Monday, November 7, 2011

Turkey Treat Boxes




 




For Easter I made these bunny treat boxes . It went on to be one of my most popular posts this year.   I thought it might be fun to try and make some more treat boxes with a Thanksgiving theme, and that is how turkey treat boxes were born.




I found some more boxes at my local Dollar Tree. I also used pipe cleaners, craft foam and google eyes.  It would work best to use a glue gun to attach the tail and head, but unfortunately my glue gun is still M.I.A.  I think I might have to break down and buy a new one, so my old one will show up.   After trying a few ways to attach the tail, I found it easiest to attach it as one piece.  I started by using half a length of each color pipe cleaner. I then folded the halves in half and wrapped the ends together.  


I pulled all the loops together and twisted the bottom.


I then attached the tail to the end of one box


and to the top of the other.   I go back and forth on which way I like it best. 



The make the bodies I cut out a peanut shape out of brown craft foam.  I added google eyes and small pieces of yellow and red craft foam to finish their faces. 



I filled them with autumn mix candy corn and they are ready for the Thanksgiving table, or class party.

26 comments:

  1. Those are SO adorable! What a fun idea. I'd love for you to share them here at my holiday party!

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/our-home-for-holidays-party.html

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  2. This are great!

    Love for you to join my Linky Party - JAQS "Made by ME" at http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2011/11/made-by-me-6-linky-party-and-features.html

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  3. I love this idea!! We are your newest followers:)

    twosasters.com

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  4. I posted your idea on my FB page.
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michelle-Paige/182495291815164
    Super cute turkeys!
    --michellepaige.blogspot.com

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  5. THIS IS awesome. LOVE IT..So creative.. I would LOVE for you to please share it at my Pin'Inspirational Party please.. ;)) LOVE it.. http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/pininspirational-thursdays-linky-party_09.html ..Wishing ya an amazing start to your Thursday .:))

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  6. Perfect takehomes for Thanksgiving - thanks!

    New follower via Somewhat Simple .... come by for a visit!

    Kyra @ www.caramelpotatoes.com

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  7. Hi there! I am your newest follower via GFC stopping by from the Terrific Thursday blog hop at Couponing From Florida to Michigan. I would love a follow back!

    http://couponingfromfl2mi.blogspot.com/

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  8. I actually have those exact same boxes! What a cute idea! I'd love for you to share with my readers if you get a chance. Thanks for sharing! http://www.momontimeout.com/2011/11/taking-timeout-thursday-no-4.html
    -Trish @ Mom On Timeout

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  9. So cute! I always send a little treat to my boys' classmates at preschool on holidays. This is perfect for TG and Easter. Thanks for sharing!

    P.S. I always lose things, replace them only to have them turn up the next day. Hate that!

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  10. Aw.... how cute are those! Thanks for linking to TGIF!
    beth =-)

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  11. Great idea - they look so cute - my kids would love these!
    Visiting from TipJunkie
    Lowri
    http://papervinenz.blogspot.com/

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  12. So adorable! Would you like to share here: http://www.heidisrecipes.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-link-party.html? Happy Thanksgiving!

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  13. How cute! I will have to keep this cute idea in mind. Thanks for sharing. Pat

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  14. CUTE!!! We are having a {turkey link up party} over at Sassy Sites tomorrow and would LOVE to have this at the party! Come on by on Monday when you get a chance and join the fun!

    XOXO!! marni

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  15. Here from I {Heart} Naptime. These are super cute!!

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  16. What a fun idea, and a great gift! I am having a Turkey Show Off Party on my blog this Friday, complete with prizes, and would LOVE for you to come!

    Carlee
    http://www.ladybirdln.com/2011/11/turkey-daze.html

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  17. Super cute! Thank you so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday! Hope to see you again tomorrow :)
    -Trish @ Mom On Timeout
    http://www.MomOnTimeout.com

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  18. Such a cute way to upcycle! The kids would love this, but I am not sure the candy corn would last longer than ten minutes.
    I host a weekly upcycling party and would love it if you linked this project up. http://tinyurl.com/upcycled71

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  19. What a cute idea! My son would love this!

    I hope you will link this post to my Thanksgiving Traditions link up!

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  20. Such cuteness for little ones. These would be great for lunch boxes too! Thanks for joining the Thanksgiving party, I will be pinning and tweeting this!

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  21. What a cute idea!! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Friday. I hope you'll join us again tomorrow.

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  22. A for adorable!! Love them!

    Would you please share these with my readers for Fun STuff Fridays?

    http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/11/introducing-fun-stuff-fridays.html

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  23. These are sooo stinking clever! Such a great idea for a treat for parties!
    Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next!

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  24. These are so cute and easy enough for a little one to help out with. Thanks for sharing! Now following, andrea@townandprairie

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  25. These are a great idea for a class activity the day before a holiday when the kids aren't really all there anyway...REALLY neat

    http://healthcoachingforyou.blogspot.com/p/welcome-bloggers.html

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  26. I love it!

    Thank you so much for sharing it at www.thetshirtdiaries.com

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