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For each turkey, you will need:
- 9 1/2″ square of brown tulle
- 1/2 brown pipe cleaner
- 1″ orange pipe cleaner
- 2 googly eyes
- 6″ ribbon, glue gun or other glue (for eyes)
- 1/4 c. small candies (M&Ms, Reeses Pieces, Skittles, Candy Corn, etc.)
- You can also add about 1/2″ red pip cleaner for a wattle hanging off of the turkey beak. (optional)
Instructions:
- cut the Tulle into 9 1/2″ squares
- cut brown pipe cleaner in half and roll it up for the turkey head
- approx. 1″ orange pipe cleaner for beak, fold in half around outside edge of brown pipe cleaner (see picture). Can also add small piece of red pipe cleaner around beak for turkey wattle (optional).
- glue googly eyes on to brown pipe cleaner (optional). When we make 50 or more, we don’t always worry about the eyes. (they’re still cute without them)
- fill brown tulle with candy (about 1/4 c.), pull edges together, and tie together with ribbon to make turkey body
- push turkey head into the turkey body
Download your free PDF Supply sheet & Instructions:
Click here to download FREE printable supply list and instructions!
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Laurie says
So cute! I’ll be making these for my grandchildren. Thank you for this idea and the directions.
Laurie says
You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful. I hope your grandchildren love them 🙂
Margy says
These are adorable and look easy to make. Thank you for such clear directions.
Laurie says
You’re welcome! I hope you have fun making them! 🙂
Mickie says
My family has made these turkeys for 45-50 years. They are a delight.
Laurie says
That’s great! These have been around for many years. In my family, my Grandma first made them and she’s 100 yrs old! I wish she could remember how she came about them. Maybe someone in our families crossed paths years ago?! 🙂 They are a delight!
Ree says
I may get our kids to make these for a church lunch. It would be fun.
Laurie says
That’s great. It’s fun and SO easy. It’s also pretty inexpensive. 🙂
Carol says
Thank you. I made these for my boys and then grandchildren years ago. Was fun to be reminded of them! Thanks!